Why I Love Football

by Andrew McNair (Senior Writer)

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May 04, 2008

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I love football!

I love watching football and I love playing football.

My favourite league is the English Premier League, which is strange considering I’m a Scot. Everyone has their favourite players, teams and leagues and they are entitled to do so.

Does this mean one is unable to comment on the EPL, because they like it?

I support Glasgow Rangers and I’m very proud of my team. Does this mean one is unable to function as a writer?

The answer to both must categorically be No! Why would people write about football if they didn’t like it?

I take a lot of pride in my work and do my best to remain as objective as possible when commenting on other people's work. This can’t always be possible and not everyone is going to be happy! There is no reason to not defend one's favourite team.

We have a great website to air our opinions on! www.bleacherreport.com has many regular users who love a good debate and to air their views in well-written articles.

I salute all who submit their work to be viewed by the masses!

Recently though, I have noticed some disturbing comments on the site. I urge the community to stand together and not get too negative about the remarks. After all anyone can swear and go on like a child but it takes skill and some hard work to be respected as a writer.

I encourage anyone who doesn’t like someone’s opinion to write their own article stating how they see it.

The Collins Minigem English Dictionary defines opinion as what one thinks about something; belief; judgment.

Collins Today’s English Dictionary says “An opinion is a personal belief or judgment about something.”

Bleacher Report encourages you to write your opinion and if you stick to the above, you are well within your rights to pass comment, so please don’t be put off by those who appear to be less "informed."

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Reply to this Comment by Jonathan
from 12 days ago

Well said Andrew. We're all writing our opinions and whilst I might not agree with what people say, I try to comment constructively and not maliciously.

If you feel so vehemently about a topic - write an article yourself!
Reply to this Comment by Salomon
from 12 days ago

While I may not agree withyou on several other isues, Im with you on this one Andrew. Well said.....
Reply to this Comment by Chris
from 12 days ago

Here, Here.
Reply to this Comment by bryan
from 12 days ago

I don't even like "football" but im with you 100%. well put.
Reply to this Comment by paula
from 12 days ago

Andrew seems like the rattle has fell out of the pram!!!
Reply to this Comment by S
from 12 days ago

Yes it`s all about opinion.

I think when the dust settles we learn things. I know I have.

I exercise reciprocity.
If the others keeps it civil so be it.
If they up the anti....then the gloves come off.
1. by Joe
  from 12 days ago
  
  I have that problem, I'm trying to stay civil most of the time, mainly Oakland Raiders fans ruffel my feathers.
Reply to this Comment by S
from 12 days ago

Forgive my grammar and bad spelling...... English is not my first language.
Reply to this Comment by Joe
from 12 days ago

Totally agree
Reply to this Comment by pat
from 11 days ago

i am not a great writer and dont pretend to be. but i agree that this website is not only about opinions, but opinions supported by facts. i have written 2 articles in which i've expressed my opinions that are supported by accurate fact. also, i dont believe people should get angry over articles on this site, because its very simple: you dont have to read the article!
Reply to this Comment by Salaar
from 11 days ago

great point,in my opinion.
Reply to this Comment by Michael
from 11 days ago

nicely said andrew. i don't preach to being a great writer. in-fact, i know i'm pretty crap, but we all have an opinion and this is the place to express it. plus this will help me at autocar :)
1. by Andrew
  from 11 days ago
  
  Thanks for the support everyone.
2. by Andrew
  from 11 days ago
  
  Thanks for the pick mate. We all here to do our best and we are all learning.
Reply to this Comment by Spenser
from 11 days ago

You mean soccer haha.
Good article though.
Reply to this Comment by Tejjy
from 1 day ago

Nice one Andrew...pretty new to bleacher report myself....hope to write my first article soon...unexpected defeat by Rangers to Zenit woudn't you say?
1. by Andrew
  from 1 day ago
  
  Nah mate we didn't have the players or the legs to win. Been a long hard season and it isn't even over. Thanks and hope to hear from you soon.