Why does everyone hate collingwood
Why does everyone hate collingwood
In the s people explained their hostility with reference to AllanI’m not sure how true this is but someone once told me Collingwood are so hated because the majority of their fan base in the ’s were Catholic and Irish and if you know your history those groups were persecuted in those times. On Saturday, don't be surprised if everyone bar Collingwood followers gets behind St Kilda in its quest for its first flag since Despite this, Collingwood have one of the biggest fanbases, and have been a very successful club. So the hatred stems from that Collingwood are the worst fans (not all but some), they seem to be in the most trouble with the Police at the footy. S Sera Club Legend 2,Indian Ocean Other Teams Fremantle DockersFor whatever reason, it is clear Collingwoodwhich has the biggest supporter base of any competition in the countryis the most hated sports team in Australia. So the hatred stems from that Perhaps the real reason why people hate them is because they've had so much success in the past, and naturally, fans from other clubs who haven't been as successful don't like the fact they've had so much success I’m not sure how true this is but someone once told me Collingwood are so hated because the majority of their fan base in the ’s were Catholic and Irish and if you know your history those groups were persecuted in those times. But club wise, like I said,Ess,Carl and the Woods. Collingwood fans live in the knowledge most other AFL Hostility to Collingwood goes back to the late nineteenth century. In fairness to Pies supporters, and at the risk of committing heresy as a Blues supporter, the honest truth is that Collingwood are a good Every club tries a similar tactic, but it doesn't have the same authenticity and potency.
| NORMALLY it's Eddie, Joffa and the basic fact that they are the so-called team everyone loves to hate. We get that. But Port supporters haveAnyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work featured alongside some of Australia’s most prominent sports journalists. Since the dawn of time there has been good and evil, love and hate, black and white, and the deep loathing of the Collingwood Football ClubI am an Essendon fan so I used to hate Collingwood because of the result of the grand final. It was irritating for a decade or so hearing Collingwood go on about their victory when my team was the loser. Now it is Carlton I hate, which reminds me, my Bryce Gibbs voodoo doll needs another pin. Right in the groin this time | They get "Love Child" treatment vs other teams (see my sig). The supporters have an over inflated opinion of their importance, far worse thanCollingwood are the worst fans (not all but some), they seem to be in the most trouble with the Police at the footy. But club wise, like I said,Ess,Carl and the Woods. S Sera Club Legend 2,Indian Ocean Other Teams Fremantle DockersIt started off as Collingwood being the club of the poor Catholics who were looked down on by the rest of the state, even by working class protestants, but now it's mainly that Pies supporters come from poorer areas, plus the many rivalries built up with other Melbourne clubs over the last years of being a reasonably successful team |
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| They were a horrible team to watch. They played a slow, tortured brand seemingly built around retaining possession. But they were a bedraggledI am an Essendon fan so I used to hate Collingwood because of the result of the grand final. It was irritating for a decade or so hearing Collingwood go on about their victory when my team was the loser. Now it is Carlton I hate, which reminds me, my Bryce Gibbs voodoo doll needs another pin. Right in the groin this timePeople dislike Collingwood because they are favoured by the AFL unfairly. Every year they get an awesome draw, hardly ever leave victoria. Gifted one of the biggest games of the home and away season every year. Won't even let port use their traditional guernsey, even in heritage round. Eddie maguire | Just as unlikely as Collingwood's charge into the top-four is the Magpies becoming everyone's second-favourite team. Even Collingwood captainIt started off as Collingwood being the club of the poor Catholics who were looked down on by the rest of the state, even by working class protestants, but now it's mainly that Pies supporters come from poorer areas, plus the many rivalries built up with other Melbourne clubs over the last years of being a reasonably successful team |
| One theory about why Collingwood is so hated is that it stems from lateth-century anti-Irish racism, with the suburb of Collingwood at the time having a· Like the colours covering its guernsey, the way Collingwood Football Club is perceived is starkly black and whitewith love or hatred. But, that's just | “I don't think Brisbane can win it, but any of the other three it would not surprise me if they won the flag.” The Pies are throughThe hatred of all things Collingwood preceeds Maguire and will out live him. We have always been hated. Collingwood has won more games than any other team in history. Therefore, every clubs supporters have bitter memories of their team being ground into the turf by Collingwood and then having the Collingwood supporters gloating as only we can |
In a way, we hate to tell you about this because the Hawthorn are the 6th most popular, but have also taken the mantle from collingwood as the most hated club in AFL history. The 2nd team of an AFL fan is who VFL grand final at the MCG is widely accepted as the It's not a big restaurant, The Curly Willow, but it is cosy, clean and friendly along with tasty food.It had a reputation for being wild, not very respectable [/B][/QUOTE] I don't think everyone hates Collingwood, my friends support it madly. · heard it all before?lol You must at least like my graphic, its original. I made it. However Collingwood, before it was gentrified by yuppies was the workingclass inner suberb renowned for larrikinism. There used to be a pub on every corner and it had a high crime rate.
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On Saturday, don't be surprised if everyone bar Collingwood followers gets behind St Kilda in its quest for its first flag since For whatever reason, it is clear Collingwoodwhich has the biggest supporter base of any competition in the countryis the most hated sports For whatever reason, it is clear Collingwoodwhich has the biggest supporter base of any competition in the countryis the most hated sports team in Australia.
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Perhaps the real reason why people hate them is because they've had so much success in the past, and naturally, fans from other clubs who haven't been as successful don't like the fact they've had so much successThere are several common explanations: Eddie McGuire's ham-fisted and offensive media forays, the club's “feral” fan base, and events like the Despite this, Collingwood have one of the biggest fanbases, and have been a very successful club.
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So it could be Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work featured alongside some of Australia’s most prominent sports journalists. Since the dawn of time there has been good and evil, love and hate, black and white, and the deep loathing of the Collingwood Football ClubCollingwood is the most loved clubit has the most supporters and a very large financial membership. One that hates Carlton.