I mean, I think back to the time I watched the United-Milan game at Old Trafford and wonder if I can feel the same passion again like I did before. The allegiance was phony. I mean, I'd probably still root for the team but I don't think I can stand up and sing and chant for them like I did before without feeling embarrassed.
It's funny, though, how I can probably tell you exactly what is wrong with the English national team, who should be drafted in or out, who's been underperforming, but I can't do the same for the Malaysian team. So I thought back to how I amassed my knowledge of English football in the first place and try to do the same for Malaysian football.
At first, I thought that the best way to know more about Malaysian football was to watch it on TV (or at a stadium). I mean, that seemed like the logical method. You watch the players play, you sift the bad from the good and you remember the names.
Then I realized that wasn't how I knew so much about the Premier League. I mean, I watched the United games and the occasional Premier League/Champions' League matches of some rivals but that was about it.
So then it had to be down to dedicated football news sites with editorials a la Football365/Soccernet. You get to read match reports and there'd be editorials commenting about the state of this club etc. However, I don't seem to be able to find a Malaysian equivalent. A few months into a season with a site like this and I think I can easily get up to speed with the who's who of Malaysian football.
Also, a forum would be very handy to read up on the fans' views. We already have Forum Lowyat for that so it's not too much of a problem. It's just that I've no freaking idea what they're talking about. I mean, they were talking about who was left out by Rajagobal and who should have played in place of whom, who was blazing in the local leagues and should have been included. Y'know, the kinda things that I can do too......... for the English national team!
Oh well, hopefully I can pay more attention to the local leagues and maybe, just maybe, watch my first Selangor match some time next season. Oh, did you know that Selangor is the most decorated club in Malaysian football? I know right, how bloody convenient.
Also, a forum would be very handy to read up on the fans' views. We already have Forum Lowyat for that so it's not too much of a problem. It's just that I've no freaking idea what they're talking about. I mean, they were talking about who was left out by Rajagobal and who should have played in place of whom, who was blazing in the local leagues and should have been included. Y'know, the kinda things that I can do too......... for the English national team!
Oh well, hopefully I can pay more attention to the local leagues and maybe, just maybe, watch my first Selangor match some time next season. Oh, did you know that Selangor is the most decorated club in Malaysian football? I know right, how bloody convenient.
Switching allegiances from one football giant to another. 
