TakenAsRed:

No. Don’t worry about ‘Glory Seekers’. Get the bigger picture:

After Munich, sympathy for the terrible loss attracted new supporters, as did the brave fight back of Sir Matt, Jimmy Murphy and others who battled to keep the club going. United’s philosophy of playing with style reached a wider audience.

We cannot choose the fans we attract. It is better to be glad that we are attracting fans. For those that cannot remember, Liverpool had no problem attracting new fans during their glory days of the 70s and 80s.

As for fans wrecking United’s reputation. Painful to admit, but in the 1970s our ‘fans’ were often a disgrace to the name of Manchester United. Other clubs had their problems too, but the point I am making is that ‘Glory Seekers’ and damage to the reputation of our club needs some perspective.

Like it or not, continued success on the pitch is more dependent than ever before on financial revenue; this is why the biggest clubs are constantly looking to expand their fan base overseas. Do we want fans to buy the shirts of Real Madrid, or Chelsea, or any other club? I think not.

So different types of new fans will follow United for different reasons and at different times in our history. Rather than criticise the ‘Glory Seekers’ let’s try to use places like these forums to inform them about the clubs great history; welcome them and if they are keen to learn, then hopefully they’ll stay with us through the lean times as well.

very well said 

No. Don’t worry about ‘Glory Seekers’. Get the bigger picture:

After Munich, sympathy for the terrible loss attracted new supporters, as did the brave fight back of Sir Matt, Jimmy Murphy and others who battled to keep the club going. United’s philosophy of playing with style reached a wider audience.

We cannot choose the fans we attract. It is better to be glad that we are attracting fans. For those that cannot remember, Liverpool had no problem attracting new fans during their glory days of the 70s and 80s.

As for fans wrecking United’s reputation. Painful to admit, but in the 1970s our ‘fans’ were often a disgrace to the name of Manchester United. Other clubs had their problems too, but the point I am making is that ‘Glory Seekers’ and damage to the reputation of our club needs some perspective.

Like it or not, continued success on the pitch is more dependent than ever before on financial revenue; this is why the biggest clubs are constantly looking to expand their fan base overseas. Do we want fans to buy the shirts of Real Madrid, or Chelsea, or any other club? I think not.

So different types of new fans will follow United for different reasons and at different times in our history. Rather than criticise the ‘Glory Seekers’ let’s try to use places like these forums to inform them about the clubs great history; welcome them and if they are keen to learn, then hopefully they’ll stay with us through the lean times as well.

Getting accused of being a glory hunter drives me nuts >.<

That seems to come with being a United supporter... and it shouldn't

They have ruined our reputation, but we as fans of this club have got to remember that this small minority of people are exactly that, a small minority, all though what we know doesn't really matter, as it's what others THINK they know, but what they think they know is actually not true. We are some of the most passionate fans in the world, but to other fans we may have once been, but not anymore, as to them we're all just a bunch of glory hunters! That is of course not true, just that a bad minority will always cause the majority of problems for whatever it is connected to. Are all England fans hooligans? We are in the eyes of a lot! 

It does anger me because not only does it ruin man utd's reputation but it ruin's the man utd fans reputations. When you see a red United Shirt in the street..people instantly think Glory Hunter, Im a United fan through and through but quite often I have been reffered to as  Glory Hunter when Ive supported United for 8 years and have gone to see a fair few games and bought loads of merchandise for my room  But everywhere I go, even on the internet, most United fans are reffered to as Glory Hunters when its a small handful of people that give everyone a bad reputation.

Its just so sad and really makes me angry when Im tagged as a Glory Hunter just because of the actions of others

Dizza has it ever occured to you guys that people can be very "JELOUSE!" I have two sons "Leeds United" fans! Now because my youngest son (Their adopted brother) and I support "Man United" They both call us "Glory Fans!"  Now I do not mind....this is my logic! You cannot kill Man United off! We loose practically the entire team to tradgedy! May our fallen hero's "Rest in Eternal Peace!" We have had our low Seasons...then we suddenly "Rise to Glory!" So what is wrong with that? We have worked to earn our success! If anyone does not like it....don't watch us, don't read about us! no one forces you to watch what you don't want to see! for "Glory Seekers" following us, maybe they are repentants, Or maybe they have finally seen the light...in any case who cares!

kevin-man utd for life:

robi prosser:

kevin-man utd for life:

C'mon Dizz....dont get disheartened...

EVERY COIN HAS TWO SIDES.....Remember that bro!

Now we shouldnt be feeling too bad because of some stupid people......instead we all here are proud to have supporters....true supporters from all around the world.....theres Brian Curtis who i believe lives in North America...Audouc who's Scottish...he supports Rangers there in Scotland....theres Danny from India.....theres Lim from Malaysia.....and the red devil girls not a local from manchester too....theres Gavinio who i guess is a local....and deanpurple. another famous name......and you! and many many many more true supporters man of who we must be proud of......rather than cry and crib about certain people whose name no one remembers....

You have a valid point but its just something we cant help brother....

 

come on kev dont forget us welsh we down here are true fans aswell

SORRY ROBI!

I also remember Supermum now!.....and Mrs Cristiano too...and Amelia Prosser...just 13 days old but no problem!....and more and more fans!!...see get my point guys and girls....WE HAVE MANY MANY LOYAL AND GREAT SUPPORTERS HERE.......we need not crib about some nutheads...

What say Robi?

he he he...i am from Mauritius  and i am a TRUE MANCHESTER UNITED FAN..always have been since i was born in 1981...he he he...GLORY GLORY TO THE BEST FOOTBALL CLUB IN THE WORLD...UNITEDDDDDDDD WE STAND and will for ever.

if someone doesn't want to support united then that's their problem.

people think just cos we win trophies all the fans are glory supporters, f**k them they're just bitter that we're so good

Dizza the aussie:

recently i've been talking to a good friend of mine who has played soccer for over 10 years, and he loves the game. he still hasn't chosen a team to support (apart from the obvious Aussie National Team). he's told me that he likes the way United plays, and that if it was not for all the glory seekers that have tarnished the reputation of this great club, he would not hesitate to support United.

ok, so it might sound like i'm just annoyed that one of my mates doesn't support United, but the fact is, he's not alone. there are no doubt millions of very intelligent people like him who love soccer, and love the way Man United plays, but will not support us due to our reputation as little more than "glory hunters", and fear of suffering the same fate.

it's too late now, the damage has been done, but please, people who only support United because of the silverware, not because of our style of play or the culture of the club, please, just get out!

Well said

robi prosser:

yeah i agree kev but you cant blame dizza for letting some steam off we all have to sometimes

I'm not blaming Dizz,Robi......No way...i can understand what he means...it happens here in India too..... ask people 2 years ago. who ur fav footballer.....and everyones like kaka!....u ask them last year and everyones like Ronaldo!....u ask them next year and they'll be like Rooney!...same with the clubs too...there are people who just to start a conversation or to prolong one....or to make themselves look cool will say tht Man Utd is my fav club!

And i can understand Dizz....how he feels....how even u feel mate...I hv let a lot more steam believe me!...its natural.....we all get sick of such people but the best we can do is not think about people like them who dont deserve our time...instead be happy tht we have some very great supporters amongst us...we should be giving our time to such people....

good thread but i dont think that people should not support man untd because of the glory seekers wth if you like the club you support them every club have glory seekers so i think this is weird what a mate you have if he isnt supporting untd because of glory seekers

yeah i agree kev but you cant blame dizza for letting some steam off we all have to sometimes

robi prosser:

kevin-man utd for life:

C'mon Dizz....dont get disheartened...

EVERY COIN HAS TWO SIDES.....Remember that bro!

Now we shouldnt be feeling too bad because of some stupid people......instead we all here are proud to have supporters....true supporters from all around the world.....theres Brian Curtis who i believe lives in North America...Audouc who's Scottish...he supports Rangers there in Scotland....theres Danny from India.....theres Lim from Malaysia.....and the red devil girls not a local from manchester too....theres Gavinio who i guess is a local....and deanpurple. another famous name......and you! and many many many more true supporters man of who we must be proud of......rather than cry and crib about certain people whose name no one remembers....

You have a valid point but its just something we cant help brother....

 

come on kev dont forget us welsh we down here are true fans aswell

SORRY ROBI!

I also remember Supermum now!.....and Mrs Cristiano too...and Amelia Prosser...just 13 days old but no problem!....and more and more fans!!...see get my point guys and girls....WE HAVE MANY MANY LOYAL AND GREAT SUPPORTERS HERE.......we need not crib about some nutheads...

What say Robi?

joel rickett:

Spot on, I and my family is from Manchester but I currently live in Leeds, the words 'Glory Supporter' are always the first thing a hear when I tell anyone I support Man Utd and nothing winds me up more. Its become a bad thing for anyone to support United outside of Manchester (and usually in Manchester) because of a certain few idiots.

spot on joel. living in Leeds, mate you'd cop it from scum supporters everywhere! i feel sorry for you!

come on kev dont forget us welsh we down here are true fans aswell

Indeed we are Robi!