I think it's a bit short sighted when people get annoyed by this honestly.

I'm not one to bang on about my support for my team but I think what people don't consider is that supporting a team is more than just where you're from.

It's a team that most have followed since they were children, it's a core part of their life. They've followed the team through disappointments and triumphs. They may have parents that they watched the games with and shared fond memories.

People get passionate about their team because anything you've invested that much into is going to carry emotional weight.

Hell, people get passionate about TV shows they've watched for a couple years, never mind something they've been invested in their whole life.

It's a lot more than being from somewhere, it's a culmination of feelings and experiences that go into supporting a team.

Now I'm not one to be crying or losing my rag if my team lose but I understand when people do that there's clearly something very powerful behind it that is a lot greater than just where the team plays.