Fútbol Fever

So I'm in the process of picking a team to support in the Premier League. What brought this on you may ask. For those of you readers who have ever watched any sport with me on TV, you know that I don't really 'get into it.' It does provide an excellent opportunity to get some of my knitting done though - I've made some sweet hats during football games (even sold a few). But to actually pay attention, watch SportsCenter, etc. Never for me. Until now.

I've decided to become a fan of soccer because one, that's the sport I used to play and one of the few that I do enjoy watching, so long as it's not to excess and two, because my two older siblings are huge supporters of English teams (Man U and Chelsea). I think this will be a good way to regain some of the sibling rivalry that one looses when they grow up and don't live under the same house anymore. Time to pull some metaphorical pigtails.

I want a season to have time to get a feel and understanding of the teams before rashly choosing one. I've narrowed it down to three teams: Everton, Liverpool, and Tottenham Hotspur.

General good things: None have these teams have ever been relegated and are all founding members of the league.

General bad things: none were in the top four.

Specific good things:
Everton - has pink away jerseys. Also, they have the tallest man in soccer.

Liverpool - historically a powerhouse, but wait for specific bad things. Also, they hate Man U. Getting bought.

Tottenham Hotspur - ridiculous name, seems to be on the rise (currently 5th) and has the tallest man in soccer (Crouch).

Specific Bad things
Everton - in the bottom 3 right now. Haven't won since my birthyear. Although, maybe a good thing - I could be what they need right now

Liverpool - Have been crashing and burning. There is a legacy there though. But am I willing to start with a team that has to recover before making many strides?

Tottenham Hotspurs - their logo sucks. The ball looks like a basketball. Also, their biggest rival is Arsenal and I don't know any Arsenal Fans.

Why I didn't consider Arsenal - For some reason I just hate them. Unexplainable. Maybe this is a hint to hop on with The Spurs.

Why I didn't consider Man U and Chelsea - siblings. I can't follow in their footsteps. This would like wearing their clothes (so I would naturally choose Chelsea).

And Man City - Not only are they fair-weather, but they seem a bit dickish.

So here's to the new season!