BBC reporters Jonathan Buchan, Nizar Kinla and Mike Taylor shared their stories what they were proud of supporting their clubs.
‘A visit that connects generations’ – Jonathan Buchan
BBC Radio Leeds sports editor Buchan says that he forced his father, who was not a football fan, to take him and a friend to take him from his home to Vortley to Alund Road:
“Personally, I give a lot for that trip – a lifetime passion, friendship lasting decades … Oh, and my whole career.
“Hearing the distant games on BBC Radio Leeds, I eventually ended in the role I find myself today.”
Chelsea supporters ‘tireless and demand’ – Nizar Kinella
BBC Sport Football News reporter Kinsela spoke of “tireless and demand” fans, who have become familiar with more than a decade of covering Chelsea:
“Blues fans travel in large numbers.
“I can highlight some supporters, including Kathy, who have not missed a distant match for 47 years, Terry, who moved to the club closer to the club from Japan, and Basil, described as a Chelsey female superfan on his website of the club – and you can hear loud chanting in kingsMed matches.
“These are the people who make a match day and enrich my role covering the club.”
Wolves’ fans are ‘a community’ – Mike Taylor
BBC Radio WM Reporter Taylor praised the collective spirit at Molinux.
“Hearing on Concorses, you are reminded that the football club is much higher than scores and numbers.
“They are a community, which are clearly designed randomly from all classes and generations, united by a devotion.
“Like all relationships, it passes through the time of stress – and trust can be tested – but love remains.”
