I've stopped going. I don't think the players wear tight enough shorts. It's not been the same since watching Razor.

So I manage a Workshop which provides a safe learning environment for blokes struggling with PTSD and other mental health issues. Being a Palace fan isn't listed yet.

You mock lads but I actually sell football merchandise and a few weeks ago I had a guy ask for a Spurs hat. I had a bit of a run on Spurs gear & told him I was out and have some in next week. "Ah f*** it he say's Gimme a Barca one then"

Pro USA & Israel

moved to south London a couple of years back. Went to selhurst and my first game was CPFC vs Leeds in 2012.

I've then supported the team out of community and local allegiance.

bought my CP jersey last year and very happy to support a local team with a real spirit, good supporters and nice atmosphere.

I think new supporters can be just as passionate as old, and I am one fore sure who will support them if they are going down or staying up!!

Classic! Thanks for the laugh

My story: was a Wimbledon fan. Had a season ticket in the old family stand (block J of main stand) from about 5-15 or so.

Wimbledon taken away from me. Followed and went to a few AFC Wimbledon matches. It was ok but it was never the same as the 'proper' Wimbledon for me.

Over time I lost interest (though I still hope they do well) but I was a neutral and just enjoyed watching good football.

Over the next few seasons I tagged along with my best mate to the odd Palace game here and there. The same with my (at the time) girlfriend, we would go to a few games because she has always supported Palace. I liked the atmosphere at Selhurst. She became my wife and with no fixed team it made sense to support Palace.

Towards the end of last season I started going to most games. This season I got a season ticket. I know the timing is convenient, but I don't deem it as glory hunting because I was going to get a season ticket this season if in the PL or Championship.

So no, I have not been a lifelong Palace fan. But I have not just started supporting a team for glory hunting reasons. If I wanted glory/big sides in London, I would just support Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham etc. i have always supported and liked underdog sides and I identify the struggle, ups and downs between Palace and my old Wimbledon. Also having a wife and my best man at wedding who both support Palace, it would be stupid for me to go with each of them to Palace matches and not actually support them when I have no actual fixed side at the time.

Edit
Oh and if it wasn't already obvious by supporting Wimbledon, Palace are my local side.

Edited by woahwoahwoah (08 Apr 2014 11.50am)

My story:

I'm the spawn of British expats, therefore I never had a legitimate english team to follow, because I didn't grow up as a "local", which was always a shame.

Then I moved to London in 2012 and that was obviously the perfect moment to follow the local team, which was luckily Crystal Palace, which suited me just fine because I already had a soft spot for them.

I went to a game on my first weekend after moving in. which was Palace vs Hull. A very lacklustre 1-1 draw on a rainy day. The stadium was virtually empty compared to now.

Then they even got promoted, which was great, but a double edged sword because some idiots will accuse me of "glory hunting". Because supporting a team battling relegation is obviously glory hunting.

I have been to quite a few games now, eventually got a half season ticket as a bit of a trial to see if being a season ticket holder fits into my life, sadly it doesn't, I have missed too many games to justify getting a ST again, so I'll sit next season out, maybe getting one again next year if I can't bear it.

I really am glad Palace turned out to be my local team, how can you not love it? With the owners, the support, the work rate of the players, Chamakh's hair.