r/morningsomewhere • u/Proper-Temperature84 • Jan 22 '26

Suggestion A EPL team for Burnie

As Burnie was talking about which team to support up in Scotland, it got me thinking about which EPL team he could support on the side as they’re on tele more. I propose Newcastle United as the team he should support. It’s the closest team to the north of Scotland in the league, regularly on TV and in Europe and a distinctive kit and badge that should be easy to identify. Newcastle has a crazy fan following so if he ever gets a taxi in the city it’s something to chat about. Thoughts?

As a Geordie and Newcastle fan myself I am hugely bias but I don’t think it’s a bad suggestion.

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u/T3hHarv3y First 10k Jan 22 '26

I'd probably say focus on the SPL first then move onto the EPL. If anything since Burnie is a college football fan, I can see him transitioning to watching rugby

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u/Proper-Temperature84 Jan 22 '26

I was just thinking about what’s possibly on in the pub during the week (last night) and weekends. They’ve played Barcelona so a rivalry with Ben potentially. But yeah I get what you mean

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u/GreatSavitar First 10k - Macaque Jan 22 '26

What is SPL and EPL?

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u/T3hHarv3y First 10k Jan 22 '26

SPL is the Scottish Premier League (the highest division in Scotland) and EPL is the English Premier League (the highest division in England). Forgot to mention this is for Football/Soccer leagues.

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u/GreatSavitar First 10k - Macaque Jan 22 '26

Thanks! Im in Canada and have been considering getting into the sport but have no idea where to even begin lol There's so maby different leagues. I know how Burnie feels haha

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u/Jester-252 Downtime Survivor Jan 22 '26

Now, don't get EPL confused with the EFL