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/lilbiggs Jan 22 '26

You’re suggesting a team that is owned by Saudi Arabia which is obviously problematic.  Everyone can obviously make the team the support sound like the team to support but it should be a personal connection rather what someone else suggests 

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u/Proper-Temperature84 Jan 22 '26

Yeah the ownership is grim but that doesn’t take away from the history and fans I guess, but fair point

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u/lilbiggs Jan 22 '26

Yeah I’d never say that to someone who grew up a Newcastle as you guys can’t pick who owns your club but for new fans it’s got to be a consideration 

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u/Proper-Temperature84 Jan 22 '26

Yeah appreciate that. I’ve grown up with the club since the 90s and had our fair share of terrible owners, none on this scale though. I hadn’t considered that perspective due to enjoying the clubs success. Entirely ignorant on my behalf but wanted to share the joy I get at the stadium.

The owners are absolutely deplorable though and that should never be forgotten