Fan rivalry survey

[Melissa1234]

Hello there fellow championship fans I am gathering data for Loughborough University in partnership with UMass (a world leading sport management university). We need your help collecting data regarding football fan rivalry which doesn’t just focus on the premier league clubs. We appreciate any responses given. Please follow the link to give your needed opinion. Our current focus is on Burnley however feel free to share this link with championship fans across the globe.

https://umassamherst.co1.qualtrics.com/ ... grpID=1422


Thanks in advance

Melissa

[Quickenthetempo]

I hope someone has put Stockport down.

[LS7]

Come on then anyone, think of a possible use

[daveisaclaret]

Filled this in just because this bloke's being an arse about it

[dougcollins]

Filled this in just because this bloke's being an arse about it

Unfortunately, living in Headingley seems to have given him the mentality of a Leeds fan.

[Zom Zom]

And of what use to anyone will this ******** be

No need for that.

There could be loads of reasons that rivalries develop. It doesn't have to be locally based. That may be her study.

[ArmchairDetective]

Done

[LS7]

Waste your time however you want

[ArmchairDetective]

And of what use to anyone will this ******** be

Maybe read the information sheet via the link if you really want to know what use it will be. Otherwise it's just a daft needless comment.

[Stalbansclaret]

Done

[Oshkoshclaret]

Filled it in. And they do actually answer LS7's question. The first paragraph speaks to the deep long-term soceietal benefit of studying rivalry; the second speaks to the transferable skills that the students are acquiring; the third reminds us (well, maybe not LS7) that it's fun. I for one will await the results with great interest.

"Why study rivalry?

Intergroup relations have profound psychological, cultural and commerce effects on society. To realize the potential of these effects for the common good, we must better understand the various antecedents and consequences of rivalries.

Also, developing and learning research methods for knowledge creation and empirical testing impacts decision-making and societal progress. This benefits everyone involved, including our students as they prepare for their careers.

Finally, it’s fun! We get to learn about fans, history, and sports. Further, the work creates a public engagement forum for our universities, thereby supporting their broad educational mission."

[Indecisive]

Filled it in. And they do actually answer LS7's question. The first paragraph speaks to the deep long-term soceietal benefit of studying rivalry; the second speaks to the transferable skills that the students are acquiring; the third reminds us (well, maybe not LS7) that it's fun. I for one will await the results with great interest.

"Why study rivalry?

Intergroup relations have profound psychological, cultural and commerce effects on society. To realize the potential of these effects for the common good, we must better understand the various antecedents and consequences of rivalries.

Also, developing and learning research methods for knowledge creation and empirical testing impacts decision-making and societal progress. This benefits everyone involved, including our students as they prepare for their careers.

Finally, it’s fun! We get to learn about fans, history, and sports. Further, the work creates a public engagement forum for our universities, thereby supporting their broad educational mission."

Absolutely. And more importantly it’s someone politely asking for help with something.

In fairness LS7 has probably prompted more people to participate. So well done to him/her.

[lakedistrictclaret]

Absolutely. And more importantly it’s someone politely asking for help with something.

In fairness LS7 has probably prompted more people to participate. So well done to him/her.

I doubt whether I would have completed it were it not for LS7's comment.

[Bosscat]

I doubt whether I would have completed it were it not for LS7's comment.

Snap on reason for doing survey

[CoolClaret]

How did you weight rivalry points?

I went

60 Blackburn
25 PNE
7 Leeds
5 Blackpool
3 Bolton

[daveisaclaret]

How did you weight rivalry points?

I went

60 Blackburn
25 PNE
7 Leeds
5 Blackpool
3 Bolton

80 Blackburn
20 PNE

[Roosterbooster]

60 Blackburn
18 Preston
14 Blackpool
8 Leeds

[Roosterbooster]

I nearly went 100% Stockport before I realised I just don't care

[Zom Zom]

I gave Rovers 65, PNE 25 and Bolton 10 for the Coyle thing.

[Oshkoshclaret]

85 Blackburn
5 PNE
5 Blackpool
3 Leeds
2 Bolton

[Goalposts]

50 Blackburn
20 PNE
5 Blackpool
15 Leeds
10 Bolton

[bobinho]

I don’t think the bastards are going to come out of this unscathed.

[Bosscat]

I don’t think the bastards are going to come out of this unscathed.

I think you might be right

I put 60% too

[littleboroughclaret]

It's interesting, I've given more points to Leeds than to Preston given than its closer from my house and I have to put up with more of their fans. If I lived in Leyland I'd guess it be the other way round. Rovers still top of my list though.

[groove]

I only really see Blackburn as our rivals. All the other Lancashire clubs I don't really care if they win or lose. I also don't buy into the 'we all hate Leeds' thing. Why should I hate Leeds? I dislike what Manchester City have become and dislike the Merseyside clubs because I hate mawkish Scousers, but they certainly aren't rivals. I think some people are just conditioned to hate certain clubs. I know Stockport fans who dislike Burnley even though they're too young to remember the 90's and Wembley etc. Probably the same with Plymouth. As for Bolton and the Coyle saga, karma dealt with them so I don't see any reason to bear a real grudge. You can only have one real rival. All the rest is just hype.

[dougcollins]

Not sure about the political questions - parochial xenophobia surely transcends political boundaries?

[Foshiznik]

Completed

[Stanbill05]

Parochial xenophobia? Bugger... It is true some of the Rovers fans I know are a challenge to tolerate, but I only want them to lose every week.

[CoolClaret]

I only really see Blackburn as our rivals. All the other Lancashire clubs I don't really care if they win or lose. I also don't buy into the 'we all hate Leeds' thing. Why should I hate Leeds? I dislike what Manchester City have become and dislike the Merseyside clubs because I hate mawkish Scousers, but they certainly aren't rivals. I think some people are just conditioned to hate certain clubs. I know Stockport fans who dislike Burnley even though they're too young to remember the 90's and Wembley etc. Probably the same with Plymouth. As for Bolton and the Coyle saga, karma dealt with them so I don't see any reason to bear a real grudge. You can only have one real rival. All the rest is just hype.

Genuine rivalry with Leeds stemming from 70s no?

And any Skipton/Colne Clarets had to contend with half their town supporting Leeds

[dougcollins]

Parochial xenophobia? Bugger... It is true some of the Rovers fans I know are a challenge to tolerate, but I only want them to lose every week.

Don't worry mate, it was definitely tongue in cheek.

[timshorts]

Brighton no longer get a mention then.

[JohnMac]

70 Rovers
20 PNE
10 Lashers

I have no rivalry with Leeds as most of my closest friends support them.

[SherbornePhil]

70 Rovers
20 PNE
10 Lashers

I have no rivalry with Leeds as most of my closest friends support them.

Same as I put down. Nobody else a real rival.

[Claret Toni]

Done.

Other Comments - explained why we know them as horse botherers. Felt it needed sharing.

[EarbyClaret]

Personally I feel as strongly (if not more so) about Leeds than Rovers based on when and where I grew up

My feelings will be forever influenced by Norman Hunter's assault on Frank Casper

Survey completed - some decent and thought provoking questions