Why do English born and bred "Indians" support India?

[Giraffe]

One of my grandfathers was Welsh, but I'm English and I support England if they play Wales at any sport.

So why are there thousands of English born at Lords supporting India?

Can of worms duly opened....

 

[TWOCHOICEStom]

If I was born in India and had an English Mum and Dad, I well might be cheering for England...

I see your point though.

 

[seagullondon]

I suggest 12 pages for this thread.

There are a number of cultural/historical/personal reasons why they do choose to support india. But what i do not like is their loud childish screaming at just a single or any shot or anything done by Sachin Tendulkar or any of their batsmen. Gets on my tits

 

[hans kraay fan club]

You are Norman Tebbit, and I claim my five pounds.

 

[Albalbion]

cricket is crap. FACT.

well thats this thread finished then.

 

[Giraffe]

I know people will think this is a racist thread but certainly my intention is not.

I just don't get it really.

 

[BRIGHT ON Q]

did you ever see us play the west indies in tne late 70s?

 

[The Wookiee]

Same as Pakistan supporters they are even worse !

 

[Paskman]

I am Sussex born and bred.

I am therefore Saxon.

I am therefore German.

I will henceforth support Germany at football.

Win Win I think!!!!!

 

[Barrel of Fun]

Giraffe, you are clearly a proud Englishman. Do you think you would support another country if you have been born and bred their?

A few of my friends were born and bred in various different parts of the globe and they support England. I fail to see why the question is puzzling.

 

[surrey jim]

Same as second/third generation Irish living all over the UK/USA. who still regard themselves as Irish rather than the nation they have moved to and as such support them as first team.

 

[Giraffe]

Giraffe, you are clearly a proud Englishman. Do you think you would support another country if you have been born and bred their?

A few of my friends were born and bred in various different parts of the globe and they support England. I fail to see why the question is puzzling.

My point is the majority of I Indian supporters were born in England and a quite possibly a large number of their parents were too. So why not support your own country?

 

[Barrel of Fun]

Same as Pakistan supporters they are even worse !

What do you mean by 'even worse'?

 

[FlownWest]

I can sort of understand this, I bet when they visit India they feel very British though. An old workmate of mine despises England in the cricket and supports India, but in football he seems to support England. It's a little strange.

 

[Perry's Tracksuit Bottoms]

There are plenty of people on here who support the Albion despite having never lived in Sussex.

 

[The Wookiee]

 

[User removed 4]

Giraffe, you are clearly a proud Englishman. Do you think you would support another country if you have been born and bred their?

A few of my friends were born and bred in various different parts of the globe and they support England. I fail to see why the question is puzzling.

He wouldnt consider himself a proud Englishman if he'd been born and bred in another country, and it was his permanent home, but you knew that really didnt you, but just chose to ignore it as it makes it easier to ignore the unfortunate realities of multi cultural britain and the thousands of individuals who are only English when it suits them.

 

[The Wookiee]

What do you mean by 'even worse'?

In my experience they become very anti English and very hostile, the Indians seem a lot more chilled out and relaxed.

 

[User removed 4]

I can sort of understand this, I bet when they visit India they feel very British though. An old workmate of mine despises England in the cricket and supports India, but in football he seems to support England. It's a little strange.

It's not really strange at all, it's just showing that when push comes to shove they owe loyalty to India rather than England,you can kid yourself as much as you like , but it's the unpalatable truth.

 

[Barrel of Fun]

My point is the majority of I Indian supporters were born in England and a quite possibly a large number of their parents were too. So why not support your own country?

Heritage?