On the 5 Live radio post England defeat inquest yesterday fans were phoning in to tell of their emotions while following England this tournament.
One caller was asked which club side she supported, and she said "Man City, for my sins." She then said that as a City fan she knew all about losing.
Her use of the "for my sins" expression struck me as weird, as I thought it was the preserve of fans whose teams never won anything.
So, a few questions on "for my sins"...
Have you ever used the expression?
Does the expression have an expiry date? Can a Man City fan (for example) use it forever because the club has gone through periods of underachievement/failure, or does the recent winning of a trophy negate its use?
Can the expression ever be used to talk about supporting a national side?
One caller was asked which club side she supported, and she said "Man City, for my sins." She then said that as a City fan she knew all about losing.
Her use of the "for my sins" expression struck me as weird, as I thought it was the preserve of fans whose teams never won anything.
So, a few questions on "for my sins"...
Have you ever used the expression?
Does the expression have an expiry date? Can a Man City fan (for example) use it forever because the club has gone through periods of underachievement/failure, or does the recent winning of a trophy negate its use?
Can the expression ever be used to talk about supporting a national side?
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