So I thought I would post this thread for International Imps, or fans in other parts of the UK, to chime in and see if they are having the same experience.
First a bit of background. I live in the States and prior to iFollow would always look up the scores and watch highlights on the Youtube. I usually get to a couple of games every 2-3 years when I returned to see the family. So, in short, I have forever been, and remain, a Lincoln City fan, but was limited in ability to watch them in action for many years in exile (since 1997). Then iFollow came along and I was slow to adopt, but started to enjoy the live streaming options.
Then COVID hit at a time when the Imps were playing arguably the best football since I started following them in the mid-80's. I want the crowds back as much as anyone, with a packed Sincil Bank/LNER roaring this team on, but in the absence of crowds one thing that has happened is that no matter where you are in the world, the experience is the same. All fans are following this team the same way, and enjoying the great football they are playing, no matter the ability to attend matches. For an exiled Imp such as myself the knock-on affect has been a closer connection to the club (the quality of the football hasn't hurt either). I don't want this to continue for any longer than it needs to, but I thought I would share this slither of a silver lining.
First a bit of background. I live in the States and prior to iFollow would always look up the scores and watch highlights on the Youtube. I usually get to a couple of games every 2-3 years when I returned to see the family. So, in short, I have forever been, and remain, a Lincoln City fan, but was limited in ability to watch them in action for many years in exile (since 1997). Then iFollow came along and I was slow to adopt, but started to enjoy the live streaming options.
Then COVID hit at a time when the Imps were playing arguably the best football since I started following them in the mid-80's. I want the crowds back as much as anyone, with a packed Sincil Bank/LNER roaring this team on, but in the absence of crowds one thing that has happened is that no matter where you are in the world, the experience is the same. All fans are following this team the same way, and enjoying the great football they are playing, no matter the ability to attend matches. For an exiled Imp such as myself the knock-on affect has been a closer connection to the club (the quality of the football hasn't hurt either). I don't want this to continue for any longer than it needs to, but I thought I would share this slither of a silver lining.