Amunt Valencia! Amunt Sempre!

By: Cesar | March 22nd, 2007

Hi, my name’s Cesar and I’m the biggest Valencia CF fan in the United States.
Well, let’s clarify that:
I’m often the only Valencia fan.
At least it feels that way.

Sure, I meet other Valencia fans here and there. Usually because they’re visiting the States, passing through.
I’m always running into Man United and Liverpool supporters, Barcelona and Real Madrid fans.

But where are the Valencia fans? When do I get the chance to hang with my brethren here in the USA, chanting the names of Joaquin and Vicente, cheering David Villa’s goals and Canizares’s saves?

It’s not often.

I’ve been through many memorable times with the club.

Watching them lose two Champions League Finals. A heart wrenching defeat to Spanish rivals Real Madrid. A bittersweet loss to Bayern Munich, Canizares crying furiously after the game.

Seeing them win La Liga twice. So unexpected. After the European heartbreak, so pleasurable to see.
A UEFA Cup victory over Olympique Marseille. Sad European eliminations to Inter Milan.

A bright shining star in Rafa Benitez guiding us to titles.
A haggard Claudio Ranieri dragging us down the trenches.

A stirring comeback against Arsenal. A lamentable thrashing by Werder Bremen.
Watching Claudio Lopez and Mendieta leave. Hailing the arrivals of David Villa and Joaquin.

Watching Valencia at the Mestalla, smelling the salty Mediterranean air.
Having copas with Canizares, talking in broken Spanish.

Wearing the safety orange shirt with pride.
Being the only Valencian voice in a sea of Man U and Madrid fans. Watching them destroy the likes of Liverpool and Barca, smiling with glee.

I may be the only fan most of the time, but sometimes that’s a source of satisfaction. Why try to fit in? Why cave and become a Barca fan, just because they’re good?
I’ll stick to Los Che, my silent cheers having to do for now.

Now bring on the Chelsea! Amunt!

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• Tom |  March 23rd, 2007 at 12:11 am

  
  
  

  Welcome! Great to see such enthusiasm and passion for your team. I see tons of Barcelona shirts here in the States, but never Valencia.

  Posted from United States

  

• Sarrah |  March 23rd, 2007 at 10:49 am

  
  
  

  I’ve been praying that The Offside would add a Valencia blog and the day is finally here Valencia definitely deserves some serious recognition because we are easily one of the best teams in the world. Amunt!

  Posted from United States

  

• Marcello |  March 23rd, 2007 at 11:51 am

  
  
  

  Niiiiicce, Valencia is my favorite Spanish club, I got a Vicente jersey and every thing.

  Posted from United States

  

• Sam |  March 23rd, 2007 at 12:11 pm

  
  
  

  I don’t think I would consider myself a Valencia fan, but I certainly have lots of respect for them, especially Canizares. Either way, welcome aboard from France and Toronto

  Posted from Canada

  

• Linda |  March 23rd, 2007 at 3:59 pm

  
  
  

  Greetings! It’s good to finally have a Valencia blog in English, I have to say. Looking forward to reading your thoughts.

  And finally, may I just wish Los Che the best of luck against Chelsea. After Barca got knocked out of the CL, I really want Valencia to win it – it’s about time someone other than Barca and Real did out of the Spanish clubs.

  (Beating Chelsea on the way would just be a massive bonus. Amunt!)

  Posted from Australia

  

• Nolan |  March 26th, 2007 at 7:59 am

  
  
  

  I’m a Barca fan but I do believe Valencia deserves greater recognition, it’s nice to see a Valencia blog here, especially since La Liga is so underrepresented. I’ll be rooting for the Ches in the CL.

  Posted from Canada

  

• abraxas |  March 29th, 2007 at 11:58 am

  
  
  

  Greetings from Valencia!!!

  Hi, Cesar. I’ve just read your post in our forum concerning this new blog. I’ll certainly check it from time to time.

  You all are also invited to come and join our forum http://www.sentimentche.com. There’s even a subforum in English!

  Amunt Valencia!

  Posted from Spain

  

• hoser |  March 30th, 2007 at 3:12 am

  
  
  

  I already mentioned this in a previous message, but really, good luck with this blog. I don’t run a blog myself, but I’m sure it must be much work, though hopefully rewarding in the end.

  Posted from Belgium

  

• Cesar |  March 30th, 2007 at 9:01 am

  
  
  

  Hoser, it is a lot of work, on top of my other blog about African football … and I work 2 jobs! But yes, very very rewarding!! Especially when I give my club some press …

  Posted from United States

  

• cherry |  April 7th, 2007 at 2:13 pm

  
  
  

  Great picture… I love Villa and Silva. Especially the goal Silva had vs. Inter and Chelsea. He is so fantastic and will be more in the future. He made me forget Vicente already. Anyway, they two are different…

  BTW, can I ask what does the word “Amunt” mean? I can’t seem to find a definition for that. If anyone knows,plz email to me at cherrtwang1006@gmail.com . Thanks anyway.

  Posted from China

  

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