The Anonymous Football Fan: Prince William's Passion for Aston Villa
- Publishes anonymously on online football discussion platforms
In the kingdom of surveillance, Prince William (42), the future king, delves into the realm of football fandom, exhibiting surprising human traits. In an exclusive chat with "The Sun", the upcoming ruler shed light on his affection for Aston Villa, disclosing unusual superstitions, secret internet activities, and more.
Superstitious Rituals and Family Luck Charms
Within the confines of their home, the future king finds himself pacing around, strategically maneuvering his children—Prince George (11), Princess Charlotte (9), and Prince Louis (6)—to enhance his team's fortunes when they're underperforming. He candidly admits, "If we're not playing well, I start pacing around the house and position the kids in different spots—hoping that our luck will change."
His children, who adorn Villa jerseys and occasionally join him at games, are not compelled to be fans of the club. William maintains, "They don't have to all be Villa fans. I try not to influence them, but of course, they see how passionate I am." His regular trips to Birmingham, especially for Champions League games, testify to his unwavering devotion to the club.
The Royal Scribe on Fan Forums
Perhaps the most fascinating disclosure: the future British monarch actively engages in online forums for Villa fans—anonymously. "I like going on the forums, I can spend hours there. I listen to what other fans have to say and share my opinions. I get quite into it, definitely. It's important to have these debates," he confesses.
His football frenzy took a significant leap during the 2016 season when his beloved team was demoted to the second division. Yet, weirdly enough, this setback served only to fuel his interest.
Respect for the Coach
During the interview at Aston Villa's training center, William singled out coach Unai Emery for praise. Describing Emery as a football fanatic, he enthused, "He's a completely football-obsessed man, and that rubs off on the players." He further commended the Spanish coach as "a really good trainer" and a mentor with valuable insights to share.
William's connection to Aston Villa can be traced back to a youthful stadium visit during a match against Bolton. "The camaraderie among the fans, the singing, and the atmosphere—I just felt like I belonged," he recalls, reminiscing about that day.
Recently, William granted a royal delight to fans when he shared a beer with supporters in a Wetherspoons pub in Birmingham before an away game. "I like being among the fans. Anything to do with Villa, I love," he observes, considering himself "part of the Villa family."
- Prince William
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- Aston Villa
- Birmingham
- The Sun
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- Football Forums
- Unai Emery
- Prince William, despite being a future king, admits to engaging in unusual superstitions while at home, such as strategically positioning his children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, to improve Aston Villa's fortunes when the team is underperforming.
- Interestingly, even though Prince William's children often join him at Aston Villa games, he does not force them to be fans of the club as he believes they should make their own choices.
- Despite Aston Villa being relegated in 2016, Prince William's interest in the club increased, and he began participating anonymously in online forums for Villa fans to discuss their shared passion for the game.
