After replying to a troll in a thread just now, I started thinking to myself, "is there anything that would ever make me stop supporting the Arsenal?". Whilst mulling it over in my head I wanted to see what other people might come up with. Football is a vehemently tribalist and loyalty is adhered to without question (at least on the fans' part). But what, if anything, could ever make you stop supporting your club?

Just think about it. I don't want to just read 10 responses of "NEVER! I'm X for life!!!"

OK. I'll start. The only thing I could think of is if Arsenal was overtaken by a sugar-daddy who whored his way to success by buying mercenaries and letting go of our loyal players. THAT would go against everything I believe in and only then would I probably stop supporting them.

^I would second that as well.

I'll be honest I have a few:
-if we ever fell below 3rd league I'd still "support" but not watch games or keep up with them. 
-if the team was to be broken up and disappear
-finally if we played horrendous football (park the bus or dirty)

What's stopping me right now from supporting my team more is Fiorentino Perez. This guy ruined the traditional style of Real Madrid, which was to raise players from the youth system, SPANISH players to be precise, and turn them into superstars with a fantastic coach. This asshole c*nt comes in and wastes money on SO MANY GOOD PLAYERS. Ronaldo, Luis Figo, Zinedine Zidane, David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ricardo Kaka, etc. Come on man, us Madrid fans love Madrid for what it represents, football at its best, not for how many world-class players you can afford.

I mean, I don't mind buying players like Ozil, di Maria, Higuain and turning them into superstars, but spending 30 Million Euros a year isn't what I like to see Real doing. I want them to be the Puskas, di Stefano, and Butragueno Real, not a Spanish form of f*ckin Man City. I personally liked the old Real MUCH better.

@dynastian: that is very interesting. I wonder what your thoughts on Mourinho are as well. Seems like an appropriate manger for a Perez-made team.

Mourinho is the type of manager who finds these ridiculously talented players and brings them over to one club. Just look at his buys.

Chelsea - Didier Drogba, Michael Essien, Ricardo Carvalho
Inter - Samuel Eto'o, Diego Milito, Wesley Sneijder
Real Madrid - Mesut Ozil, Angel di Maria, Raphael Varane, Sami Khedira

As far as I'm concerned, Mourinho's only bad buy was Shevchenko, which didn't work out AT ALL. But as far as being a good person goes, I would say Mourinho over-does it sometimes. I understand he hates the media, but healthy relationships with your players are necessary for a good team.

The Departure Of Jack Wilshere.

Sound's like a movie title, lol. I'd still support Arsenal if Jack was sold tbh actually.

Dynastian did you support/like "Los Galacticos" (RM early 2000s team)? I think that's were Real Madrid started just buying starts instead of making them. 

death

@raimondo

I loved the players in Los Galacticos, but I never loved the team. They didn't live up to the expectations that the fans had, mostly because there were TOO many good players on a team. You have to have it evened out. Those players each have their own ego and playing style. You can't just expect them to create perfect football immediately. That's why I respect Barcelona a lot. Their players have been playing together for many many years, and its wonderful to see a team full of homegrown players.

But yeah, as Puppet said, Death.

If they become like Chelsea or Man City

If I'm betting with real money I will support with my wallet so if that means going against my team so be it =) 

Puppet, what club do you support?

If everyone, every kid, begin to support them like Barca, Real or ManU, no personality, only popularity!

says a Japanese fans that supports Chelsea! 

Really never.

Japan >< Brésil, Spain, Germany
Authenticity >< Popularity
Football fans >< Kids

If we had a tyrannical manager who sold everyone.

@heisinburg i support  Gamba Osaka and our local club here in our country. im just gonna say i love football in europe