u/Admirable_Ad_3903

Hey everyone,

​I’m an American looking to get into English football and wanted to align myself with a local club. Digging into my family history, my ancestors came from the Mendip Hills area in Somerset (around Wells and Priddy).

​Looking at a map, Ashton Gate is the main professional ground right down the road from that region, so Bristol City feels like the natural fit. Before I go all-in on the Robins, I wanted to drop in and ask a few quick questions:

​Regional Support: For folks living down in North Somerset or the Mendips, is City the default local club for most people down that way?

​Following Overseas: Is Robins TV the best option for streaming matches live from the US? Also, what are the go-to fan forums or podcasts to keep up with team news?

​Local Etiquette: Anything specific an overseas fan should know about the club culture, history, or fan base?

​Appreciate any advice or matchday insights. Up the Robins! 🔴⚪

Hello all!

​Californian American over here. Recently I’ve been getting more into British sports. My family immigrated to the US from the Priddy / Wells area in Somerset back in the 1600s, and I’d love to start following the teams that locals from that region root for!

​I'm curious to know who the local favorites generally are. In particular, I’m interested in football and cricket, but I’d love to hear about rugby or any other regional sports too. (Men's and women's sports both welcome!)

​From what I can tell, it seems like Bristol City is the main football club for the area? Would they be the right team to pull for around the Mendips?

​Also, forgive my ignorance, but is it common for locals to root for multiple football teams across different divisions? My brother is an Arsenal fan, so I'm wondering if folks in Somerset ever have an EFL team and a Premier League team, or if that’s a total taboo bandwagoning (especially with promotion/relegation)?

​Appreciate any insights or local sports history you can throw my way!