Fan travels 5,000 miles after choosing team on Fifa
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Jay Jhaver, a fan from Phoenix, Arizona, is travelling to England to watch West Bromwich Albion play for the first time.
For years, Jhaver has supported West Brom, a club based in the Black Country region of England, after randomly selecting them in the Fifa video game. He believes he is the only West Brom supporter in Arizona and regularly wakes up early to watch matches broadcast across the Atlantic.
Jhaver finds supporting a relatively small Championship club difficult, as most of his friends are unfamiliar with West Brom and question his loyalty. Despite the team facing financial difficulties and fighting relegation in the past, he admires the unwavering dedication of West Brom’s supporters. He values the club’s loyal fanbase over chasing success, believing West Brom’s fans remain committed regardless of performance.
Jhaver will attend the match against Blackburn Rovers on Saturday, hoping to experience the atmosphere at The Hawthorns and eventually see West Brom promoted to the Premier League.
