Just cos they're pro footballers doesn't make an ounce of difference to me. Not sure the reasons for El Abds but Elphick is a glory supporter and should be treated with the contempt that you'd treat any glory supporter (largely ignore anything they say about football!)
There are some circumstances where there is an alligience to clubs from generations gone by. And as long as it's because someone's grandad or something was from X place and therefore supported his LOCAL PROFESSIONAL team I don't see a problem with it.
I personally think you should support your...