How many Chelsea fans here were supporting Chelsea before the takeover anyway? Arsenal fans will back their club whether we win trophies or not, unlike the glory-hunting lot.
For the record, I started following football in 2005. Chose my team at the end of 2005. So effectively, we have won nothing while I have supported the club. Yet, I will not give up on them for a constant lack of trophies. I like our brand of football and will always follow it.
I started since 2002, after seeing Frank Lampard's postage stamp freekick goal. I remember Mutu (sadly yes), Melchiot, Zola's final season and faintly, Hasselbaink. So, there you have it. 8 years
Although I must admit, many became fans after players like Ballack, Sheva, Drogba came into the picture, IMO, there's nothing wrong.
As a kid now, I wouldnt be surprised if he became a Real Madrid, Bar Soap or ManUre fan just coz of Ronaldo, Messi or even Rooney (he was bought too remember?)
Frankly, I just dont get this argument of yours (or anyone else) when they say "BC Paisa hai, toh club ka fan"
I draw the line at plasticks also, but genuine fans do emerge from Big Money clubs too.
True fans dont start leaving just because they don't have a trophy in the cabinet. 
