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17 signs you're a hardcore UCD AFC fan

As the Students get set for a big game against Pat’s tonight, we look back on some of their most memorable moments.

Updated at 18.52

1. You’ve witnessed several great (relegation) escapes over the years

Tony McDonnell scores for UCD INPHO INPHO

2. You were there when Marcos Senna’s boys took one hell of a beating

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3. While the results may not always be great, you’re proud of the side’s reputation for playing good football and producing countless excellent young players

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4. You tell that famous Dermot Morgan joke to anyone who’ll listen

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5. The 2004 home Intertoto Cup tie with FC Velbazhd was a great game, but you remember it primarily because it was quite possibly the hottest day ever in Belfield

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6. Other clubs may have more fans, but you’re always confident you can out-sing them

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Source: UCDFANS/youtube

7. You like the Belfield Bowl, but also miss the days when the team played in Belfield Park

General view of Belfield Park Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

8. You saw Jason Sherlock play back in the 90s, and you were pretty impressed

Jason Sherlock of UCD is tackled by Colin Hawkins of St. Patrick's Athletic 5/10/1997 © James Meehan / INPHO © James Meehan / INPHO / INPHO

9. 1984 was the best year ever

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10. You always knew Kevin Moran would become a top player and insist that UCD taught him everything he knows 

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11. You still have to rub your eyes slightly every time you see ‘Sambo’ playing for Ireland

Sergio Busquets with Conor Sammon Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO

Jamie Harris tackles Conor Sammon Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

12. You watched Peter Lorimer play on one of his three loan appearances for the Students

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13. The 1985/86 season was one you’d rather forget

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Source: Wikipedia

14. You supported the team even before you went to college in UCD

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Source: UCDFANS/youtube

15. You always ask the Paul Dempsey question in pub quizes (he featured in the UCD team during the 1982/83 season)

Paul Dempsey 8/8/2007 Billy Stickland / INPHO Billy Stickland / INPHO / INPHO

16. You like to play up the dubious rumours that Socrates once played for UCD

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17. You were there in Tolka for their incredible performance against Everton in the 1984 Cup Winners’ Cup, or at least wish you were

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