Nicola and James Berry at Yankee Stadium

BBC Sport is enrolling supporters of both World Series finalists to provide a background to this year's Major League finale.

The New York Yankees take on the Florida Marlins in the Fall Classic, and first in the chair is Jane Berry from New York who, along with children Nicola (11) and James (8), is a diehard Yankees fan.

Name: Jane Berry

Team: Yankees

Fan since: 2000 - that's when we moved to the USA.

Have Your Say World Series Fans' Corner - represent the Marlins

And your worst?
Jeff Weasel and Sterling Skunk - oops! I mean Jeff Weaver and Sterling Hitchcock (from which we got "hedgehog" and on to "what do you call a hedgehog who stinks?"!!

Sum up the season so far in one word: Awesome!

Now sum it up in 40:
Really, really good! After last year, when we got ousted from the play-offs, this has been a great season. To be back in the WS, to have beaten the "Sucks" in the division series - priceless!

What's the atmosphere like at Yankee Stadium? Is it comparable to watching sport in England?
Well, I have only been to a handful of football games in England, back in the early 80s and mostly at St James' Park. As a woman, I felt I'd grown an extra head and found the atmosphere somewhat threatening. I would not hesitate to take my kids to The Stadium, and even though beer is freely available and there is no segregation of fans, I have rarely seen trouble of any sort.

One really good example of the atmosphere is this: We were at one game this year which was played against the St Louis Cardinals. Among the Cardinal players was one Tino Martinez, who had been a much loved first baseman with the Yankees - and a favourite of mine and my daughter's - until he was traded to the "Cards" to make way for Jason Giambi.

This was his first series back in the Bronx because the Cardinals are a National League team from another part of the country, so not one we meet often. When Tino came up to bat, the entire Stadium was on its feet chanting "Tin'ow! Tin'ow!", and when, during that game, he hit not one but two home runs, he received a standing ovation both times.

I find it hard to imagine a Premiership crowd giving a standing ovation to an ex-player for their club who scored two goals against them!

Is it accurate to call the Yankees the "Manchester United of baseball"?
Probably, although I would hesitate to compare the team I love to a team I hate! Of course, for large segments of the US population it is a true enough statement. It is also true that the TV broadcasters would have loved a Cubs/Red Sox WS because the entire nation would tune in - if only to see whatever cosmic event was going to happen to ensure both curses hold!

Why do the Yankees consistently produce great sides? Is it down to money, or is that too simplistic?
That is too simplistic as far as I can see. Yes, they are very highly paid, yes, the Yankees can afford to sign the best. But, they are a real team, and of all the teams in both Leagues, they were the only one of the highest paid teams to make it to the play-offs.

In interviews after games, even the most highly-paid star gives most credit to his team, plays down his own effort and praises someone else. In general, they come across as modest, hard-working guys. Since the problems with Strawberry, the boss seems to have them on a tight leash and none of them (with the exception of David Wells) has a bad reputation for excessive living.

They are generally required to be clean-shaven (except for the one or two that have a "thing" about "needing" a day or two of growth.) Many of them appear to be happily married to high school or college sweethearts. Compared to what appears to be going on in the Premiership these days, I'm happy for my kids to have Yankees as their role models - forgetting about the brawl during last Saturday's game!

How integral are the Yankees to the city of New York?
Very! But to be fair, so are the Mets. After 9/11, both teams were Downtown giving what comfort they could to the victims' families and the Mets' Shea Stadium was a collecting point for the aid and supplies being delivered to the city.

It is very regional though, and it is not just in New York. In our part of New Jersey - the central part of the state - I would say that the majority support the Yankees. Our first year here was 2000 when we played the Mets in the WS. During that week at school, they had a baseball "dressdown" day and there was one Mets cap/shirt for every six Yankee one!

How difficult is it getting hold of tickets for Yankees games?
It's variable! Generally, there are seats available up in the upper tiers or in the bleachers - the latter being alcohol free - for most games. Some regular season series are difficult - those against Boston, Oakland. If you leave it until the last minute - even the day before the game - before going to Ticketmaster, you can get some good seats in the Main Box area.

Does your team have any weaknesses?
Yep! The bullpen! We have not been strong in the bullpen this year which makes our starting pitchers vulnerable because the relief is not that good.

What player could your team not cope without?
Well, I'm tempted to say Andy Pettite, but that's female bias! The one player we absolutely cannot do without is "Mo" - Mariano Rivera - he is utterly awesome, the best closing pitcher in the game EVER. No-one else has pitched in the post-season as often so there is no comparison. I would have to say he is the one indispensable player that we have.

Which Marlins player do you fear the most?
Oops! Can't really answer this as we haven't played them recently and frankly they were off our radar screen until the post-season so I don't know enough about them.

What will the atmosphere be like in New York if the Yankees lose the World Series?
Well, put it this way, the New York Stock Exchange was well up on Friday after our win on Thursday! We'll be depressed, but what the heck - there's always next year and we are a confident team. Of course, the "Boss", George Steinbrenner will be upset, so the general manager - Brian Cashman - may be looking for a new job!

Best game ever seen:
Has to be the two games in the WS against the Diamondbacks when we scored in the very bottom of the ninth innings and took the game away from them - from the same closing pitcher as well. We lost the series but they were great games.

Worst game ever seen:
This Thursday, Pettite left the game early but ahead and they went on to lose - like I said earlier, I blame my husband for being there without us!

Biggest disappointment:
Without a doubt not making the Division Series last year. We're used to being there and I was forced to choose new teams to support in the post-season play-offs - and they both lost!

Best ever atmosphere: As above! The game this year when Tino Martinez came "home" to Yankee Stadium - to have 50,000+ Yankee fans on their feet applauding two home runs by a visiting player was awesome. Also, we were there with my parents on the 9/11 anniversary game in 2002 - poignant, well done and sad.

Favourite all-time player: Andy Pettite

Worst player even seen: Jeff Weaver