http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/phanJust because a group of people decide a phrase is a word does not mean it is so. If I used that logic then Anebriated would still be a valid word as there are a group of people who refer to me as Anebriated because I have used this handle for the better part of 5 years now.
As a Phillies "Phan" I understand where you are coming from but just because you say it does not mean it is true.