Do u think the gang really liked Alan that much? I think there is some evidence that proves they did, and some evidence that they didn't.
THEY LIKED ALAN: THEY DISLIKED ALAN
-They took him to play softball -I think half the time they were with them (to beat those Hasidic lying/ sounding ridiculous jewelers) Rachel wanted Alan to "meet her parents over the holidays?" -Chandler personally could have a gallon of Alan -When Monica asked them what was wrong with him, they all -he could "row like a viking" started to talk, but stopped, as if to save her feelings -Chandler wanted to do his David Hasselhoff impression -five people liking one person that much is a bit surreal -Chandler took Alan's advice when he was told to quit smoking (but Ross, Joey, Monica, and Rachel all couldn't make him stop)
-Rachel thinks he could be "the one"
-they all whine when Monica dumps him
-etc.