I just wanted to share my day traveling to Cardiff to watch a good game of footy (even ghough we lost). Four of us set off very early this morning to get to Cardiff in time for a beer or two. When we arrived in Cardiff it didn't seem too intimidating so we headed to the nearest wetherspoons for a bite to eat and a beer. However, in the pub there were lots of Welsh accents which made us
think carefully about keeping ourselves to ourselves. Unfortunately, the only people who came up to us were three 'Leeds' fans who wanted to take the p#ss out of us because we weren't from Leeds, and doing an impression of 'Chas n dave' (even though we're not from London) and seemingly spoiling for trouble. Such a shame that a good day out was ruined by disrespectful 'fans', especially as one of the group had never been to an away game before!
Away day!
posted on 15/9/12
Obviously we were expecting them... and a few friendly English ones as well!
posted on 15/9/12
Mighty Leeds
Sorry to hear that mucker,and it spoils things when idiots are at it..............you should have had a word with the Soul Crew to sort those eejits out for you.
When NI were in Cardiff the Soul Crew were out to have a go with us,as some boys from Seymour Hill battered some of there boys in a bar.
Made it edgy,as NI fans were surrounded by them outside one bar,but we laughed it off,and most Welsh fans were friendly,shaking our hands on the way to the ground.
Can't believe Linfield lost,and Chelsea and Rangers drew today btw...............and as for NI,AAAAAAHHHHH!
posted on 15/9/12
Are the soul crew one of those street dance groups?
posted on 15/9/12
IGOR
Next time Derby are in Cardiff,ask them to do a wee street dance for you.
I am interested in the football firms,and read up on it,but what are the Derby firm called?
Genuine question.My favourite name for a firm is Stoke's Naughty Forty.
Are Derby and the,"red dogs"of Forrest still at it?
posted on 16/9/12
No place in football or society for such thuggery.
posted on 16/9/12
Bluebell, Derby used to go by DLF (Derby Lunatic Fringe)
If you're interested so much then find "Hooligans" and "Hooligans 2", two meaty books that give you an a-z of the history of every English and Scottish firm. My favourite name was always the Chesterfield B'stard Squad...
Not anything I would ever involve myself in personally or even condone, but what used to go on always interested me and is part of the social history of Britain.
posted on 16/9/12
Wasn't Leeds' crew titled, We Are Naughty Kids Elland Roaders....Fine acronym...
posted on 16/9/12
Champagne
Thanks for the info,and I will check those books again.
I do not condone the hooligan stuff,and hate it when a mob attack a couple of guys,or family/scarfie fans.
When I was younger I did get involved in some daft stuff,both at football and in the so called Troubles here,but I have grown up and wised up.
As you infer,the Firms are part of our social history,and if I am honest,it was a buzz when young and silly.
posted on 16/9/12
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posted on 16/9/12
Towton
Idiots among all our fans,but this does like a one off scenario.