Holland is one of the most tolerant and liberal countries in the world but has some of the most violent football hooligans. Discussion in 'Premier League: News and Analysis' started by purpleronnie, Aug 14, 2006.
The 'British Disease' was a term given to the economic stagnation that hit Britain during the 1970s. The Red Army is one of the oldest and most popular hooligan firms in Manchester United. This is a fierce derby with intimidating atmospheres at both grounds when the two sides play. These countries are rife with extreme violence that is not usually associated. By the 1990s, the ban was dropped and British clubs could play againA Liverpool FC supporter can be seen with a broken arm while on his way to a match in October 1972. Due to the sheer scale of this comment community, we are not able to give each post Over the years, inappropriate chanting have resulted in the The clubs in Egypt became a major political force during the uprising against Mubarak in 2011, but were known for long-standing animosity with the police.The ultras scene was introduced to Lebanon in February 2018, with Ultras groups are usually centred on a core group of founders or leaders (who tend to hold executive control),While ultras groups can become violent, the majority of matches attended by ultras conclude with no violent incidents. England also have a fierce reputation for violence with an unprecedented number of incidents spanning three... Carlton Leach started out life as one of West Ham United's Inter City Firm Hooligans in the 80's. During the 1980s, then Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, set up a war cabinet to deal with the issue of British hooliganism. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Please Russia has a fearsome reputation for football violence. Birmingham is one of the biggest cities in England and it has two successful football clubs in Aston Villa and Birmingham. At the same time, however, 'The English Disease' referred to the uptake in British football fans participating in scenes of extreme violence and what was coined 'hooliganism.' The main hooligan firms belong to Cska Moscow, Spartak Moscow and Zenit St Petersburg. Why No Ultras In England? The history of hooligans can be traced way back to 14th century England. Copyright at 2020. The other four were injured after being attacked by a group of 20 to 30 men.Violent "Ultra" followers of many Italian football teams have a reputation for stabbing rival fans in the buttocks, aimed to cause pain and humiliation but not fatal injury.Three people were arrested over the attacks, Italian police confirmed.Enter your email to follow new comments on this article.Are you sure you want to mark this comment as inappropriate?Want to discuss real-world problems, be involved in the most engaging discussions and hear from the journalists? The socio-economic downturn in the United Kingdom during the 1970s and 1980s made a fertile breeding ground for hooliganism and then Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, even set up a war cabinet to confront the issue. A 14-year-old boy died on this day after police held fans to a wall which subsequently collapsedAC Milan Ultras can be seen waving flags during a game against Sassuolo. 80% of. In some countries, Ultras are linked to organised criminality whereas, in other, they are just the 'ultimate' fans of any given club. Ultras have been credited as to creating fantastic atmospheres inside of the stadium, however have also come under universal criticism with their ties to various gangs and the mafia, as well as causing violence which often takes place outside the stadium prior to a match. the same level of attention, but we have preserved this area in the interests of open debate. Independent Premium. There's one thing that sets European football apart from sports in the US, or even football in the UK—the Ultras. try again, the name must be unique Two years after this photo was taken, police arrested 349 people and dismissed 144 fans from Wembley Stadium for drunk and disorderly behaviour and vandalismA football 'hooligan' can be seen here with his face covered with a makeshift balaclava in 1980.