Barrs Court Red Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Bristol Rovers v Fashion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTR Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Bristol Rovers v Fashion This is so true,donkey jackets and docs in the 80's WTF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Rovers Vs The Mighty FGR could be a bit tasty next season! pmsl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i hate you butler Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 This is so true,donkey jackets and docs in the 80's WTF.This is so true,donkey jackets and docs in the 80's WTF.in the 80s?still the same now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devoncider Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Exeter V Plymouth is big, if you're from Devon - underrated by outsiders same as the Bristol derby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTR Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 in the 80s?still the same now! Ha,ha,your'e right although the jeans are now shin high rather than knee high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duesseldorf Citizen Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Lot of derbies mentioned, what about Palace vs Brighton ? Pretty heated as well... And regarding S'Hampton - Pompey, Wikipedia knows this, as some people mentioned the strike story : "Portsmouth supporters, and occasionally those of other clubs, refer to Southampton supporters as "scum" or "scummers". According to some Portsmouth fans, the term "scum" developed out of an acronym standing for Southampton City (or Corporation) Union Men, with the term allegedly originating from when Southampton dockyard workers supposedly crossed the picket lines in the 1930s when Portsmouth dockyard workers were on strike. However this story is unlikely, as the two cities rely on entirely different types of ports — Southampton being a merchant port and Portsmouth, a naval one. There is also no known record of any strike occurring during the mentioned time period. Rather, this seems to be a modern attempt to incorrectly describe the origins of the rivalry.[5]" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antlers Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 There are so many decent rivalries in this country this argument could go on. and obviously opinion changes depending on who you talk to around the country. my top 5 as follows Newcastle V Sunderland (is it right the rivalry between these 2 cities dates back to the civil war?) Villa V Brum Pompey V Southampton Sheffield United V Wednesday Millwall V West Ham City V Gas would make my top 10, but i could probably name 15 other derbies that you could argue are in with a shout of the top 5. Blackburn V Burnley always looks fiery, as does the welsh derby and palace v brighton. a few years ago Stoke V Port Vale was always a big game as was Watford v luton. one derby i do think is overrated though is Ipswich V Norwich. i bet the atmosphere resembles a big incestuous gang bang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockneyrobin Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Burnley & Blackburn Blackpool & Preston West Brom & Wolves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Lot of derbies mentioned, what about Palace vs Brighton ? Pretty heated as well... And regarding S'Hampton - Pompey, Wikipedia knows this, as some people mentioned the strike story : "Portsmouth supporters, and occasionally those of other clubs, refer to Southampton supporters as "scum" or "scummers". According to some Portsmouth fans, the term "scum" developed out of an acronym standing for Southampton City (or Corporation) Union Men, with the term allegedly originating from when Southampton dockyard workers supposedly crossed the picket lines in the 1930s when Portsmouth dockyard workers were on strike. However this story is unlikely, as the two cities rely on entirely different types of ports — Southampton being a merchant port and Portsmouth, a naval one. There is also no known record of any strike occurring during the mentioned time period. Rather, this seems to be a modern attempt to incorrectly describe the origins of the rivalry.[5]" I'm glad you posted this, DC. Portsmouth's 'official historian' seems to be perpetuating an urban myth. I lived in Southampton for a number of years and both Saints and Pompey fans told me that 'scummers' was a Royal Navy derogatory term for the citizens of Southampton and it came from the fairly disgusting water quality of the Solent. Confusingly, some Southampton fans also refer to Portsmouth fans as scummers, however 'skate' is more traditional. Things were always a bit heavy in Southampton city centre when Pompey came to play, but nothing like the mobile riot that I saw during a Wednesday-United game in Sheffield. I'd like to add Norwich-Ipswich to the list of bitter rivals. There's rarely violence, but both set of fans have a real loathing of the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sglosbcfc Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 I have never experienced Mansfield v Chesterfield, but apparently that can be very nasty. It is not just a local derby but it dates back to the miners strike in the 80s and the disagreement between the Notts miners and the Derby miners about whether to sell out to Thatcher. Another derby that used to be nawty was Chester v Wrexham, like ourselves and Cardiff, the England v Wales element adds to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westonred Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 City v Palace, Reading, Stoke, QPR? I wouldnt agree with any of those, yes we had a beef with Palace in the play offs but i wouldnt say biggest rivalries. If any one for non local it can only be Millwall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambridge Batch Red Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Wednesday v United Warzone. Quite sedate affairs, I've seen more trouble at Shrewsbury v Wrexham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Agree with most of these but it is usually the 'off the radar' local games that aren't seen as obvious rivalries that can be serious flashpoints. Colchester vs Southend can get very very nasty and also Colchester have got a thing with Wycombe that dates back to when they were both non-league. You wouldn't wanna be a police officer at either of those fixtures believe me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmabbuttshair Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 The north London derby isn't as fierce and passionate than the usual local derby I don't think. I think Spurs class Chelsea or West ham more of a rival Not true, all my in laws are Londoners, mainly Chelsea but some Gooners and it is fierce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Luton v Oxford/Swindon/Reading Luton hate MK Dons too. Which is fair enough... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Wingate V Finchley and Thurrock = Bloodbath Soundwell vs anyone in the winter of the three day week = cold bath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifelong Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 I'm glad you posted this, DC. Portsmouth's 'official historian' seems to be perpetuating an urban myth. I lived in Southampton for a number of years and both Saints and Pompey fans told me that 'scummers' was a Royal Navy derogatory term for the citizens of Southampton and it came from the fairly disgusting water quality of the Solent. Confusingly, some Southampton fans also refer to Portsmouth fans as scummers, however 'skate' is more traditional. Things were always a bit heavy in Southampton city centre when Pompey came to play, but nothing like the mobile riot that I saw during a Wednesday-United game in Sheffield. I'd like to add Norwich-Ipswich to the list of bitter rivals. There's rarely violence, but both set of fans have a real loathing of the other. Dont be a smart arse. i was born in Fratton and have been to many Derbies with my 2 brothers who still i`ve down there. Like you I am just repeating what i have been told. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Dont be a smart arse. i was born in Fratton and have been to many Derbies with my 2 brothers who still i`ve down there. Like you I am just repeating what i have been told. Not being a smartarse. Just pointing out that your info is an urban myth. Mine might be inaccurate too, but I've been told it many times and it does at least have the benefit of having some degree of justification in it (ie: the Solent is scummy). Back to rivalries: I've seen it kick off at Andover Town v Basingstoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Not being a smartarse. Just pointing out that your info is an urban myth. Mine might be inaccurate too, but I've been told it many times and it does at least have the benefit of having some degree of justification in it (ie: the Solent is scummy). Back to rivalries: I've seen it kick off at Andover Town v Basingstoke. It used to go off when Bridgwater played Taunton and Yeovil in the 60's and 70's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chalky Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Was just thinking what are the biggest rivalries in English football? Doesn't have to be local rivalry as such i.e. Us and Palace. My top 5 though: Liverpool v Everton Brum v Villa Newcastle v Sunderland West Ham v Millwall ManU v ManC Non local: Swindon v Oxford City v Palace, Reading, Stoke, QPR? West ham v Sheff Utd Millwall v Leeds Brum v Palace Portsmouth v Southampton and what about Palace vs Charlton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted March 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Portsmouth v Southampton and what about Palace vs Charlton? Palace and Brighton? They just despise eachother as they haven't got anybody else to shed their hate on. Scummers and skates though I would agree with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider-manc Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Wrexham v Chester City was supposedly meant to get pretty tasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC RISK77 Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 The north London derby isn't as fierce and passionate than the usual local derby I don't think. I think Spurs class Chelsea or West ham more of a rival Have you been to a North London derby? because they are as fierce as it gets, certainly puts the bristol one into perspective Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammersmith Red Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Palace and Brighton? They just despise eachother as they haven't got anybody else to shed their hate on. Scummers and skates though I would agree with. http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/football-league-blog/2011/sep/27/brighton-crystal-palace-rivalry My boss, a Palace fan, did tell me the reason why they hate each other but I can't quite remember it, but I found this link. Working in Hammersmith with mostly Chelsea, Spurs, QPR (and a smattering of others), I've found that the Spurs/Arsenal rivalry is huge as others have said. They really do hate each other. But what did surprise me was the size of Spurs rivalry with Chelsea & West Ham. I always knew it was there but not on such a big scale. It really is bitter. Funnily enough, the 1 or 2 Fulham fans who work at my place don't strike me as having much of a rivalry with anyone. Their rivalry with Chelsea is tame compared to others in my experience. Another surprise to me was Brentfords hatred of QPR (although all of the guys I work with who support London teams hate QPR because their supporters seem to have a bit of a chip on their shoulders. Apparently they think they're alot bigger than they are.). I think it has a lot to do with Martin Rowlands signing for them years ago but may have more to it than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted March 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/football-league-blog/2011/sep/27/brighton-crystal-palace-rivalry My boss, a Palace fan, did tell me the reason why they hate each other but I can't quite remember it, but I found this link. Working in Hammersmith with mostly Chelsea, Spurs, QPR (and a smattering of others), I've found that the Spurs/Arsenal rivalry is huge as others have said. They really do hate each other. But what did surprise me was the size of Spurs rivalry with Chelsea & West Ham. I always knew it was there but not on such a big scale. It really is bitter. Funnily enough, the 1 or 2 Fulham fans who work at my place don't strike me as having much of a rivalry with anyone. Their rivalry with Chelsea is tame compared to others in my experience. Another surprise to me was Brentfords hatred of QPR (although all of the guys I work with who support London teams hate QPR because their supporters seem to have a bit of a chip on their shoulders. Apparently they think they're alot bigger than they are.). I think it has a lot to do with Martin Rowlands signing for them years ago but may have more to it than that. I knew Spurs, Chelsea and West Ham were fierce rivals but I've never really seen Arsenal as one yet they are locally closer. However, seeing some of these posts have changed my mind. I've never really got the hate between Palace and Brighton, has it always been there? I don't understand why Charlton have never been a rival for palace? They are only 11 miles apart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/football-league-blog/2011/sep/27/brighton-crystal-palace-rivalry My boss, a Palace fan, did tell me the reason why they hate each other but I can't quite remember it, but I found this link. Working in Hammersmith with mostly Chelsea, Spurs, QPR (and a smattering of others), I've found that the Spurs/Arsenal rivalry is huge as others have said. They really do hate each other. But what did surprise me was the size of Spurs rivalry with Chelsea & West Ham. I always knew it was there but not on such a big scale. It really is bitter. Funnily enough, the 1 or 2 Fulham fans who work at my place don't strike me as having much of a rivalry with anyone. Their rivalry with Chelsea is tame compared to others in my experience. Another surprise to me was Brentfords hatred of QPR (although all of the guys I work with who support London teams hate QPR because their supporters seem to have a bit of a chip on their shoulders. Apparently they think they're alot bigger than they are.). I think it has a lot to do with Martin Rowlands signing for them years ago but may have more to it than that. Didn't Brentford have 'flush over Fulham' painted on the top of one of their stands a while back so the pilots passing over into Heathrow could read it? Or maybe I saw it on the front of their fanzone Swindon vs Gillingham is pretty tasty too, as I'm sure RichTFSC could testify too. Went on a stag in Benidorm with a load of Gills fans, they really f'ing hate them, and my Swindon mate fully reciprocates the feeling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Luton v Watford is pretty lively, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowshed Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Have you been to a North London derby? because they are as fierce as it gets, certainly puts the bristol one into perspective Yes, several and at both stadiums. It is not that intense considering its size. Fans allowed to leave the stadium at the same time in the eighties, even pay on the day for the North Bank when Roberts put Nicholas over the hoardings. It did put City Rovers into perspective, the Bristol derby is obviously smaller, but more partisan and in your face in contrast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted March 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Didn't Brentford have 'flush over Fulham' painted on the top of one of their stands a while back so the pilots passing over into Heathrow could read it? Or maybe I saw it on the front of their fanzone Swindon vs Gillingham is pretty tasty too, as I'm sure RichTFSC could testify too. Went on a stag in Benidorm with a load of Gills fans, they really f'ing hate them, and my Swindon mate fully reciprocates the feeling! Sorry but Swindon and Gills? First I've heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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