Bristol Rob Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 Make it 'time to read this'. Inside Italy’s ultras: the dangerous fans who control the game https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/dec/01/nside-talys-ultras-the-dangerous-fans-who-control-the-game?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Copy_to_clipboard Cracking bit of journalism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 24 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: Make it 'time to read this'. Inside Italy’s ultras: the dangerous fans who control the game https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/dec/01/nside-talys-ultras-the-dangerous-fans-who-control-the-game?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Copy_to_clipboard Cracking bit of journalism. We don't want none of that here now . Show respect or you'll be feedin' fishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted December 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 3 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: We don't want none of that here now . Show respect or you'll be feedin' fishes. I think the threat of the Netters to Section82 might have been overstated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 32 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: Make it 'time to read this'. Inside Italy’s ultras: the dangerous fans who control the game https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/dec/01/nside-talys-ultras-the-dangerous-fans-who-control-the-game?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Copy_to_clipboard Cracking bit of journalism. Excellent article. Unfortunately there are some deluded City fans who don't really know what Ultras are all about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 Yep - kinda proves we don't have, and never have had, true 'Ultras' - just wannabes who use the term to big themselves up. I love all the attempts to create a better atmosphere at The Gate, but we simply do not have an 'Ultras' group - just be satisfied to be known as 'fans' because that is short for 'fanatics' - which demonstrates a pretty high level of commitment and passion anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted December 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 7 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said: Yep - kinda proves we don't have, and never have had, true 'Ultras' - just wannabes who use the term to big themselves up. I love all the attempts to create a better atmosphere at The Gate, but we simply do not have an 'Ultras' group - just be satisfied to be known as 'fans' because that is short for 'fanatics' - which demonstrates a pretty high level of commitment and passion anyway... I didn't really link the story to draw a comparison between our more vocal supporters and the Italians, just read the article and though it would be of interest. That said, you're completely right, our vocal support is nothing like the 'ultra' movement in Italy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin 101 Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 Puts to bed the ridiculous idea that standing sections are somehow "ultras" and also the idea that we need those types of movements to improve the game in this country. Good read, thanks for posting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 2 hours ago, Bristol Rob said: Make it 'time to read this'. Inside Italy’s ultras: the dangerous fans who control the game https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/dec/01/nside-talys-ultras-the-dangerous-fans-who-control-the-game?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Copy_to_clipboard Cracking bit of journalism. Terrifying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowshed Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 I made time to read a little till " more ardent world of the “ultras” – tight-knit firms of fanatics, created not just to support a team but to promote the group’s own brand and business interests" It is not worth reading after that. Ultra groups are not firms. The overwhelming majority have no brands or business interests. Its the type of shit article that has been used to malign fans in this Country = One is bad all bad. Written by a belter with a English A level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixtyseconds Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 Could be on to something linking Sicilians to crime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 38 minutes ago, Cowshed said: I made time to read a little till " more ardent world of the “ultras” – tight-knit firms of fanatics, created not just to support a team but to promote the group’s own brand and business interests" It is not worth reading after that. Ultra groups are not firms. The overwhelming majority have no brands or business interests. Its the type of shit article that has been used to malign fans in this Country = One is bad all bad. Written by a belter with a English A level. written by a belter with AN English A level Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowshed Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 An or a it does not matter Mr AA. The article is paper thin. Some Ultra groups have political views, most do not ... Wow. Given the political make up of places like Livorno it is hardly surprising, in other news Scousers vote Labour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoh Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 2 hours ago, Bristol Rob said: I didn't really link the story to draw a comparison between our more vocal supporters and the Italians, just read the article and though it would be of interest. That said, you're completely right, our vocal support is nothing like the 'ultra' movement in Italy. When I was seven I was an Ultra, I used to stand behind the middle of the east/south which ever direction goalmouth I will sleep soundly tonight in the knowledge I was before or after my time . but the odd penalty was fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MigratedRobin Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 Depressing stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trueredsupporter Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 All being ran by men with half moon glasses on the end of their long noses apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 found that article very factual indeed....albeit a bit sad how it ended Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three Lions Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 Lazio Sodalizio ultras who came over were so nice they gave the impression they would not be able to run Bristol manor farm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 Thanks @Bristol Rob Great read. Can't believe the club were so involved. I know I get a few hundred cost price tickets from SL for the upper West but the trouble is I just can't shift them. Think I've sold 12 so far this season and 11 of those were to the Sky crew against Brighton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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