hi guys, what is this so called barmy army. i've heard it all over school, and i just cant talk about it, coz... i dont know what it is!
can anyoen help?
2006-11-25 17:26:40 · 3 answers · asked by Pandemonium 2 in Sports ➔ Cricket
Its like an army of british sports fans who follow their sports teams all pver the world to support them
2006-11-25 17:29:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Barmy Army is an organised group of cricket fans which organises touring parties of its members to follow the English cricket team on all of its overseas tours. The group acquired its name during the 1994 - 1995 Test series in Australia and has represented the England fans on every tour since.
The Barmy Army has the stated goal To make watching cricket more fun and much more popular. The group uses flags, banners, songs and chants to encourage the team and crowd participation in their activities. Australians, both players and supporters, serve especially as foils for their wit.
In contrast to the reputations of some sports fans for hooliganism, the Barmy Army organises itself thoroughly and actively discourages any unsavoury behaviour. The group engages in charity work, and has a good reputation among cricket administrators and among some other fans. However, some traditionally-minded cricket followers find the loud, repetitive chanting of the Barmy Army annoying and disruptive.
2006-11-26 17:55:17 · answer #2 · answered by vakayil k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Barmy is british slang for mad as in he is barmy.
The english cricket supporters adopted the name on a trip to australia years ago.
2006-11-25 19:19:28 · answer #3 · answered by Jim T 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋