2007-01-03 15:55:12 · 2 answers · asked by bro_ay 1 in Sports ➔ Cricket
THe 1994-1995 tour the press said "you would have to be barmy to support this team, referring to the die hard English fans watching. At the time England were not a very good team.
The barmy army grew and now travel the world to support there team and number in the thousands
2007-01-03 15:58:21 · answer #1 · answered by rowdy rick 6 · 0⤊ 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".
For more details, please check the following link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barmy_Army
2007-01-04 07:15:58 · answer #2 · answered by vakayil k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋