Is the act of Hooliganism a truly British notion? does our history of violence and conquering people (during the empire days) reflect itself in these acts?
2007-08-22 05:12:09 · 16 answers · asked by skullpicker 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Football Hooliganism has always been a problem in Britain, in the 19th century the main rival to Blackburn Rovers was Darwen FC. There was always a problem between both sets of supporters. Also in the 19th Century the Southern press described the supporters of FA Cup finalists, Blackburn Olympic, as a “northern horde of uncouth garb and strong oaths.”
2007-08-22 06:25:02 · answer #1 · answered by Hendo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to look at Football Hooligan history. For example, the Hibernian Casual's. They bacame as infamous to soccer as the Sex Pistols became to Rock 'n' Roll during their 'Reign of Terror' in the 1970's and 1980's.
Fighting in the middle of Princes Street in Edinburgh, with Molatov Cocktails (petrol bombs) and other weapons, such as knives and crow bar's, while innocent families where trying to do their shopping. This is just one of the examples of their sheer idiocy.
Team manager's and other club official's, have tried talking to their fan's at the beginning and even during games, that skirmishes have broken out at. Usually, a handful of the trouble maker's will listen to these people and settle down. However, the majority have went to that game and been hell-bent on causing fights right from the start, not even going to watch the game. These people aren't real fan's and never will be as the TRUE Supporter's of the club, will ostracise these troublemaker's eventually for giving the honest fan's a bad name.
Football Holliganism is a shocking crime, but a crime just the same, and judge's are now putting a zero tolerance marker on this. With serious sentences to be handed out to all instigaters of this rule.
The stands will be a safer place for the innocent children and families, who are only out for the day to enjoy 'The Beautiful Game'
2007-08-23 00:19:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's truly British.
Football, after all, is the replacement for war these days, especially when European countries play.
I was at the last World Cup when English fans were very well behaved until missiles were thrown at them. They moved away until the police arrived who then decided to arrest them!
Other English fans who were arrested happened to be eastern europeans wearing England shirts looking for trouble.
The whole notion of beating another nation or tribe is pretty much part of the human make up. Everyone wants to belong to the Alpha males/females.
Football is the way we do it. Rather that than with a gun.
2007-08-22 06:06:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It started years and years back and its mainly a group of every teams fans, usually the ones who travel to away games. Its been happening for years, probably started within the 70's. Teams such as Milwall and Chelsea have really bad reoports and its mainly the southern teams, They don't mess with the northern boys like Liverpool, just get their heads kicked in lol. But i have seen that movie. Its not exactly how it would be at a game because the fights are always after the game when tension is high. But there is organzied gangs and they do plan to get these other teams fans especially with rivalry for example Milwall and Chelsea is huge.
2016-04-22 07:17:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not relegated to the British, great civilization that it is! In fact, it is quite an ancient notion. If you read extant ancient writings, say of the Roman period, you will find plenty of similar references to to this sort of thing. It often centered around chariot racing or even around favorite gladiators. Often there were colors that identified a faction such as the blues or the whites. Personally, the best "study" I have seen on this phenomenon involves Mike Meyers doing his skit on Scottish Football Hooligans.
Regards.
2007-08-22 05:29:13 · answer #5 · answered by oda315 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have been in a few football riots in the late 60s early 70s and yes drink did play a part as did attiudes from the athorites and remember Maggie hated football.
Aso remember that the police have admitted to provoking trouble/riots so they could learn their anti -rioting tactics for the likes of marches in London, Miners, Wapping etc
Pompey till i die
2007-08-22 05:28:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No - have you ever watched football overseas?
One of the scariest places I ever went was Ajax in the 1970s.
........and I don't remember the last time a referee was murdered in the English leagues, do you?
We like to belittle ourselves in Britain - but the problem was just as rife elsewhere, and thankfully not so much of a problem anywhere anymore.
2007-08-22 06:03:28 · answer #7 · answered by the_lipsiot 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not every british fan behaves like that
I think it's probably the combined passion for football and alcohol which leads to most outbreaks of violence
Although some people are there to solely make trouble
2007-08-22 05:19:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's a bit of a hangover from the days of empire when all foreigners were considered inferior
2007-08-22 05:47:02 · answer #9 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No i wouldn't think so, you will always get these mindless morons who spoil it for the vast majority of people who actually do go to watch and enjoy a match.
2007-08-22 05:23:23 · answer #10 · answered by Fallen Angel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋