War Games: the Caveman Within

Quote ~ August 21, 2016 ~ From Boothferry To Germany ~ 1 Comment

In his essay ‘The Sporting Spirit’ George Orwell famously wrote,

“[Sport] is war minus the shooting”

He was writing in the mid 20th century. Orwell claimed that ‘serious’ sport as he put it was always competitive, ruthless and extremely aggressive thanks to spectators venting their frustration and energy in attempts to help defeat opponents by means of intimidation and foul play. His observation was that the manner of victory was obsolete; maintaining prestige was the only imperative. Fans felt compelled to fight alongside the sportsman to improve chances of victory. An aggressive atmosphere was therefore a natural bi-product of competitive sport.

Orwell’s comparison of Sport to War is appropriate, but not complete in explanation. The simple Continue reading →

Austrian Away Days

Image ~ August 21, 2016 ~ From Boothferry To Germany ~ 1 Comment

Cycle, Ski and Hull City.

Hull City Stickers

And meat and beer. Away Days in Austria.

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Football Heaven and Hell

Quote ~ August 18, 2016August 18, 2016 ~ From Boothferry To Germany ~ Leave a comment

A variation on an old saying you were shown during a dull speech at a work conference or something:

In Football Heaven

the Players are Italian, the Referees are English, the Fans are Polish, the Beer is Czech, the Police are Dutch, the Prices are German, the Commentators are Spanish and the Stadia are French.

In Football Hell

the Players are Czech, the Referees are Spanish, the Fans are English, the Beer is French, the Police are Italian, the Prices are Dutch, the Commentators are German and the Stadia are Polish.

Enjoy your game this weekend.

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Ultras Aufkleber of the Week – Austria Salzburg, Torino and Hull City

Image ~ August 13, 2016 ~ From Boothferry To Germany ~ 2 Comments

A flashback 7 days ago to the Hull City clash with Torino FC in the MyPhone Austria Stadion. A collection of ultra stickers from the various supporters. An honour to be at the stadium of Austria Salzburg, the team at the forefront of the fight Against Modern Football.

Hull City Austria

We would like to point out that Stiegl did not sponsor us for this post.

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A Final Farewell to Steve Bruce

Image ~ August 12, 2016 ~ From Boothferry To Germany ~ 3 Comments

Our FBTG 5 € tribute during the pre-season game in Kufstein. The new season starts tomorrow with Hull City being the host team of the very first game. We continue without this man, and though his nose is crooked and his head is fat (as so many fans like to point out), his legacy will live in our club forever.

Steve Bruce Black and Amber Army

Thank you Mr Bruce. You will always be welcome in the Hull family.

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Hull on the Hill in an Empty Boat

Aside ~ August 5, 2016August 5, 2016 ~ From Boothferry To Germany ~ 4 Comments

About Last Night. Hull City vs Çaykur Rizespor, played in the Kufstein Arena. Well, two Continue reading →

Holmesdale Fanatics & The Smoke

August 1, 2016 ~ From Boothferry To Germany ~ 8 Comments

Crystal Palace played against 1.FC Union Berlin last summer. Union, a far weaker side on paper, surprisingly won the game 2-0. The day was hot, the beer was popular, and Palace brought a good amount, probably coming close to 400 / 500. Palace fans had been victim to some scraps with Eisern Union ultras the day before, with a flag being stolen, but on the whole it was a peaceful affair.

My real interest was not the game, but the Holmesdale Fanatics. Now, Continue reading →

Tea Party: Spotlight on Çaykur Rizespor

July 31, 2016 ~ From Boothferry To Germany ~ 4 Comments

We brought you an overview of Hull City’s pre-season opponents Torino FC. Now we look at Çaykur Rizespor, who will face Hull City on Wednesday. The team hail from the city of Rize on the Turkish Black Sea coast, situated between the Georgian Border and the other coastal city of Trabzon. This naturally Continue reading →