Considered Israel’s leftist team and one that is very popular among Israeli Arabs. But you still gotta question the eligibility of Israeli teams to compete in European competition…. #justsayin.
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Ultras Hapoel of Hapoel Tel-Aviv.
We’re hoping to get to a game out there one day. If you’re a Hapoel fan, help us make it happen and we’ll feature you!
Ref blows for kick-off; still queuing. Become aware of the Liverpudlian accent in front of me. The lad finishes his phone conversation, so I ask the obvious Merseyside question;
“Red or Blue?”
Evertonians are in town for the following day’s Continue reading
FBTG is travelling back in time to look at our maiden Balkan Adventure in Sofia, Bulgaria. Two of us were in town when CSKA Sofia played against Beroe, full name PFC Beroe Stara Zagora, at the Balgarska Armia Stadium.
All teams with the prefix “CSKA” or similar Continue reading
In his essay ‘The Sporting Spirit’ George Orwell famously wrote,
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
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.
We would like to point out that Stiegl did not sponsor us for this post.
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
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
Speaking of a Yellow Wall….
Something absolutely magnificent and deserves its own post. Time to start one of these at our home.
Enjoy your weekend.
