West Ham & Crew supporters brawl at halftime.

[Bluenose13]

Here is the story......

http://msn.foxsports.com/soccer/story/8363236/Fans-clash-as-West-Ham-United-beats-Crew-3-1

[CretanBull]

Only Crew supporters would be dumb enough to fight West Ham supporters....the Englsih are years ahead in that department. 30 WH vs 100 Crew hardly seems fair for the Crew.

[BC101]

LOL The crew... The fucking crew LOL is there an team that is more of a MLS Joke? seriously LOL. I dont care if their higher than us in the table they are still a joke and their supporters are mere jesters.

[RedRum]

Columbus supporters have really gone over the top this year after suffering the humilition of being owned in their own stadium at the opener.

[blackandwhite]

Fuck them!!

[jabbronies]

You all realise that this is TFC's fault...if we didn't act the way we act at TFC games then this fight would never have come to be.

[JDG]

http://i.usatoday.net/sports/_photos/2008/07/20/soccer-topper.jpg

More links:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/soccer/wires/07/20/2080.ap.na.soc.crew.west.ham.brawl.0314/index.html

http://www.globesports.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080720.wspt-brawl20/GSStory/GlobeSportsSoccer/home

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=ap-westhamunited-crew-brawl&prov=ap&type=lgns

http://cmonyuirons.com/2008/07/21/slack-security-ends-in-turmoil-as-west-ham-and-crew-fans-battle/

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/soccer/2008-07-20-crew-west-ham-friendly_N.htm

[twistedchinaman]

You all realise that this is TFC's fault...if we didn't act the way we act at TFC games then this fight would never have come to be.


They also have a choice to NOT do what we did. But they did it anyway.

So there.

[Hooligan69]

To hell with Columbus. Their club and "supporters" are a pathetic joke. I hope they got their asses handed to them.

[blackandwhite]

Was their coach and players looking at the fight in disgust? or does that only happen to us? :)

[werewolf]

I wonder what the chants were that set-off the festivities.

[CretanBull]

Most of the blog posts that I've read by people who were there are saying that most of the West Ham supporters who started the trouble were Americans, not English.

[RealG-TFC]

They're only making it worse for them.

1. Their FO is going to fuk them up again.
2. They'll scare away the fans that the club is oriented at, families.

[Hooligan69]

This is so lame.

[CretanBull]

I wonder what the chants were that set-off the festivities.

It wouldn't take much...it's a bunch of drunk working class Englishmen who have fought plenty of times before along with a bunch of American WH supporters who think that they're auditioning for Green Street Hooligans Part II in front of the real ICF. Saying "Hello" probably would have set them off, but chanting anything towards them would obviously kicked things off - the Crew are stupid for not realizing that.

What's unbelieveable is that the stadium security let 30 WH supporters walk into the Crew supporter's zone....how could they let that happen?

[gardooney]

One of the articles said that they hoped security in Toronto for the all star game would be beefed up. I don't think they have to worry about that. Half of us are going to be supporting the hammers anyway.

[Bluenose13]

A recap from HardhatMike from the Crew forum on BS..........


This was all these select guys' fault in the parking lot. They were drunk and went out the same gate as the WHU fans (mistake #1) and decided to run their mouths despite being outnumbered (mistake #2). They got exactly what they went looking for and it seems they got jumped by some WHU guys. After than we broken up, they were pissed off and thier buddies, yelling "where was hudson street?" Meanwhile, the more reasonable members of HSH were walking back to Rubys like they always do when they heard these idiots yelling their name. They went over to see what the situation was and one of the loud idiots decided to start a fight with Blake (hsh_b). The cops break up the fight and Blake starts to run away. The cops then fire a taser at Blake (hence my avatar and blurb), hitting his cinch sack on his back. Blake then runs away from the cops (who call in the chopper and everything) and is now in hiding at an "undisclosed location." Meanwhile, the idiot in the green shirt who instigated everything continues to jaw at the WHU fans in the parking lot and despite most of the Union guys pointing him out to the cops, nothing happens to him. He then tries to start stuff with Clem and Myself before walking away, still yapping like a little dog.

As for the altercation in the Nordecke at halftime. This is completely on CSC, as they were too busy throwing Crew fans out of the game to notice a group of 15-20 loud drunk guys in Claret and Blue walking right down the aisle between 141 and 142. The leader, a large tattooed fellow who had obviously drank too much, starts in on a couple of Crew fans about 10 rows down from the top of the section. That's right, sports fans, 10 ROWS. That's how far they got into the section they got before I saw 1 CSC person headed in that direction. Meanwhile, there are families with kids in the area, and upon seeing that, the surge of yellow and black to form a bit of a wall between these goons and the rest of the Crew fans began. The big inked fellow then throws his beer on a couple of us and the fray begins. It then spread to the top of the concourse, but I couldn't see much after it spilled out up there. Some may frown upon my next comment, but I can do nothing but applaud the members of the Nordecke that got involved in the stands and were defending each other, as again CSC was nowhere to be seen. As for what happened after, I can't comment.
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[blackandwhite]

Travel Advisory:
Toronto FC supporters traveling to Columbus, OH should be on the look for trigger happy cops. They are armed and dangerous. They will fire smoke bombs and tasers without warning. Also refrain from public urination at church grounds.

[CretanBull]

For some reason, I can't cut and paste the article that I'm reading, but it bascially says the same thing as what Bluenose posted above...in short:

Some Crew fans went out at half time and started mouthing off to the WH supporters. The Crew guys got beat up. Another Crew supporter yelled out that the WH supporters were pussies because they way out-numbered the guys who got beat up. This caused the small group of WH supporters to go to the Crew supporters section where the WH guys knew they'd be out-numbered and said "Still think we're pussies?" and a guy threw his beer and the others charged in.

Terrible security at the stadium, stupid behaviour by Crew fans....

[twistedchinaman]

Travel Advisory:
Toronto FC supporters traveling to Columbus, OH should be on the look for trigger happy cops. They are armed and dangerous. They will fire smoke bombs and tasers without warning. Also refrain from public urination at church grounds.


Well, I know where I'm NOT going for a road trip!

[adamdz]

Yet another reason I don't want to goto that shithole again.

[ilikemusic]

LOL Crew

[Bluenose13]

The Crew supporters are very original, check out there new song...............


http://massivecolumbus.blogspot.com/2008/07/we-love-you-we-love-you-we-love-you.html

[nascarguy]

Travel Advisory:
Toronto FC supporters traveling to Columbus, OH should be on the look for trigger happy cops. They are armed and dangerous. They will fire smoke bombs and tasers without warning. Also refrain from public urination at church grounds.

lol lol:taz:

[adamdz]

The Crew supporters are very original, check out there new song...............


http://massivecolumbus.blogspot.com/2008/07/we-love-you-we-love-you-we-love-you.html

Maybe if we stage a massive ritualistic suicide, they will follow our lead...

[egoodwin]

the West Ham fans who started it were probably only West Ham fans because of GSH

[ilikemusic]

I love stirring the pot on bigsoccer. :p

Theyre all so protective and scared. Its adorable, but also very sad.

[nascarguy]

it looks like for the next games they will play with no supporter and west ham sould charge the crew. the team sould be kick out of the all star game

[CretanBull]

We should all wear WHU jerseys to our next road trip to Columbus :D

[nascarguy]

We should all wear WHU jerseys to our next road trip to Columbus :D
lol who said there will a trip there

[ilikemusic]

Ya. As much as we love TFC, I dont think giving the Crew the attendance bump is worth it.

[CretanBull]

^ it would be worth going to to show up in WHU jerseys.

[ilikemusic]

^ it would be worth going to to show up in WHU jerseys.

Ya know I am almost thinking that.

We could make that bubbles song a Crew specific song that we sing specifically to piss them off.

[Bluenose13]

^ it would be worth going to to show up in WHU jerseys.I have extra's :D

[NateDoGG]

anyone have pics or video?

[TorCanSoc]

One trip to Columbus in a lifetime is good enough for me thank you very much. Truly is stinky ahole of a city.

[CretanBull]

When they visit us in September...I think a round of "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles" would be funny :D

[TorCanSoc]

Priceless. South side in West Ham jerseys for that game in September.

[TFC hammer]

Pics from the game...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tuxxme/sets/72157606285303451/

[Dunc]

I'd be very surprised if even a handful of the WHU people involved were actual hooligans. The english teams do get some fans coming across on these preseason tours, but not every WHU fan is a hooligan despite whatever reputation the club's supporters have.

Just a bunch of knobs who thought it would be funny to play Frodo for a day.

It's still funny that the KKKrew wannabe hoolies got their shit wrecked, whether it was legitimate (as legitimate as something so fucking childish as fighting over a football match can be, that is) hooligans or not.

Just another joke to add onto the ever-growing list that columbus is racking up.

[Troll]

Here's a funny local Columbus article

http://dispatch.com/live/content/sports/stories/2008/07/20/brawl21.html?sid=101


“We just went over for some tea and crumpets and (the Crew fans) got mad,” said the man, who identified himself as Dave Simpson from London.

LOL

[RPB_RED_NATION_RPB]

If 40 odd hammer fans came staggering into the south end flapping there gums to TFC supporters...what would you do?? Turn your head??!!

AS much as i hate the crew...good on them!

[blackandwhite]

If 40 odd hammer fans came staggering into the south end flapping there gums to TFC supporters...what would you do?? Turn your head??!!

AS much as i hate the crew...good on them!

Let them try!! I am taking on bluenose first!! :) already know his weak spot!! (top of his head!! )

[james]

ya how could Columbus do somethin like get in a fight, us TFC fans would never do such a thing. "Cough Montreal" :D

[james]

If 40 odd hammer fans came staggering into the south end flapping there gums to TFC supporters...what would you do?? Turn your head??!!

AS much as i hate the crew...good on them!

its true we would have to fight back.

I bet most those West Ham Fans were actually Americans who support West Ham. Im sure very few West Ham fans made the trip for such a friendly as this.

[CretanBull]

A lot of West Ham fans came over...I've been reading their forums for awhile snooping around for what their thoughts were about the All-Star game and judging from the forums, i would guess that several hundred fans came over to see the two games.

[CretanBull]

If 40 odd hammer fans came staggering into the south end flapping there gums to TFC supporters...what would you do?? Turn your head??!!

AS much as i hate the crew...good on them!

How can you say "good on them" when they started the fight? Read the online accounts and blogs of people who were there - the fight was started by Crew supporters went to the opposite side of the stadium at half time to mouth off to WHU supporters.

[Raging Reggie]

fuck the Crew and most of there fans. Alot of Americans just dont get it, ask Jim Rome, hes a prime example....
nASM67FBh5E

pXfkeB09vso

jHRMFFyba7A

[Captain Croatia]

The Crew supporters are very original, check out there new song...............


http://massivecolumbus.blogspot.com/2008/07/we-love-you-we-love-you-we-love-you.html

Wow, what chant that we use did they not copy yet?

[Keegan]

What morons. They have "Hudson Street Hooligans" in front of their "section" and are obviously weak little pussies just look at the kids with their chests painted. They have like 20 people in their section and call themselves hooligans then start jawing at West Ham obviously they got their shit fucked up. Man if I was a West Ham fan I would be PISSED to have some Columbus fans taking a fake West Ham firm name, even if it is fake I would just be like "wow you guys are cocksuckers". But whatever, the Crew are absolute queers.

If West Ham American fans tried to come into the South end thinking they were all hard they would get their shit run. But I know they wouldn't be dumb enough to try that, they just saw about 20 crew fans and it was easy pickins

[ilikemusic]

fuck the Crew and most of there fans. Alot of Americans just dont get it, ask Jim Rome, hes a prime example....
nASM67FBh5E

pXfkeB09vso

jHRMFFyba7A


People like Crew fans are the ones who create people like Jim Rome.

[Raging Reggie]

fuck the Crew and most of there fans. Alot of Americans just dont get it, ask Jim Rome, hes a prime example....
nASM67FBh5E

pXfkeB09vso

jHRMFFyba7A

I hate to quote myself but this is really awesome and he presents the sport great. God bless Drew Carey, hes the US football/soccer savior as far as im concerned. 180 degrees from Jim Rome.....

Lv5FZvzrYdA

[TFC Via Buffalo]

I hate to quote myself but this is really awesome and he presents the sport great. God bless Drew Carey, hes the US football/soccer savior as far as im concerned. 180 degrees from Jim Rome.....

Lv5FZvzrYdA

Can I copy and paste that Drew Carey video, especially the part about the "almosts", somehow onto ESPN and let that run for 24 hours? Then MAYBE some people around here would start to "get it".

[Raging Reggie]

^^^^ haha please do, and sent it to that jim rome cunt, my highlight of the all star game is going to be hanging with west ham supporter listening to what went down with the crew, you know they will have some hilarious stories!

[James Oliphant]

Why was there a dude with a TFC strip at this game?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tuxxme/2686845837/in/set-72157606285303451/
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3205/2686845837_b43fc8e4c0.jpg?v=0

That's gold, Jerry!

[Keystone FC]

Why was there a dude with a TFC strip at this game?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tuxxme/2686845837/in/set-72157606285303451/
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3205/2686845837_b43fc8e4c0.jpg?v=0

That's gold, Jerry!

Beat me to it. I just saw that and thought...we have NOTHING to worry about in Toronto. LOL!

[CretanBull]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3205/2686845837_b43fc8e4c0.jpg?v=0


Oh no! It was our fault!! :eek:

[Keystone FC]

I wonder what the chants were that set-off the festivities.

I read that when some of the WHU supporters went into the Crew supporter section the chant of USA, USA, USA was started and that a number of Crew supporters formed a 'wall' to protect the kids and families in the section.
Right there is what I would call an act of intent on the part of the Crew fans.
What gets me is the Hudson St. Hooligans got their name from the movie Green St. Hooligans which is about a WHU 'firm'. You would think that they would welcome these guys into their section and also know the REPUTATION supporters of WHU have. Aparently not.
Looking at the photos on Flickr it's pretty clear to see that the Crew supporters were outnumbered (again) by the visiting team....this time from across the pond.
Would anyone mind if the Crew were moved to say...Montreal or Vancouver? Anyone?

[Keystone FC]

When they visit us in September...I think a round of "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles" would be funny :D

Better yet make a sign that says "You're Forever Blowing Bubble!' and have a picture of Bubbles on it:

http://www.trailerparkboys.com/photo_view_big.php?photo=16

It will take them years to figure it out.

[arbogast]

Crew supporters continue to be the disgrace of the league. This is just one more reason the league should move this franchise:


West Ham-Columbus supporters brawl at friendly

A halftime brawl among more than 100 fans marred an exhibition match Sunday in Columbus, Ohio, between West Ham United of the English Premier League and the host Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer

http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/story/2008/07/20/brawl-westham.html

[Phil]

Why was there a dude with a TFC strip at this game?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tuxxme/2686845837/in/set-72157606285303451/
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3205/2686845837_b43fc8e4c0.jpg?v=0

That's gold, Jerry!

Where is Rohan????

[Heathen]

Why was there a dude with a TFC strip at this game?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tuxxme/2686845837/in/set-72157606285303451/
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3205/2686845837_b43fc8e4c0.jpg?v=0

That's gold, Jerry!

He's been trapped there since March 29th, we should stage a rescue mission

[ExiledRed]

I read that when some of the WHU supporters went into the Crew supporter section the chant of USA, USA, USA was started and that a number of Crew supporters formed a 'wall' to protect the kids and families in the section.
Right there is what I would call an act of intent on the part of the Crew fans.


This doesnt make any sense.

Whatever happened between one group in the parking lot, or near the exit. When 40 West Ham supporters walk into the wrong section, they're not looking for 'tea and crumpets' and I can tell you that right now.

If they know their shit, they stay in their area, or they are looking for a fight.

They were looking for a fight.

Lets stop this:

"They instigated a fight by forming a wall to protect the families and kids."

Err.....ok

And lets stop trying to lay blame on one side or the other, as usual one bunch of stupid twats on one side, atagonised a bunch of stupid twats on the other side, or vice versa, and security allowed it to escalate.

[Chevy]

Ahhh...the stupid twat theory. Very simple, yet it usually explains 90% of the world's bullshit.

[Shaughno]

^^ Agreed Ian, of course they knew what they were gettting themselves into. I also know that a bunch of Hammers fans from the NE states made the trip to this game for the sole reason of making those KKKrew 'supporters' look like the retards they are.

I can tell you that half-time 'kick-off' was bound to happen, pre-game scuffle or not.

[Oldtimer]

Another class act by the KKKrew supporters.

[Parkdale]

anyone else ever feel slightly embarrassed by the league we're in? or is it just me?

[Oldtimer]

anyone else ever feel slightly embarrassed by the league we're in? or is it just me?

It's not too bad, overall. But the KKKrew bunch are a class by themselves.

[Shaughno]

^^ I'm realizing more and more that they're all the same just on different scales.

[Chevy]

Found one picture - is it me or does it look like the West Ham supporter was sprayed with Silly String? Also check out the dude in the bandanna. Bad ass (not).


http://www.usatoday.com/sports/soccer/2008-07-20-crew-west-ham-friendly_N.htm

[Ladies Love Julius James]

You know your fuckin tough when you bring silly string to a fist fight.

[Pyeddo]

Looks more like a shirt was ripped and those threads are all that remain

[ManUtd4ever]

http://i.usatoday.net/sports/_photos/2008/07/20/soccer-topper.jpg

More links:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/soccer/wires/07/20/2080.ap.na.soc.crew.west.ham.brawl.0314/index.html

http://www.globesports.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080720.wspt-brawl20/GSStory/GlobeSportsSoccer/home

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=ap-westhamunited-crew-brawl&prov=ap&type=lgns

http://cmonyuirons.com/2008/07/21/slack-security-ends-in-turmoil-as-west-ham-and-crew-fans-battle/

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/soccer/2008-07-20-crew-west-ham-friendly_N.htm

Hey, that's me in your sig! lol!!!

[Fort York Redcoat]

This doesn't sound like the Hammers from London had seats in the Hoolies section but some Yank fans thinking their more hard and wanting to take the piss out of the Hoolies in their own house. Pretty weak all around. It didn't come to blows in the Independiante match when they apparently owned our stand with banners and the like...

This was some "friendly" in Columbus...

[Shaughno]

This doesn't sound like the Hammers from London had seats in the Hoolies section but some Yank fans thinking their more hard and wanting to take the piss out of the Hoolies in their own house. Pretty weak all around. It didn't come to blows in the Independiante match when they apparently owned our stand with banners and the like...

This was some "friendly" in Columbus...

Totally different situation. Can you imagine if the Inde fans had tried to copy what TFC fans had been doing for a hundred years? Trying to take a name you created and make it their own.. in quite the disrespectful way. No way would it have been the same situation.

[Don Julio]

Pretty pathetic, but hey, at least they fought the other team's supporters..

[Stugatzo]

We should all wear WHU jerseys to our next road trip to Columbus :D

You mean you'll actually come this time, Greg??
:hump::hump:

[Bluenose13]

You mean you'll actually come this time, Greg??
:hump::hump:Hmmm.....That's what I was thinking ;)

[Bluenose13]

Let them try!! I am taking on bluenose first!! :) already know his weak spot!! (top of his head!! )
Hey those Turkish elbows hurt..........Don't worry the word is out & my ICF brothers are looking for you ;)

[trane]

I thought that West Ham firms were the inspiration for the Hudson Street Hooligan twats? You know what they say be carefull what you wish for, it just may come true.

[Shaughno]

^^ No, West Ham fans were not the ispiration. Elijah Wood was. :lol:

[blackandwhite]

Hey those Turkish elbows hurt..........Don't worry the word is out & my ICF brothers are looking for you ;)

hahaha i'll be sitting down next to you! :) ICF? is that a branch of IDF? :)

[Bluenose13]

hahaha i'll be sitting down next to you! :) ICF? is that a branch of IDF? :)
Good......You will be easy to find :D

[blackandwhite]

Good......You will be easy to find :D
i am bringing one of these too

http://www.blodget.net/gallery/d/185-2/bubbleblaster.jpg

[mclaren]

We're going to have to be very careful how we deal with this at the ASG. I'm not sure how many tickets West Ham has, but it's possible their fans may attempt another provocation like this. That could get quite ugly.

[CanuckPete]

Just chant "Frooooooooodoooooo!" at them.

[Chevy]

I think all this crap is way overblown. The All-Star game will go off without a hitch - there isn't enough passion from our side to result in any kind of conflict.

[Bluenose13]

i am bringing one of these too

http://www.blodget.net/gallery/d/185-2/bubbleblaster.jpgThat's awesome......Bring it & I will teach you the words :D

[Shaughno]

We're going to have to be very careful how we deal with this at the ASG. I'm not sure how many tickets West Ham has, but it's possible their fans may attempt another provocation like this. That could get quite ugly.


Wrong. The shit went down because of a bunch of wanna-be Columbus clowns who tried to use the image of the ICF as their own through Frodo's ever so popular movie. They were taught a lesson, whether or not they retained the information is another story.

My sources say there was a small group who had planned to show HSH how life really works, the rest were there to enjoy the trip.

[ExiledRed]

^^So a bunch of wankers decided to go and show another bunch of wankers, just what it means to be a wanker.

huzzah!

[TFC John]

Are we going to see those sky blue away jerseys at the ASG or will they be in their claret shirts?

[Shaughno]

^^So a bunch of wankers decided to go and show another bunch of wankers, just what it means to be a wanker.

huzzah!

Not so much. More like... a bunch of wankers decided to go and show another bunch of clueless wankers the reprecussions of stealing a wanking group name from a wanking movie about a bunch of wankers.:canada:

[Barbarez]

People are going to be more terrified of the trigger happy Ohio state rangers then the hoolie goolies from now on...

[jayeden]

so what exactly went on there...the hudons street hookers stole their logo from the west ham group?

[Shaughno]

so what exactly went on there...the hudons street hookers stole their logo from the west ham group?


Not directly. They stole it from a movie starring 'Frodo' about West Ham's most famous firm, the ICF. The movie is called Green Street Hooligans. Their group is called the Hudson Street Hooligans.

[Broadview]

Better yet make a sign that says "You're Forever Blowing Bubble!' and have a picture of Bubbles on it:

http://www.trailerparkboys.com/photo_view_big.php?photo=16

It will take them years to figure it out.

How about a pic of Bubbles actually getting blown? I'm sure he'd gladly pose for a greasy shot like that :)

[Toronto Hammer]

Can i just point out that Green Street Hooligans is loathed by all West Ham fans. It's almost a disney movie

[CretanBull]

You mean you'll actually come this time, Greg??
:hump::hump:

As it turns out, my Ecuadorian passport isn't valid. I think it's because I was born in Canada :noidea:

[Cambridge_Red]

Why was there a dude with a TFC strip at this game?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tuxxme/2686845837/in/set-72157606285303451/
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3205/2686845837_b43fc8e4c0.jpg?v=0

That's gold, Jerry!


Alright who swapped jerseys back in March we have the evidence!:D

[Cas87]

Any one up for an Anti-Columbus/"We are not Racists" chant at the all star game?
Maybe a Columbus = Relocation banner?

GOD, if the Red Bulls are Shite then Columbus are the scum of the earth

[Red Skies At Night]

Not directly. They stole it from a movie starring 'Frodo' about West Ham's most famous firm, the ICF. The movie is called Green Street Hooligans. Their group is called the Hudson Street Hooligans.


Just want to point out that the movie wasn't actually about the ICF it's just that the director knew of West Ham's history so used them because it would seem more genuine (somehow).
Outside of people beating each other up there isn't much in the movie that relates to the ICF.
But I take the point that without the ICF history that movie probably doesn't get made with West Ham involved.

So... bit pedantic of me really. :D

[CretanBull]

^ It wasn't about the ICF, but the GSE in the movie was clearly modelled after the ICF. There's a movie coming out in a few weaks about Cass Pennant...

[Sab0tage]

^ It wasn't about the ICF, but the GSE in the movie was clearly modelled after the ICF. There's a movie coming out in a few weaks about Cass Pennant... Really? What's it called?

[CretanBull]

I think it's just called "Cass" - it's based on his book "Cass" anyway...

[zeelaw]

yea there is a bunch of taht shit on youtube

[werewolf]

if the movie only came out in 2005, did Columbus not have a supporters group, or what was its name?

[Keystone FC]

This doesnt make any sense.

Whatever happened between one group in the parking lot, or near the exit. When 40 West Ham supporters walk into the wrong section, they're not looking for 'tea and crumpets' and I can tell you that right now.

If they know their shit, they stay in their area, or they are looking for a fight.

They were looking for a fight.

Lets stop this:

"They instigated a fight by forming a wall to protect the families and kids."

Err.....ok

And lets stop trying to lay blame on one side or the other, as usual one bunch of stupid twats on one side, atagonised a bunch of stupid twats on the other side, or vice versa, and security allowed it to escalate.

A bunch of 'Irons' go into the Crew section...yeah, they're probably looking for a fight, but I also think that the way the Crew supporters handled the situation made it worse. I'm not saying that one group was more in the wrong than the other but I do think that this situation could have been TOTALLY avoided....but it could be that I'm just a bit more optimistic than others.

[Shaughno]

Just want to point out that the movie wasn't actually about the ICF it's just that the director knew of West Ham's history so used them because it would seem more genuine (somehow).
Outside of people beating each other up there isn't much in the movie that relates to the ICF.
But I take the point that without the ICF history that movie probably doesn't get made with West Ham involved.

So... bit pedantic of me really. :D


I agree, it's not directly about ICF but in a round about way... ;)

Though, Rise Of The Footsoldier is a much better movie about ICF anyway.

[Stugatzo]

We're going to have to be very careful how we deal with this at the ASG. I'm not sure how many tickets West Ham has, but it's possible their fans may attempt another provocation like this. That could get quite ugly.

True...except most of us will be booing the all-stars and singing I'm forever blowing bubbles!
We're on their side!
:canada:

[Barbarez]

I agree, it's not directly about ICF but in a round about way... ;)

Though, Rise Of The Footsoldier is a much better movie about ICF anyway.

Rise of the footsoldier is an awesome movie but it's hardly about the ICF and more about crime and drug world in England.

[graeme117]

links to youtube videos incase anyone cares... http://www.101greatgoals.com/2008/07/22/columbus-crews-fans-get-hammered/... pretty lame (both the fight and the situation)

note in the first video the crew fans breaking out the 'this is our house chant'...

[Shaughno]

Rise of the footsoldier is an awesome movie but it's hardly about the ICF and more about crime and drug world in England.

Which ICF were quite tied to in that day and age. ;) Well, some fairly important people were anyway.

[ensco]

here's the video of what happened....

http://www.kumb.com/story.php?id=123431

[Shaughno]

links to youtube videos incase anyone cares... http://www.101greatgoals.com/2008/07/22/columbus-crews-fans-get-hammered/... pretty lame (both the fight and the situation)

note in the first video the crew fans breaking out the 'this is our house chant'...


And the constant use of the one and only... USA USA USA. :rolleyes: How original.

"Hey guys I can't think of something funny or insulting to chant... so let's chant USA again!" :noidea:

[graeme117]

And the constant use of the one and only... USA USA USA. :rolleyes: How original.

"Hey guys I can't think of something funny or insulting to chant... so let's chant USA again!" :noidea:

i guess we've just gotta get a CAN-A-DA chant going next time they're here

That'd show 'em ;)

[Shaughno]

Fuck that, I'm not stooping to the level of ignorant Amuricans. They can chant USA all they want, maybe one day they'll realize they aren't watching USA play. ;)

[Barbarez]

I can't wait to go back to Columbus and rape these hillbillys again

[Chevy]

And the constant use of the one and only... USA USA USA. :rolleyes: How original.

"Hey guys I can't think of something funny or insulting to chant... so let's chant USA again!" :noidea:

Overall this looks like a pretty lame incident.

[Toronto Hammer]

handbags

[BBBulldog]

if the movie only came out in 2005, did Columbus not have a supporters group, or what was its name?

those monkeys have been through 3-4 different names in last few years. Tho most hudson street hobbits probably weren't around few years ago since they didn't have driving licence to get to stadium.


Fuck that, I'm not stooping to the level of ignorant Amuricans. They can chant USA all they want, maybe one day they'll realize they aren't watching USA play. ;)

that's how it looks when you're running around with Canada flags :canada:

:D

[London]

they showed the vid of the fight on sportsnet and it looked like some pushing and shoving, thats about it

it was never 100 vs 30 from the looks of it

[zeelaw]

http://www.mls-rumors.net/2008/07/video-west-hamcrew-brawl-columbus.html

yea uve probs already seen it

wtf is up with teh 'USA, USA, USA' chant

my god that is hilarious.so stupid

[redpatchmike]

i got contacted by the globe and mail for my thoughts on the issue, and they told me that the mls fans at the match tomorrow will be watchin all us west ham supporters.