Tag Archives: Hooligans

How Should Cardiff Be Punished For Coin-Throwing Incident?

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Dan Trelfer

There were some tremendous games at all levels of British football on Sunday. Cardiff and Swansea battled out a thrilling 2-2 draw. Luton gave the Football League a poke in the eye by winning a wonderful Johnstone Paint Trophy Final … Continue reading →

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Who Are The Worst Behaved Fans In The Premier League?

Posted on November 21, 2008 by The Gaffer

Throughout the season, the Premier League keeps track of which clubs have the best behaved fans as well as the worst behaved fans. Last year, Chelsea was voted the worst behaved fans especially because of the way they abused Avram … Continue reading →

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Video of Sunderland v Newcastle Crowd Trouble

Posted on October 26, 2008 by The Gaffer

Sunderland’s 2-1 derby win against Newcastle was marred with skirmishes before, during and after the game at the Stadium Of Light. The Football Association (FA) is investigating the trouble to determine if Sunderland will be fined. Despicable incidents included a … Continue reading →

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Warning: Websites Are More Dangerous Than Football Grounds

Posted on August 25, 2008 by The Gaffer

Going to see a football match at Old Trafford, Goodison Park, Stamford Bridge or any other ground in the Premier League is a far different experience than what happened 20 years ago. No more terracing. No violence between the opposing … Continue reading →

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Cass: Movie Trailer For New Film About Hooligans

Posted on July 28, 2008 by The Gaffer

Cass, a new movie scheduled for release in the United Kingdom this Friday August 1, is a true story about a West Ham United supporter and his remarkable life. Quite a few of the West Ham fans who responded to … Continue reading →

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West Ham & Columbus Violence Is The Wake Up Call America Needs

Posted on July 22, 2008 by The Gaffer

If you ask an average American what words he or she associates with soccer, chances are that the first one uttered will be ‘hooligans.’ It’s a word that has long tarnished mainstream America’s view of the sport, but it’s always … Continue reading →

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Columbus Crew 1-3 West Ham United: Your Reaction To The Game And Violence

Posted on July 21, 2008 by The Gaffer

Nothing much usually happens in Ohio. Last night was an exception, though. West Ham United beat Columbus Crew 3-1 in a preseason friendly at the Columbus Crew Stadium, but most of the action happened off the pitch, not on it.According … Continue reading →

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Is Fan Segregation At Football Matches A Good Thing?

Posted on June 21, 2008 by The Gaffer

One of the pleasures of going to see a live match in England and continental Europe these days is the lack of fan segregation. After leaving Wales in 1984 and returning to England in 2006 to attend a professional match … Continue reading →

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