Who are the toughest hooligans in England?? The “Hooliganism” was created at the end of 19. Century in England in London by a drunkard named Edward Hooligan, but this movement has over the course of 20. Century experienced a change. Last week we had a report on the Ultras (if you're interested, you can read it here) presented in Spain, This week we're talking about them in our fan section “Hooligans”.
The origins of the word hooligan
In the year 1877, in the middle of the Victorian era, The city of London was a large industrial center, in which the working classes on the edge of the Thames labored in a semi-slave regime, before they went to the taverns, to drink. In contrast, a man from the Southeast rested daily, to get drunk and fight with these workers. His name was Edward Hooligan. Soon the word became ‘hooligan’ popular in the English outskirts, associated with a stereotype of a lazy person, drunk man, who likes to fight.
In the year 1890 used the newspaper “The Times” the word “Hooliganism”, to describe a group of young people, who followed in the footsteps of our protagonist. In just five years, this violent phenomenon began to organize itself into street gangs, not just in London, but also in cities like Manchester, Birmingham or Liverpool there has been an increase in ultra groups, Football fans and tavern visitors.
All teams in the UK have theirs “Hooligans Englands”-The group
Today in “hanging” Let's take a look at the most extreme groups in England.
Millwall Bushwackers
Die “Millwall Bushwackers” are the “Hooligan Firm” des Millwall FC. Originally it was called “F-Troop” in the 70s and 80s, later it changed its name. The stigma of violence has been with this group for over 100 years. Thanks to their actions, Millwall Stadium was closed several times, the first time of the year 1920.
The recent incidents involving this group are very timely, for example in October 2004 im FA Cup, where they attacked Liverpool fans and reminded them of the Hillsborough tragedy. They were also recently denied entry to some stadiums, like in January 2009 in Hull. In April 2013 were in the FA Cup semi-final game against Wigan 14 “Hooligans” from Millwall arrested over various riots at the stadium. They compete with “Inter City Firm, Soul Crew, Service crew and headhunters”.
Birmingham Zulus
It's the one “Hooligan Firm”, who is linked to the Birmingham City team. They caused the death of a Leeds fan in a mass brawl between the two groups of fans, at the 200 people were injured, 96 including police officers. It is one of the most diverse groups among the English ultras, There are many different ethnicities among its members. They are rivals of the neighboring hooligans, “The Aston Villa Hardcore”. With many arrests of “Zulus” the police took knives and even a pistol from them.
Aston Villa Hardcore
Founded in year 1993 after the split of three ultra groups: “Steamers”, “C-Crew” and “Villa Youth”. In October 2002 They were involved in serious disturbances in central Birmingham, which is popularly known as “Battle of Rocky Lane” are known. Many of its members were arrested and taken to prison. They were involved in several violent episodes in Europe, most recently in Rotterdam against fans of the Dutch team.
Inter City Firm
They are the ones “Hooligans” from West Ham United. They were one of the Premier League's most famous ultra groups. Their name comes from the trains, that these ultras took, when West Ham played away. They were the inspiration for many films like “The Firm” with Gary Oldman, in which the director was advised by members of the ICF. In the film “The Green Street” von 2005 are based on stories of this ultra group.
6.57 Crew
It's the Portsmouth Ultra group. One of the internationally best-known groups. At the World Cup 2006 In Germany, police confiscated most of the group members' passports because of their criminal records. A report from Scotland Yard warned of about 95 Banned for the club, Statistically speaking, the members of the “6.57 Crew” the most dangerous in the entire UK.
The Red Army
In the year 1970 founded, are they? “Hooligans” from Manchester United. In season 1974-1975, as United were relegated to the First Division, They were considered one of the most problematic ultra groups. Tony O'Neill, Member of the “The Red Army”, has written two books, in which he explains the history of the group. Die “Firm” has now distanced itself from violent episodes and has moved away from the problems of the 80s.
Chelsea Headhunters
“The Chelsea Headhunters” are the “Hooligans”-Chelsea group. Their first riots date back to the 1960s. It's one of the groups, in which the ideology of the extreme right is most strongly represented, allied with paramilitary groups in Northern Ireland in the 1980s such as the Ulster Defense Association and the Ulster Volunteer Force. They are racist and believe in the superiority of the white race.
Like the ultras from Real Madrid (Ultrasur) became a journalist, Donal MacIntyre, introduced into the group, about a documentary for the BBC in the year 1999 to rotate. The film “The Football Factory”, about which we have already discussed “hanging (Die 10 best football films in film history) is based on the violence carried out by this ultra group. Just like “Ultrasur” Praise Jose Mourinho.
Arsenal – The Gooners, The Herd
Blackpool – The Muckers
Bolton Wanderers – Cuckoo Boys, Bolton Service Youth
Charlton Athletic – Cockney Firestarters, B Mob
Crystal Palace – Dirty 30
Derby County – Derby Lunatic Fringe
Everton – County Road Cutters
Fulham – Thames Valley Travellers
Hull City – Hull City Psychos
Leeds United – Leeds United Service Crew
Liverpool – The Urchins
Manchester City – Cool Cats, Guvnors, Mayne Line Service Crew
Manchester United – Men In Black
Middlesbrough – The Frontline
Newcastle United – Newcastle Gremlins
Nottingham Forest – Forest Executive Crew
Norwich City – Norwich Hit Squad, Under 5’s
Queens Park Rangers – Bushbabies
Sheffield United – Blades Business Crew
Sheffield Wednesday – Owls Crime Squad (OCS), Is That It (YOU)
Stoke City – Naughty Forty
Sunderland – Seaburn Casuals
Tottenham Hotspur – Yiddish Army
West Bromwich Albion – Section Five
Wolverhampton Wanderers – Subway Army