Things changed when us boys in the clockend decided to go in the north bank for the games when we expected the north bank to be taken by another firm,and when we did it went off big time and no cunt took that end when the Clockend was in there-you had the odd few north bank barmies & shirts have a go but on the whole they were all shit cunts and full kit divs.Was you one of them ?. Each email has a link to unsubscribe. The Herd had a few main rivals back in the day of football hooliganism and still in the present day, these are the Tottenham Hotspurs Yid Army, West Hams ICF, Chelseas Headhunters and Millwalls F-Troop (now known as the Millwall Bushwackers). The Football Association will hand out a fine to tick a box and, in a few weeks, we will pretend it never happened, boast how England has the best League in the world, while putting our noses up to the likes of Italy and judging them for hooliganism. "The hooligan problem and football violence that just won't go away", "Thousands attend funeral of legendary Arsenal fan", "Surprise attack by Arsenal fans seeking revenge sparked battle", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Arsenal_firm&oldid=1142136701, Pages using infobox criminal organization with ethnicity or ethnic makeup parameters, Articles with unsourced statements from April 2011, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, White, White Irish, Greek Cypriots, Asian and Black British, This page was last edited on 28 February 2023, at 18:31. But I would say the Herd for gathering together all those rival British firms for that surprise attack at the battle of Copenhagen. The Spurs hooligans were still in their pubs in Haringey or the West End. Corinthians 15:57; But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus, Fantasy Premier League Champion 2013/2014. The authorities aim to keep it that way, although they remain vigilant and will be concerned by the outbreaks of violence this summer. horde of fans have been handed prison sentences and banned from football after a violent clash between Arsenal and West Ham supporters at a north London pub. thats about how I felt, Made my day finding this ..not the original peice.. Total bolloks but the comments are mint..only found out a few years back that Denton had passed away hed been talking about me haha hard to forget..Arsenal had a handy mob and would always turn up at K.Cross after the game aswell..If you are a young one you wont remember me but we had some good rows in the 80s especially before the Old Bill had a clue..great night in 80s night match midweek, our tag -alongs got off at Arsenal tube we got off before..but after the game West Ham had turned up and were at the end of the street not usual for them..and never saw Arsenal in full length Tacchini or Ellesse trackies like the Yids looking stupid..angie Leeds united. The Lamb Clinic provides a comprehensive assessment and customized treatment plan for all new patients utilizing both interventional and non-interventional treatment methods. Boys Own magazine, launched in 1988, was also a product of the football/rave fusion, led by the DJ and Chelsea casual Terry Farley. West Ham fans jailed after violent clash with Arsenal supporters [1] He left school at 16 and became a scaffolder. Weve known you as The Goners proper from 1980. WebOne Arsenal hooligan with a history of organising trouble is a close ally of a prominent Chelsea 'headhunter' who has a horrendous record of violence. A bloodthirsty alliance of British hooligans - including serving soldiers - is out to avenge last month's murder of two Leeds fans by provoking violence at Wednesday's Uefa Cup Final, say police. This is the profile of the 21st-century football hooligan, a breed of "fan" who, although decreasing in numbers and visibility, is recognised by the football authorities and police as never having gone away. They've read the books, want to buy the clothes and they've heard the reputations of their dads and uncles.". Since then, the boys from the terraces have grown up and out into culture, making music, writing books, producing films, television, theatre and fine art. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. by Royal Gooner Thu Sep 25, 2014 7:28 pm. It is naive to think football still doesn't provide an opportunity for a ruck it does. They use mobile phones and the internet to arrange showdowns with rival "firms" at agreed locations away from prying CCTV cameras and police surveillance. Love reading memories from from genuine fans from around the country, honest fans who were actually there unlike the idiots who have commented on here. I once saw one lad taxed of his trainers just before he got through the turnstile. Without realising it, it was the beginnig of an early 70s Arsenal ave it rennaisance. Wanker you know f**k all you werent about with the yid firm otherwise you would know how from early 80s to mid 90s you did nothing, we loved playing you as we used to love walking down your High road untouched & giving it to you, also from around 82/83 you were scared to come into the Northbank once we got ourselves a good mob your bullying days were over and you couldnt stand it & yes we did give it to all the other London firms in that time as for your Chelsea mates laughing well thats bullshit because we done them on numerous occasions so theyre like you either in denial or you werent there just a keyboard warrior. Hooligan Classic T-Shirt. (Trailer) BloodlineVision Follow Who is Ian Davies, attempts to explore his rise from middle class kid from Broadstairs to Arsenal (the Herd and the Gooners) hooligan Many don't go to the game because they can't get membership or are banned, but they still attach themselves. GRV Media Ltd, 18 Mulberry Avenue, Widnes. The local pub has gone, the community has gone, all youve got is your firm and its only another firm that can understand that. Peter talks about violence the way Alcoholics Anonymous members talk about drinking as something beautiful and addictive and almost born within him. Yeah we knew the names of the main bods but didnt know em. Fucking hilarious this. Police reported only seven arrests, which was seen as a triumph. "Those involved in the worst of the disorder are now facing lengthy custodial sentences and this should serve as a warning to other fans that this kind of behaviour will not be tolerated.". Home Office figures for the 2008-09 season show an average of only 1.18 arrests per match, an overall total of 3,752 from the 38 million people who attended games in England and Wales that year. Any soldiers known to be intent on causing trouble would be prevented from travelling, he said. Won some and lost some but always good dos. A Home Office spokesperson says: "The strategy works well and there has been no significant English football violence overseas since Euro 2000. These days football violence is more likely to be meted out by successful media types, bankers and businessmen than rangy kids from council estates. Sign up for exclusive newsletters, comment on stories, enter competitions and attend events. Although Matt the Millers is a casual dining restaurant that specializes in unique appetizers and tavern favorites, but often with a unique twist. Was I involved? Take the funeral of Dainton The Bear Connell in 2007, security man for the Pet Shop Boys and a top boy in Arsenals firm. Read our, {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}. To the scouser on here,remember your top boy coming out of Highbury that night game after you got battered getting cornered on Highbury hill and taking one of ours hostage ?,held a blade to his throat but we just went into him and he run and turned the corner onto Drayton park and disappeared-looked for him for ages and could not work out where the cunt went,looked over garden walls,under cars,everywhere,still cant work out where he went but he was one lucky cunt that night cos he would definitely have been dissected if we got hold of him,he would not have survived. "CCTV evidence led to two of them receiving a 15-month prison sentence, which reflects that the judge has an understanding of the organised pre-planned ferocity of the incident.". Dainton Connell (14 February 1961 5 October 2007), known as "Denton" or "The Bear",[1] was an English former hooligan. cos you reckon your a Yid and you got chelsea mates,you obviously aint from the manor cos no real yid would have chelsea mates and you aint ever been involved so fuck off with the bunny you soppy little cunt.Your all over youtube giving it then deleting your comments out of embarrassment not because you might incriminate yourself cos you aint ever done fuck all.Cos no cunt wanks off over your mob from the 80s cos it didnt exist must grate you which is why you spend so much time online talking bollocks.We came to yours 50 handed 4 years ago and embarrassed you,theres videos on youtube of it as proof and I know you seen it cos I see your bollocks written on the comments,Northumberland park your lot bottled.Now fuck off. I cant think of any historical links or bonds, save for Stewart Robson, Liam Brady and Freddie Ljungberg playing for them. A means of using style to transform yourself, he says. Yeah sorry if it gets to you i was. When they were 20-30 handed and getting run everywhere in Boro, Manchester or Merseyside us older lot used to watch from a distance or from our mini bus and laugh at them , wed find our own battles away from them busy loud cunts and the ob and then slip away with no one none the wiser. Our intelligence is better than ever. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. You can opt-out at any time by signing in to your account to manage your preferences. There has been a worrying series of violent, football-related incidents in the past three months. When using the terms hooligan and casuals its important to tread with care. I had to fight every step of the way down the Holloway Road to Highbury Corner. For anyone reading this wanting to know the real coup about the 80s Arsenal firm-the best era of fv and fashion, we called ourselves Gooners in 1981 after the yids started calling us Goons, forget what all the idiots say about it,or the EIE bit-it dont mean anything, another one Ds inventions as out firms supposed leader, fuck off, we had 30+ much tastier than him but he liked to put himself about, call it a complex thing or whatever, Binnsy and co (the proper AFC firm left over from Hoys era) thought he was a cunt, quite rightly so.Every copper in England knew D as did every mob, what fun is that ?, he liked the attention too much and took the heat with his mob as we slipped under the radar. Basically when football Scroll down to select your location and preferred date/time. From 74-75 onwards they just disappeared, never worked out why as Arsenal still had a great team. Dearden says: "That's our most high-risk game. Gotta go with it. "The best way for me to curtail the activities of my risk group [in Islington, Arsenal's borough] is to cut off their supply of cocaine with good intelligence, arresting the person supplying them. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. ", Strict policing ensured the Leeds v Millwall match went off without major disorder but there has been plenty of football-related trouble this year, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Millwall supporters are escorted by police officers before the Championship match against newly promoted Leeds United at Elland Road. Im not surprised youve got the boys out there running things, says Jeff, 45, a former ICF member turned international accountant. The soldiers are Arsenal fans in a regiment stationed in the South-West and have caused problems at some of the London side's recent European games. Recite the true origins of the collective noun, GOONERS? - Riot With Style Among those mourning his death in a Moscow car crash were the former Arsenal players Ian Wright and Lee Dixon, Frank Bruno, Pet Shop Boys Chris Lowe and Neil Tennant, the Madness frontman Carl Smyth, the artist Sam Taylor-Wood, Janet Street-Porter, Matt Lucas and David Walliams. Was invited to do Chelsea podcast. Last season saw the lowest number of arrests at English league games since records began in 1985 in part because most of the scraps taking place between rival groups of fans happen miles from the ground and are rarely spotted by the media. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. About 20 of them went to our risk pub, which is normally frequented by our hooligans, and attacked normal Saturday night punters. [5] He was employed as a bodyguard for the Pet Shop Boys' first tour in 1989. Try 30. [1] The Herd are a hooligan gang. Arsenal very well respected in the 80s. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. i dont need to bullshit and i dont need to put all that bollox that we never got done. A Football Association spokesperson says: "In reality, football is safer than it has ever been and the great majority of people are able to enjoy football in a safe and friendly environment. Robbie Williams sent flowers. However nowadays the name is mainly used by the majority of Arsenal supporters (the non-hooligan sector) who consider themselves to be die hard Arsenal supporters. However, over a very short period of time, WEiE grew up and turned it back round. A group of men were later charged with violent disorder after being identified through CCTV footage. Contents 1 Matt Buckner 2 Pete Dunham 3 Tommy Hatcher 4 Because of CCTV, six months later your door's liable to get a knock. Tottenham had a huge firm in the 70s and 80s but there were certainly other huge firms aswell but The Gooners werent one of them. One of Manchester Uniteds former top boys (now a Buddhist) runs a significant chunk of Ibizas wholesale food supplies. And I werent part of any yid firm when it mattered? Perhaps the quantity of Strongbow I imbibe before and after the game has given me a bubble and maybe I am missing the bitterness. An associate of the soldier gang told The Observer that the invitation to Leeds thugs to join them in Copenhagen was extended after Arsenal beat French side Lens to reach the Uefa Cup Final but Leeds went out to Galatasaray. Terrified families with children were left trapped inside the pub as the violence raged. Hes not alone. Peter is a football hooligan but hes not the stereotype of a drunken England fan smashing up a stadium; he keeps himself fit, loves his wife and daughters and works in a senior position in television. Hes not alone. Was with docker that day man utd away when he came up with name gooners. [citation needed] Dainton Connell (aka Dainton "The Bear" Cornnell) was considered a folk hero by many Arsenal fans, but died in a car crash in 2007, with 3,000 mourners attending his funeral including several ex players. Boys Own was about music, fashion, slang, football and drugs. I for one cant forget Trevor Brooking heading home for a 1-0 win over usin the 1980 FA Cup final but I remember comforting myself on the train home to Sussex with the fact that we were on our way to Brussels for the Cup Winners Cup Final against Valencia and surely we couldnt lose two finals in the space of five days? Photograph: Craig Brough/Action Images. Not sure about anyone else but I'm kind of getting bored of the "tough guy act" its coming across more like a mental disability now. Football firms were (and still can be) sprawling groups comprising hardcore hoolies as well as plenty of softer-core members more interested in the clothes and the music the casuals. With the European Championship in Poland coming up, I fear what may happen. You did have numbers but so did we but we both had a smaller group who slipped away from the hangers on. There is a younger firm coming through," he says. Remember all the boys, including Denton. Every week Dearden gathers intelligence from his counterparts at other clubs, "spotters" at train and motorway service stations, the transport police, traffic wardens, the public and paid informants on the inside of the Herd so he can grade the risk of potential violence and call in police resources. Who is brave enough to ID the origins of the creation of the name Yids? It's possible to advertise on our website. Dearden is sure the problem will never completely go away. West Ham were fined 115,000. First time going to Highbury was Peter Simpsons testimonial, was shocked how easily to get in The North Bank, we didnt take it by any means but had around 1500 who got under the covered section and stayed there the whole game. In the late 70s, the not then called, The Yids were fkg giants compared to us little tadpoles. or Best Offer. And you were only team that turned up at k.Cross before or after. If they were to fight in a pub and it was captured on CCTV I can identify individuals.". By clicking Sign up you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Terms of use, Cookie policy and Privacy notice. Sign up for exclusive newsletters, comment on stories, enter competitions and attend events. We got idiots on youtube who like you were never there and are proper embarrassing-Hooligooner, eie herdsman etc-all the same person who logs in with other accounts to upvote himself and even fucking talks to himself, what a clown.All he does is repeat shit hes read on other posts and sites and people entertain the cunt, a bit like you, knows fuck all and done even less. They use mobile phones and the internet to arrange showdowns with rival "firms" at agreed locations away from prying CCTV cameras and police surveillance. In 1977, he gained public attention after appearing in a television documentary presented by Janet Street-Porter about skinheads. So the tales in my book are written by me not some poncey author with no idea about football. Cocaine is the choice of a modern-day hooligan. 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