Re: Brigantes a disgrace : Mon Feb 18, 2013 9:09 pm
In terms of songs with bad language.. Although parents don't want their children to hear it, it will happen. The disliking of other fans the rivalry and in a minor way... The hatred. Is what makes derby games such as wire Vs Wigan, Wigan Vs Saints ect. Worth watching... It eeks atmosphere. Its how its created.Now in NO WAY am I condoning hooliganism, Foul language, or saying families or young children should not attend the games if they don't like it. All I am saying is that's what happens. Its always happened.
If every club had a family stand then children or people who don't want to hear foul language would not be subject to it. But at the same time I can understand why people shouldn't have to move to enjoy the game. But it's an idea.
The whole 'gang culture' that these Brigante/Ultra d**k heads are doing however is bang out of order. Yes wire and Wigan dislike each other but I know I can still go into a pub after a match and have a laugh and banter.
After Wigan's friendly I was walking into central station to get the train home with a group of around 15 lads. About 11-15, 6st wet through. Banging a drum and hurling the abuse. What a bunch of T*t heads i thought, these are going to get worse and worse.
The fact by the sounds or it they are letting of smoke bombs, wearing balaclavas, posting pictures of them in balaclavas?!?? They're trying to copy and be something they're not. It sounds like they want to be the green brigade. With a little noisy corner. Giving themselves a name. Its stupid. They'll be banned or they're going to get bored once people stop acknowledging people.
Some have said they have to be rugby fans. They've paid their money so they must have an interest. The sad truth is they don't have an interest. There were plenty fights at the GF and i would put my house on it that 9/10 hadn't been to a game all season. Maybe the odd exception going to a 'big' game. They go for an excuse to get tanked up and act like they're in a firm. It's quite sad how the majority are actually 21+ who do this.
More and more things are cropping up each year. And its not just one club or fans as a whole, every team has had bad press each season. Lets remember though RL was quite bad before we entered the 90's so its not a recent issue, We have calmed down. I just don't want it to flare up again.
I think from all of the the real issue is.... Some people always have to take things to far... Simple as. Some people don't know when to walk away from the pub or bookies. Some people arn't satisfied with small time drugs and move on to heroine. These people aren't just happy with the songs and flags. They want more. and this is where the trouble has started.
Something needs to be done and quick.