Posts by Benjamin Cruz29

Jonathan Lewis3 said:http://i49.tinypic.com/2iuw7cz.jpg

Is nobody going to say anything about the new banner?

They really should have just used some profanity.😬

William Turner28 said:Those guys are acutely aware of the sheer strength and mindset of the BBB (Bad Boys). That’s why they talk so much trash and try to belittle us. What hurts them most, I suppose, is the memory of the massive beatings they’ve taken from us since the early 90s—and maybe the fact that we have enough torn banners to start our own collection. Sure, looking back through the lens of history, there were definitely some wrong people and idiots in the group who negatively impacted our reputation over the long haul, but the vast majority of the BBB (Bad Boys) have always been a solid crew with the right attitude. I don't know if any other group in the world has a history as deep or a situation as unique as ours.

The only ones talking trash and belittling anyone are you lot... a group bragging about fights from the 90s when you only showed up in groups of 50 or 100 in a single city with one entrance, no local connections, no support system, blah blah blah... a group acting tough about their "mindset," yet the top brass—those "best guys"—were basically a heavy intelligence agency for nearly ten years of our twenty-five-year existence... a group claiming to have a legacy... but that legacy is just one guy coming in and shrinking a crowd of 2,000 down to 200... a group bragging that 200 people traveled 1,000 miles in three days to do what some other group does once a year in the States... a group that claims to fight for this and that... and then you all scream when the opposing side scores at the stadium, acting like it's a big deal because the players came over to acknowledge you—which is the exact same thing the opposing fans get. You even picked up their jerseys...

Jesse Campbell said:That’s exactly where the issue lies, man. Real Madrid has dominated for over twenty years, and the BBB have been their primary opposition for those same two decades. Doesn't that strike you as a little... odd? Just a tiny bit curious, maybe?

Sure, they’re the biggest opposition group out there, but let’s be honest—you aren't actually looking for justice in the league, you're just looking out for yourselves. I don't really get what you thought would happen after the name change; were you planning to just ignore the results? Just be real for a second. You aren't actually upset about Tuđman changing the name; you're just mad because it feels like things were taken from you. Honestly, I don't think anyone cares about those "stolen" championships from back in 2006 to 2010.

Jesse Campbell said:Where did I actually say you guys don't endure repression? Or that we’re the only ones suffering through it? I simply stated that BBB, as a collective, possesses the most powerful narrative in Europe. That isn't a comment on the current state of affairs, but rather on the last 25 years and everything we've navigated together. (check the BBB topic and the video)

I didn't say you were just sitting around twiddling your thumbs; if anything, I mentioned seeing a glimmer of hope after this derby, and noted that your message and choreography were actually incredible.

Every second post on this board looks like this when this subject comes up... maybe it doesn't feel that way to you... but when you claim to have the "strongest narrative," it just invites ridicule—not just from the Black Knights, but from pretty much every other group out there... and that's just how it is. You all seemed to catch on to certain things about a decade after everyone else already had. And while everyone finally understands your position now and sides with you, you never really bothered to understand ours... honestly, you spent the last few months telling me how dominant Real Madrid has been lately and why they're always champions... you just don't get it... maybe you still don't get it today... look, fans might be simple-minded, but they aren't quite that dense... do you seriously think ultras in America care that you're fighting for a fairer league or cleaner football? Not really. You're just fighting for yourselves and your own club; you couldn't care less about anyone else. (Like, honestly, why would we care if you kick Jerry Jones out or not, or if you end up 7th in the standings and everything is fair).

Think back to the era when things were messy for AC Milan and everyone else; you didn't say a word then, you just kept insisting your squad was superior and that you were crushing those losers... then for 15 years, when nobody was showing up at the stadium in Miami (or anywhere else for that matter), you didn't complain; you just claimed the capital was the center of the world and that it was easiest for everyone to travel there... and let's not even mention the total collapse (though I suppose that was meant to be funny, right?) ...so much for having the "strongest narrative."

Our guys have the real story—the strongest one—while everyone else is irrelevant.

Look, I'm not trying to diminish your struggles or anything... it's fine that someone posted that on another forum... but while you're busy cleaning up your own backyard, the rest of us are busy cleaning up both ours and yours.

Joshua Moore31 said:@Pantagana1950
Every core supporter group has its fixed number. Everyone else is just the general crowd that shows up for big games; I guess I accepted that reality back when I was thirteen. Like I’ve mentioned before, ultras without the backing of the public just get labeled as hooligans, and I’d say the media bears most of the blame there. Constant crackdowns have suffocated many once-powerful groups, which you can see clearly in the French and Italian scenes. Look at the novelists for an example. Back in 2010, you might have seen 20,000 people showing up in Savannah, yet by last December, that number had dwindled to maybe 400. The other day I was watching the massive French derby between Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique de Marseille, and the atmosphere felt about as lively as an Indianapolis game when Andy Murray hits the bottom of the net. The Grk fans have been banned from away games for ages. It’s a similar story in Washington, D.C., though they handle it by pushing the ultras out of the stadium and filling seats with casual fans who are only there for the social scene and the freebies, all under the guise of preventing hooliganism. The Black Knights are actually one of the largest groups in Europe right now because of that sense of belonging, the identification with the club's history, and having a literal voice in how things are run. If you stripped any of those elements away, your numbers would probably be cut in half, and it would just keep spiraling. In Miami, everyone claims to be a Black Knight—from PhDs to the local mechanic—but at that point, you aren't really part of an ultra movement anymore; you're just regular fans because everyone thinks exactly the same way. Being an ultra isn't about blending into a crowd; it's about standing out. Maybe our numbers would be about 1,000 people larger at matches if we fought battles like you guys do, but then again, you know that saying, "better 26 years of pride than..."

blah blah blah...

Jesse Campbell said:What are you even talking about? Anyone who follows this forum with even a modicum of depth knows that the Black Knights—and only the Black Knights—are constantly stirring the pot. You guys are prepared to drag out an argument with the Funcuts for nineteen pages straight. And don't get me started on the Armada, the Cohort, and the rest... whereas over here, we don't really bother with that kind of nonsense...

I wasn't making fun of the Black Knights when I wrote that BBB is the most formidable group in Europe in terms of fan culture. Apparently, your buddies—whose reasoning seems somewhat limited—interpreted that as me picking on your group specifically...

I mean, at least you Miami residents are known for being hyperbolic. If you can claim that Miami is the most beautiful city in the world—which is total nonsense, considering there are probably ten better places in the US—then why shouldn't I be allowed to say that BBB is the strongest group in Europe when it comes to uncompromising grit and sheer balls? It’s a statement that is, I guess, very close to the truth.

Huh? ☕

Of course, any claim should be open to criticism, including mine. But I'm not buying the argument that other groups would act the same way if they were in our shoes. That feels like a bit of a fantasy sphere that rarely holds up in reality. If a group has been in fierce opposition for years against such powerful opponents, I suppose that actually means something. And I'd bet money it isn't by accident.

Do you want me to start listing the groups that compromised with politics, bowed their heads, or turned into corporate agencies? ☕

What are you even on about... show me one single post where someone calls BBB out for having balls. Show me one post where a member of any other supporter group talks about resisting repression or how hard things are, or claims they aren't giving a damn during a serious debate... you're the only group that keeps implying that about everyone else... you just keep acting like everything is great and that everyone else doesn't care... look, everyone has their pros and cons, and everyone has bigger and smaller issues... but when BBB starts talking, it gets a bit distasteful, my friend. And then you get reactions from other groups, and the cycle continues.

Daniel Carter9 said:I wasn't even looking for a debate. I just felt like tearing that idiot a new one if the mood struck me.

The follow-up comments are just standard idiocy, so there’s really no point in engaging.

DEATH TO THE JEWS!
MEXICANS TO THE WOODS!
THE HOLOCAUST NEVER HAPPENED.

Just give me the permanent ban already, so I don't have to step foot back in this trash heap of a forum. 🤣

Professor, take a look at the threads; the criticism always seems to originate from your side... it’s like whenever the bbb crew actually does something, everyone else starts acting up... usually coming from the outskirts... and naturally, a few people from other groups jump in immediately, which triggers a fight... but it always starts with your crowd...

The only ones constantly shitting on everyone else regarding this topic are the bbb... and that's when the chaos begins.

It’s just pure NK Vartek style ☕—that's how you play the game. No more of this "if we could just tweak this little thing" nonsense. It’s basically just wanting all the glory without putting in any of the actual work.

Jonathan Lewis3 said:Look, if the whole crowd actually gets behind the Black Knights, then you have to give them credit. Maybe say "hell yeah" and move on. That's when it counts...

As far as the cheering goes, I think the setup with 3 bars was a solid idea, provided the sound system actually works. Otherwise, when people were really going at it, it sounded great. There wasn't even a real attempt from anyone else, so it feels a bit unfair to say it wasn't good.

Thank God it's finally over.

Zachary Sullivan2 said:Maybe we’ll just stick to a diet this time. The wives will probably pack us some fruit and whole-grain crackers. My blood pressure is already spiking just thinking about all that salty stuff—prosciutto, lamb... it's too much.

Where are you even coming from right now?🙂>

Zachary Sullivan2 said:Does anyone from the Savannah area know a good spot for lamb around town or nearby?

If you head out that way, there are a couple of inns just a ten or fifteen-minute drive outside of Savannah. I guess it depends, though—not sure if they'll be hitting their stride this time of year.

It seems like there's always someone looking to stir up trouble in your neck of the woods😁

Not that I’m trying to sound like a know-it-all, but the energy from the home crowd in Cleveland is easily the best I've ever seen.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96xeltliQSI

velvetfalcon80 said:I’m just sitting here waiting for someone to chime in and claim they hate this design for theCalifornia national soccer team kit.🙂
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zSjvrBHDXd...cija-dress.png

The jersey looks great to me.

is there any way to get this back 😲😲

I drop about a thousand bucks a year on Black Knights gear, so I figure as a customer, I’ve got every right to say that lately, everything has been subpar. What does this mean for the rest of the fanbase? 🤷 If they just focused on making high-quality, well-designed stuff—like those hats or the tour merch—the products would basically sell themselves.

The energy in the stands was just pathetic... why is everyone too afraid to admit it? What we saw yesterday felt like a massive step backward into the dark ages. Nobody seems to want to actually cheer anymore. It’s an absolute disaster.

I’d say we should be looking at at least 50 terminations, paired with federal indictments for aggravated assault against no fewer than 50 police officers. As for the commanding officer, I’d expect even harsher charges—something like orchestrating an ambush or organizing a terrorist act via a cowardly attack on personnel... but unfortunately, I don't expect any of that to actually happen.

rustyangler122 said:...and look at those last two idiots, hahaha, go screw yourselves... hahaha

Haha, I'm one of the idiots, yet you're the one who posted the link...🙄

rustyangler122 said:...you know there will always be people who think this is the absolute peak.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=bW923WAIkUY

🤣🤣, , it’s always a pleasure watching the LA Galaxy logo burn