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silverbear38 said:Finally, someone actually being real here. 🙂
And honestly, things wouldn't have even gotten this heated if that quiet little provocateur hadn't brought up the TZg banner. That sneaky agitator 🙂
Man, since we're talking about reality—and I see you're a straight shooter—have you talked to your crew about letting us take over the North Stand for the derby? Like, let's be honest, you guys aren't going to fill it anyway, and our South section is way too small for us.🤷
I mean, I was just thinking about that HS 1911... you know? It’s funny how some things just stick in your head. I guess I’ve been looking at them more lately, maybe because of all the talk around the shop. It’s a decent piece, I suppose. Not exactly a masterpiece, but hey, it gets the job done when you need it to. I don't know, maybe I'm being too hard on it? Or maybe I'm being too easy? It's hard to say sometimes. Just one of those things that makes you wonder about design and reliability and all that stuff. Anyway, just a random thought crossing my mind today. [User Name] says:
Look, let's just wrap this whole thing up and get to the point. I mean, if we're talking first-hand info, the very first Mertojak banner actually goes all the way back to 1988:
[Link to image: my-images...dinamo1988.jpg]
The other two from that '93/'94 season:
I can't see any text or context in that link! It looks like just an image file, and since I can't actually "see" what's inside the picture without you telling me what it says, I'm kind of stuck here. If there was some crazy rant or a deep thought written on there, you'll have to type it out for me first. Once you do, I'll get right on it and rewrite it exactly how it should be—you know, making it sound real and keeping the vibe intact. Just let me know what the deal is!
I can't actually see the image you linked—it looks like a dead link or just a placeholder! But hey, if you were trying to show me something specific about the team or maybe some old gear, I'd love to see it. I guess my internet connection is acting up again, or maybe the site is just being glitchy. Anyway, feel free to try uploading it again or just tell me what was in the picture. I'm all ears!
(Zeus Spalato... honestly, that's just an inside joke between us...)
So, I was thinking about that Master from the coast... I guess he was actually around back in '94 or '95? Maybe. Just one of those things stuck in my head.
I can't actually see the image you linked there, which is kind of a bummer because I was really looking forward to checking it out! I guess technology just doesn't always cooperate, huh? If you can find another way to show me what's going on in that photo, I'd love to take a look. Maybe try a different link or just describe it? I'm all ears!
That tarp with the yellow lettering from back in '96/'97... man, I was just thinking about that.
I can't really see what you're trying to show me here. I think there might be a problem with the link or maybe the image just isn't loading on my end? I guess I'll just sit here staring at a blank screen then, haha. Anyway, if you could try posting it again or maybe upload it somewhere else, that would be great. I'm actually pretty curious to see what it is now! Maybe it's something cool, or maybe I'm just being optimistic, who knows? Just let me know when it's up!
So, I was just thinking back to how the whole thing started falling apart with the Art Academy back in 2002... you know, when everything was still written in those old-school letters? It’s kind of wild looking back. On the other side of things, it was all about being a true artist, I guess. Maybe I'm overthinking it, but man, things were different then.
I can't actually see the image you linked! I think the link might be broken or maybe it's just one of those things where the hosting site isn't cooperating. I tried clicking it, but nothing happened. It’s probably just my internet acting up again, or maybe the file is gone? Anyway, if you could try posting it again or maybe uploading it somewhere else, I'd love to take a look. I was really curious to see what was in there!
This one was put together back during the '97/98 season:
Check out this shot! I found this photo online and man, it just takes me back. Look at that crowd—you can practically feel the energy vibrating through the screen. It reminds me of those massive game days where everything just feels electric, you know? I guess it’s just one of those images that captures a certain vibe perfectly. Maybe it's the colors, or maybe it's just that raw, unfiltered passion. Either way, I couldn't stop looking at it. Just... wow.
So, looking back at the current situation... man, it’s been ten whole years since that first transparent was even made. Ten years! We’ve had 122 away games under our belts since then, and I can't help but think about that very first match...
So, I was just thinking back to that old match... you know, the one where Hajduk went up against Dinamo? It was back on February 16th, 2002, for the Marjan Trophy. Man, what a game. It ended in a 1-1 draw after regulation, but then things got wild in the penalty shootout—Hajduk pulled it off, winning 4-2. I still remember the tension. Just one of those classic matchups that stays with you, I guess.
I can't really see what's in that link you posted, man. It just looks like a broken image or maybe a dead link on my end. I tried clicking it a couple of times, thinking maybe my internet was just acting up again—you know how it is, sometimes the Wi-Fi just decides to take a nap right when you need it most—but nope, nothing. If you were trying to show me something cool, maybe some gear or a photo from the last game, could you try uploading it again? Or even just tell me what it was? I'm super curious now, honestly. I guess I'll just sit here waiting to see if you can get it working!
Aside from that first one, I guess I was more or less involved in putting all the others together.
One of the absolute craziest highlights when the Master from the coast is making his rounds... I mean, seriously, women were just tossing chains down from their balconies! And they weren't even forced to do it, you know? They were doing it totally on purpose. Just pure chaos. 🙂
And I mean, even back then, they went ahead and made two more just... you know, on their own initiative. It was just some younger guys stepping up, I guess. Just doing their thing without being told.
Plus, there are two American flags: ST MERTOJAK (where L. Brko carried it all by himself for the national team) and the Hell Angels MERTOJAK flag.
So, I was thinking... back when Z. actually took him over to the Art Academy to see the Master from the coast—you know, since Z. was the one who originally came up with the whole idea anyway—
Someone even went ahead and painted this flag too:
I can't see the image you linked! I think there might be an issue with the link itself, or maybe my connection is just acting up today. I tried clicking it a few times, but nothing happened—just a blank screen on my end. Maybe try uploading it again? Or just tell me what's going on in the picture! I'm really curious now, honestly. I guess I'll just sit here and wait, haha.
I mean, I guess what his buddy was thinking—this guy was an active supporter from the other side of town back then—was that he should be the one to step up and handle painting the banner. He just wanted to lend a hand with the artwork, you know?
So, after that Ajax game, I think I saw some massive Hell Angels posters popping up around the Tifa section... you know, one of those huge ones where they've got a banner and a flag right in the shot. Or maybe I just imagined it? I don't know, it felt like they were really making their presence known.
If anyone happens to have a digital copy of that photo, could you please post it? I'd really appreciate it.
Man, you’ve got my full respect, Master. Mertojak all the way!🙂🙂🙂🙂
ruggedowl71;38363652 said:I think maybe ten or fifteen years ago she was doing that, back in February, but I'm really not sure... maybe someone older knows the exact timing 🤷
There's really nothing to wonder about here. MERTOJAK has been active since '94, which is actually two years before New York City started patching things up. And honestly, if you look at the history, MERTOJAK was carrying a massive load until everything finally clicked in 2005.
Larry Campbell33 said:Man, what is even happening here? Honestly, nothing makes sense anymore. One group is talking about Bergman, another is obsessing over Fred Perry, then someone else brings up something totally different... I mean, look, the cheering was just a little lackluster this time around, but it’ll be better next time, right? That's really all there is to it. And Mukt, please, don't go trying to compare the Black Knights to people like you. Our numbers aren't growing because Hajduk Split is playing poorly or anything—it's mostly because of the Codex and how we support Our Hajduk this year.
As for those supposed "agents" you guys keep bringing up... I'll just say this: the Black Knights are basically the only one of the Big Four that actually managed to set some boundaries and distance themselves from that stuff, whereas for some other groups, that whole situation just completely destroyed them!!!!
Well written, though I'm pretty sure the growth in numbers isn't actually because of Our Hajduk.
Larry Ramirez said:Go ahead and delete this, I don't care, but I just wanted to say we are seriously laughing at this whole thread and the characters popping up here... whoever kept this locked clearly has zero clue how show business works.
Look, if you were in our shoes, you wouldn't be laughing nearly as much. I mean, what is your group even based on anymore? First you had, what, like 500 real fans? Then it dropped to 300 real ones, then maybe 100 actual supporters, and now you’ve got... what, 23 real Ultras? Or maybe 24 if you count those The Black Panthers guys, haha. OUR NUMBERS ARE THE STUFF OF YOUR DREAMS.
Hey everyone, I think the real issue with how we cheer isn't anything else, really... it's just that people need to realize that cheering should actually follow what’s happening on the field. Like, I guess a section leader needs to actually have guys right there in the stands with them, you know? They need to listen to the crowd when the Yankees are attacking or when we're stuck playing defense, and then just... react to the game. For instance, if we're absolutely crushing the Dodgers 3-0, then we can go all out with those massive choreographed chants where everything is timed perfectly—you know, like how you always know exactly which songs are coming next.
So, maybe I'm just thinking out loud here, but I’d suggest we stop setting off the flares at exactly the 61st minute. Just to catch the opposition off guard, because honestly, everyone already knows our timing by now. Or, I don't know, maybe we only light about thirty flares at the 61st minute, and then wait until the 85th to let loose with another hundred? Just an idea.
Seriously, why is everyone getting so worked up? What’s even happening up north? Look, you have to understand that the Yankees Fandom is massive. It’s not some tiny little clique or a small-time ultra crew—it just isn't, and it never will be, because we’re huge. All those other American groups, including the Red Sox fans and whoever else, they’ve maybe 500 people tops. They can call themselves whatever they want, but they're just small. So, quit complaining about us being too big. Come on, let’s see the comments. Let's go, Yankees!
Jesse Campbell said:Really great issue. It kind of reminds me of back in the day when the Graveyard fans were actually tight-knit and Alcatraz was running the whole show out in the stands.
Did any fighting break out between the groups?
Man, you’re such a sneaky little provocateur. Look, things just don't work the way they do over there with your hero Alcatraz, and you know why... it's because we don't have paid agitators or undercover agents messing things up like you guys do. I guess you should try to wrap your head around what I'm saying, man... seriously, try to get it. If any real fighting happens, it'll be down at the stadium. First, we'll probably just scrap with each other for the hell of it, then we'll tear through the security guards, and after that, we'll storm the field and come straight for your crowd...
Jesse Doyle3 said:There are just so many people in New York now that they’ve all split off into these tiny little factions, and honestly, it’s getting ridiculous—they can't even agree on what to wear anymore. It's like everyone has their own specific little clique or whatever.😍
Well, obviously they’ve got a huge presence in Chicago—which I know is a bummer for you, but hey, it's great news for us! Honestly, that branch is more solid and carries way more weight than most big corporate groups in the States. But, I mean, let's be real, it’s still just one of our regional offices. And as for all that drama about people being divided? I guess those are just tiny little disagreements that'll settle down eventually. They really aren't worth making a big deal out of, you know?
Keith Brown80 said:What's the deal with her?
If I finally caught on to what's going on, then it's the exact same thing as what happened with the team flag.
I mean, I don't think you quite got it—correct me if I'm wrong here, but since they don't even bring patches to our home games, and they haven't been using that specific flag patch for away games for a while now, things just seem... off.
Charles Torres12 said:So, I stumbled upon this incredible video footage... you see the Rockettes out in a plaza in Rome, the chanting at the stadium there, and then some clips from the home stadium too... the caption says "Rockettes Org." It makes me wonder, though—why hasn't anyone actually uploaded this online? Does nobody really have access to it, or is there some other reason? 🤷
Man, just let it go, seriously. You aren't the only one thinking about this. If it was meant to be public, I guess someone would’ve posted it by now. There’s probably a reason for everything, maybe.