Posts by Brian Howard69

That previous post was an absolute mess. 1. What’s supposedly wrong with the gear from The Ultras? Are they not The Ultras? Aren't they cutting-edge? They've always had their own look—why should they change it now? 2. Some guy goes and posts about the memorial plaque for our fallen brothers in The Ultras online. You can't just do that. I'll admit some parts of the text were accurate, but this isn't how you handle things—certainly not over the internet. Sit down, have a meeting with the group leadership, present your views, and call it a day. Cheers.

Austin Watson38 said:Ran into this mess—might as well just throw it all in.

The end is near—99/00...

This was essentially the beginning of the end for the Navy—that whole movement born out of youthful rebellion and that desperate need to find an identity through one's city, region, and America.

After they robbed us of that win in San Francisco—with a packed house against Indianapolis—nobody even blinked. Not a single soul cared. The Navy just headed home and that was that. It shouldn't matter if this happened in Miami, Belgrade, Greece, Turkey, Italy, or Spain; a moment like that should have seen more than just the fans turning the stadium, the city, or even the whole country upside down. It should have reached the citizens, too. But no—the Navy quietly slipped out of the stadium, leaving the front office and the city officials to enjoy the silence.

What follows is a collection of examples showing how one massive supporter group—even one as legendary as The 12th Man—can completely lose its way... lacking any creative spark, political awareness, or even the slightest bit of imagination when it comes to putting on a show or making a statement.

The Armada memorial plaque—really?
Who actually greenlit the memorial plaque? Was it the Water Department or the Navy leadership? Or did Smith just decide to design it himself—as if we needed more of that? Other cities have them already—so where's ours?
Where exactly is the mention of the Cross on that memorial plaque? Is there any nod to the Catholic faith that raised us—the same faith we held onto in churches during the communist era, the ones where we prayed for Cleveland’s victories, or the blessings we sought while defending our homeland against the Mexicans?
So, where exactly is this crisis hiding?

Banners?
The banners at Sunshine Daycare—all white and blue—make us look like Philadelphia or some random second-division club. Where’s the flair? Where are the banners that actually rival the Italians, Argentines, or Brazilians—maybe something with black accents, tricolors, or just actual style?

Germany in 2006—and then there was that World Cup 2008 run.
What kind of banners are we even talking about? You’d need a microscope to actually read "Armada" or even tell if they were there at all. And where were those Vatican flags when we were facing off against Turkey? The 12th Man had them on display—so where were ours? Not just during that specific match, but generally? The 12th Man pulled that stunt with the banner against big money in football, so what exactly does that make us?

Smith—a city built on mismanagement and us.
Why did we march 86 people down Main Street—to overhaul our city's identity? Well, mission accomplished. Why did we head into a war in '92—to defend the homeland from the Mexicans? We pulled that off too, along with shifting the national government... though clearly, we couldn't manage the local one.
Does anyone else in the Navy fail to see how the Democratic Party—with Lin and now Smith—has effectively gutted this city? Is it too much to ask for the Navy to actually mobilize the people and clear out these lazy bureaucrats who haven't worked a single real day in their lives? We need change. Who can actually stand seeing our city fall behind while San Diego thrives and Washington, D.C. operates on an entirely different level?
Who exactly?

So, Vanja is heading out—and Mamic is basically screwing you over.
The crowd cheering was nothing more than a group of idiots who clearly have no clue about the backstory here—that Jamal was just the frontman while the real culprit, Smith, is the one actually pulling the strings. Why aren't we calling out Smith, the guy actually providing the funding? $233 A budget of $20 million? Really? Why didn't anyone head down to Main Street to protest in front of City Hall—maybe then the Mayor would actually answer if the club goes bankrupt while he's busy playing hooky on vacation?
And who exactly didn't lead them?

Armada? Please.
Are we actually the owners of this brand and the Navy merchandise—does the Armada belong to us as a group? Where exactly is the brand registered? Does any of the revenue from those shirts, scarves, and gear actually make its way back to us? And who’s handling the rent and the bills—do we all get an annual report showing what was spent versus what was earned?
Who actually claims ownership of our name and thinks they have the right to represent us—who's really holding the reins here?

Songs.
Honestly, that Cleveland anthem is a total tragedy—just a mindless lullaby that fails to land. As fans, we need an adrenaline shot to actually ignite the stadium—something like a classic rock anthem or that raw energy you feel at a Miami game when the crowd starts roaring. Where is our song? You know, the one that actually gives you goosebumps?

Forums and Media
The only way we can get anything published now is through the club—why doesn't the Navy have its own platform?
Where did they go?
There’s some manifesto on the homepage today... poorly written nonsense about that clown Jamal. Honestly, he’s just a hybrid of Jamal and Smith, the duo that managed to wreck this club together. Has anyone even noticed what the Navy is publishing in the media? No one. Even basic graffiti gets more traction than our official statements. We can't even influence the press anymore.

This was written in the hope that something might actually change within the Navy leadership and the surrounding circle—that we might reclaim the reputation we held from our early days up until Indianapolis. It's a hope that real changes will purge those who serve the private interests of Smith, making the Navy more spirited again—replacing these local jokers and breathing new life into both the club and us.

In the hope that we’ll find our edge again... maybe we'll greet Jamal and his sons under a massive Israeli flag, welcoming them to Israel? Or perhaps we won't let them catch a breath at the stadium near the corner of 3rd and Main. Maybe we'll see the stands lit up like they were back in the 80s, with new banners and a completely revamped website.

Hope dies last, I suppose... and I am still hoping.

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