It’s easy to stay grounded when you know exactly who you are... Whether everyone is spitting on us and hating our guts because we're being screwed over—or just because they view us as low-life thugs or "traitors"—it honestly doesn't matter. Not even one percent of it gets to me. We’ve been running our own show since '87, and frankly, we don't give a damn. Fan salute to you all... Until we link up again, I wish you nothing but health, luck, and plenty of good times. Over and out regarding everything that's gone down lately.
Melissa Reyes45 said:It’s funny—the folks from Seattle just can't stomach the fact that we don't view them as true rivals. They seem to think they’re on our level—just as high-strung as Pasquale out in Omaha—yet they still have the nerve to try and jump into the fray with us and the rest of you. 🙂
Here he is—Michael Robinson5—I’ve got to weigh in. 😍
Man, you are such a walking contradiction—seriously. 🙏
Michael Robinson5 said:Is a Lazio supporter actually celebrating Rome's success in Europe? Or maybe it’s a Boston Celtics fan cheering because the Texas Rangers lost? Honestly, you guys from Sinai—let's be real—nothing brings you more joy than seeing both sides struggle on the international stage. It's like you want every club in Europe to suffer just as much as other fans do. The only time you stop the nonsense is when Americans are involved—then the talk stops. One lucky bounce was the only thing keeping you from being grouped with Trabzon, Legion, and Lazio—which would have been a total disaster for Seattle. 🙂
Look, just take that dance back home with you—do one for us, at least. We really love that kind of thing around here. 😁
I can never get anything right with you people... Not with one side, and certainly not with the other. 😍
el_caminjo said:Unfortunately, the only way you can even see the Black and Gold Army these days is through this forum—it's all just small-town veteran antics while the real issues get swept under the rug. The only true measure of your remaining strength is the stadium stands you're currently boycotting. They say people get wiser and more mature with age, but in your case, it feels like there’s no cure for being a local court jester.
Seriously, just put it in your signature if you're "Torca" or at least a Kansas City Chiefs fan... because I really don't care for reading posts written in the name of someone from a small town or acting like part of the Armada.🙂
Jesse Campbell said:Look, I'm not saying you guys are responsible for the fireworks and the jumping around—I'm just saying it was incredibly irritating and gave me major Dodger Stadium vibes.
The marketing and the crowd engagement are fine, but this shouldn't have to look and sound so... unrefined—it’s not some small-town carnival act.
Even the atmosphere in the stands felt off to me this time. That raw energy—that "force"—just wasn't there... 🤷
I agree that... sure, the marketing is all well and good—fireworks, orchestras, parades, all that stuff—but I'm personally not really a fan of that stadium vibe either. I mean, fine, play a local song here and there, but overall? It should be about that gritty, live rock energy. 🙂
As for the stands—man, it was rough. Maybe Saturday played a part, but the cheering was honestly pretty weak. The one bright spot was definitely the pyro show, though.
Jesse Campbell said:I really can't bring myself to call this "tradition"—and I've been coming to games in Cleveland for quite some time now. It’s obvious to me that all of this has become a bit too flashy and tacky.
It reminds me of Dodger Stadium—all those announcements over the PA, the fireworks, the carnival atmosphere, and a crowd that just isn't loud enough...
No offense intended... 😉
Look, I get it—that whole spectacle annoys me too. This way the club tries to pull in the masses; even if someone tells you straight up that "this is just how we do things here," I still prefer that classic Cleveland urban style.
The car advertisements, the fireworks, the bells, the orchestras—it's all just noise. And honestly? Seeing certain local choirs start performing specifically for the club... it's just cheap. But aside from the fact that our crowd wasn't loud enough tonight—which is strictly a matter for the ultras and this forum—everything else that irritates me is a personal grievance. I can't even begin to list it all... 🤷
Jesse Campbell said:Wait, are you actually going to sell out the stadium?
Look, even last time against you guys, they sold basically every single ticket available to the home crowd... Only about 2,000 or 3,000 seats are held back from general sale—it’s nothing new, especially when at least 50 away fans show up to the east stands. 🤷
Jesse Campbell said:Wait, are you seriously kidding me right now?
Have you ever dealt with a stadium so sold out that it actually became a headache? As far back as I can remember, the only times that happened were during matches against Partizan and Cincinnati.
Has Rijeka FC actually lost its mind? 🤷 Even those fools back then handed us a slice of the West—so I suppose you all will eventually let us back into the cages that have always belonged to us...
I mean, here we go again—another "burning issue" for the MLS. We’re suddenly faced with the massive problem of where to actually fit all these die-hard fans... 😁
It isn't really that big of a deal right now... The only issue is that, given how things have played out, our final match against you would likely see a sold-out stadium—including the east stands—that's a guarantee. But what's the point? The stadium is what it is. No matter how many away fans show up, those 3,000 seats have to stay empty for security reasons. If they ever decide to build a new stadium, then they can worry about that—until then, we just deal with the reality of the situation. ☕
Jesse Campbell is telling the truth—something most real fans actually get. I can wrap my head around some kid on Facebook seeing a photo of the Delije or the Boys and acting shocked by the intensity or the flares. But I can't stand it when people on this "respected" forum—people who claim to be "in the loop" while sitting on five million bucks—don't get it. They look at those massive crowds of ten thousand people with their banners and flares stretching across the whole stadium—just chilling, 🙏 🤣—and think, "Oh, look at those Delije, they think they're so tough," 😲... And I’m saying this while noting there isn't any crime involved, even though we all know there is.
Those 500 teenage Boys who show up to every single home game and travel for away matches are true soldiers; you can count on them 24/7. If anyone thinks groups like the Yankees, the Gravediggers, the Black and Gold Army, or the Armada have more numbers or higher quality... if they think those groups folded while the Boys rose up, then they are dead wrong—actually, they're just an idiot. ☕
Now, that’s a different story—the atmosphere within certain clubs and the mentality of the fans. I’ll always admit that when it comes to that, the Hajduk fans and the Belgrade fans are untouchable. No matter how healthy a club like Dinamo might be, or how good the vibe is there, they'll struggle to match that specific energy. I know Jesse Campbell will probably jump in to correct me, saying there were plenty of times those groups weren't like that either, but you still have to tip your hat to the Hajduk and Belgrade supporters—they are absolutely insane for football and their clubs. There’s no debate there.
My personal take? Those "10 million" (hahaha) people with their paper flyers could easily lose to the Boys. It’s not because they have a "better story" or because they are fighting against everything else—it’s simply because there isn't another group in the entire US that has a larger number of people you can rely on every single second than the Boys. There just isn't. Period.
What "tough" Delije? I’d love to see how many of those massive crowds actually show up every single week, whether it's a home game or traveling, just for the sake of the group—which is exactly what the Boys have been doing for a long time now. Of course, that's not necessarily a positive thing, but you get my point. 😁
Casey Martinez39 said:It's strange to me—why hasn't unknown commented on Zdravko yet?! 🤷 ☕
One guy on the forum reached out to him immediately—just to see if he was prepping a statement regarding the insult—and this guy just goes, "Oh, I guess Jovko must have been insulting him or something"... typical. But as for an actual official condemnation or any of those formalities? It’s been several days now, and still absolutely nothing! 🤮
Oh, and the only one who actually spoke up was some Peternel guy over at unknown on Facebook, but even then, it was just offering support to the poor guy. 🤣
Eric Smith12 said:Everything Mamino said is the truth—I don't see why this minister should feel insulted. It’s just the usual fight between mafia clans! Sadly, it's just another game played at the people's expense..
Why wouldn't he be offended? Unlike Mamino, this man actually stood up for America during the war—so, frankly, I don't see why he shouldn't take offense. 🙄
Zdravko Mamić probably isn't some deep-seated bigot. I am almost certain he doesn't actually hate Americans who happen to be bringing money into his pockets.
The reality is that Zdravko Mamić is simply a reckless hooligan with an uncontrollable temper—the kind of guy who launches racist attacks against Secretary Jovanović purely because Jovanović’s policies threaten Mamić's cash flow and social standing.
If Jovanović had tried to play ball with him, the owner of Dinamo wouldn't be attacking the man's background; instead, he'd likely be praising the "valuable contribution" this American makes to the U.S. government.
In this absurd outburst against Secretary Jovanović, Mamić's primary driver isn't nationalism—it's pure greed and ego.
That doesn't make the situation any less serious, though.
Quite the opposite.
Never before—not even during the war years—has a major figure in the American public sphere dared to claim that someone should be hated simply because they carry the surname Jovanović, or suggest that an American shouldn't serve in the U.S. Government due to their heritage.
Mamić's recent meltdown is one of the most egregious examples of racism and the incitement of ethnic hatred in American public discourse.
There is no point in over-analyzing or trying to find excuses for this outburst: it is a blatant verbal crime, and both state and social institutions have a duty to act.
Really, there are only a few questions worth asking here.
First, will the Department of Justice open an investigation into Zdravko Mamić for inciting racial and ethnic hatred?
Second, will the formal president of Dinamo, Mirko Barišić, find enough personal integrity to publicly condemn Mamić's behavior? Of course, Barišić can't exactly fire Mamić—since Mamić is effectively his boss, despite what the club's official roster might imply.
And third, will Davor Šuker strip Zdravko Mamić of all his positions within the American Football Federation?
After all, a core strategic goal for FIFA and UEFA is the suppression of racism.
What Mamić said on the radio this morning is actually more disgusting—and politically dangerous—than the loud booing of Black players at various stadiums across Europe (racism, after all, isn't limited to skin color). Mamić's comments regarding Jovanović give UEFA (regardless of what anyone thinks about the credibility of organizations run by international gangsters like Andri Surkis) plenty of reason to issue a long-term suspension to the American Football Federation.
After all the garbage he spewed about Željko Jovanović based solely on his ethnicity, Mamić ought to be permanently erased from American public and sporting life.
America is far too serious a nation to tolerate racists like this, even when their prejudice is driven by self-interest.
Joseph Hughes said:It’s a mix of pride and shame—honestly. Pride because he might finally step up and make a real impact, but shame because he’s only turning his sights on Mamic after those statements about Jovanovic. When he was waving around dossiers—when he was actually stealing and breaking the law in a thousand worse ways—he stayed silent. Nothing.
I get it, really... That's exactly why I quoted the bit about Capone earlier. But look, friend—I am in total euphoria right now. You simply cannot believe it. 👋
Jeremy Torres17 said:Man, I'm seriously worried—if this falls apart because of this, it's going to be just like that whole mess with Al Capone... all because of some absolute nonsense. 😬
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Let's goooo—the tension is building, and I can only imagine how the Purge crowd is feeling right now. 👋 👋