Posts by Ryan Watson42

I honestly never thought I’d see the day where I’d feel this much gratitude and respect toward the guys from the South, even if they can be a total handful sometimes... but hey, I guess I owe my mom one for raising me with the right perspective.
On the flip side, when it comes to those snobs from the West Coast, I feel such a deep sense of secondhand embarrassment that I almost hate admitting I grew up in the same region as them.

Hats off to the oldest fan club in the country.

I really hope that one day we can all go back to sitting on different sides of the stadium, trading insults like we used to, but doing it with a massive amount of mutual respect.

I can't see the BBB Oakhaven banner on the East Side anymore. Can someone please reach out to the guys and check if they're even still breathing??!!? Hahaha

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It’s honestly pretty wild to see how many people actually showed up in El Paso, even though the game was absolutely thrillingly boring. There is zero competitive tension left in this league, and frankly, it’s been like this for way too long.
I actually feel a little jealous of the fanbases for teams that actually have something at stake—you know, groups that are constantly fighting for a trophy, a spot in the Champions League, or just trying not to get relegated. For them, every single goal feels like a massive celebration, every point matters, and every win is pure euphoria.But here we are, Los Angeles FC has officially clinched the title for the 8th time in a row, and honestly? Nobody even cares.

There are several reasons why things are this way, and this is definitely one of them—just some mid-week food for thought.

Jeremy Torres17 said:Jesse Campbell is telling the truth here, and most people who actually give a damn realize it... Look, I get it when some random kid on Facebook sees a photo of the Delije, then looks at the Boys, and stays completely clueless about what's actually going down. But I can't stand it when people on some "prestigious" forum—people who claim to be "in the loop" but actually have zero clue what's happening—act like they don't care about those massive crowds of guys in the stands, with their banners and flares stretching across the entire stadium (just casually, 🙏 🤣) and think, "Oh, look at those Delije, they're so tough"... 😲 And I'm saying all this assuming there isn't crime involved, even though we all know there is.

Those 500 teenage Boys who show up to every single home game and every away trip are true soldiers for the group, and you can count on them 24/7. If anyone thinks that some other crew, whether it's the Gravediggers, the Black and Gold Army, or the Armada, has more people than us or is somehow "higher quality"... if they think those groups were the ones leading the charge while we were just catching up, then they are dead wrong. Honestly, they’re just idiots. ☕

Now, that’s a different story regarding the atmosphere in certain clubs and the mentality of the fans. I'll always admit that when it comes to that, the Hajduk fans and the Belgrade crowd are untouchable. No matter how healthy or well-run Dinamo might be, it's hard to imagine them ever reaching that level of intensity. I know Jesse Campbell is going to jump in and correct me, saying there were times like that for them too, but you really have to tip your hat to the Hajduk fans and the Belgrade supporters. They are absolutely insane for football and for their clubs; there's no debate there.

My personal take? Those "10 million" guys you mentioned with their little paper streamers could easily get left in the dust by the Boys. It’s not because they have the "best history" or because they're fighting against everything else—it’s simply because there isn't a single group in the entire former Yugoslavia that can match the sheer number of Boys you can rely on every single second. There just isn't. Period.

What "tough" Delije? I’d love to see how many of those huge crowds actually travel every single week for home games or away trips just out of loyalty to the group, which is something the Boys have been doing for a long time now... Of course, that’s not necessarily a good thing, but you get my point. 😁

Based on this post, it sounds like the Boys should be ashamed of the old days back in the 1862 era or the ice rink days, or even 2006 when the stands were packed with those paper streamers you're talking about...
Obviously, we should focus on ourselves, but we shouldn't sugarcoat things either. We shouldn't lie to ourselves by saying our current situation is better than having a packed stand like they have, because it's not, and everyone knows it!

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I honestly don't get why you think like that. Why couldn't I show up to the North Stand with my son and absolutely tear it up for DYNAMO CHICAGO or tell SPLIT TO GO TO HELL... and maybe actually contribute to the future of the Chicago supporter scene that way?

You can say whatever you want, but this whole argument of yours is just a distraction. You're trying to soothe the egos of the idiots or those Fans you keep talking about. They have the MASSES right now, and numbers matter—I don't care if the stands are filled with old folks, women, or whoever else... honestly, who gives a damn? You should focus on yourself instead of spitting on others. Even if they're technically "bigger" than the BBB right now, everything settles into place eventually. Only the persistent ones actually survive.

Jesse Campbell says: Look, Aaron Ramirez49, Dynamo is playing in Indianapolis this Saturday. That’s barely an hour away from New York City. Why don't you swing by and take a look at those 500 people following Dynamo today? It's not just about how big the crowd is. Take a good look at that group before you open your mouth. Personally, I wouldn't trade our vibe for that absolute circus the Fans run, where it's nothing but women, casual fans, kids, and total clowns. b>.. And let's be real, the whole thing is run by criminals. But hey, it looks great on social media, doesn't it? 🙂 div>

Look, as a lifelong New Yorker who absolutely loathes the Los Angeles Angels, I’ve gotta tip my hat to the Black Knights and everyone else holding it down here:

"US Men's National Soccer Team matches aren't some playground for Black Knights members to settle old club grudges. This is where they stand shoulder-to-shoulder with every New Yorker, every Person from San Diego, or any other ultra or supporter of the US Men's National Soccer Team. We do this to honor the memory of all those incredible people who sacrificed everything just so we can sit here today and cheer for America."

If any peasant (from any side of the country, for that matter) thinks differently about this, they can get lost now and stay lost in the future.
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