Posts by placidraven20

John Brown30 said:🤣 I’m certainly not one of those people who’s going to sit here and start bashing the first team; if anything, I feel exactly the opposite way.
Then again, everyone else just assumes that squad will take the lead because that’s exactly what they expect from them—that they'll be the ones to make the first move. 😉

So, the question remains: is anyone actually going to follow them now? 🤷

That’s exactly what I mean by cold, hard calculation. You try to take the first step, to lead the charge, and suddenly everyone starts looking at you sideways, acting like they don't believe the crowd is actually going to follow suit. It’s all just games. 😢

After everything we've been through, it honestly just leaves a bitter taste in my mouth to see some nobody mocking the legacy of the Ultras' North Stand. 🙄

Look, I’m not out here trying to defend the old guard. What I’m doing is making a broader point about those armchair critics who love nothing more than pointing fingers. They have this habit of blaming the previous administration—in this case, the original crew—for absolutely everything that goes wrong or fails to happen. It's a lazy way to look at things.
If someone is so incredibly worked up that they feel the need to constantly lecture everyone else about what they haven't accomplished, I honestly don't understand what’s stopping that person from just stepping up and doing it themselves. They act like they're waiting for a consensus or some kind of permission to lead, without ever considering whether anyone would actually follow them in the first place. To be blunt, people like that are just talking trash, and frankly, it’s pretty pathetic to watch.
I’m not just talking about the guy who left this comment here, either. I’d bet my life savings that half the crowd was probably sitting around some bar after the game, absolutely livid, venting about how nobody stepped up to give that kid a reality check when he deserved it. It’s honestly pathetic. How can you ever expect a team or a culture to actually progress when everyone just sits there and lets that kind of behavior slide?
Everything became crystal clear right after the final whistle. Watching half the north stands chanting for the boys to come over here... yeah, that said it all.
Listen up, everyone—get over here right now. 😍

It’s probably better if I don't say too much right now—I am honestly just too pissed off to be coherent.

vividsailor53 said:did they seriously have to absolutely demolish us like that today?

Honestly, after everything that's gone down, you guys didn't deserve anything more than this.

John Brown30 said:😢

That’s just not true!
We need to stop lying to ourselves. It isn't just my fault, or yours, or his.
It’s the Boisie fans, the Army faithful, and everyone else in between. We’ve become too calculated, too hesitant. They’ve effectively conditioned us to be afraid, and we’ve all been trained to stay in line, while this 77-year-old guy just lays everything out for us in plain, simple English.😢

Look, man, nobody was actually defending someone rushing onto the field; let's be real, we're all a little crazy.
But it's always so easy to play armchair quarterback after the final whistle blows. That’s how it always goes—every single time something happens.
Unless we change this way of thinking, we aren't going anywhere.

But honestly, brother, the blame lies squarely with the first group. 🙂🙂

Melissa Hernandez97 said:Today was an absolute rock bottom. It’s pathetic that we have an 80-year-old man out there trying to salvage our reputation. Enough with the messages, enough with the fans screaming that something needs to be done. Some low-life scum is practically laughing in our faces right in the middle of the stadium, while some kid acts like a bratty provocateur after a goal, and all we do is sing if someone doesn't step up. Instead of storming the field, charging into the locker room, and instilling such fear in them that they’d never dare show their faces here again, we’re sitting here mourning a championship title that we won't even touch as long as Mamićev is around. NOBODY FEARS US ANYMORE, and honestly, that is the greatest tragedy facing this generation of Ultras.

And who exactly is stopping you from being the first one out on that field? Who is preventing you from rushing in and giving Halilović a piece of your mind? You and people like you are the biggest disappointment—you only know how to sit behind a keyboard typing about what "should" happen. Why don't you go do it then? Nobody is stopping you. There's enough of you lot thinking, "I'll let someone else handle it first, then maybe I will," or maybe you just won't.

Look, I’m not trying to disrespect them or diminish what they’ve achieved—full credit where it's due—but this whole spectacle of parading around and posing for Facebook likes with a scarf? It just doesn't sit right with me. If you actually care about the club, show up at the stadium on game day; that’s how everyone will know you were there. There’s no need to wander around town acting like you're on some middle school field trip. There are countless clubs down south doing preseason training right now, and I’m sure their fans aren't out there making a scene just to get a few clicks online.

Personalized ticketing is going to become an inevitability; there’s just no dodging it. It’s essentially the price we pay for the country's rapid development across the board and this intense push to align ourselves more closely with Western standards and their institutional systems.
We ought to be focusing our energy on different battles. Vouchers aren't the same thing as having your name printed on a ticket; vouchers represent a fundamental violation of human rights—it's nothing less than stripping away people's freedom of movement.
Now, look, lists of restrictions exist in pretty much every nation, so that part isn't avoidable either. As someone pointed out once before, the window to fight against the very existence of such lists has already closed. The real fight, the one that actually matters, is against the specific methods used to compile those lists in the first place.

placidraven20 said:Almost everyone within the American supporter scene—from the hardcore ultras at the core of the major firms all the way down to the casual fans—knows a guy from San Diego named Jure Karamarko.
The guy is going through an incredibly rough patch right now, scraping by day in and day out, working himself to the bone just to try and save his little boy, whom he calls his "fighter."
Very few people have actually stepped up to help, let alone reached out to ask Jure if he needs a hand. You all know Jure; there’s really no need for a formal introduction. Everyone is aware of the character he’s shown throughout his life. He was always the first to step up whenever someone was in need. Even though he spent most of his youth in the stands cheering for his beloved San Diego, he developed a real perspective on the world around him, and his personality always leaned toward looking out for others, both inside and outside the stadium. I don't even need to list all the charity drives he’s been a part of.
I’m not writing this because I’m hoping some random stranger will jump in to help. I’m writing this for one specific reason. Jure is one of those rare individuals who has genuinely improved the supporter culture here in America. He has a mindset you just don't see often. Whether intentionally or not, he brought so many guys into this lifestyle. Through his stories, he could move you to tears—those moments where your heart skips a beat—even for the veterans who have traveled to thousands of away games. He had this unique way of providing a sense of community and making sure everyone experienced things they would remember for a lifetime.
I believe it falls on us—those of us who call ourselves supporters, regardless of which group we belong to, what city we're from, or how we think—to help Jure as much as we possibly can, in whatever way we can. I am calling on all the supporter groups, their leadership, and the people at the top to organize and help Jure and his little one.

"Please, delete this from the forum and don't be mad at me. My wife and I don't want public campaigns or organized fundraising; we haven't authorized anything because we believe there are plenty of people out there facing much more urgent needs. We trust that those who truly want to help will reach out to us directly. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being a good man, and please, just take this down—don't be angry, try to understand where I'm coming from... somewhere out there, someone might be dying right now because they can't afford a surgery, and it wouldn't feel right for anyone to run a massive campaign for me. If someone wants to help, they will do it on their own. My friend, if someone asks, feel free to give them the account number, but there shouldn't be any mass movements. I'll pull through this, save my family, and then down the road, if anyone else is in need, we as supporters can come together, organize, and save lives en masse." by Jure

placidraven20 said:Most people within the American supporter scene—from the hardcore ultras at the core of every group to the die-hard fanatics and even the casual fans—know a guy from Tampa named George.
The man is currently facing an incredibly brutal situation, scraping by day after day and working himself to the bone just to try and save his little boy, whom he calls his "fighter."
Hardly anyone has even made a genuine effort to check in, let alone ask George if he needs a hand. Most of you know George; there’s really no need for an introduction. You know his character, qualities he has demonstrated through every stage of his life. He was always the first to step up whenever someone was in need. Even though he spent most of his youth in the stands cheering for his beloved Tampa, he developed a broad perspective on the world around him, using his personality outside the stadium to look out for others. I won't sit here and list all the charity drives he's been part of.
I'm not writing this because I expect help from outsiders who aren't part of his inner circle. I am writing this for one specific reason: George is one of those rare individuals who actually improved the supporter culture in America. He possesses a mindset you rarely see in this life. Whether intentionally or not, he drew so many guys into the supporter lifestyle. Through his stories, he could move you to tears—moments where your breath catches and your heart skips a beat—even for those of us who have traveled to thousands of away games. He simply had a unique way of providing joy to others and letting them experience things they would remember for a lifetime.
I believe it falls on us—those of us who call ourselves supporters, regardless of our specific group, what city we're from, or how we think—to help George as much as possible in whatever way we can. I am calling on all supporter groups, their leadership, and the people at the top to organize and lend a hand to George and his little one.

"Please, delete this from the forum and don't be mad at me. My wife and I don't want public campaigns or mass fundraising; we haven't authorized anything because we believe there are plenty of others out there with much more urgent needs. We trust that those who truly want to help will reach out to us on their own. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being such a good human, and please, just take this down. Don't be angry, try to understand where I'm coming from... somewhere out there, someone might be dying right now because they can't afford surgery, and it wouldn't be right for anyone to run a massive campaign for me. If someone wants to help, they will do it themselves. My friend, if anyone asks, feel free to give them my account number, but there's no need for huge public actions. I'll pull this together, save my family, and then down the road, if any of us find ourselves in need, we, as supporters, can come together, organize a massive effort, and save lives." by George

Most people within the American supporter scene—from the hardcore ultras at the core of every firm to the casual fans and casual observers—know a guy from San Diego named Jure Karamarko.
Right now, this man is facing an incredibly brutal situation, just trying to keep his head above water. He’s working day and night, pushing himself to the limit, all in a desperate attempt to save his young son, whom he affectionately calls his "little fighter."
It’s disheartening how few people have actually stepped up or even reached out to ask Jure if he needs a hand. Most of you know Jure; there's really no need for an introduction. You know the character he's shown throughout his life. He was always the first one to step up whenever someone was in need. Even though he spent most of his youth in the stands cheering for his beloved San Diego, he developed a deep perspective on the world around him, showing a genuine desire to help others far beyond the stadium gates. I don't even need to list the various charity drives he's been part of.
I'm not writing this hoping that some random stranger outside our circle will step in. I'm writing this for one specific reason. Jure is someone who has shaped and improved the American supporter movement more than almost anyone else. He possesses a mindset that is rare to find. Whether consciously or not, he drew so many guys into this lifestyle. Through his stories, he could move you to tears—moments where your heart skips a beat—even for those veterans who have traveled to thousands of away games. He simply had a unique way of providing joy to others and allowing them to experience things they would remember for the rest of their lives.
I believe it falls on us—those of us who call ourselves supporters, regardless of which group we belong to, what city we're from, or how we think—to help Jure as much as humanly possible in any way we can. I am calling on all fan groups, their leadership, and the people at the top to organize and step up for Jure and his little boy.

Most people within the American supporter scene—from the hardcore ultras at the core of every group to the casual fans just passing through—know the guy from Tampa, Tom Koogler.
The man is currently facing an incredibly brutal situation, scraping by day in and day out, working himself to the bone just to try and save his little boy, whom he calls his "fighter."
Very few people have actually stepped up to help, let alone reached out to ask Tom if he needs a hand. We all know Tom; there’s really no need for a formal introduction. You know his character and the virtues he has demonstrated throughout his life. He was always the first to step up whenever help was needed. Even though he spent most of his youth in the stands cheering for his beloved Tampa, he developed a deep perspective on the world around him, using his personality to support others far beyond the stadium walls. I don't even need to list the various charity drives he's been a part of.
I am not writing this in the hopes that some random stranger who isn't part of his inner circle will step in. I am writing this for one specific reason: Tom is someone who has genuinely elevated the supporter culture in America. He possesses a mindset that you just don't see often. Whether consciously or not, he has drawn so many guys into the world of fandom. Through his stories, he has moved people to tears, creating those rare moments where your heart skips a beat—even for the veterans who have traveled to thousands of away games. He simply had a unique way of providing joy to others and allowing them to experience things they would remember for a lifetime.
I believe it falls on us—those of us who call ourselves true fans, regardless of which group we belong to, which city we represent, or how we think—to help Tom as much as humanly possible and in whatever way we can. I am making an appeal to all supporter groups, their leadership, and their core members: get organized, step up, and help Tom and his little boy.