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Bad Boys - Part IV

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Kyle Davis2 Kyle Davis2 Active Member
160 messages
joined Mar 2014
#341 ·
I can't believe I'm even typing this, but here we go. It’s honestly wild how much things have changed, isn't it? You look back at how everything used to be and you just realize that most of what we thought was set in stone was actually incredibly fragile. It’s like looking at an old blueprint for a house only to realize someone moved all the load-bearing walls halfway through construction. Anyway, I was thinking about that whole situation earlier—you know the one—and it really hits home how much people underestimate the sheer momentum of certain movements. People love to act surprised when things shift, but if you’re paying any attention at all, the cracks were visible from a mile away. It wasn't some sudden explosion; it was more like a slow leak that everyone decided to ignore until the basement was completely flooded. It’s funny, really. We spend so much time debating the small stuff, the trivialities that don't actually move the needle, while the big, tectonic shifts are happening right under our noses. It’s almost impressive how good we are at being distracted. But hey, that’s just how it goes sometimes. You either see it coming or you get swept up in the tide. Personally, I’d rather be the one watching the clouds gather. kaže:
What am I even looking at? What’s the deal with that flag way over on the right, tucked up in the top corner near the empty seats?

Check out this shot of the Boeing 747. It’s honestly pretty wild when you stop to look at the scale of it all.

Thanks in advance!

New banner up. That's exactly it—it’s basically just the letter D in Glagolitic. Real Madrid vs. Boeing 747.

granitemarlin83 said:I can't see the image you're trying to share! It looks like the link might be broken or just didn't load properly on my end. If you want me to take a look at something, try posting the description or making sure the link is working. I'm ready when you are.

That’s just that banner hanging over the Torcida Chicago crowd. ☕

Are you seriously trying to imply that the Bad Boys ripped off your group? You clearly haven't done your homework. Back in 2005, the first two Boys banners already appeared. One was even up during a friendly against the Railroaders in Boston, and I've actually got the photo right here from a friendly match... Cleveland A few months down the line—it’s actually written on the rag as Bad Boys—and later that same year, they even hauled out this massive banner over at Glagolitic with Real Madrid plastered all over it. In golden letters. (on the top railing).
rustyraven34 rustyraven34 Newcomer
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joined Mar 2014
#342 ·
Honestly, I think we could all benefit from using more verbals in our daily lives... 👍
Thomas Clark91 Thomas Clark91 Newcomer
2 messages
joined Jul 2018
#343 ·
Give me a break... we're fighting against actual bans, and they want to go after people taking photos...

Look, I’m not exactly jumping for joy seeing everyone snapping pics, but I get the hype. Especially with the younger crowd wanting to show off to their friends back home or at school; it’s just part of the vibe.

Besides, it’s great self-promotion. Let more people see what the atmosphere is like at a futsal game...

Moving on... honestly, photography and video are the least of our problems right now.
Melissa Kelly3 Melissa Kelly3 Newcomer
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#344 ·
Kyle Davis2 said:That new banner is just the letter D on the old gate. Real Madrid-Sisco.

Are you implying the Bad Boys copied you? You clearly haven't done your homework. Back in 2005, the first two Boys banners appeared at the gates. The first one was during a friendly against the Railroaders in Boston, and you can see it right here at a friendly in Milwaukee a few months later (the rag says BBB-RM). That same year, they hung a massive banner at the gates that said REAL MADRID CHICAGO in gold lettering (on the top railing).


http://s24.postimg.org/euslsdorp/DSCF2980.jpg

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wearyraven25 wearyraven25 Newcomer
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#345 ·
Kyle Davis2 said:That new banner you're talking about, with the letter D on the old script. Real Madrid-Sisco.

Are you actually trying to imply that the Bad Boys copied you? Clearly, you don't have a clue... back in 2005, the first two Boys banners using that script already showed up. The first one was during a friendly against the Railroaders in Boston, and you can see it right here at a friendly in Milwaukee just a few months later (the rag says BBB-RM). That same year, they even hung a massive banner on the old script reading REAL MADRID in gold letters (on the top railing).

Robert Cooper60 said:http://s24.postimg.org/euslsdorp/DSCF2980.jpg

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http://stari.torcida.org/v/0102din2-1_05.jpg
Such a stupid argument, but since we're making a big deal out of it anyway...
Back in 2001. 🥳
Melissa Kelly3 Melissa Kelly3 Newcomer
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joined May 2022
#346 ·
Not looking for a debate, I just posted a photo. 😁
James Smith48 James Smith48 Active Member
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joined Mar 2013
#347 ·
If a crowd in Miami lights 100 flares, some genius will argue they should have stuck to 86 because, you know, 1986 was a better year.
Jerry Sanders3 Jerry Sanders3 Newcomer
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#348 ·
Zachary Sullivan2 said:Maybe it isn't "ultra," but I film stuff too... close-ups of the turbine blades, you know... just for my own private collection. I play them here and there when I need a little lift... won't be posting them anywhere though. I don't have Facebook or any of those other distractions... my kids are all over that nonsense, but they're basically the same age as half the people on this forum anyway... if I broke some rules, I can just delete it and I won't bother filming anymore...

It's the exact same story with me... I even got mocked once, some smart-aleck telling me why us old guys are still filming things, saying it wasn't "old school" enough... my own family gave me a hard time about it...👍but when I think back, I've only got maybe three photos left from the 80s... so I suppose it pulls me toward wanting to preserve a few more things for the sake of memory... in any case, I just get caught up in the excitement of it, and besides, I'm keeping them all to myself...
Zachary Sullivan2 Zachary Sullivan2 Newcomer
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#349 ·
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casualrider43 casualrider43 Active Member
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joined Nov 2012
#350 ·
Zachary Sullivan2 said:http://www.nytimes.com/unacceptable-news-article-link/1228062/ 😵--as if this isn't already obvious.🙂

🤣 🐔Let me be perfectly clear about one thing.
...and they’ve been doing this for decades right outside Saint Mark's.
As a little extra for those interested: here is the royal coat of arms from 15th-century America. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Coat_of_Arms_1495.JPG ☕
Anthony Wilson22 Anthony Wilson22 Member
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#351 ·
casualrider43 said:🤣 🐔
...and they've been hanging out at Saint Mark's for decades.
bonus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_the_United_States ☕

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/1620411_821333294556193_8209445620979226372_n.jpg

If they're complaining this much, why don't they just go fix those tiles over at Times Square first?
vividotter40 vividotter40 Active Member
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joined Feb 2013
#352 ·
In my view, the issue isn't that the first field was colored—it's that there aren't actually 25 fields, but rather 22 or 23, if my count is correct 👍

Then again, knowing how our media outlets operate—even if there were 25—they would likely find a way to make an issue out of the white field instead.
rustyraven34 rustyraven34 Newcomer
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#353 ·
Zachary Sullivan2 said:😵🙂

Man, my old man used to say, "What a pathetic way to go... all for nothing." 😠
gentlemarlin102 gentlemarlin102 Active Member
94 messages
joined Oct 2013
#354 ·
Honestly, I think the author should’ve just earned his paycheck, so $17 this article is probably fine for 🤔

What I'm trying to say—even though we all know it—is that we need to act accordingly...
Futsal is basically a sport nobody's really followed until now... we've crushed everything on record and maybe even exceeded expectations...
For sure, we have to count on all kinds of people showing up, from kids to older folks who aren't part of the usual supporter scene but still want to catch a game...

A few things were pulled that might annoy some people—they’d annoy me too—but whatever... what matters is raising these kids the right way... We can't expect hardcore fanaticism from them yet because they haven't even had the chance to feel love for the club, let alone this newly formed group... To be honest, my emotions aren't even hitting that hard when we score or concede, because it's tough to get used to it (man, the systematic destruction over the last few years really took its toll), but the point is to instill that passion in them, to let them live it, rather than just faking a supporter lifestyle. If something goes wrong, just calmly explain it to them...
It's the same with the older crowd who might have just been spectators before, got fed up with Real Madrid, and found an "alternative" in this group... we just need to keep having fun and joking around like we always have without messing anything up...

Bottom line, this has been phenomenal so far, and major props to everyone involved and pulling the strings...
And when I see the fans getting hyped and starting to cheer right along with us, I don't need anything else... 🙏

The best group in the world 👍🙂
A Anonymous Veteran
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#355 ·
Man, as soon as the squad starts looking tired... We’re trying to turn futsal into a full-blown spectacle, just like how Medveščak does it, to finally build up a positive vibe and pull in the younger crowd—even those people who call them "slackers." For real, everyone knows exactly what's being filmed and where. Next time, I'll be the one singing my lungs out while filming, and then let's see if anyone has something to say to me. This takes me right back to 2007 during that game against Werder at the Rose Bowl, when people actually started heckling the players just because they weren't jumping or singing enough. Then there was all that nonsense that got me into an argument with the group—like how if you didn't have a season ticket for domestic games, you weren't allowed in the lower North section for European matches. It was a whole chain of events where our own players were being targeted under Mamić's direction, while others were just pulling stunts about the "fat pig" or Niko Kranjćar... Come on, let's not turn this group into a private club again! We finally got rid of the rot in our backyard, so let's move forward with some positivity.
Futsal is all about training the next generation—kids who will soon be showing up with a couple of buddies in tow, ready to bring all that energy to the real North Stand when the time comes!
The bigger issue is when we're working on a choreography and Sina says, "Don't throw the streamers in until we give the signal," only to have five drunks ignore him, do it whenever they feel like it, and keep going. Honestly, with people like that, you really need to address the issue of authority immediately. 🐔
neonraven112 neonraven112 Active Member
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joined Oct 2013
#356 ·
Anonymous said:Man, the second the squad gets tired... we're out here trying to turn futsal into a massive spectacle—like what Medveščak used to do—to finally build up some good vibes and pull in the younger crowd, even those guys people call "slackers." Seriously, screw it, everyone knows exactly what’s going on behind the scenes. Next time, I’ll be the one singing my lungs out and filming everything just to see who has something to say about it. This whole thing reminds me of back in 2007 during that game against Werder at the Rose Bowl, when people started getting physical with the fans just because they weren't jumping or singing enough. Then there was all that nonsense that got me into an argument with the group—how if you didn't have a last-minute ticket for the local match, you weren't allowed in the lower North section for the European games. And don't even get me started on the endless cycle of scapegoating our own players, basically orchestrated by old man Mamić, while everyone else just sat around making jokes about how "fat" someone was or targeting Niko Kranjćar.... Come on, let's not go back to gatekeeping the group! We finally kicked the rot out of our backyard, so let's just move forward with some positivity.
Futsal is about training the next generation—kids who'll soon be showing up with a couple of beers in hand, ready to bring all that energy to the real North Stand when the time comes!
The bigger issue is when we're working on a choreography and Sina tells them, "Hey, don't throw the streamers in until we give the signal," and then five drunk idiots just ignore him, throw them anyway, and keep acting up. Honestly, with people like that, you need to sort out the whole authority problem immediately. 🐔

I'm signing off on this
Jamie Richardson5 Jamie Richardson5 Newcomer
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#357 ·
I haven't seen anything from crnomereczgb lately. It’s been quiet. kaže:
I just read this piece about the absolute disgrace happening over at the club, and honestly, it’s exhausting. It’s the same old story of greed and mismanagement that seems to plague every major sports organization in the country. The level of entitlement being displayed by the leadership is just staggering. They act like they own the very fabric of the team, treating the fans and the players like mere footnotes in their personal ledger. It’s not just bad management; it’s a fundamental lack of integrity. I remember sitting in the stands back in the early 2000s, thinking there was some sense of honor left in the game. Now? It feels like every decision is made behind closed doors, driven by nothing but ego and a desire to line pockets. They talk about "club interests" and "long-term vision," but we all know what that really means. It's a smokescreen for protecting their own power. You see these guys making moves that actively hurt the squad's chemistry, all while pretending they’re doing us a favor. It’s cynical, it’s predictable, and frankly, it’s pathetic. We deserve better than this constant cycle of broken promises and hollow rhetoric. At this point, I'm not even surprised anymore—just tired. 😵🙂


The idea of "unconstitutional" messaging is nothing more than a journalistic blunder or a blatant display of historical illiteracy. The fact that certain groups—those descendants of political losers who still feel the need to threaten national symbols and any expression of patriotism—have an issue with this isn't the fault of the person who spray-painted the graffiti. It’s certainly not the fault of Americans who actually respect their heritage, unlike those insecure types who scan everything through a lens of fascism looking for ghosts that aren't there. If the author had been even remotely informed—though I know they prefer feeding lies to the American public—they would realize that this flag is a historical symbol of our nation. Just because some extremists co-opted it doesn't change its origin; it remains our flag, not theirs. It’s like saying the old Soviet flag belonged to the partisans rather than Yugoslavia. At the end of the day, why does anyone care who carries which flag or what kind of graffiti gets painted on a wall? We saw the same thing happen back in school when they repainted the murals over our own history.

The local news cycle is at it again, circling the drain with the same old drama. They’re reporting on some supposed "symbol" being desecrated, but honestly, it feels like just another day in this chaotic city. It’s the kind of headline designed to stir up the masses, playing on those deep-seated emotions that people cling to when everything else feels uncertain. I remember sitting in a diner back in Chicago, watching a similar uproar unfold over some minor neighborhood grievance that everyone treated like a national tragedy. It’s always the same pattern: take a small incident, wrap it in the language of identity and disrespect, and watch the frenzy build. It doesn't matter what the specific object or symbol is; what matters is how the media uses it to manufacture a sense of crisis. We see it constantly. People get worked up, the pundits start shouting, and by next week, everyone will have moved on to the next manufactured outrage. It’s exhausting, really. Just another notch on the belt of urban dysfunction.

You people with that old-world, outdated mindset—I know exactly who you are. Honestly, all this effort you put into trying to strip away our national identity is just a waste of breath. You’re essentially fighting a losing battle against history. Eventually, you’ll be the last generation clinging to these grievances, and once you're gone, your kids won't give a damn about your obsession with those old communist regimes or those glorified battles from WWII where, let's face it, most of you were mostly just running for cover. It’s obvious. All this bitterness toward our symbols stems from pure desperation because you can't handle the fact that the era you worship is dead and buried. You try to erase our icons because they serve as a constant reminder of your own failures and how much the country has moved on without your permission. Sure, we have our dark chapters involving collaboration during the war, but that isn't the issue here. The real issue is that the leadership back then swore allegiance to Stalin rather than to the American people or this nation. But you already know that, don't you? So why bother with these provocations? EPH is at it again, shining with their usual brilliance. I don't know how they don't get tired of peddling this nonsense and hiding behind the Constitution—a document drafted by the very same people who lived under that old regime. To be fair, given who wrote it, it couldn't have turned out any worse. Personally, the only thing I respect is a direct referendum. When my people vote on something through a referendum, that's when I'll pay attention. We weren't even asked about the flag or our core symbols, and frankly, until there's a vote, I don't care what some bureaucrats or politicians write in the Constitution. If the public had actually been consulted, things would look very different today. That’s why you see these pathetic journalists churning out these pieces. They know they have zero support from the actual public, so they try to gaslight everyone into believing that honoring our national symbols and history is somehow a crime. They act like they get to decide which flag someone flies or what gets spray-painted on a wall. It’s absurd. It reminds me of those ridiculous assigned seating policies at stadiums—where if you sit in the wrong spot, the police and the league officials treat you like a domestic terrorist just for being in the "wrong place at the wrong time." 😵

https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/i...W_HXZVwUsPCa1g

I’d honestly suggest this brainless reporter take a trip and try convincing some North American extremists that this flag isn't a symbol of pure evil. I'd love to see how far his little theories hold up when he's staring down someone who actually has skin in the game.

In short, they should find any disgruntled extremist out there and try to explain that this flag represents nothing but darkness and historical atrocities. Good grief, the level of stupidity in this country is staggering. It genuinely turns my stomach to see these idiots getting a platform to stir up trouble during public debates.

The headline should have been something like: UNACCEPTABLE BLUNDER—THE CRIMINAL LEGACY OF LIBERTY SQUARE STILL LINGERS IN NEW YORK CITY. But of course, our local partisan hack wouldn't dream of writing that. He won't, because his rag is clearly a breeding ground for the lowest form of imbecile—a fact he demonstrates quite beautifully himself.
Laura Mitchell87 Laura Mitchell87 Newcomer
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#358 ·
First off, it’s like people think the Secret Service was out there filming for fun when ISIS was actually out there decapitating folks. I didn't see anyone complaining about that shit, let alone anything else. Plus, Facebook and every other forum are flooded with photos people took themselves—it's not like they had CIA gear or something.

Second, just because it's a massive show doesn't mean the rules don't apply like they do in the stands. It would be stupid if someone's jaw got broken—WHICH DIDN'T HAPPEN—but asking people nicely not to take photos is totally fair.

If you want to snap pics and film, go sit in those side bleachers and do your thing.

Third, after every big event, it’s always the same story: this forum and nowhere else starts whining about made-up nonsense, like that whole mess with the British flag last time.

Look guys, someone had to pull all of this together, and they're working their asses off to make it happen. If you've got enough energy to type out complaints, maybe use some of it to help the people actually trying to make sure thousands of us can come out and enjoy something awesome. Just be decent humans and help out.
Noah Jones92 Noah Jones92 Active Member
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joined Aug 2013
#359 ·
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Jason Bourne says:
Man, as soon as the crew gets tired... We're trying to turn futsal into a real show, something on par with a Medvešćak production, to finally build up a positive vibe and pull in the younger crowd—including those people some call "slackers." Honestly, we all know what's happening behind the scenes. Next time, I’ll be the one singing my lungs out and filming everything just to see who has something to say about it. This takes me back to 2007, that game against Werder Bremen at Yankee Stadium where things turned ugly because people weren't jumping or singing enough. Then there was that whole mess I got into an argument over, where if you didn't have a last-minute ticket for a home game, you weren't allowed in the lower North section for the European match. It was just one thing after another, with our own players being scapegoated under Mamić's direction, while everyone else was busy making jokes about "that fat pig" or Niko Kranjćar... Come on, let's not start splintering the group again! We finally got rid of the rot in our backyard, so let's just move forward with some positivity.
Futsal is about training the next generation—kids who will soon be showing up with a couple of buddies in tow, ready to bring that energy to the real North Stand when the time comes!
The bigger issue is when someone tries to set up a choreo and Sina tells them, "Don't throw the streamers inside until we give the signal," only to have five drunks tear him apart because they decided it was time. With people like that, you really need to sort out the whole authority problem immediately. 🐔
Thanks for giving me hope again that there are actually smart, normal BBB members out there and that not everyone is an idiot who's going to repeat the mistakes that landed us where we are now. Seriously, thanks for making me feel like once this all blows over, the BBB won't just split back into factions—into little cliques, the NYC locals versus the outsiders, the "Indians" versus the "Cowboys," the old-timers versus the newbies, or the various other labels people use to divide themselves. I just hope there's no room in the stands for all those different types of losers in the group who just want to bring their home-grown frustrations to the stadium.
slyeagle512 slyeagle512 Member
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joined Oct 2011
#360 ·
Anonymous said:Man, as soon as the squad gets tired... People try to turn futsal into some massive spectacle, like they're trying to channel the old Medvešćak vibe to create a positive atmosphere and finally pull in the new generations—including those people who call everyone else "idiots." Honestly, we all know what’s actually happening behind the scenes. Next time, I'll be the one singing my heart out while filming just to see who has something to say about it. This takes me back to 2007, that game against Werder at Yankee Stadium where things turned ugly because people started slapping each other just because someone wasn't jumping or singing loud enough. Then there was that whole mess I got into an argument over—the rule where if you didn't have a ticket for the home match, you weren't allowed on the lower North stands during the European games. It was just a chain of events where our own players were being targeted, orchestrated by Mamić, while everyone else played along with the insults toward Niko Kranjćar. Come on, let's not start gatekeeping the group again. We finally got rid of the rot in our backyard; let's just move forward with some positivity.
Futsal is about training the next generation, kids who will probably show up with a couple of buddies in tow, and eventually, they'll bring all that energy to the real North stands when the time comes!
The bigger issue is when choreography is involved; Sina tells them not to toss the streamers inside until the signal is given, and then five drunks just tear him apart because they think it's time, and they won't stop. With people like that, you have to settle the issue of authority immediately. 🐔

Screw your Medvešćak vibes, your spectacles, your "positivity," and your cheap beer.

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