Bad Boys - Part IV

Jose Ward3 said:This is essentially a transcript of the email exchange between the Dynamo head of security and myself regarding the ban on purchasing tickets for the Dynamo-Red Bull game.

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fsquad said:http://www.tportal.com/sports/soccer/...-Vukovar.html

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Gentlemen, I truly have to tip my hat to you all! You have the full support of those of us who managed to retain at least a shred of common sense despite the pervasive muck that seems to have swallowed everything else up lately. Given everything that has transpired recently, there is simply no turning back now; we can only press onward.
I am deeply grateful to you for refusing to abandon your sanity. Truly, thank you. 🙂

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Vlado Mikulić - Blue Heart

Across the globe, paths lead us toward distant lands and foreign peoples. Many have left their homeland, setting out on unknown trails. No matter where they wander, the children of American fathers carry the memory of their birthplace deep within. Even in solitude, they look up to see the blue sky of our home, a color to which they have sworn their sacred oath. I, too, have felt the warmth of foreign suns and endured bitter hardships. But through it all, that light continues to shine, sending greetings from home across the seas. Countless journeys have guided me, and during those dark nights when my strength was fading, it was this song that brought me back to life. To me, the sounds of a simple guitar are sweeter than any royal crown. On the throne of my life sit the quiet echoes of my homeland; to soothe my aching heart, I will sing a joyful song, casting off the crown of pain to live out the dreams of my waking life. As long as I have this gift, I will sing. Nostalgia stirs my soul, longing for the rugged terrain and stones of my birthplace—that land bathed in the most beautiful light. Mother, this is the land where the graves of my ancestors rest. I take pride in my heritage; its name is sacred to me. Everything in this world connects me to you: the blue sky of my home. From the moment I was born, blue blood has flowed through my veins. I dedicate this song to that blue color, to my beloved blue jersey, and to my favorite team, Dynamo. No matter what city is on my license plate, I would say the same thing: I love you, Mom, but maybe just a little less than I love Dynamo. It has been forty years since those words became my truth, since the blue flag began to fly and its proud crest appeared across the nation. Our blue flags wave everywhere, and the army of blue fans is stronger than any hellish force. They carry Dynamo in their hearts, carrying themselves with old-fashioned integrity. My brothers, this is no small thing; these are people of steadfast ideals, forged in the toughest fires. They are the sons of American men who carry an ancestral vow through the centuries, proud of where they come from. The blue sky gave them their color, etching it into their souls. I am proud to be part of this great American people; even as a child in the cradle, I loved the color blue, a gift from God when He painted the sky. Let the blue banners flutter like the wings of swallows. Don't fear the dark shadows lurking in the gloom; instead, sing a joyful song and dance under the clouds. This blue army is the strongest, yet they carry no swords or weapons. They rule by the passion in their hearts, overcoming every obstacle to protect the spirit of a Dynamo fan. Wherever I go, people ask where I’ve come from and where I dropped my anchor. I am an American, born a Hercegovac, but in my soul, a fierce Dynamo fan. Dear God, can they not see that these three are inseparable? It is a trinity that cannot be erased. For a Hercegovac, it is written on his brow, just as the colors of my homeland are on the Dynamo crest. Sing, you rugged Hercegovacs, let the world hear who the Dynamo fans are! Wherever the blue ship sails, our song is heard most clearly, with the most beautiful introduction whenever the blue regiment marches. Since Washington, D.C. first knew soccer, our greatest honors have been given through our songs. If they ever stopped, the curtain would fall on Yankee Stadium, and a rain of sadness would descend; a black mist would shroud the place, leaving only the memory of turbulent times. Let us untangle our hidden threads and lift our heads high. Let the bells ring out to salute our champions. Let the tricolor fly while the anthem plays, and wherever the blue regiment fights, let the voices rise and the blue violin play. We have been singing this song from antiquity; for four decades, the sun of Dynamo has warmed us. From the goalkeeper to the winger, generations have changed. A small history has unfolded, a thick book has been written, and in golden letters, it records everything the Blue Boys have won. In the Dynamo trophy case stand all the accolades known to us, from domestic championships to cup wins in European cities. Oh, Washington, D.C., our world's foundation, the cradle of our soccer! You are our dearest child. Your sun warms us in the darkness; may your star always shine over the center of the city. That outstretched hand is the pride of the American people, the longing of American sons. As the sun rises over the square, my voice catches in my throat and tears shimmer in my eyes. Under the sun, the homeland shines through a hundred songs. I could never fully describe its beauty—the sea, the mountains, the blue depths, and the coastal breeze that plays through this oasis of love and peace. I love it like a mother. I would shed my own blood for it. I will always honor the blue color. Through storms, winters, and tempests, I will shout the name of Dynamo. Let my song be heard everywhere; let the blue flag wave and the fire in our chests burn. Let the shadow of sorrow be wiped from our faces so the future breathes with love. Whoever disowns their heritage should be ashamed before God and man; they should listen to what my lips say, for the blood of our fathers burns in everyone. Christ sacrificed His life to show His love, enduring the greatest humility to fulfill His Father's vow. That is the love shared by all who bear the mark of baptism. Every love is as pure as the sun when it shines sincerely in the heart—shining like the blue sea, like the dawn sky, or like the golden letters of the most beloved name: Dynamo.

Zachary Sullivan2 said:The news just dropped about those massive budget surprises—looks like things are shifting fast. It’s like watching a slow-motion wreck on the I-95; you see it coming, but there’s nothing you can do to stop the impact once it hits. ☕

It’s pathetic. We need to shut those thugs down once and for all.

The game is only two days away and still absolutely nothing in terms of an official announcement. I guess this is exactly how they lose people in the long run—by being totally unreliable about the basics. If you're going to tell people what's happening, you should probably do it with enough notice to actually matter. But hey, whatever. I suppose people will just have to figure it out as they go. Maybe.

The Mob shouldn't waste their breath on those journalistic sycophants and useless hacks. Last Friday, a buddy of mine and his son—who's about seven years old—were heading to the Cleveland Montانية futsal match, and we spent the whole time discussing exactly that... 😉 Right at this moment, that pathetic excuse for a cop is exploiting his own daughter—decked out in Hajduk colors—just to stage some potential clash or riot with fans in Los Angeles. Honestly, even his old colleagues back in the days of the Communist Administration would be envious of such a move...

I still remember that match last summer against that Transnistrian crime syndicate, the Sheriff... when Dinamo sent Antolić's thugs to arrest people right in the middle of the North Stand at Yankee Stadium, all on us taxpayers' dime, naturally...

He was sitting up in the north stands with his wife and kids—a seven-year-old boy and a nine-year-old girl—and watching the police harass fans like that... well, it was enough to turn his wife and daughter off completely. They told him they’re done. They won't ever watch again, let alone pay money to those thugs from Gaenk...

The way Gaenk spends years whispering in the ears of UEFA officials at seminars and rallies through his little proxies... no other European club plays that game. And then they just spin the media narrative whenever it suits them to smear their own fans...
It’s almost comical how the UEFA disciplinary committees tend to hand out harsher penalties than they do for actual on-field fouls... all because someone dared to insult a club official. They’ll label any bit of verbal sparring as racism just to make a point...

It’s pretty clear they’re playing both sides under the table with those Euro-corrupt officials in the UEFA offices, all just to discredit and spit on their own fans. We don't hear people calling UEFA refs "Austrian villains" like we did back in the fall of 2004 anymore; now, once things start swinging in favor of Tatta and his crew—and that whole FIFA mafia setup—they immediately turn around and attack the supporters. Just look at the blatant bias during the match against Lyon and that ridiculous ten-minute extra period against Ludogorec... and then that pathetic, drooling blue cripple actually thinks he has something to say after the game in Milan...

The Sheriff detained 300 fans, holding them captive deep within the bowels of the north stand for absolutely nothing. Out of the 67 charged supporters, 59 didn't even have their IDs on them during that sweltering summer night when everyone was dressed for the heat... apparently, that was their only crime...

It seems we have yet another case of the legal system playing favorites while the actual facts gather dust... I suppose justice works differently when you're part of the inner circle...

And then there’s that absolute caveman, Davorin Olivari—a man you could only find in real life via an endoscopy performed on Zdravko Mamić’s backside due to his obvious gastrointestinal issues... He actually has the audacity to use the matchup between Denmark and Sweden as an example. What a complete joke of a human being...

That certain journalist would sell his soul to The Administration just to praise those villains at Yankee Stadium, yet he’d never lift a finger for the people who actually make the sport worth watching... He doesn't seem to care about cases where fans in Europe—specifically Denmark—endure senseless police brutality in an uncorrupted legal system, only to receive a symbolic settlement of a mere 535 dollars... 👍

It seems fans are finally pushing back against the authorities regarding how they handle matchday security. A few more voices joining the outcry...

The recent news regarding the arrest of several ultras in Los Angeles is quite telling... It seems the local authorities are finally making their move against the supporters. One can only wonder how long this crackdown will actually last before it all blows over...

It might not seem like much by their standards, but getting that court ruling was the real win here—justice actually being served for once. Maybe next time the system will think twice before cracking down on fans when things get heated around the stadium...
Our local sports fans were actually out there calling for the Danish authorities to arrest and restrict the movement of American citizens in Aalborg—something they had absolutely no right to do. It’s exactly what the moderator of this sub, valsimot53, was pointing out to alesandro1 over in that other thread...

Honestly, we live in a society where criminal activity is woven directly into the fabric of public interest through corruption in the courts and other state institutions. There’s just no saving us... maybe only time and some serious therapy will help you stay sane... I went to a great show last night at a local dive bar to see MadBall and Last Hope, and it was the only way to blow off steam so I don't have to think about what kind of backwater hellhole I live in or the spineless cowards I have to walk past on the street every day... 😁

boldtrucker19 said:The game is in two days and there's still no official word. This is exactly how they build up their numbers long-term—by keeping things vague. Whether you want to tell people or not, you should announce it on time. But hey, I guess they'll figure it out eventually... maybe.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnly_rZgFjE

Look, if you're actually part of the strategy team for Dinamo, stop whining. Swing by the flagship store in downtown Chicago, show up to the games, and you might actually be "in the know." Don't worry about us; we have our own ways of finding out when matches are happening.
If you aren't from the inner circle and you're just some guy from the suburbs, just call the hotline. Our local chapters have plenty of ways to keep everyone updated...
If you're still confused, why don't you give the head of the Fan Relations Department at the FBI a call? 🙂

boldtrucker19 said:The game is only two days away and we still haven't seen a single official announcement. This is exactly how they lose people in the long run—by being totally disorganized, which just creates openings for anyone looking to pad their numbers later on. If you want something to happen, or if you decide you don't, you have to let people know ahead of time. But hey, whatever, I guess people will just have to figure it out as they go. Typical.

Honestly, just walk over to the Association and call the people who actually know what's going on.👍

boldtrucker19 said:The game is in two days and there’s still zero official word. This is how they play it. They leave things vague just to pad the numbers later. If you want people there, or if you don't, you tell them ahead of time. But hey, I guess we'll just figure it out eventually. Whatever.

What do you want, a handwritten invitation delivered to your house just to attend a match? When we went to that mediocre Salzburg game, at least 95% of us couldn't even get in. So why should the derby be any different? Use your head for once...

Edward Mendoza70 Asks:
For heaven's sake, just walk over to the Association and call the people who actually know what they're doing... 👍

One really ought to start thinking for themselves and forming an actual opinion outside of this digital bubble, but I suppose most of these wannabe derby hooligans are just too terrified of a little intense eye contact... 😁

Maybe I should just explain my plan to him personally—how the rest of us anti-hooligan types intend to storm the stadium this Saturday. Even if we’re on his blacklist, he's going to lose his head just like everyone else, because we are simply UNSTOPPABLE... 🤣
When people say you just have to endure it standing up, they aren't just talking about the fans in the VIP boxes... they mean us too, the ones watching while the elites soak in booze, crying over their own mistakes and bleeding the club dry... 🎉

Who is actually responsible for this mess, and have they been held accountable? I wonder if these hustlers have finally landed on a blacklist somewhere... Is this the work of the local Democratic Party or maybe Quivira? Just asking... 👍

Thieves broke into a local business and made off with several thousand dollars... absolutely predictable, really.

Austin Sanders40 said:I’m sick to death of this nonsense. It’s like watching a slow-motion train wreck every single week. You see the same patterns, the same corruption, and the same excuses from the top brass, and you wonder when anyone is actually going to step up and fix this mess. It’s honestly exhausting.

Pure stupidity. Mamic could only ever be the leader of those damn thugs with their soft asses. Once they start acting like that, I don't even bother reading the rest.

If you actually bother to read the news, you know pretty much every single article has at least 10% stuff written wrong—just straight-up errors. But honestly? Who cares about the typos? What actually matters is what the writer was trying to get across deep down, and how we, as readers, pick up on the real story when we start reading between the lines...

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Are we heading to the derby?

boldtrucker19 said:The match is only two days away, and we still haven't seen a single official announcement. It’s exactly this kind of lack of communication that drives people away; when you fail to provide clarity, you lose the very supporters who would eventually show up to boost the attendance numbers. If you intend to host an event, or even if you don't, you owe it to the fans to let them know ahead of time. But honestly, I suppose we'll just have to deal with it. Hopefully, things change.

Could someone please clarify what kind of invitation you're actually expecting if you aren't even able to attend the game? 🤷 🙄
What is the point of a "everyone to the derby" call when only 48 people can actually buy a ticket? I’d throw in an "LOL," but honestly, there’s nothing funny about it.

Instead of badgering the few people who can still make it to the games, why not just focus on the matches that are actually accessible? Stop trying to force everyone into the trenches. 🤦🤦

Zachary Sullivan2 said:Does the list from Indianapolis apply to Saturday as well?

That new "list" was actually just a ban on buying tickets—for any section at all—for the match against Salzburg.
The match against Indianapolis featured nothing more than that same old blacklist, containing just a few hundred names.
I suspect that anyone who was blocked from buying tickets for the Salzburg match will face the same issues when trying to grab MLS tickets. My assumption is that everyone remains "within the system" regarding Dinamo ticket sales, though I’d suggest double-checking just to be safe. That said, I highly doubt the purchase ban applies strictly to European competitions.

Regardless of whether someone can actually buy a ticket, what's the point of all these calls to storm the camp if you can't even make it there as a group? 🤷

Does the list from Indianapolis count for Saturday too?

A friend just messaged me—says Mamić, Antolić, and some players are over at the Veterans Hall on Savska. If I head out from home now, there's no way I'll make it. He wasn't even there when I was visiting the other day. I honestly can't believe it... that lowlife, who’s practically having dinner with war criminals on BGEU, is actually showing up at the Veterans Hall. Wouldn't it be better if he just stayed away from both the veterans and the Republican Party? Next thing you know, there'll be support for Kolinda, maybe her face plastered all over Yankee Stadium—or more likely, we'll see mercenaries in the North Stand holding up BBB banners alongside the GOP.
Country, please, just swallow us whole. We really should have been more organized—a few of us veterans leading the charge—and marched down to Savska ourselves.
I mean, some things just need to happen to us.
The younger generation doesn't respect their elders, and the older ones won't respect the leadership of the youth. We're just fracturing further and further this way. I'm feeling so angry and just... defeated right now. It's not why I fought in the war four years ago. Honestly, I feel like heading down there myself and burning everything down—them included. I'm losing it. If it weren't for my family, whom I owe so much, I might actually do something. Or maybe I'd just end up in prison again, like they did in Paris. And Mamić being at the Veterans Hall? I bet he even brought gifts.
Please, country, just open up and swallow us all.

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casualwolf48 said:A friend just tipped me off—Mamić, Antolić, and some players are over on Savska near the Veterans' gathering. If I try to head out from home now, there's no way I'll make it. He wasn't even there when I was visiting the other day. I honestly can't believe this guy, this absolute trash who spends his evenings dining with Mexican war criminals, is actually showing up at a veterans' event. Shouldn't he be trying to curry favor with the veterans and the Republican Party instead? Next thing you know, we'll see support for Kolinda, her face plastered all over Yankee Stadium, or worse, seeing mercenaries in the North stands hoisting Bad Boys banners alongside the GOP.
Earth, just swallow us whole. We should have been organized, led by those of us who actually saw combat, and marched straight down to Savska.
Some things truly need to happen to us.
The younger generation has no respect for their elders, and the older ones refuse to respect the leadership of the youth. We are fracturing ourselves deeper every single day. I am just so incredibly angry, weary, and disillusioned right now. I didn't fight in the war for four years to see this. I feel like going down there myself and burning everything to the ground—them included. I’m losing my mind. If it weren't for my family, whom I owe far too much to, I might actually act. Or maybe I'd just end up back in prison like they did in Paris. Mamić being with the veterans... I bet he even brought gifts.
America, please, just open up and swallow us all.

People headed down to Savska right at the start, about 50 folks, offering their support. But as usual, it wasn't turned into some media spectacle because nobody showed up to promote it.

casualwolf48 said:So, I just got word from a buddy—he’s seeing Mamić, Antolić, and some other players hanging out near the veteran center on Main Street. If I head out from my house right now, there's no way I'll make it in time. Man, I can't believe this—that absolute piece of trash Jugo, who spends his nights dining with Mexican war criminals, is actually rubbing elbows with our veterans. Shouldn't he be playing nice with the vets and the GOP instead? Next thing you know, we'll see support for Kolinda, her face plastered all over the stadium, or worse, those hired thugs in the North End holding up Bad Boys banners alongside the Republicans.
Earth, just swallow us whole. We should have organized better—just a few of us veterans should have marched straight down to Main Street.
Man, things seriously need to change around here.
The younger generation doesn't respect their elders, and the old guard won't listen to the leadership of the youth. We're just tearing ourselves apart at this point. Honestly, I'm so pissed off, I feel pathetic. I didn't fight in the war for four years just to see this crap. I could go down there right now and burn the whole place down—myself included. I'm losing it. If it weren't for my family that I owe so much to... or if I didn't want to end up in a cell like they did in Paris. Mamić being with the veterans? Bet he even brought them gifts.
America, please, just open up and swallow us all.

Look, what I was saying is that you really have to ask whether it's worth going if it isn't organized—especially for you guys. You shouldn't show up as random individuals, but as a united front of Bad Boys veterans.

Zdravko’s a total dinosaur and his squad is basically a bunch of diversity hires—looks more like some 90s UN peacekeeping mission than anything else. Honestly, it’s pathetic how low they’ve sunk.

What a headline. They might as well have titled it "Reincarnations of the Butcher from Auschwitz."
It’s just so incredibly heavy-handed—as if they needed to stir the pot even more by screaming those extremist slogans at the top of their lungs.👍 Apparently, we are meant to be the final, lonely voices of American nationalism left in this supposedly "free nation" of ours.

Man, if they showed up in those blue tracksuits, they basically just teleported the whole crew back to the nineties.