Bad Boys - Part IV

http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?sns=fb&...nYs%26sns%3Dfb

urbanhawk17 said:Wait, they didn't ask you for ID? They asked mine, and then they just pull out a list and start looking for me 🤷

They didn't even bother asking me. So I tell the guy, "Man, what you guys are doing is a joke." I actually told him to expect them pulling lists at the local DMV soon too...

He just tells me it’s out of his hands...

Ah, I guess you meant the sheet metal. My mistake, I totally misread that 😉

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFw5iBixJzs
0:22:19 Reaching the stairs.

nimbleviper22 said:Didn't make it to the ER today so I gotta know... did those hooligans Blocker the road to those buildings if things go south, or did they leave it open? 🙂

They blocked it off. Had about 20 riot squad guys just chilling on the stairs.
Standard setup at the entrance—looked like a couple of State Troopers in black checking IDs, plus at least 20 more riot cops guarding the stands. I did a full lap around the stadium before the game started. There were maybe 3 or 4 patrol cars out, plus the same amount of unmarked vans packed with 6 or 7 cops each.

Even that wasn't enough for them; they even had two fire trucks stationed down by the South side. 🤣

This isn't some little kids' tournament, it's a deciding match against Mexico for the World Cup.

How on earth am I supposed to find it "charming" when Bazickov keeps playing this double game, acting all righteous while throwing shade at Mommy, especially considering he was the very same person who absolutely tore her apart in his column just a few years back? 🤦

Twenty more days and the well runs dry. ☕

http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-13-192_en.htm

Has that trash finally cleared out, or is it still wallowing in its own filth???

It’s coming... or maybe not quite yet... just waiting on the clock

Joshua Moore31 said:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFw5iBixJzs
0:22:19 Reaching the stairs.

🙏 👍

I hope everyone finally sees what's actually happening here. Between the club's own internal sabotage and the Los Angeles Police Department stepping in with a five-point directive, it’s a total setup. The first goal on that list? Shut down the Chicago Blackhawks and do whatever it takes to weaken them and tear the whole organization apart.
Some people might think I'm making this up, but I've got a solid source confirming we're sitting right at the top of that agenda.
Still pushing hard, though!!

Benjamin Bishop79 said:I really hope everyone realized—after everything that's gone down—that on top of the club essentially sabotaging itself, we’re now seeing what looks like a coordinated effort from the Chicago Police Department. Apparently, they were handed an order containing five specific objectives. The first one? Shut down the Bad Boys by doing whatever it takes to weaken them and eventually dismantle the whole operation.
Now, I know some people might think I'm just spinning stories here, but I've heard from a pretty reliable source that we are indeed listed as the primary target on that directive.
Anyway, just stay strong!!

Look, guys, don't let this get to you. If you managed to survive through the nineties and weathered all those other storms—the older crowd probably remembers how rough that was—you can definitely handle this too...

Seriously, can we all just stop with the constant whining already? You guys are honestly becoming such a massive headache...

Regarding Samir losing his edge—honestly, I’d sign right now if he played every single match like that one day he had for the national team. He was easily our best player back then...

I'm actually gonna lose my mind 🤣🤣🤣

Benjamin Bishop79 said:I really hope everyone realized that after all the club's own sabotage, we're now dealing with some serious interference from the Chicago Police Department. Apparently, they were handed an order with five specific goals. The first one? Shut down the Bad Boys and do whatever it takes to weaken them and break the team apart.
Some people might think I'm just making this up, but I've heard from a pretty solid source that being number one on that list is the reality.
Still gotta stay strong though!!

I guess I heard the exact same thing from a couple of different sources myself 🤷

Jurcic has officially transitioned into a full-blown media troll. Honestly, I have to hand it to him 😁
...

Jeremy Brooks3 said:I heard the same thing from a few sources myself. 🤷

Me too, though it doesn't matter much. We’re coming back even harder next season. Regardless of everything, we spat in their faces a few times this year. 👍

Jesse Campbell said:I’ve been sitting here reflecting on this video, and I honestly can't help but feel a sense of profound weight regarding where everything stands right now. It’s one of those pieces that stays with you—the kind of content that forces you to slow down and really process the implications of what we're seeing on the field. When you watch the footage, there’s an undeniable tension there—a certain gravity to the performance that feels almost heavy. I found myself thinking about what gentlefox52 mentioned earlier in the thread regarding the tactical shifts; there is certainly a layer of complexity here that isn't immediately obvious if you're just skimming the surface. It isn't just about the raw talent on display, though that is certainly present—it's about the psychological endurance required to maintain that level of focus under such intense scrutiny. It reminds me of some of the discussions we had regarding the recent matchups in the league—how much momentum matters, and how easily a single moment of hesitation can shift the entire trajectory of a season. There's a sincerity to the effort shown here that is hard to ignore, even if the results aren't always what we hope for. It’s a reminder that progress—whether in sport or in life—is rarely a straight line; it’s more of a jagged, uphill climb. I'm curious to hear what the rest of you think—specifically whether you agree with the assessment of the defensive positioning during those middle stretches. To me, it felt like a missed opportunity for stability, but perhaps I'm being too critical of the nuances.

🤣

boldeagle20 said:That’s just completely wrong. ☕
The guys who were shouting—they were actually part of our group—while everyone else just stayed quiet the whole time, looking on with total confusion. There were about 60 Bad Boys up in the stands who, among other things, were shouting back at you guys and even cheering for a few moments. But once you finally made it up there, that section couldn't get out because, unfortunately, the police intervened immediately.
All in all, today was a pretty good one.

The police operation finally wrapped up—though, if I'm being honest, watching them clumsily descend from that roof was almost painful to witness. And don't even get me started on the way they handled clearing the fence afterward; it was even more uncoordinated than the descent itself. 🤣🤣 🤦

Honestly, looking at how things are going, some people really should have packed some sunscreen too. 😍

It’s going to be Dinamo again. Honestly, I was absolutely over the moon after that match—just pure bliss. 1312.

placidbadger58 As I was saying—and I really want to emphasize this point here—it seems that...
The tension surrounding the recent squad decisions has reached a boiling point, and frankly, it feels like we’ve hit a wall. Looking at the latest developments regarding Jurcic and the direction the club is heading—especially with how things have played out recently—it's hard not to feel a sense of profound frustration. We talk about stability and vision, yet the moves being made seem to contradict everything we hoped for when this season began. It isn't just about one bad result or a single tactical error; it’s the pattern. When you look at the way players like Krstanovic are being utilized, or the general lack of cohesion in the midfield, it becomes clear that there is a fundamental disconnect between the coaching staff's philosophy and the actual talent available on the pitch. It’s a bit like watching a high-stakes game where the playbook is being rewritten mid-drive—confusing for the players and exhausting for those of us watching from the stands. I was reading some of the earlier discussions on the forums, and I find myself agreeing with much of what was being said by gentlefox52 regarding the lack of long-term planning. There seems to be a reactive rather than proactive approach to management. Even when we look at the comparisons to other major clubs in the league, the gap in organizational consistency is becoming harder to ignore. If we want to compete at the highest level, we can't just rely on individual moments of brilliance from guys like Ivan Krstanovic to bail us out; we need a system that actually functions. There is also the matter of the atmosphere around the training ground and the locker room. You can sense the unease. It’s one thing to face criticism from the media or the fans—we all do that—but it’s another thing entirely when the internal structure feels as shaky as it does right now. We need more than just "adjustments" next week; we need a realization that the current path is leading us toward a dead end. I truly hope the leadership realizes this before the window for a turnaround closes for good.

Regarding this whole debate about "Samir's slump," I have to say—I’d gladly sign off on him playing every single match with that same intensity he showed during his peak days on the national team. In my eyes, that was when he truly looked like our best player on the pitch...

🤣 🤣

There is just something about seeing the younger age groups get this kind of support that truly warms my heart—it honestly never gets old. Whether we were rooting for the U-13s back in the day or now watching the high schoolers compete, that energy is everything. 👍

Election season! 🙂

Why is the flag flying upside down at the game right now?

"I'm really glad I made the move to Rijeka. I want to thank them for giving me this shot and inviting me to join such a solid club with a great culture..." - Tomecak

It seems like everyone only starts talking about this stuff once they've already left the club...

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