Bad Boys - Part IV

wanderingtrucker9 said:I honestly don't get how Austria could just let security from another country show up and take over their own stadium—you have to wonder how much money was greased under the table to make that happen...

That has absolutely nothing to do with Austria as a nation...

Kevin Gray86 said:It really has nothing to do with Austria as a sovereign nation.

Perhaps he was referring to the soccer club Austria Wien instead?🤷 🤣

wanderingtrucker9 said:I don't get how Austria just lets security from another country roll in and take over their own stadium. How much cash did Mamic grease his palms with...

Been there, seen that. It's the same shady stuff they pulled back in the 90s in Budapest...

And who even remembers Cunja anymore? 😁

To damn country... we were crossing back into the States late tonight and this cop pulls us over, asks, "Hey guys, heading home from the game?" We just tell him straight up, yeah, why's that a problem? Then he goes, "Look, don't take it personally, but I have to log all of you coming back." We're like, why? And the guy just says, "Orders from the top down." 🤣 We asked him—was that orders from the Real Madrid brass or the Police? He says, "Police." So the guy sits there writing everything down: car type, license plate, names, the whole nine yards for the four of us. We ask him, "Okay, now what?" He just shrugs and goes, "Look, boys, I get it. You're fans, and I know you're probably gonna get screwed over eventually because of that... so maybe go ahead and file a complaint or something. Complain if you want." We just laughed in his face and told him goodnight.

"Lik" really gets it, and honestly, more power to him...

silverbear38 said:Maybe he was referring to the club from Austria.🤷 🤣

Yes, I was indeed referring to the club.

I found myself wondering the same thing—how on earth did nobody recognize a single security guard or strike up a casual conversation with them around the neighborhood? Then it hit me: looking at their faces and the way they dress, you’d almost never guess they were from Washington, D.C. They look more like they hail from those rural farming towns just outside the Beltway, where people live off homemade wine from breakfast through dinner. You see it in the flushed faces, the slight tremor in their hands when they try to light a cigarette, and those sneakers that always seem to have a bit of mud on them.

So, why did you guys end up packing away the protest signs after just a little while?

Jonathan Lewis3 said:I guess I was wondering why you guys decided to pack up the signs after just a little while, maybe because things started winding down or whatever.

I guess they just kept their star player on the bench the entire game, maybe? 👍

I’ve gotta say

that SB banner is easily one of the best looking ones I've seen in the States

They're playing against the neighborhood

Can someone drop the dates for the upcoming European matches?
thanks

It’s a total madhouse in my neighborhood—first we've got Real Madrid playing for a trophy, and now Hajduk is showing up in Kustošija.🙂

Zachary Sullivan2 said:It’s absolute madness in my neighborhood right now! Is it just me, or does everyone seem to be losing their minds today?Are we ready for the big stage? It looks like Real Madrid is our first hurdle in the UEFA Cup! And then it’s Hajduk’s turn to take over the neighborhood!🙂

What kind of drinks and food should we be serving to celebrate such a historic victory? 😍

slyskipper9 said:So, what kind of bar and food situation are we looking at to celebrate this massive win? 😍

Just a massive blowout, we just don't know where yet. Maybe some local dive or a backyard BBQ, since the stadium is basically a construction zone right now.🤷

velvetfalcon80 said:

Just grab the 11 bus through downtown, it's a quick trip from here.

Yeah, honestly, I bet if people watching TV over in Ukraine caught a glimpse of this banner, they wouldn't have a freaking clue what's going on 😁
http://img70.imageshack.us/img70/448/rnomerec4tm.jpg

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.

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

Real Madrid names their new manager today; announcement coming in 18 hours

The hype is building. 😁