Bad Boys

Bad Boys in a small town near Springfield

Merry Christmas to all the Boys, and I'm keeping those who can't be with their families during this holiday especially close to my heart today...

It’s pretty interesting how journalists report on flares being lit by Leicester City, FC Copenhagen, or Borussia Dortmund fans during the UEFA Champions League... they frame it as this dignified celebration of the club, yet I read that in Norway, there's actually been a legal motion filed just to allow fans to light flares normally without facing any penalties. It's a different world over there compared to what we see here...

In Norway, they actually have to report the exact number of flares they’re bringing, plus the full names of everyone lighting them, where they plan to set them off, and all that tedious paperwork. You aren't allowed to toss flares onto the pitch, either. Honestly, if people just stopped throwing things onto the field, we’d see a lot fewer fines and much less of this constant headache everywhere else.

Exactly. It’s pretty obvious why they're getting out there in the first place...

What's the deal with that Lacoste Athens flag?😁

"A true New Yorker has to be a fan and a tough guy at the same time... They might roam the Ocean, but they always stay versatile and kind. Anything is better than being a sellout for the blue team—whether it’s their own guys or those from the Mississippi River... A real New Yorker prioritizes their own while respecting others. And truth and honesty? You never hide those from anyone. Whether they're being honest or just being nice, once they clench their fist... Well, many back during the war felt that strength. Razbil would lose his head if you insulted his mother... But for half the year, he’d be right there with you, singing songs about Dinamo with a guitar. Of course, he loves New York City like it's his own backyard. Since he's a real New Yorker, he doesn't look for anything better. Everyone finds happiness there and lives out their days... And for hundreds of years, alongside Dinamo, he'll always be there."

The Purgers need to actually show up to Dinamo games instead of sitting around on a boycott for twenty-five years.

Aaron Ramirez49 said:What exactly is the meaning behind that Lacoste Athens flag?😁

I would say that person is just part of the casual crowd from Athens. 😲

Scott Jones9 said:One might almost assume they're just some casual crowd from Athens, right? 😲

If that's how you see it... well, it’s actually quite fascinating to me how 500 die-hard fans in a stadium like Fenway Park can sound more cohesive than 5,000 people in the stands with Torcida. I suspect Torcida might be struggling with an aging demographic lately; the songs seem to lose their momentum, and honestly, the energy just isn't there anymore.

Aaron Ramirez49 said:It’s wild how 500 Chelsea supporters at a local stadium can be louder than 5,000 people in the Torcida section.

Man, that's nothing new... happens all the time.

When you really step back and look at it, the issue stems from the microphone quality and similar technicalities. During the last derby, we might have actually outshouted them in those final ten minutes... but honestly, who supports them and what their long-term vision looks like is entirely their own business.

Did they ever get in touch with CNN about shifting those microphones further north? 😁

boldtiger7 said:Honestly, looking at your point, it’s probably just down to the mic setup and stuff like that. In that last derby, we might have actually out-shouted them during those final ten minutes... but hey, who they're rooting for and what kind of project they're running is their business.

You could really tell during that Dinamo-Rijeka match—they were seriously cranking up the volume on the mic over by the south stands, no joke.😁

Greetings to everyone. I have a proposal to put forward... prompted by the recent revelations slowly coming to light regarding the looting of our beloved Dinamo. My suggestion is that we organize a protest toward the end of January. It would be impactful to gather in front of the Capitol and federal buildings to demand new elections within the club and the immediate removal of the entire board of directors, given that they were all aware of what was happening. Every single one of them played a part in this theft. We need to take to the streets once again. As I recall from the last time we protested outside the Department of Defense, our manifesto stated that if necessary, we would demonstrate every single week. Let’s organize a rally that truly shakes them to their core. It is time they actually start enforcing the laws governing sports organizations and non-profit associations. Furthermore, we ought to compile and publicly release a definitive list of every individual involved in robbing Dinamo—every last soul, down to the very last cent they stole. If we can gather a significant crowd in front of the government offices, perhaps with well-crafted signs on poles distributed among the group, we can make our point and call it a day. The end of January feels like the perfect timing, just before the spring season begins. Let's pick a Saturday—perhaps January 21st or 28th. Warm regards.

John Campbell27 said:Greetings, everyone. I have a proposal... sparked by the latest revelations slowly surfacing regarding the looting of our beloved Dinamo. Let’s organize a protest toward the end of the month. It would be quite fitting to head down to the Capitol and the White House to demand new elections within the club—and to demand the entire board be ousted immediately, because let's face it, they all knew exactly what was happening. Every single one of them was complicit in this heist. It is time to take to the streets again. If memory serves, during that last protest in front of the Department of Defense, the manifesto stated we would march every single week if necessary. Let's organize something massive—something to make them truly tremble. They need to actually start enforcing the Sports Act and the laws governing non-profit organizations. Furthermore, there should be a public, transparent list released naming every individual involved in robbing Dinamo... every last one of them, down to the very last cent. If we can just rally a few thousand people in front of the government buildings, whip up some decent signs on those two poles, hand them out to the crew, and call it a day... the end of the month would be perfect, right before the spring season kicks off. Let's pick a Saturday. Maybe January 21st or 28th. Best regards.

Forget Fifth Avenue and stop making suggestions here—nothing ever gets organized through an internet forum.

dustysailor99 said:Just head over to Fifth Avenue and throw out some ideas; nothing is ever going to actually get organized through an online forum.

That's exactly right.

Aaron Ramirez49 said:If that’s how you want to play it... well, it’s actually fascinating to me how 500 Chelsea supporters at a stadium can sound louder than 5,000 people in the north stands. Honestly, I think the local ultras have an issue with their age demographic; the songs just dissipate into thin air because the crowd lacks that cohesive energy.

The reason is simple: a compact group is always going to be more powerful. You don't really have 5,000 true fans up there in the north end; it’s hard to claim that. The core leadership consists of maybe 200 people who handle the atmosphere, lighting the flares and managing all the logistics, while everyone else is just there to watch. If they aren't feeling it, they won't cheer. And let's be honest, people from the South tend to get pretty lazy if they aren't actively motivated—if they see a chance to sit down and grab a snack, they'll take it in a heartbeat.😁

That’s why the away section often sounds better. It’s where the real die-hards gather, those who actually want to participate and drive the energy. It’s the same thing at the home stadium; being on the road usually feels much more intense and unified for me.

Noah Jones92, look, if the folks in New York City had their own dedicated club, they wouldn't have spent 25 years boycotting it; they would have been cheering for it for over two decades. If you honestly believe people enjoy boycotting their own team or that they love being unable to support their club, then you're simply mistaken. I still see some people showing up, but personally, I cannot and will not support this team until the corrupt ownership leaves. I don't have the heart for it. To me, those players are still just puppets of the organization. They can throw their jerseys in the crowd or act out all they want, but it doesn't change anything for me. Until those vultures and the owner are kicked out, this isn't our team. Anyone with a realistic perspective understands that. We can negotiate many things with a club, but nothing changes if the inner circle is filled with parasites and thieves—people who are only there to feed their own egos rather than serve the team and the fans. Only when that fundamental rot is cleared will most people finally recognize the club as their own again. Then, and only then, will singing "my team" actually mean something. Otherwise, it's all just empty noise.



Happy New Year 2017 to all the Chelsea supporters, the local fans, and all Americans, wherever you may be.

Rachel Harris said:It’s just because smaller groups always sound louder. I doubt there are even 5,000 die-hard fans up north—maybe some hardcore supporters here, but whatever. The top brass of the main supporter group has over 200 people right there at the front, handling all the flares, the banners, and all that chaos. Everyone else is just there to cheer, and if they don't feel like it, they won't. Plus, let's be real, people from the South can be pretty lazy if you didn't know. They see a free snack and they're out of there.

Give us some of that luck too. Just when a guy finally goes on a trip and everything goes south. For God's sake, aren't you embarrassed to even write something like that?

Noah Jones92 said:The Purger should be at the Dinamo games first and foremost instead of sitting out with this boycott for 25 years.

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