Stories involving a street riot as opposed to a stadium riot, that has it’s own section. Must involve football hooligans or soccer violence in the streets leading to and from the ground, as far as the local railway or coach stations.
A look back at Liverpool vs West Ham in October 1973, the infamous away day many former Hammers believe inspired the creation of the Inter City Firm (ICF).
Liverpool vs West Ham 1973 | The Day the ICF Was Born Read More »
West Brom Sector 5 vs Wolves Subway Army was one of the most talked-about Black Country derby confrontations of the early 1980s, bringing together two of English football’s most feared firms.
West Brom Sector 5 vs Wolves Subway Army | 1983 Clash Read More »
The 1993 FA Cup semi-final between Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United should have been remembered as one of the biggest South Yorkshire derbies ever played. Instead, the day became overshadowed by crowd disorder before the match and the tragic death of a supporter outside Wembley Stadium. This article looks back at the events surrounding one of English football’s most emotional derby occasions and the lasting impact it had on both clubs.
Sheffield Derby at Wembley 1993: A Day of Tragedy Read More »
Relive the infamous Cardiff City vs Millwall clash of 1999 through two fictionalised first-person accounts inspired by historical recollections. Experience the opening day chaos from both the Cardiff Soul Crew and Millwall Bushwackers perspectives.
Cardiff vs Millwall 1999: Soul Crew and Bushwackers from Both Perspectives Read More »
Before Chelsea and Sunderland met at Stamford Bridge in August 1979, hundreds of travelling Sunderland supporters arrived in London expecting a tough away day. What followed at Earls Court Underground Station became one of the most talked-about incidents of the era, as Chelsea Headhunters confronted the visitors in chaotic scenes remembered by both sets of supporters. This article explores the day through accounts from both Chelsea and Sunderland fans.
Chelsea vs Sunderland 1979: The Earls Court Ambush Read More »
On 4 May 1972, Harry Cripps’ Testimonial became one of football’s most infamous nights. This unique feature tells the story from both sides of the rivalry, as a Millwall Bushwacker and a West Ham Mile End Mob member recall the fierce clashes inside the Cold Blow Lane End at The Den.
Millwall vs West Ham 1972 | Harry Cripps’ Testimonial Told From Both Sides Read More »
When violence erupted around the 2000 UEFA Cup clash with Galatasaray, rival English football firms from Arsenal, Leeds United and Chelsea found themselves fighting side by side in one of football’s most unlikely alliances.
Arsenal, Leeds & Chelsea vs Galatasaray | Football’s Most Unlikely Alliance Read More »
In August 1990, Millwall’s Bushwackers clashed with Hibernian’s feared Capital City Service Crew in one of the most memorable Anglo-Scottish casual confrontations.
Millwall vs Hibs 1990: Bushwackers vs CSS Read More »
In 1981, Birmingham City’s St Andrew’s Stadium became the scene of one of English football’s most notorious hooligan confrontations as Birmingham’s Zulus and West Ham United’s Inter City Firm (ICF) came face-to-face. Using eyewitness accounts, historical reports and supporter recollections, this article revisits one of the defining clashes of Britain’s football hooligan era.
Birmingham Zulus vs West Ham ICF (1981): What Really Happened? Read More »
