Barrington One-Eyed Baz Patterson focused his formidable physique, passion and drive into both mixed martial arts and kickboxing and became an IKF champion. Bill Gardner (born 29 January 1954)[1] is an English football supporter, former football hooligan and co-author of books on football hooliganism. Carlton Leach was a member of West Ham's ICF. But in. However, the reformed hard man said he is now living proof that people can transform their lives. I was always on the fringes when I was at school. Middlesbrough fans were attacked and stabbed in 2006 and in 2007 another altercation with an English side, Manchester United, saw more visiting fans fall victim to thugs. He starts dealing drugs from an ice cream van, of all things. Gardner was arrested by the Metropolitan police in 1987 as part of Operation Fulltime. Cass Pennant has become a particularly prolific author and publisher and is now moving into film production. Having four sets of fans from three different countries including England and Germany in the same city for a big European fixture was a recipe for these kind of unsavoury scenes. Cass Pennant is the most well known figure to evolve from West Hams firm writing many books and being the subject of his own movie in the filmCass. [11], Gardner was portrayed by Stuart Moore in the 2007 film Rise of the Footsoldier which details the life of another member of the I.C.F., Carlton Leach. Hailed as the most feared and undefeated hooligan element in Britain for decades, West Hams Inner City Firm became part of football folklore. our Terms & Conditions and our Privacy Policy and you confirm that you are 18+. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 'I'm sure, like everybody, they have done things they regret but the intention of the work wasn't to go looking for apologies or remorse, it was just simply to document these people. number 94414163), granted a vendor registration number VR007603-20-001 by the Michigan Gaming Control Board, Despite his background, Cass Pennant gets involved with the Inter City Firm (ICF) for their famous dust up with Wolves fans in 72. There, the tradition continued with double the fan base. It is the claret and blue and that's all I am worried about, he said in an interview with the club. receive our occasional offers and news, you may opt-out at any time. Peruvian club Universitario have the most violent fans in their country and some of the most violent in all of South America. Author is the same on all, Ian Drawie, Drew Alina & Dan Wieral. possesses a Vendor Minor sports betting license from the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission (account THESE are the faces of the hooligans who brought terror to the football terraces for decades. Despite his troubled past, he has since become a public speaker and has appeared on This Morning and on podcasts. Fenerbahce is one of the major Istanbul-based clubs that are known for a rough and thuggish fan base. The ICFs organisation skills come into play to give the police and opposition the act of surprise to catch them out. Ray Winstone is badass. This indie movie documents the life of a son of West Indian immigrants who grew up in an all-white suburb in the 1970s. "If theres any fighting around you, you look for an opportunity to go up behind someone and give them a sly punch in the kidneys or kick them in the leg and then back off. There is a written piece in the exhibition catalogue by my brother and co-collaborator on this project that talks to each of the guys about what was going on in their life at the time. He even ballooned to 19 stone before he eventually became sober and began to change his life. go to 17.30 and witness what has to be the campest hooligan in football history. And just like Baz, there are many other reformed hooligans who went on to do good. The main rivalries of The Herd are with firms of London clubs West Ham, Tottenham, Chelsea and Millwall. Zenit and Glasgow Rangers had a major riot in 2008 during the UEFA Cup. I never belonged to any sub-culture or gang because I was Asian. The Inter City Firm (ICF) is an English football hooligan firm associated with West Ham United, which was mainly active in the 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s. London-based Millwall have been a thorn in the side of English football for decades. [3][7][8] The aim of this police operation was to bring football hooligans to justice. His life was dramatised in a 2008 film called Cass - while Pennant went on to become a writer, actor and film producer. WEST HAM star Pablo Fornals scored a stunning scorpion kick as his side routed Bournemouth 4-0 on the South Coast. Awaydays (2008) When it comes to football fans, the most passionate ones are definitely in Liverpool. [9], Following a renewed interest by the public in the 21st century in football hooliganism of the 1970s and 1980s, Gardner featured prominently on the cover of fellow I.C.F. ', Royal superfans camping on The Mall ahead of King's Coronation, Student kicked out of school for 'there are only two genders' t-shirt, Russian freight train derails and bursts into flames after explosion, 'We're not your enemies!' His hooligan exploits led to jail and he was even shot three times over a football gang feud. Cass Pennants story is remarkable given the level of racism that was prevalent during the 1970s and 80s in Britain. "I went to a match in Feb 1967, just before I turned nine I used to go with my dad. The Gate 4 supporters are the most infamous and cause the majority of problems that the club is ever known for. Rivalry matches with Glatasaray are some of the most brutally contested between hooligan groups and normal fans alike. "Youre only a kid, but you want to do something for the cause. When Damon mentioned Manchester United, his English mates told him rooting for United equates to rooting for the Yankees; not something a devout Red Sox fan wants to hear.I dont like supporting teams like Chelsea, Arsenal and Man U. I liked West Ham, though. Gary Oldman plays Bex Bissell, the leader of the ICC - Inter City Crew. Hooligan Wars (2014) Russell Brand is, among other things, a recovering sex and drug addict, a good friend to Oasis Noel Gallagher, a struggling film actor, a whacked-out comedian andoh yeah, a West Ham fan. Seen The Departed?" And the . 117656-1, His new work explores football hooliganism through petrifying portraits of the football firm leadersthemselves. One of the short films he has produced is called Beverley and stars Vicky McClure. They had to let all the IRA there - there was loads of IRA at the time in Brixton - It was not long after when a helicopter landed and tried to break people out. Irons boss David Moyes is set to have a near fully-fit . Later Cass finds that his hooligan career isnt so easy to leave behind. member Cass Pennant's 2003 book "Congratulations, You Have Just Met the I. C. F."[10] In 2005 Gardner published his autobiography "Good Afternoon, Gentlemen, the Name's Bill Gardner" detailing his involvement in hooliganism. I always try and catch one of their games when Im over here, Damon said. . In addition to all these things, Johnny boy is a lifelong West Ham United fan. Let's take a look at the most violent football fans and the biggest hooligan clubs in English football. Vendor The Football Factory gets to grips with the primal rush of belonging to a firm and tussling with rival thugs. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. He's got a bad hip and now his kneeis playing up. READ MORE: Every word David Moyes said on Crystal Palace, relegation chances and Lucas Paqueta. Fans of Lazio and West Ham, for example, enjoy a very close and unlikely relationship born from that affiliation. Few football fans have shredded as many bass riffs in their lifetime as West Ham supporter Steve Harris. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. To what extent chart-topping sex kitten and former contemporary Christian singer Katy Perry actually follows the day-to-day happenings of the Hammers is unclear, though her husband, comedian Russell Brand, is a die-hard Irons supporter.As an act of homage to Brands passion, Perry took the stage at the 2009 MTV Awards wearing West Ham lingerie. While Russell gave up heroin after being caught shooting up in the bathroom at a Christmas party, he has yet to surrender his love of the Irons. Richard Spillett for MailOnline West Ham United have played at Wembley, which celebrates its centenary on 28 April, on no fewer than a dozen times in the famous venue's 100-year history. This probably isnt true, but the name is just too good for us to let slip through our fingers.West Hammer time!MC West Hammer!West Ham is too legit to quit!And the awfulness goes on and on for eternity. Photo by Joris Verwijst/BSR Agency/Getty Images. Entitled GBH (Great Britain's Hooligans) the series brings people face-to-scary face with some of the country's most notorious hooligans. [1] They were the subject of a 1985 Thames Television documentary, Hooligan. Vicious thugs not to be crossed by anyone unless they happen to like hospitals. The Zulu's and other spin-offs of the original hooligan group of the club are some of the worst in all of England. He was called The General of the London mob that was infiltrated by investigative reporter Donal MacIntrye. The Football Factory gets to grips with the primal rush of belonging to a firm and tussling with rival thugs. His impressive record stands at four wins and one loss. West Ham United are one side of London's most violent clash of clubs that we will mention a little later. In an interview with VH1, Grohl spoke of his affection for the EPL, mentioning West Ham in particular as a team he enjoys watching. Gaming Licensing and Investigations of the Virginia Lottery to operate in the State of Virginia, and a Instead of fighting football fans, he is now a professional boxer and a 12 stone athlete. This movie gives a background lesson on how firms used to work back in the 80s. He said: 'I'm not trying to glorify them or condemn them. From betting guides, soccer games, and street fights, those people breathe football. I wasnt a troublemaker only at the football.". Pennant became obsessed with the football club before growing up to lead the violent ICF gang in the late 1970s. 90'+5' . If you feel like you're losing control over your gambling experience, call His story was told in the film 'Rise of the Foot Soldier', Danny Brown, of Aston Villas C-Crew, tackled racism on the terraces, Riaz Khan, of Leicester City's Baby Squad, gained an MA in English Language and teaches at college, Jason Marriner was a member of Chelsea's notorious Headhunters firm, Ginger Bob, of Millwall's F-Troop, started fighting at matches when he was still in primary school, Gary 'Boatsy' Clarke was one of the founder members of The Nottingham Forest Executive Crew. sportsbooks. 28 April. We support responsible gambling. These guys are strong and imposing people, to photograph them any other way would seem strange for me. And the ex-hooligan is now preparing for his third scrap on April 8. 21+ | T&Cs, time limits & exclusions apply. Winstone plays the films principal character and does a much better job of facing up to the terrifying Don Logan than any of you would. The 1980s was the height of football hooliganism in the UK and Andy Nicholls often travelled with Everton and England fans looking for trouble. with the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) under certificate of registration number SWR-000148, approved by "Hooligans UNITED" (Excuse me if you've been waiting for 40 minutes. If you no longer want to These people throw pigs heads, cell phones, beers and chant racist chants whenever the opportunity arises, making them pretty thuggish. 'Most of my portrait work is quite dark, especially my portraits of men. Disturbances in West Hams previous Europa League games led to the club being fined and Hammers supporters being banned from the away game at Rapid Wien. The movie Green Street, starring Elijah Wood (pictured above) being the most internationally recognised. Green Street Hooligans - starring Elijah Wood and Charlie Hunnam - tells the story of an American journalist joining a West Ham United firm. Why, the lead guitarist for Def Leopard, of course! It tells the story of an undercover cop who infiltrates a hooligan firm, only to find himself getting swept along by that way of life. Nicky Butt admits Manchester City have a strong chance to replicate Manchester United's famous 1999 treble win this season. [15], In 2020, Gardner published another autobiography "Bill Gardner: The Man, The Myth, The Legend", written with Abe Atchia. In an eye-opening interview, the ex-thug revealed he had his first proper fight aged just 13. FC Barcelona have been on the radar as violent and outspoken for years. "So I put this bottle through the geezers face, right through hard, all the glass had shattered into my hand, cut my hand but his face he went 'agghh' and went back into the melee screaming. We pay for your stories! Not only was Cass Pennant a key leader of the West Hams Inter City Firm - he was also a founding member. While the second part of the definition is taking it to the extreme in our current discussion, brutal ruffian definitely is much more in the ballpark. The name came from the use of InterCity trains to travel to away games. an The Hammers appeared in the very first match played at the Home of Football, the 1923 FA Cup final, and on a total of nine occasions at the original Empire Stadium. One of cinemas most acclaimed and singular talents, British director Alfred Hitchcock veritably invented a genre (they call it Hitchcockian, before you ask).Al was also a diehard Hammers fan. The story follows Dom, a kid who is introduced into a West Ham firm in the 1980s. Wisla Krakow have a major following of raucous and riotous fans that have caused major problems from one end of the spectrum to the other. West Ham United FC fanbase from late 1970s to early 1990s, "British Soccer Superhooligans, Emergence and Establishment: 1982-2000", "Violence at West Ham is proof that hooliganism has never gone away", "Come and have a go if you think you're cool enough", "Why are West Ham's board holding meetings with self-professed hooligans? Advertising disclosure: WSN contains links to online retailers on its website. But Bexs fast life could catch up with him. The hooligan and fan groups of Zenit St. Petersburg have caused problems all over the continent while making themselves the more feared group when compared to the sides that call Moscow home. Registration issued by the Sports Wagering Committee of the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation. West Hams firm is known as the ICF Inter City Firm which derived from there use of the rail network to travel to meets with rival firms. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Some of their most violent times come out during the Classico Rivalry with Real Madrid, as well as the Barcelona derby with Espanyol. We were the first multi-racial football crew in Britain it brought together youths from different areas of Birmingham during the Eighties," he said. There were already sensationalist headlines doing the rounds this morning from the likes of The Daily Mail apportioning the blame to West Ham supporters for clashes with ultras from German side Eintracht Frankfurt who are also in Seville after beating Real Betis last night in the same competition. 19:33 BST 10 Jun 2016. Rivals of West Ham's notorious hooligan gang Inter City Firm (ICF) thank their lucky stars the day of every match that West Ham native and Irons supporter Lennox Lewis decided to pursue boxing . Thats dedication. West Ham passed up a great chance to take themselves to the brink of Premier League safety after blowing the lead against Liverpool, and former Hammer, James Collins, believes David Moyes will be . Rebel Penguin ApS 2023 (a subsidiary of Gaming Innovation Group Inc.) May you rest in peace, Baz.. But as pointed out by West Ham at the time, any further trouble could result in the club being forced to play behind closed doors if UEFA deem their fans to have broken the rules again. So what do you think? Learn more >. Im not trying to glorify them or condemn them. The film shows an incident involving Gardner and the I.C.F. Football Hooligans All Rights Reserved. 7 MOST DANGEROUS BRITISH 'HOOLIGAN FIRMS' West Ham ICF Article Continues Below A gang of hooligans mainly active from the 1970s to the 1990s, the feared Inter City Firm was tied to well known London club West Ham United. the In his book, Congratulations You Have Just Met the ICF, as a black Londoner, Pennant maintains that the ICF was not racist or right-wing. Rome is home to two major clubs (AS Roma and SS Lazio) who share the Stadio Olympico. He was first introduced to the beautiful game the season after Englands 1966 World Cup heroics. For all the latest tips, predictions and special offers directly into your inbox once a week. But our hero does get involved in a fair bit of trouble on the way. The club are known as much for their violence towards rival Spanish clubs as they are to visiting clubs such as Scottish side Aberdeen FC, which had a fan brawl ensue during the 2007 UEFA Cup campaign. fighting supporters of Manchester United, the Red Army, on the terraces at Old Trafford where he starts a fight by throwing a hot Bovril drink over an opposing fan. Its a dangerous game. 4. Webster's Dictionary defines with word thug as; a brutal ruffian or assassin. "1987: Police crack down on soccer hooligans", "World Book Day: Notorious football fan 'Mr West Ham' sets record straight", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bill_Gardner_(football_hooligan)&oldid=1144644341, This page was last edited on 14 March 2023, at 20:23. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/. WSN.com is run by iGaming Cloud Inc (a Gaming Innovation Group Subsidiary) and is registered with the New Jersey First, well admit Rod Stewart is kind of a tool.His work with the Jeff Beck Group and Faces is beyond reproach, but its been all downhill since he started making cover albums for geriatrics and looking like a combination of Barry Manilow and a female porn star from the '80s. Copyright 2016 - The Firms - The Casual Site Documenting British Football hooligans. When people click on our The ex-thug grew up in West London and had his first football fight at the tender age of 14. I did want these to be striking portraits with an edge of intensity to them and as I always do when I shoot a portrait I do what feels natural on the day. Two of the worst incidents were their 1990 altercation with Red Star Belgrade and their 2008 bust up with Praha. , updated $5, Get $150 in Bonus Bets Instantly! They are the shaven heads, tattooed arms and defiant poses of men who terrorised the terraces in the dark days of English football hooliganism. On a trip to London, Obama sat down with the family, watched a West Ham match on TV and was hooked. It really is just the way I shoot. [11] The book was co-written with Cass Pennant. [2] [3] History Czech Republic side Sparta Praha are a European side that are known for their ruthless fan base. . But it also works against the Hammers because West Hams hooligan history will always make them a scalp to target for rival supporters in Europe. Yet it is "Green Street" that remains the most famous . Galatasaray fans have been involved with more thuggish and hooligan activity than many Turkish teams combined. Mr Harsent wants his series of photos, which he has called GBH or Great Britain's Hooligans, to bring the viewer face to face with those whose love of their team boiled over into violence. 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In the 1970s and 1980s, football hooliganism was viewed as the ugly face of the beautiful game in Britain - and here we take a look at what these notorious former yobs have gone on to do in life away from the terraces, For the latest from the pitch sign up for our football newsletter. But video footage clearly shows West Ham fans 10,000 of whom have travelled to Seville keeping themselves to themselves in a Spanish bar before being ambushed by a group of Frankfurt hooligans (The Telegraph). So much so he had English newspapers sent to Los Angeles every day so he could keep up with the clubs results and developments. The Millwall Bushwackers are arguably the most well-known firm in Britain. Meanwhile, The Telegraph reported Osama Bin Laden is an Arsenal fan, Nelson Mandela supports Manchester United and John Major supports Chelsea. Simon said: It's an examination of social discontent in Britain as the beautiful game presented an ugly face, and how the decisions of a few men 30 years ago have impacted their lives today. But I like them because, as Eyal Berkovic said, they are like a pub side: three hugely gifted, three who can play a bit, and the rest pick-ups from the public bar. affiliate links and make purchases, WSN earns a commission from our partners, including ESPN and various Songwriter, musician, progressive political activist, West Ham fan. In 1985 West Ham played Manchester United at Old Trafford and the ICF were out in force for the trip to the North West of England. From his time in Monty Python and Fawlty Towers, to his performances in films like A Fish Called Wanda, which Cleese also wrote, his influence is tremendous. When hes not rocking out with a one-armed drummer, Collen is supporting the Irons. The supporters of the club are among several that movies about football hooliganism have been based. Although the men pictured all had different stories to tell about how they got involved in trouble, there was one common theme.
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