Obviously England started this by dancing in the street...
I personally can't see the difference between the English lads in these pictures and the 'Tartan Army', they don't look like hooligans to me, but I'm sure our resident experts-on-everything will be here to put me right
No Rob, they have clearly reversed the order. The young lady was catching a bottle thrown by those English herberts and then being thanked by the police for her efforts...
It looks like it could be a parody of football fans fighting. They're throwing plastic and lightweight chairs FFS. Feels like their mums should just pop out at any time and call them in for dinner, then yell at them because she told them "Don't throw things."
Absolutely love all the posturing though.
In a country beset by real violence, and threats of violence, you hope that everyone (supporters, "ultras," and police) could do with a bit of calm and common sense. There are bigger problems in the world, particularly now.
Looks pretty horrific today. From everything I can see England fans have been provoked by French locals the last couple of days and Russians today in horrendous scenes. I think the English probably don't help themselves by sticking around and reacting to it but it some situations it looks as if it is difficult for them to run away. If Russians and French hadn't come looking for it, there wouldn't have been any trouble. Not like you've seen pictures of the English running around town picking fights, looks like they're just enjoying the holiday in bars.
I was just laughing at the thought of Russia Today streaming what's going on, then to read this has been a bit surreal.
I can't find anything online other than claims from English fans there. Hope it's just some wind up from the bantz generation who find making these thing up funny or an event that has been exaggerated over the rumour mill.
Knew things would get worse when the Russians would turn up.
Its an acknowledged fact that the Russian Ultras are lunatics. Most "informed" comment coming from the area confirms that the vast majority of trouble has been instigated by gangs of Russian Ultras. Add the Marseille Ultras and the large number of street gangs in the city and being an Englishman there at the moment is a pretty risky business. It was a nightmare in 1998 and I'd never go back.
It's depressing me how many people are blaming just the english really. Thank god the game isn't like this in our country. Obviously the Russian experience is a very different one. Can't imagine 2018 tickets will be in high demand.
fuck sake. uefa as organisers are bloody useless. having that high profile game in Marseille was asking for trouble.
and having the world cup in Russia is another genius decision by FIFA. I just don't get it. if these stories are true I feel that Russia should be banned. they wont though.
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The guy in the navy blue polo top did a pretty decent catch though.
Absolutely love all the posturing though.
In a country beset by real violence, and threats of violence, you hope that everyone (supporters, "ultras," and police) could do with a bit of calm and common sense. There are bigger problems in the world, particularly now.
I was just laughing at the thought of Russia Today streaming what's going on, then to read this has been a bit surreal.
From everything I can see England fans have been provoked by French locals the last couple of days and Russians today in horrendous scenes. I think the English probably don't help themselves by sticking around and reacting to it but it some situations it looks as if it is difficult for them to run away. If Russians and French hadn't come looking for it, there wouldn't have been any trouble. Not like you've seen pictures of the English running around town picking fights, looks like they're just enjoying the holiday in bars.
Knew things would get worse when the Russians would turn up.
Thank god the game isn't like this in our country. Obviously the Russian experience is a very different one.
Can't imagine 2018 tickets will be in high demand.
and having the world cup in Russia is another genius decision by FIFA. I just don't get it. if these stories are true I feel that Russia should be banned. they wont though.