Just reading an article on Football Hooliganism and came across the following:

"‘Ultras’ describes fanatical support offered by supporters to their club regardless of the club’s results, weather, quality of play, etc."

That kind of sums me up, but some prefer the watered down term of "Happy Clapper"

No doubt about it rcc, you’re a proper ultra.

Your fanatical support of the members of this forum with the time and effort you put into keeping us entertained during lockdown with spot the ball.

Smashing, loved it from start to finish so thanks again.

when you consider Napoli. Lazio and Marseille's ultra's attacked their own training grounds I would say the definition is debatable

I think Spot may be borderline Ultra too.


Just sayin' like,

gawthorpe_view wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 20, 2022 10:58 pm

I think Spot may be borderline Ultra too.


Just sayin' like,

Or Border Collie?

Vegas Claret wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 20, 2022 10:30 pm

when you consider Napoli. Lazio and Marseille's ultra's attacked their own training grounds I would say the definition is debatable

I could be a candidate considering I only live a stones throw from our own Barnfield Training Camp. Come to think of it, I could throw some stones rather than a direct personal assault on the facility.

If the pavements are Icy I may need to postpone my incursion until Spring.

Unfortunately “Happy clapper” as become a derogatory term, used to put down those who wish to be positive.

RammyClaret61 wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 21, 2022 2:30 am

Unfortunately “Happy clapper” as become a derogatory term, used to put down those who wish to be positive.

As has “Bed Wetter” for those with a different opinion. Swings and roundabouts.

I'm a Sulka, hate it when we lose and I sulk for hours, es

I'm a "skulka", driving to and from games from Staffordshire - well, when we used to play matches - a pretend fan, according to some on here, because I don't actually live in the area.

Su su

I thought this was going to be a book by one of those clowns behind the goal at Palace

RalphCoatesComb wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 20, 2022 11:03 am

Just reading an article on Football Hooliganism and came across the following:

"‘Ultras’ describes fanatical support offered by supporters to their club regardless of the club’s results, weather, quality of play, etc."

That kind of sums me up, but some prefer the watered down term of "Happy Clapper"

Have you done today's "Wordle" puzzle RCC

Cheers, just got Wordle in one UTC

KLClaret wrote: ↑

Sat Feb 12, 2022 2:27 pm

Cheers, just got Wordle in one UTC

glad to help

Bosscat wrote: ↑

Sat Feb 12, 2022 2:16 pm

Have you done today's "Wordle" puzzle RCC

That's me. Always ahead of my time !

RammyClaret61 wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 21, 2022 2:30 am

Unfortunately “Happy clapper” as become a derogatory term, used to put down those who wish to be positive.

File along with ‘snow flake’

Burnley1989 wrote: ↑

Sat Feb 12, 2022 9:22 pm

File along with ‘snow flake’

claretonthecoast1882 wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 21, 2022 10:02 am

I thought this was going to be a book by one of those clowns behind the goal at Palace

Those clowns create a better atmosphere than anything at the Turf. Our fans are dreadful.

As in Tampax?

Ralphs a Hooligan

CnBtruntru wrote: ↑

Sat Feb 12, 2022 10:44 pm

Ralphs a Hooligan

No! But Spot is !!!

RalphCoatesComb wrote: ↑

Sat Feb 12, 2022 10:58 pm

No! But Spot is !!!

You making poor old Spot out to be a bad un and he is probably only half an half Border Collie and Dalmation or maybe Heinz 57 and I don't mean baked beans

Mostly it's not true about Ultras anyway. Italian fans are very fickle and riven with politics.

Lazio gates vary between 60,000 and 20,000 and the Ultras are often boycotting the team or falling out with the club.

Saying that a big game at the Olimpico or San Siro is a real treat in terms of noise and atmosphere

I set off at 8.30 this morning. Atrocious conditions.

I think I am a nutter!

CnBtruntru wrote: ↑

Sat Feb 12, 2022 11:32 pm

You making poor old Spot out to be a bad un and he is probably only half an half Border Collie and Dalmation or maybe Heinz 57 and I don't mean baked beans

57?!

Feeling safe from behind your keyboard?!

IanMcL wrote: ↑

Sun Feb 13, 2022 10:13 am

I think I am a nutter!

Nothing to do with setting off early Ian

RalphCoatesComb wrote: ↑

Sun Feb 13, 2022 11:15 am

Nothing to do with setting off early Ian

Not only that, it was 7.30!

IanMcL wrote: ↑

Sun Feb 13, 2022 12:31 pm

Not only that, it was 7.30!

Wow! That IS early

Now 10 miles from home and putting a charge in the car to last a few days.

Absolute **** weather all the way.

Long, long day!