They remind me of the teams I used to play for.But hes a Hammers fan, so we can forgive his pomposity. Carlton Leach, the main character in the film Rise of the Footsoldier, is also associated with the firm. Gardner was arrested by the Metropolitan police in 1987 as part of Operation Fulltime. 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. receive our occasional offers and news, you may opt-out at any time. 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This page is not available in other languages. Football Hooligans All Rights Reserved. This movie gives a background lesson on how firms used to work back in the 80s. of The video below shows narrated footage of the events leading up to the game and how the hooligans give the old bill the slip. 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. London legend Billy Bragg is all of these things and more. Its a dangerous game. I never wish to close the door in my past, its what made me who I am. These are the words Anthony Phythian has on his Twitter bio. 11. 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. They are the shaven heads, tattooed arms and defiant poses of men who terrorised the terraces in the dark days of English football hooliganism. 89744, Zenit and Glasgow Rangers had a major riot in 2008 during the UEFA Cup. When hes not rocking out with a one-armed drummer, Collen is supporting the Irons. The name came from the use of InterCity trains to travel to away games. Bill Gardner (football hooligan) - Wikipedia Bill Gardner (football hooligan) Gardner in 2021 Bill Gardner (born 29 January 1954) [1] is an English football supporter, former football hooligan and co-author of books on football hooliganism. We are committed to [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. We follow the Chelsea-supporting hooligan Tommy, whos hooked on a cocktail of fighting, drinking and womanising. Swallow was a one-time member of the Essex East London Firm also. 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. Copyright 2016 - The Firms - The Casual Site Documenting British Football hooligans. ", Just before I turned nine I used to go with my dad. unsubscribe link. 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). [2][3], The firm formed out of a number of other West Ham groups, including the Mile End Boys and Essex East London Firm. Carlton Leach was a member of West Ham's ICF. Dom admires his idol, Bex, who is the leader of the West Ham Casuals. , updated The most notable figure associated with the ICF is Cass Pennant, who wrote on football hooliganism in the 1990s and 2000s. Lead Foo Dave Grohl apparently took up watching the EPL during an extensive tour of the UK during his band's early years. 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. Originally called F-Troop, the Bushwackers have been associated with extreme hooligan brutality. ", "West Ham distance themselves from notorious fan group founded by Inter-City Firm members", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Inter_City_Firm&oldid=1107360133, Pages using infobox criminal organization with ethnicity or ethnic makeup parameters, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 29 August 2022, at 16:04. Thats Winstone.Seen Sexy Beast?" 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. His impressive record stands at four wins and one loss. 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 . A remake of a BBC drama from 1989, The Firm is about a kids (Dom) initiation into a group of West Ham hooligans in the 80s. He became so famous, in fact, that he was portrayed in the iconic football hooligan film The Rise of the Foot Soldier. Local battles with SS Lazio fans also result in a major amount of violent problems in Italy's eternal city. Large scale disorder broke out as the police lost control of the situation and described the scene as West Ham taking liberties at Millwall, they come to Millwalls ground, they smash there pubs up and to them its a victory. Richard Spillett for MailOnline She and her family support the Hammers. 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. Twice in 2001 Liverpool supporters were stabbed in Rome. 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. However, the reformed hard man said he is now living proof that people can transform their lives. Why, the lead guitarist for Def Leopard, of course! 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. Lopetegui: West Ham very good but not more excited than us, Mysterious Bowen injury has West Ham medics stumped says Moyes, West Ham issue update on four stars ahead of Sevilla, 2023 GRV Media Ltd. All Rights Reserved. deserves its place on the list as it was the first to bring the world of terrace violence to the big screen. 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. [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. 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. 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. His story is well worth a read and his autobiography can be found onamazon here. [14] This mirrors a real life incident where Gardner himself had hot tea thrown over him by Manchester United fans. Unlike many of the top hooligan movies, I.D. [5] They read "Congratulations, you have just met the ICF". Access to fantasy sports with one account. 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. His girlfriend and family try to get him to leave his firm behind, but the film shows how the lure of adventure and a sense of belonging can be too strong for some. In 2009, the fierce thespian became a spokesperson for West Ham's newly redesigned kit.It is niceit makes me feel very slim funny enough! Was with him on saturday sunderland. Entitled GBH (Great Britain's Hooligans) the series brings people face-to-scary face with some of the country's most notorious hooligans. I was thinking this is going well, but they have got 40 people and they are a good firm.. "One thing I did hear from a few of the guys was that it was like an addiction and if looked at like that I think we might perceive it in a different light," revealed Simon. 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. Their characters get caught up in the adrenaline and thrill of football violence, battling rival groups from across the country and forming tight bonds with the other members of their firm. Surely, though, from the video evidence we are seeing today, UEFAs attentions will be firmly on Frankfurt as instigators. ', 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!' This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. He said: "Youre indoctrinated and brainwashed by your nearest and dearest. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. When you sign-up through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Recalling one clash with Wolves fans, he remembered: They came up to us, Ive put this bottle straight through this geezers nut straight away, I thought Im going to hurt one of these badly first and set the tone for the day. Below is a video of police footage during a patrol before a match between Millwall and West Ham. Barrington One-Eyed Baz Patterson focused his formidable physique, passion and drive into both mixed martial arts and kickboxing and became an IKF champion. . For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/. If you have other addictions such as drugs there are treatment programs but the so-called cure for a football hooligan is jail time. A Hornchurch born ex-West Ham football hooligan has recalled the fights he . [12][13] This week the football community mourned reformed hooligan Barrington Patterson who died of a heart attack. $5, Get $150 in Bonus Bets Instantly! Kit Suppliers of European National Football Teams (Map), Premier League Football-Related Arrests in 2016/2017 (Infographic), MLB Cy Young Odds: Early Two Horse Races Emerging In Both AL and NL, MLB Futures After his death, Birmingham City FC said: The Club are saddened to learn of the passing of lifelong Bluenose, Barrington Patterson. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. We were the first multi-racial football crew in Britain it brought together youths from different areas of Birmingham during the Eighties," he said. It's well documented that Cass has staked his claims as one of your best, but in everything I've read, it seems Bill was the lad. Gaming Licensing and Investigations of the Virginia Lottery to operate in the State of Virginia, and a 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 . 'Most of my portrait work is quite dark, especially my portraits of men. 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. Dino Baggio of Parma FC was stabbed in the head from a knife thrown by Wisla supporters in 1999, and in 2003, Wisla hooligans were part of a five club brawl in Wroclaw, Poland. This involves him getting drawn into a life of crime. Cass Pennant Cass Pennant is the most well known figure to evolve from West Ham's firm writing many books and being the subject of his own movie in the film Cass. Barrington Patterson died this week aged 56, Cass Pennant is a former leader of West Ham United's Inter City Firm, He is now a professional boxer who is preparing for his third fight, He was known as 'The General' in the Chelsea Headhungers gang, He has since gone on to write books about hooliganism, Andy Nicholls followed Everton and England home and awy during the 80s and 90s, (Image: Anything Goes With James English), He got a lifetime ban from non-league football after starting a scrap with a fan - who turned out to have tourette's. I.D. Few football fans have shredded as many bass riffs in their lifetime as West Ham supporter Steve Harris. Ray Winstone is badass. Vicious thugs not to be crossed by anyone unless they happen to like hospitals. Brands love of West Ham stems from his fathers love of West Ham, a father who also, according to the comedian, took the young lad to a brothel as a form of father-son bonding. There was a bit of trouble and, even at a young age, I wanted to get involved. May you rest in peace, Baz.. Have something to tell us about this article? The book details the abuses and crime in his life.[16]. They are by far the most fanatical supporters of the club. Instead of fighting football fans, he is now a professional boxer and a 12 stone athlete. "When I started following the Baby Squad, I felt protected and also brave because now we had lads who would defend you through thick and thin. 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. "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. But our hero does get involved in a fair bit of trouble on the way. Their rivalry with Fluminense is one of the most violent in the world, and has brought out the bad side of the fans more times than not. View all The. These are portraits of people who chose one path in life and now have all turned their lives around. But in. For other inquiries, Contact Us. He was called The General of the London mob that was infiltrated by investigative reporter Donal MacIntrye. Now-famous former hooligan Cass Pennant, of West Ham ICF, whose life was the subject of a critically acclaimed film in 2008 View all The comments below have not been moderated. Have we mugged off a film that deserves to be higher up the list or that weve missed completely? We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Stewart is a well-known Celtic supporter on account of his Scottish heritage and a noted Manchester Untied fan. Below, we take a look at what these former footie hard nuts are up to now. [4] Bill Gardner, a member of the Mile End Boys, appears on the front-cover of the original print of the book. Theres no two ways about it. affiliate links and make purchases, WSN earns a commission from our partners, including ESPN and various number 94414163), granted a vendor registration number VR007603-20-001 by the Michigan Gaming Control Board, West Ham United are one side of London's most violent clash of clubs that we will mention a little later. [2] [3] History Cass Pennant Official Website www.casspennant.com, Copyright at 2023. Traveling brawls and riots with continental rivals, and local battles with Partizan Belgrade and other national rivals only add to the reputation of the fans. Russia's second city, Saint Petersburg is home to the nation's most known group of thuggish fans, both domestically and internationally. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Serbia's Red Star Belgrade have been a constant source of thuggish behavior for decades. 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. But he has now been allowed entry once more after demonstrating his rehabilitation through charity work. His hooligan exploits led to jail and he was even shot three times over a football gang feud. In January 1988 41 people were arrested when the Arsenal Herd and Millwall Bushwhackers clashed and rioted at Highbury.. After some 20 years of relatively good behaviour among English football fans in general, extreme scenes of rioting and hooliganism made a comeback at Upton Park on 25 August 2009, during a Football League Cup second round tie between London rivals West Ham United ICF and .

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