Comments on: Crew Supporters Union Release Statement on West Ham Fans

By: Joe J

Joe J — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:45:32 +0000

@claretbloodbluecollar
It amazes us English folk why the Yanks always chant USA USA and fly the flag at every single event, i always think of it as a sign of insecurity, the welsh, irish and scottish do the same thing whenever they win ANYTHING, which i have to admit is pretty rare. WE in England never suffer with this insecurity and we fly our flag the cross of saint George when and whenever England are involved, and the only time you hear us chant ENG-ER-LAND is at England games.
But you are right and its good to know we have good West ham folk over there.

By: claretbloodbluecollar

claretbloodbluecollar — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:36:25 +0000

Don’t listen to this bit of blame shifting propaganda. And, don’t let the media blow this out of proportion. For one, Being a football and West Ham United supporter, and an american who travelled to see this exciting match, I will tell you that “brawl” is a bit of an overstatement. Yes, both sides were at fault. I personally witnessed and experienced a pretty high degree of verbal and physical taunting by some of these “Hudson Street Hooligans”, who aren’t very intimidating, but pretty deep in numbers. Who better to use to try and legitimize your name than against West Ham supporters. The very mixed American/English West Ham lot probably should not have obliged them, though. Second, there is way too much blame placed on the security company. Besides a couple over-enthusiastic chokeholds, they seemed to be on the spot. Take another look at the photos and videos. Its the stadium security wearing yellow. (something they should think about changing.) Actually security moved in pretty quick, not saying they would have been able to hold if both sides steamed in. We are all passionate about who we support. In every sport there is an occasional ruck. Third and finally, the ICF flag was forced to be taken down, which I’m sure many agree with as it is a notorious firm. But, it is one with long historical ties to the team’s supporters. The large “Hudson Street Hooligans” banner hung pitch level for the entire match. If we are denouncing hooliganism, what message are we sending? I can also do without chants of U-S-A all the time. Can we band together proper chants and songs for our national endeavers? Embarrassment. Especially directed at other americans.

By: Joe H.V.

Joe H.V. — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:25:35 +0000

What an average hypocritical AMERICAN post, this only shows how crude and stupid these Crew fans and their board are these types of people should not be allowed in football end f****** of!

By: ohiohammer

ohiohammer — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:16:38 +0000

I was at the game and know both sides were at fault. As a Columbus man and co-founder of West Ham United States I can honestly say the club, the west ham fans who went over there and the crew fans looking for a fight are all to blame. That’s the end of it.

By: Marleeeen depreciation society

Marleeeen depreciation society — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:53:33 +0000

“when a club known more for hooliganism than soccer” typical gung ho mindless uninformed naive dumbass septic statement.you have to say with north america’s really annoying misuse of the english language and definitions, the question should be…..which game would sound more like “football” ? the game where you pick up the ball and throw it and run with it, or, like the rest of the world, a game where you’re not allowed to pick up the ball so mostly have to use the FOOT to control the BALL? simple really, so surprised the americans can’t grasp it.the other weird thing is, why would they shout relegation and usa, relegation they obviously, again know nothing, and usa, well seeing as all the talent in their league is from semi retired european players not americans, is the propagander this country gives that it’s the best really convincing there idiots?