The disconnect between the two groups in the far away corners has been clear to all (especially with the singing & stadium chants), but to outsiders this was mostly seen as humorous (if not chilidish & comical). Regardless of any underlying rivalries between the groups, it has to date been mostly amicable, and everyone involved just wants to support Celtic.

Often characterised as London’s ultimate left-wing club, Clapton fans generally resist being pigeonholed. Nonetheless, they are unapologetic in their anti-discrimination agenda (and love of Polish lager Tyskie). Bagpipes and Drums: In Scottish football culture, the combination of bagpipes and drums creates a stirring and traditional sound. The thundering bass drums and sharp snare drum rolls complement the haunting melodies of bagpipes, evoking a sense of pride and heritage.One country closely associated with the ultras movement is Italy. [12] [14] The first Italian ultras groups were formed in 1951, including the Fedelissimi Granata of Torino. The 1960s saw the continuing spread and development of the culture with the formation of the Fossa dei Leoni and Boys San groups, the former often regarded in Italy as the first full-fledged ultras group (associated with violence). The term "ultras" was used as a name for the first time in 1969, when supporters of Sampdoria formed the Ultras Tito Cucchiaroni and fans of Torino formed the Ultras Granata. The style of support that would become synonymous with Italian football developed most during the 1970s, as more groups formed, including the radical S.S. Lazio Ultras in 1974, with a strong predominance of fascist slogans and chants amongst other groups such as Hellas Verona supporters. The active support of the ultras became more apparent, in contrast with the "traditional" culture, choreographic displays, signature banners and symbols, giant flags, drums and fireworks became the norm as groups aimed to take their support to higher levels. [15] The decade also saw the violence and unrest of Italian society at the time overlap with the ultras movement, adding a dimension that has plagued it ever since. [16] The ultras movement spread across Europe, Australia, Asia and North Africa during the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s, starting with the countries geographically closest to Italy. [17] Characteristics [ edit ]

Within "Ultras Malaya," the role of the Capo is crucial in leading the chanting and energizing the crowd inside the stadium. One of the most well-known Capos of "Ultras Malaya" is Mohd Ridzuan Ahmad, also known as Lekir Haji Ahmad. His leadership and coordination skills have contributed to the vibrant and passionate atmosphere during Malaysia's football matches, making him a respected figure among the ultras community. It may be unlikely when you look at an ultra group in a stadium belting their hearts out that your mind would turn to the likes of Mozart and Beethoven being played by an orchestra. On deeper inspection, though, this is very much what it appears to be. Indeed, it is hard to see the stereotypical ultra being a big classical music fan, but they don’t have to be, because every weekend these ultras make their way to the stadium to put on a show. It may not be Mozart or Beethoven that they sing and play, but what they produce has its own unique style, and for today’s generation that have not been brought up to listen to or know classical music, the ultras are their orchestra for the modern age of football.I know the song book from when I started going in the 80's has very few entries that pass muster today, more power to them for giving things a reboot. So, get ready to immerse yourself in the rhythmic world of football fan drums. From the history of their adoption to the regulations surrounding their usage, we’ll cover it all. Discover the impact of drumming on the fan experience and how it fosters unity and excitement. Join us as we unveil the vibrant and pulsating universe of drums in football fandom. Let’s dive in and explore the beats that resonate in the hearts of football fans worldwide. Evolution of Drums in Football The role of the Capo is to get their fans singing and putting on a performance for the intended audience. The Capo and the conductor are essentially performing the same task. It is both their aim to lead and get the best from their performers. Ultras North meet weekly on Friday afternoons to prepare for matches and are taught how to budget and organise for matchday displays - all whilst serving up food and drinks for attendees. Non-league Eastbourne Town are witnessing a revolution in their football fanbase thanks to a group of vocal fans who also raise their voices about politics, writes Will Magee

There is little consensus on when the Ultras were first recognized by the international community. Although the “Torcida Split” fan group of the Croatian club Hajduk Split is generally considered to be the first organized Ultras, the movement actually first gained popular support in Italy, where Ultras rose to prominence during the late 1950s and early 60s. Globally, the objective of the Ultras is to foster an intimidating atmosphere for the opposition while motivating their own team to victory. In Italy, the first iteration of Ultras’ raucous behavior occurred in 1959 during a fiery Napoli-Bologna match, culminating in fans forcefully storming the field—an event that left 65 people injured. The Green Brigade was formed by no more than half a dozen members of a previous singing section, the Jungle Bhoys, who became disillusioned with that group around 2005 and wanted something more political which spoke to the Ultras scene of clubs such as Germany’s St Pauli or Livorno in Italy. Soon they were active at anti-racism and STUC events, but still numbered only around a dozen marching behind their own banners. But when Celtic gave over a section of its ground to the burgeoning group, numbers started to snowball.In a sport characterised by the perceived disloyalty of players and owners, the ultras see themselves as the only faithful elements of a club. In a rootless world, they offer a sense of belonging. That, certainly, was part of the attraction for Bucci. The first Polish ultras groups were formed in 1980s by fans of Legia Warszawa and Arka Gdynia. Those early ultra groups identified as either fascist or national-socialist and opposed communist government of Wojciech Jaruzelski. The 1990s saw the continuing spread and development of the ultra culture with the formation of the Wisła Sharks and Cracovia Jude Gang groups, the former often regarded in Poland as the first full-fledged ultras group. With intimidating and non-stop chanting, they've made their presence felt in the stands. [35] Modern hooligans try to be inconspicuous when they enter the stadium; usually not wearing team colours, to avoid detection by the police and PZPN officials. [36] Some modern Polish ultra groups denounce their neo-Nazi origins, with fans of Legia Warszawa often taking part in pride parades and attending various pro-LGBT happenings. [37] [38] Spain [ edit ] Guerra Nicola, Valentina Imperi, Claudia Vardanega (2010). "I Poeti della Curva: Un'analisi sociolinguistica degli striscioni allo stadio". Aracne. {{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list ( link) Ultra sensitive". When Saturday Comes. April 2007. Archived from the original on 24 January 2011 . Retrieved 18 January 2011. In the last month, the Green Brigade’s love/hate relationship with Celtic’s hierarchy has become one of just hate. One of its politically charged banners landed the club with another fine from European football’s governing body last week, and its association with the damage at Motherwell’s Fir Park stadium caused by setting off pyrotechnic flares and the breaking of seats is likely to see the club’s place in the experiment of Friday night football pulled.

The disorganised, drunk brawls of British hooligans have now been replaced by arranged fights in forests between sober, highly trained martial arts obsessives. So it’s not, perhaps, surprising that – for all their avowed independence from power – ultras have sometimes been pawns in geopolitical scraps. More than 60 per cent of Azov (far-right) fighters who helped liberate Ukrainian Mariupol from Russia came from the ultra scene. The Russian oligarch, Ivan Savvidis (who owns PAOK in Greece) was alleged to have funded Macedonia ultras to campaign against the renaming of the country, which was seen as a prelude to Nato access. The ultras are the hardest edge of football’s soft power.

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the Green Brigade are an ultras group that follow Celtic F.C. and regularly make tifo displays and often voice support for a United Ireland. They are left-wing. Ultras North’, the youth supporters club created by the team through their ‘School of Ultras’ project, has looked to channel the passion of their members positively and challenge the negative perceptions often associated with football ultras. As a result, more than 120 of the Green Brigade’s members and associates are suspended from Celtic Park, and its notorious Section 111 within the ground has been broken up. Bakowski, Gregg (23 October 2016). "Ultra culture could help Premier League terraces take positive steps". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 11 April 2018 . Retrieved 10 April 2018. Now compare the slow rise of the classical piece to its eventual dramatic conclusion with the Ajax fans outside the stadium before a match demonstrating something remarkably similar (skip to 4:30 min mark):