Posted by Andy on November 25, 2000 at 10:56:15:
Was this ever a myth?
I remember people saying that 'years ago we used to have a laugh with rival fans' etc.
I remember in the 70-80's football being in a right state - fighting everywhere. Dickheads all over the place.
Now, when you go to the match, depending on the away fans (I'm just a homer) you can either have a great laugh (Newcastle, Charlton, Watford etc.) or be (sometimes) in fear of your life (Man U, Hull, Spurs, West Ham).
So, what's going on nowadays? Has anyone had any good (or bad) experiences lately?
Are we all more civillised or what? I personally have shaken the hands of several nervous looking Watford fans after they beat us 1-0 at the first game of last season - they were in the Everton Valley pub and seemed suprised when about 30 Liverpool fans turned up, but there was no trouble, some friendly banter and everyone was happy.
This wasn't the case (to my suprise) when Man city came up at the last game, they usually have a reputation of being pretty gentlemanly, but some of the songs being sung by them before, during and after the game were very anti-Liverpool and I was suprised no-one took issue.
Who are the good the bad and the ugly in your experience?
Can you class a fan by his club..?
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