Brighton Ultras Poll

[Sir Dougie Freedman]

Genuinely intersted to see the views of Brighton fans

 

[middletoenail]

A little embarrassing if you ask me, however at least they are making a effort!

 

[Sir Dougie Freedman]

lol a whitewash so far

 

[footychick]

Who or what are they?

 

[Return of the Rev]

concept great!:albion1::albion1::albion1: The ultra tag a little gringy BUT KEEP GOING LADS FALMER WILL NEED ULTRAS,RUFFIANS,LARDS AND 1901'ERS BY THE BUCKET LOAD,LETS MAKE FALMER BETTER THAN THE GOLDSTONE

 

[Mendoza]

I dont see why it has to go under a wanky, embarrassing name such as Ultra's. Atmosphere is fine by me, but being associated as an "ultra" is beyond cringeworthy in my opinion.

At least there is an effort to get some songs started.

 

[Jonno]

Here in Austria, I've encountered the Rapid Vienna Ultras a few times and they are without doubt one of the biggest bunch of knobheads I've ever come across. The concept of Ultras is not English and carries with it a lot of unpleasant baggage - political extremism, racism, fan violence - all of which thankfully seem to be less a part of the game back home these days.
Let's all just be Albion fans, we don't need to divide ourselves into 'hardcore' groups, what's the point?

 

[chez]

I like the idea but it needs to involve the right people. People who start cringeworthy songs like "We're f***ing brilliant" make it embarrassing.

 

[Garage_Doors]

Not viewed the videos above as the having a name like “ultras” sounds very thuggish with a lean towards violence. Don’t know if that’s the intention, but I assume the videos are not of a regular football supporters but a group who want to noticed with a look at me attitude.?

 

[Return of the Rev]

i think the feeling good idea bad name

 

[somerset]

i think the feeling good idea bad name

Agreed,... how about.....THE NORTH STAND GLEE CLUB........ LOL

 

[Brovion]

Weren't the 'Ruffians' going to be our Ultras? Or has that whole Ruffians thing died a death?

Personally I've got mixed feeling about British Ultras. One one level it's obviously great that a group of fans want to generate an atmosphere but when there's only about fifty it can look extremely dorkish. Plus it's not really 'us' is it? Organised fans group aren't really a British thing. It may be my age though, all I want is a pie, a pint and a terrace; in my experience the atmosphere then tends to look after itself.

 

[Giraffe]

Ruffians yes, Ultras no.

 

[Hotchilidog]

Whilst people maybe uncomfortable with the term Ultra, it would be great to see the North Stand leading the ground in atmosphere, with flags, banners and constant chanting. That stand is just the right size and should attract a really up for it group of fans, I'd love to see them get organised and drag the rest of us into it.

 

[Brighton Breezy]

I think the comments on this thread highlight a distinct lack of understanding about the modern ultra movement - particularly in this country.

And just because some Italian clubs link their ultras with right wing politics and extremism does not mean they all do. Far from it.

I think the saddest thing is what has happened to football in this country to necessitate a conscious effort for fans to group together and sing / create a good atmosphere. I remember the days when this happened naturally...

 

[Napper]

Cringey, old hat idea , look on youtube and plenty of ultra groups that to be honest look a load of half wits singing stupid songs. Ultras I think would basically attract the worst of the H block.

Best just have the North, f*** the ultras tag, we want lads in there, older lads and singers of all age groups. The word ultras will instantly put so many off.

Call the North for the Ultras and it will be a geek fest and the real lads will end up in the West.

Keep it open and we can have the main noise in the West and North.

If the first year at Amex is like a morgue then why not but I just don't see the need at the moment. It will be fine

 

[Safe.]

I'm all for creating a good atmosphere but this ultras idea is a complete joke.

 

[Goldstone Rapper]

I'm all for creating a good atmosphere but this ultras idea is a complete joke.

 

[Djmiles]

I'm all for creating a good atmosphere but this ultras idea is a complete joke.

Seconded.

When I think of Ultras in this country, I think of 16 year old boys pretending to be hard men by starting up groups of rude bois.

Atmosphere, Yes. Ultras, No.

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

All for it. Colour and noise, couldn't be further removed from hard men and right wing politics. Look at some of the Aberdeen pictures online - what's not to love?