R. Slicker
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Enjoy it.as succint as your reply is 'Ruffians' still seems a bit childish & cringeworthy to me, sorry.
And as for the jealousy part, how did this all start up then?
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The Ruffian Club/The Guardians of Albion
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Enjoy it.as succint as your reply is 'Ruffians' still seems a bit childish & cringeworthy to me, sorry.
And as for the jealousy part, how did this all start up then?
Jimmy Grimble
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Few people missing the point.
Fans, who are not part of the 1901 club who simply enjoy a pint and a pie in a 'normal' part of the ground, were called 'ruffians' by the club. No-one on here came up with the name 'ruffians' - it was given to us. We've just decided to turn it into something positive after some slightly shoddy treatment from BHA (particurlarly those who are Withdean STH's who are still yet to recieve any details about Falmer STH's, etc.). If the club wanna call us ruffians - then so be it - we will be ruffians. Some people are placing far too much emphasis on the actual definition of ruffian.
Fans, who are not part of the 1901 club who simply enjoy a pint and a pie in a 'normal' part of the ground, were called 'ruffians' by the club. No-one on here came up with the name 'ruffians' - it was given to us. We've just decided to turn it into something positive after some slightly shoddy treatment from BHA (particurlarly those who are Withdean STH's who are still yet to recieve any details about Falmer STH's, etc.). If the club wanna call us ruffians - then so be it - we will be ruffians. Some people are placing far too much emphasis on the actual definition of ruffian.
murraymints4brighton
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Can I just ask, without trawling through the thread, is there an article/audio where the club call us "ruffians"?
The Peanut Roaster
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as succint as your reply is 'Ruffians' still seems a bit childish & cringeworthy to me, sorry.
And as for the jealousy part, how did this all start up then?
Slick, the name was allegedly coined by a guy selling the 1901.
An ill chosen word in a powerpoint presentation forms the basis of a new group....wonders never cease...
It was in the presentation to potential 1901 club members...
Return of the Rev
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as succint as your reply is 'Ruffians' still seems a bit childish & cringeworthy to me, sorry.
And as for the jealousy part, how did this all start up then?
its a giggle
Jimmy Grimble
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The point still stands.
Can't help but think you're taking it a little too seriously as well.
There isn't meant to be a division between our fans. It's just another section of fans with common ground under another name for a bit of fun. I personally don't have anything against individual 1901 members at all. That's got nothing to do with this. Why you/others think it does is simply wrong.
If you still don't like it then f*** off the thread.
Are you sure? Not even one of them?
Has there been an ATC question about c17,000 Albion fans being called ruffians yet?
Beach Hut
Brighton Bhuna Boy
Perhaps the issue is more about the fact supporters of BHAFC have lost touch with the reality of how a football club does run in a harsh commercial environment due to the limitations of Withdean.
The current "corporate" facilities are either a portacabin or a room normally used as nursery where as the reality is in the last 10 years football has changed considerably where as Withdean could not accommodate these types of changes in corporate sporting facilities.
Finally the club has the chance to move forward with a new stadium and there appears some deep resentment where in reality we live in a very affluent area where there are many high earners that have leisure spending available to afford this.
Personally we should embrace the fact that the club can finally compete on a level playing field in all footballing terms and not just on the pitch (which we appear to currently be very good at).
The current "corporate" facilities are either a portacabin or a room normally used as nursery where as the reality is in the last 10 years football has changed considerably where as Withdean could not accommodate these types of changes in corporate sporting facilities.
Finally the club has the chance to move forward with a new stadium and there appears some deep resentment where in reality we live in a very affluent area where there are many high earners that have leisure spending available to afford this.
Personally we should embrace the fact that the club can finally compete on a level playing field in all footballing terms and not just on the pitch (which we appear to currently be very good at).
Jimmy Grimble
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Not any of the one's I know, no, although I suspect it's different for others. I have more of a gripe with how the club have handled the 1901 situation.
jimmypbha
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Just curious but can we bind our "groups" together to make one big Ruffian group. Loving all the pictures too.
The Large One
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Jesus, are there really people who seriously think that this has ANYTHING to do with resentment or envy?
Bloody hell.
For me, this is one big dose is mildly amusing silliness; a tickle of some people's funny bone - nothing more, nothing less - and if anyone is feeling resentful or feels this is divisive, they are taking this WAY too seriously.
Bloody hell.
For me, this is one big dose is mildly amusing silliness; a tickle of some people's funny bone - nothing more, nothing less - and if anyone is feeling resentful or feels this is divisive, they are taking this WAY too seriously.
jimmypbha
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Jesus, are there really people who seriously think that this has ANYTHING to do with resentment or envy?
Bloody hell.
For me, this is one big dose is mildly amusing silliness; a tickle of some people's funny bone - nothing more, nothing less - and if anyone is feeling resentful or feels this is divisive, they are taking this WAY too seriously.
Just think that as our group (NSK) want to use the north stand as the main singing base, something like this (if actually real) would be a good idea to join with to make 1 incredible group of supporters.
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Dover
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One of the bast giggles in years. I'm in. 
R. Slicker
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Morning PR. I know and TBH it doesn't really bother me (honest)
As I said, great for the kids but the day I see a 45 year old cleaning technician rolling up to Falmer (if he can get a seat) in his Ruffian hoodie, jogging pants & cap
Jesus, are there really people who seriously think that this has ANYTHING to do with resentment or envy?
Bloody hell.
For me, this is one big dose is mildly amusing silliness; a tickle of some people's funny bone - nothing more, nothing less - and if anyone is feeling resentful or feels this is divisive, they are taking this WAY too seriously.
Personally given the various threads lambasting (and at times being vitriolic towards) the 1901 club for whatever preference is now going to be given to away fixtures and the extra allocation of seats being available, you'll have to excuse me for thinking otherwise.
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Return of the Rev
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Morning PR. I know and TBH it doesn't really bother me (honest)
As I said, great for the kids but the day I see a 45 year old cleaning technician rolling up to Falmer (if he can get a seat) in his Ruffian hoodie, jogging pants & cap
45!!!!!!!!! i thought it was an over 50's club,bloomin youth getting involved
viva ruffians