[Albion] This happened in Germany

[Saladpack Seagull]

It's because there's a mutual love in between some Leverkusen and Brighton fans. There were some Leverkusen at a few aways in the first PL season (think Old Trafford but I was terribly drunk). Decent lads who get on with some of our North Standers. That's all.

I heard that they suffer the same sort of homophobic abuse that comes our way and have "adopted" us as a result.

 

[hart's shirt]

Which begs the question, is there a Leverkusen equivalent to NSC...

Nord Stand Chat?

 

[Munkfish]

It's because there's a mutual love in between some Leverkusen and Brighton fans. There were some Leverkusen at a few aways in the first PL season (think Old Trafford but I was terribly drunk). Decent lads who get on with some of our North Standers. That's all.

Correct. I think its a bit more than a Love in. Seen them at Chelsea and United away games.

 

[Wardy's twin]

taken at Anfield in first season in PL. The guys had stood with me for most of the game in the aisle...

 

[sydney]

Wouldn't happen in Brighton.

touche old boy ....touche..

 

[The Kid Frankie]

I heard that they suffer the same sort of homophobic abuse that comes our way and have "adopted" us as a result.

FFS...

Of all of the stories I have heard about where the Lev/BHA connection came from - that one is right up there with the most ridiculous...

 

[Mr Putdown]

Makes you laugh though, Germans and our other European friends are allowed massive flags in the stadia, whereas over here, they have to be attached to a wall or the size of a tea towel, not much of an identity IMO

That’s a massive generalisation to be fair, some English stadiums permit large flags amongst fans whilst others are as you describe.

 

[Jesus Gul]

I heard that they suffer the same sort of homophobic abuse that comes our way and have "adopted" us as a result.

Du bist calling me a Bayer?

 

[nickbrighton]

never any large flags at The Amex!

 

[Rogero]

AmexSouth West corner has flags and it looks good. Anyone who stands there what is the atmosphere like?

 

[Guvnor91]

The real link between Brighton & Lev is because some Brighton fans travelled to a leverkusen away game against PSG.

The reason for this was for the Brighton fans to experience a european game and to specifically engage in some mindless violence.

Violence erupted on the metro with the Brighton risk group flying in to save the lev fans from a hiding from PSG & Kaiserslautern.

 

[robbobhafc]

I heard that they suffer the same sort of homophobic abuse that comes our way and have "adopted" us as a result.

Incorrect

 

[Munkfish]

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never any large flags at The Amex!

I have to say the SWC is one of my favourite areas of the ground. Looks like they are all having a lovely time down there. Is it usually a family vibe? Love the flags that have been put together out of lots of the freebies over the years.

 

[portlock seagull]

Makes you laugh though, Germans and our other European friends are allowed massive flags in the stadia, whereas over here, they have to be attached to a wall or the size of a tea towel, not much of an identity IMO

At the Albion, it’s more to do with fellow fans not liking than club not permitting. Even in the north. All you need to do is own one and boy, you wouldn’t believe the shite some people moan about even before KO. It takes organisation and a bit of balls. People in this country like a right old moan and it’s the same problem in most grounds. People want atmosphere but won’t help generate one, but stand stare and tut even if a giant flags waved and obscures their view whilst teams are coming out only. I’m not joking, that’s why we have few flags and those they we do are stuck at the back, out of view of the cameras and most fans. That’s British football for you, which is why Anfields so special (and Selhurst!)

 

[AmexRuislip]

At the Albion, it’s more to do with fellow fans not liking than club not permitting. Even in the north. All you need to do is own one and boy, you wouldn’t believe the shite some people moan about even before KO. It takes organisation and a bit of balls. People in this country like a right old moan and it’s the same problem in most grounds. People want atmosphere but won’t help generate one, but stand stare and tut even if a giant flags waved and obscures their view whilst teams are coming out only. I’m not joking, that’s why we have few flags and those they we do are stuck at the back, out of view of the cameras and most fans. That’s British football for you, which is why Anfields so special (and Selhurst!)

The football generation has changed somewhat over the years, people/fans are less tolerant of things going ons around them.
I fully accept that this racism and verbal abuse cannot be tolerated.
Even I've witnessed loud tuts and those noises that people make, (similarly to what black people make when showing disgust), when fans get up mid game to go for a wee etc, it gets like everyone starts bobbing up and down.
Different strokes I guess........

 

[Weststander]

Walking past St Pancras train station earlier this week, there was a Seagulls flag in an office window of The British Library. It warmed my heart.

 

[BN9 BHA]

Bayer Leverkusen fans at Atletico Madrid last month.

 

[Knocky's Nose]

Even I've witnessed loud tuts and those noises that people make, (similarly to what black people make when showing disgust), when fans get up mid game to go for a wee etc, it gets like everyone starts bobbing up and down.
Different strokes I guess........

I see what you did there...

 

[BN41Albion]

The real link between Brighton & Lev is because some Brighton fans travelled to a leverkusen away game against PSG.

The reason for this was for the Brighton fans to experience a european game and to specifically engage in some mindless violence.

Violence erupted on the metro with the Brighton risk group flying in to save the lev fans from a hiding from PSG & Kaiserslautern.

Brighton risk group?

 

[Knocky's Nose]

Health & Safety. Top Boy is Paul Barber...