'Ooliganism

[Jimbits76]

Just thinking about what Martin said in the champion's league thread.

Is sports hooliganism something that goes on in your part of the world.

In the days of yore, Football hooliganism and "firms" were a big part of the sports culture in the UK. Almost tribal, these firms would fight on match day and often look at taking the "stand" at a ground or a local pub.

Many still brag about it to this day.

What happened at Heysel, had a massive effect on the culture and following the Hillsborough tragedy, changes were made which effectively changed the way the top league game is supported.

Nowadays, with the sanitisation of Football due to the premiership brand and Sky's money, the games have become much more family friendly.

Although it still occurs, it is now not so prominent here...probably more so in Europe to be honest.

In America would guys fight over their love and passion for a baseball/basketball/football team. Has that happened in the past or does it happen today?

Do Australian fans fight over Aussie Rules teams?

Did the "British Disease" infect other sports in other parts of the world?

J