Football Hooligans - Leeds v Man Utd - 1997

The rivalry between Leeds United and Manchester United, sometimes nicknamed the Roses rivalry, is a footballing rivalry played between the Northern English clubs Leeds United and Manchester United. The rivalry originates from the strong enmity between the historic counties of Lancashire and Yorkshire that resulted from the Wars of the Roses, which took place during the 15th century. Although the cities of Leeds and Manchester lie over 40 miles (64 km) apart, the tradition is upheld and this strong feeling can still be seen between the two clubs. Independent research by the Football Fans Census has shown that, within English football, both Leeds and Manchester United are ranked within the top three clubs based on the number of clubs that consider them to be their rivals.
In the past, rivalry between the two clubs has gone beyond the action on the field at Old Trafford and Elland Road. Hostility has become more intense over the years and during the 1970s, when British football hooliganism was at its height, fights between Leeds' Service Crew and Manchester United's Red Army, two of the most notorious hooligan firms in Britain, were commonplace and became known as some of the most violent clashes in British football. Many people were injured in these encounters and when the clubs face each other nowadays a high level of security is always required.

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[timmyhamilton56]

@MrPhilcity It must be hard to follow a team that plays in aubergene and ginger!

[timmyhamilton56]

@LordRassy ooh! arrh! Brissle fisty cuffs! Hark! They runnin down the street moy lurvs, soyder in there rands moy dear, such a tough lot you West Country bumkins!!

[benchillred]

@lucchianobecchio whats the point of attacking when we hemend in by police,the bridge bit is very funny,now you go shag your sheep.



[lucchianobecchio]

hahaha laughin at the last comment. funny u say u took the piss that day but isnt it your mighty red army who start backtrackin and running away when they see the leeds lads coming up the road from the scarboro taps and spencers pub. always look on the runway for ice u munich twats

[benchillred]

iv been lucky enough to witness many red army invasions,but we really did take the piss this day,it was magic.

[forevershining76]

all of you sound stupid arguing over who beats each other up more at a fucking game. this is the most retarded behavior modern sports history. congrats tuff girls. something to be proud of. now go get drunk smash eachothers head in and celebrate. lmfao

[LordRassy]

This rivalry's fuck all compared to Bristol City v Bristol Rovers. Trust me.

[100scoooby]

@MrPhilcity you talk shite bradford had a thousand lads and ran leeds all over,leeds really couldnt be arsed

bradford attacked one leeds lad going to meet his bird and a 20 second scuffle with youth,oh and i didnt see you in hull jail in 96 for bfd hull,you get all info of your brother......you make ointment look pricks

[leeds131966]

fuck the bastards of man u

[ecopunk66]

I'm Newcastle (retired now tho for over 10 years), I rate Leeds over you red twats anyday, i neither like or dislike em but i rate them more than i do you, Leeds are the only firm to ever consider having a serious pop at our main boozer back in the 80's/90's era, any leeds who were there that day will know what im on about!! Micky quinn hat trick on the field, pub - The New Darnell (gone now!!!)