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"Hooligans: Unruly Passion and the Battle for Football" In the midst of A Spot of Bother at Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, in March 1973

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Hooligans Collection: A Spot of Bother Ayresome Park Middlesbrough. March 1973
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Hooligans Collection: Man sitting on a bench at a bus shelter covered with graffiti after a football match
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Hooligans Collection: Man looking at a Graffiti covered wall after a football match February 1975
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Hooligans Collection: The Hoolivan, enables police to maintain radio contact with all officers inside
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Hooligans Collection: A Policemans lot! Well its a happy one here as sergeant gets an ear bashing of
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Hooligans Collection: Woman wearing t-shirt reading Official Hooligan - Spain 1982
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Hooligans Collection: Police move in to control the fans at St James Park 27 March 1982
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Hooligans Collection: Chelsea football fans are escorted along New Bridge Street in Newcastle by police 27
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Hooligans Collection: Liverpool fans Steve MacDonald (left) Terry Wilson (right) 31st May 1985
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Hooligans Collection: Fight between Apaches and the police on the Place de la Bastille in Paris (colour litho)
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Hooligans Collection: Bundling Up, illustration from Mornings at Bow Street: A Selection of the Most Humorous
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Hooligans Collection: A Fight in the Amphitheatre, 59 AD, battle between citizens of Pompeii and Neceria
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Hooligans Collection: Self-defense guidance for females 1908
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Hooligans Collection: Football: Supporters Hooliganism. October 1975 P005732
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Hooligans Collection: Graffiti covered wall after a football match February 1975 75-01052-010
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Hooligans Collection: A police 'Hoolivan'in action for the first time
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Hooligans Collection: Birmingham 1 - 0 Leeds Division 2 match, held at St Andrews Stadium
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Hooligans Collection: Players and officials gather round Mick Mahoney after Newcastle
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Hooligans Collection: Newcastles Mike Mahoney (Mick Mahoney) UEFA cup tie 1st round, 1st leg
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Hooligans Collection: Newcastle United sweeper Irving Nattrass walks off the pitch carrying rocks
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Hooligans Collection: Scotland Football Fans invade the Wembley pitch April 1977 Scottish fans invade
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Hooligans Collection: Scottish football fans outside Wembley Stadium following their side
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Hooligans Collection: Sport: Football: Derby County v. Manchester United. Crowd scenes
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Hooligans Collection: Sport: Football: Leeds v. Derby. The Referee talks to police after the bottle incident
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Hooligans Collection: General views of Graffiti after a football match. February 1975
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Hooligans Collection: Australias Ian Chappell (left) and England captain Tony Greig examine the devasted
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Hooligans Collection: Football Supporters and Hooligans. Police and T. V. equipment at Anfield (Liverpool) today
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Hooligans Collection: Newcastle United Supporters march along Pilgrim Street in Newcastle 25 / 03 / 80
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Hooligans Collection: Newcastle Supporters - Police on horse back control the Newcastle supporters outside St
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Hooligans Collection: Football: Southampton F. C. vs. Manchester City United F. C. April 1975 75-1785-020


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"Hooligans: Unruly Passion and the Battle for Football" In the midst of A Spot of Bother at Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, in March 1973, tensions ran high as football fervor ignited clashes between rival fans. A man sat on a bench at a bus shelter covered with graffiti after the match, a visual testament to the passion that often spilled over into chaos. The aftermath of another football match in February 1975 revealed a man gazing upon a graffiti-covered wall. The vibrant colors and bold statements left behind by passionate supporters served as both an artistic expression and a reminder of the heated emotions that engulfed stadiums. To maintain order amidst this frenzy, law enforcement introduced The Hoolivan - equipped with advanced radio technology enabling police to stay connected with officers inside. This innovation aimed to control escalating situations while ensuring public safety during matches. Yet even for those tasked with maintaining order, it was not always smooth sailing. As depicted in "A Policeman's lot. " one sergeant found himself on the receiving end of an ear-bashing from an irate supporter. Such encounters showcased the challenges faced by authorities attempting to strike a delicate balance between security and freedom. On occasion, scenes turned violent as police moved in to control unruly fans at St James Park on 27th March 1982. The clash between Apaches and law enforcement on Paris' Place de la Bastille further exemplified how hooliganism transcended borders – its impact felt far beyond national boundaries. However, hooliganism is not solely confined within modern times; historical records reveal instances where disorderly conduct prevailed throughout history. From John Wight's humorous illustrations depicting fights in Bow Street's mornings to ancient battles like "A Fight in the Amphitheatre" dating back to 59 AD Pompeii – it seems human nature has long been susceptible to such displays. Recognizing these issues extended beyond football, self-defense guidance for females emerged as early as 1908.