Mino 312 Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Hello everyone, I'm not here to talk about the football club Olympique Lyonnais history or current events. I am one of OL ultras, that is to say the group of supporters Bad Gones KVN (means child in Lyon slang). This group is located in the north turn of Gerland stadium, and with over 5000 members is the largest group of supporters in France. http://static.canalblog.com/storagev1/rvekt.canalblog.com/albums/3__le_football/virnord.jpgI am in the left of the lower floor (approx) Quick reminder on the ultras in football, they are often associated with violence but it is not true: - Supporters: (80% stadium) supports his team, will stand up and scream when the team scores a goal or for a big occasion. Sit the rest of the game and do not sing- Ultra (19% stadium) Often located in the turns. He sings for the club from the start until the end, makes tifos, animates turns, hues opponents. Makes the atmosphere in the stadium- Hooligan (1% point) ultras often (but not only), he is a violent individual for whom football is often secondary. He is often politicized far right, participates in fights, threatens the security forces and police. In short terms, makes a hell of a mess. The word "ultra" is scary because it's a strong word , but I have never been involved in a fight in my life, and it's not going to start soon Otherwise, our role is to sing throughout the game our love of the club and make / develop stunning tifos. http://i.ytimg.com/vi/4TpaOGOL5bw/maxresdefault.jpgStarting "AHOU" song ! This year is the last in Gerland, so every game reserve an exceptional tifo. Each drawn tifo requires three weeks of work (all volunteer). Examples : Lyon-Reims (3 oct) In this case, it is the Rhône derby between Lyon and St Etienne, a close town. The rivalry is very big because Lyon is the richest town and St Etienne is poor due to a coal mines past.http://www.lyonpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/017.jpgLyon - Chiens Verts (OL - ASSE) / April 18th 2015 http://www.olympique-et-lyonnais.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/tifo-Olympique-lyonnais-BG-87.png?87af7cLyon - Toulouse (23 oct) In two months, we will leave Gerland to go to the "Stade des Lumières". It will be way bigger (38000 Gerland -> SdL 59500) and above all an ultramodern stadium and built only for football. It will be 100% private, will offer a park around the stadium, a clinic, a mall and entertainment center (with games, karting...), and business offices. It should bring over € 100 million per year at the club. http://s-www.leprogres.fr/images/A9EBD6D0-9BBF-4A60-98BB-ECE349414711/LPR_17/photo-richard-mouillaud-1445962942.jpg http://s-www.leprogres.fr/images/FDDAA4B1-7968-433B-86F1-11FA7C2CD5CF/LPR_17/photo-richard-mouillaud-1445962942.jpg http://s-www.leprogres.fr/images/E83606A2-CF6A-41EC-B58D-A4F47E5AF0AC/LPR_17/photo-richard-mouillaud-1445962942.jpg Here's my life as an ultra ! From Lyon with love, nN|Minolt Evinrude, Bennoo, Runny and 4 others like this Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Runny 850 Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Nice topic mino :) OL is such a big club and good team ^^ I really enjoyed it :D Mino and Substanz like this Quote http://i.imgur.com/L6F5a3n.pnghttp://fs2.directupload.net/images/150319/9o85nvjd.gif Link to post Share on other sites
Evinrude 407 Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Very interesting reading, ty for sharing! Awesome post! Substanz and Mino like this Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bennoo 541 Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 That moment when you realize Lyon has more loyal fans that Manchester City and Chelsea ^_^ Substanz likes this Quote Deal with it. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Link to post Share on other sites
Mino 312 Posted October 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 That moment when you realize Lyon has more loyal fans that Manchester City and Chelsea ^_^Yes, it is mostly because the ultra movement has become very poor in Premier League due to very high prices and behavior problems (lot of ultra banned from the stadium) The range of price is very different between Lyon and Manchester or London. I pay 160€ for 19 matches in OL, For Chelsea it's... 751€ min !!! Runny, Bennoo and Substanz like this Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bennoo 541 Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Yes, it is mostly because the ultra movement has become very poor in Premier League due to very high prices and behavior problems (lot of ultra banned from the stadium) The range of price is very different between Lyon and Manchester or London. I pay 160€ for 19 matches in OL, For Chelsea it's... 751€ min !!!Lol last week when Arsenal played against Bayern, ticket cost was about 190 pounds! UnbelievableIt's mostly the hooligans who cause trouble lol Quote Deal with it. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Link to post Share on other sites
LeMystu 235 Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Magnifique ton topic mon gars! You summed up the main things that I think about ultras and Lyon! Love love love #AllezLyon Runny likes this Quote http://i.imgur.com/UDWtHNU.png?1 Link to post Share on other sites
SmoG 199 Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Great new stadium they're building ;) Quote http://i61.tinypic.com/300wvar.pnghttp://csgo-stats.com/76561198077870943/graphic.png “Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.†- Dr. Seuss "Watch your past with compassion, embrace your future with desire." - Mr. @Substanz <3 Link to post Share on other sites
P-Dogg 14 Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 Ultras pride world wide!Im also part of ultra group Bad Blue Boys who support Dinamo Zagreb..You probably heard of us :DSo, big respect nice topic :) Quote http://i63.tinypic.com/286yby8.pnghttp://card.psnprofiles.com/1/MaxDivision.png Link to post Share on other sites
Mino 312 Posted November 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 Yesterday, at the training camp, a little cheering from the ultras, just before the derby (Sunday, 9pm). It is a special derby because it is the last in Gerland. Victory is mandatory ! The banner says "Gagnez, sans respect ni pitié" which means "Win, without respect nor mercy" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
P-Dogg 14 Posted November 7, 2015 Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 Nice stand hah nice number :)Group dont do pyro? Quote http://i63.tinypic.com/286yby8.pnghttp://card.psnprofiles.com/1/MaxDivision.png Link to post Share on other sites
Mino 312 Posted November 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 Yesterday was Derby Day !!! Lyon vs Saint-Etienne ! @LeMystu was there too, too bad I couldn't see you, I couldn't go to the Ninkasi after ;)Stadium was FULL, 38751 ppl. We WON 3 - 0 !!!!! Hat Trick from Lacazette !!! Quick sum up of the match (in english) : It was a very brutal derby, with an eletric atmosphere (many incidents reported). On the field, at least 4 or 5 fights between players. It's a miracle there were no red cards (despite 40 fouls and 9 yellow cards). In the KVN (Kop Virage Nord - north turn fans), Atmosphere was incredible. The Derby is a very special match, with a lot of hate. Not a minute went by without the worst insults you can imagine. Fortunately there were no fights. But some incidents occured. At least 40 pyro were cracked in the north and south turns and a security guy was seriously injured when a firecracker exploded in his hand. And when Lacazette scored the first goal, many Bad Gones fans pressed against the barrier, causing it to break. At least 30 supporters fell on the field. It was the craziest atmosphere I have ever seen in a football match ! On the field, many incidents occured too. Three players were injured due to uncontroled tackes. Many figths and at the end of the match, Ferri and Tolisso teased the greens. The worst tackle was from Ferri, who destroyed Berric's leg in a stupid tackle (ps : we love him for that, but shhh!). Berric was badly injured. 6 months injury (ruptured cruciate ligaments). I feel bad for him, it's the worst injury ever for a football player...https://vine.co/v/elMai6DWgdn Some photos from yesterday ! http://s.olweb.fr/ol/image/phototheque/V3-940/202/40370.jpg http://s.olweb.fr/ol/image/phototheque/V3-940/202/40374.jpg http://s.olweb.fr/ol/image/phototheque/V3-940/202/40368.jpg http://img.20mn.fr/O0sbUlwgSPGKubZLGjRPNQ/648x360_lacazette-a-mis-un-double.jpg http://cdn.foot-sur7.fr/articles/2015/11/ol-asse-derby-gerland-2015.jpg http://www.lyonmag.com/medias/images/thumb/460x345_img_0532.jpg At the end of the match, a beautiful fireworks ! http://s.olweb.fr/ol/image/phototheque/V3-940/202/40375.jpg http://s.olweb.fr/ol/image/phototheque/V3-940/202/40376.jpg Bennoo likes this Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Badass 821 Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 I've shaken Zidane and Jean-Marie Pfaff's hand in Stade de Gerland.I was there for a interview (due to a quiz I had won). Really awesome. Bennoo likes this Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mino 312 Posted November 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 I've shaken Zidane and Jean-Marie Pfaff's hand in Stade de Gerland.I was there for a interview (due to a quiz I had won). Really awesome.Yes Pfaff, legendary belgian goalkeeper ;) Must have been great, you're lucky Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Badass 821 Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Quite a unique experience yes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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