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I've seen a few productions about hooliganism, but this documentary has the advantage of being produced in 1985, right in the eye of the storm. The final minutes in fact are dedicated to the tragedy in Brussels and "what happens next?".

The camera follows the groups closely, and the interviews add value. Obviously some of the footage is dated, in 2023. But the motivations are explored, as much as the profile of the hooligans. Main group is from West Ham, but there are "lowlights" from fans of different clubs. Experts discuss the phenomenum from a sociology point of view.

Those interested in football or group behaviour should definitely go for it.

A documentary about the merky side of West Ham in the latter days of the ICF ( and under 5's ). Talking to real people from East London, who some might say aren't football fans/ supporters, but definitely represented the club in alternative ways before, during and after the game kicked off. Plenty of real old school footage of face to face interviews and away trips with " bastards in claret and blue" make this a compelling watch for anyone interested in this subject matter. Some of those that appeared in interviews that aren't "proper" members of the firm got spoken to after it was screened on television.