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Well having read everyones posts (all 29 pages of them) and having had time to diggest a few things I thought, well I felt I needed to write as I have so many opinions on posts from posters on hear, I think what it does show is so many personalities in people on these boards, and I don't think anyones right or wrong in there opinions, because if its what they acctually believe in how can they be wrong?

Well having saw the commossion on Saturday, I was surprised, but not particularly shocked at seeing something like that happen. Firstly I was surprised in Ginger Junior being able to drop a round house kick on anyone being the size he is.! I was surprised the fella who took the slap didnt react in the same manner as the attackers. (well played there mate), I was surprised after all those years of growing older and wiser that Ging did something like that, I mean don't get me wrong once you've got the fighter in you, it will never ever leave you, but you do learn how to control it,and lastly I am actually totally surprised by posters views on the thread. Now that is by no means a dig at anyone, we all walk in different circles in life, and maybe I have and do see abit more of the above than the majority on hear, It doesnt and hasnt affected my life, it has deffinately opened my eyes to life, and made me a hell of a lot street wiser than I used to be.
But I honestly do believe there has been a lot of over reaction on these boards, Because at the end of the day a bloke was having an argument with someone else and it turned into a small scale fight. there was no gang on gang, guns, knives or other weapons just 3 or four punches, Yes granted that was definately 2 on to 1, no doubt, and that is a no no, and both of the too should have the bollox to put there hands up to that. Over the years of Supporting Southend there has been loads of times when I have felt like cracking a fellow supporter on the Jaw, the reason I havent is not because 'we are all southend blah blah blah and all that crap' Its because I can control my temper to a certain level ie If the pair of them had gone into me like that,as long as they hadnt knocked me out, I would have been into them like a f**king lion, and thats why I have comended you fella earlier on, But I do realise now in life that violence is not the easy answer, I say 'easy' because I honestly do feel there are times in life when it works, as simple as that. There is always a less stressful way of doing things than raising your fists.

From my eventful youth I have gone from being a right brawler into a someone who will only ever use violence as a last resort.

Now for Ginger and his boy because of his crazy 25 seconds, and thats all it probably was, will in my experience and only because there was so many people present and because it was at a sporting arena will get a custodial sentance. And I will be sick for them if they do. Once you go to prison you loose everything and its the start of the big spiral down. Im not saying they shouldnt be punished at all, but in my eyes things like that dont warrent a prison sentance. And I feel ashamed to be on a web site where so many fans actually want to see them go to prison, just for that, surely you would all get more satisfacton seeing them on community service whilst you walk past them both working in Oxfam on your way to roots hall, or something like that alternatively hit them hard in the pocket for what they have done, or then there is the alternative way of doing things, drop the charges and give them some of there own medicine, its all to do with what you feel is the appropriate action.

since I was 18 I started doing door work, and was massively out of my depth, but having worked with good, tough, honourable men I have seen that there is nothing more emmbarressing than seeing people men and women fighting, you loose all your respect and make a complete prat out of yourselfs. And because of the career path I chose I have seen hundreds of proper fight, beetings in fact weapons and tools being used I have even had a gun wagled in my face was it loaded I will never know, but i do know for sure ging and jamie will be regretting it all know.
I don't know or ever claimed to have known Ginger, and he probably doesnt know me, but because of what i have done in the past i have seen him in action, and our paths have crossed quite a few times and again as has been said by the Hound and a very limited few .I think he is a good egg, certainly not a rotten apple that you all have been so quick to label him with.
My opinion of the whole thing is that they where caught ( by f**king loads of people!) doing something wrong, end of no big deal, the bloke will be back at work today with a few war scares, telling all the girls in the office about his famous battle, and how he was set apon by 20 wild men, and some how he managed to fend them all off etc etc etc.

My Second Gripe of the thread

a good 10 or 12 years ago a group of close friends and all big Southend supporters started travelling to and from games, and because of there weapon of choice comicaly called themselves the CS Crew, the chaps grew in numbers and at the end of the 90,s could number 30 - 50 drinking together at one time, up and down the country we defended our honour and our clubs name, always against big bully boy clubs and there firms, but you grow up and things change, good jobs, hot chicks,Night life and bordom of it all sets in, Of that famouse
'no more than 10 no less than 2 ' probably about 5 -6 of us still go and watch our beloveds sometimes a little tanked up and sometimes may be a bit over zellus, but that fortunately is us now days, what I am saying is there is no CS Crew anymore, if I fight its because someone has brought it to me or its a last solution, it doesnt matter if its at football or in the park but I am not part of any firm.
Now I agree with people on this board about there anger at the pratts who constantly goad the opposition fans and that it could have a direct consiquence in people around thems safety. Of cause it could. The mugs down the front at Oxford and in the corner of the West Bank like to call themselves the CS Youth, now what the f**k have any of you little mugs got to do with what we used to have, absolutely nothing, you prance around thinking you are the chaps giving it the f**king biggan as they you own the town, the only thing you own are your w*** mags under the bed!!!! and even then your dads probably brought them for you. To me you lot should take a good long look at yourselves.After the match at Oxford all that bollox you were giving it with Oxford, if you wanted to get to them so f**king badly like you made out you wanted to do then you only had to go betwen a thin row of stewards, if you wnated it so badly because you are such top boys, when you were in the bowling alley, why didnt you just tear in to them, Ill tell you why because you are a bunch of f**king mugs, and as for that dick down the front with you in a fake cream stone Island jumper and baseball hat I think he calls himself Will, well you must be well proud of him, I heard he chased a group of ten year olds on there bikes across the car park after the game, and tride to throw bottles at them, what a complete $%&* you are mate. I think you must stop using our name to assosiate yourselves with us, your an embarressmet to the name of the club

Lastly Attn of Jonesy Tap In
who called me 'pathetic' for saying the blocked thread was boring and also stated that ' I shouldnt ever come on hear again' all I can say to you is

Bollox my friend ,Id spread you on toast and f**king eat you.

Cockles
 
Am I allowed to mention the spelling of Cusack again.
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Brilliant (sorry i mean...lol !!), especially the final paragragh (the second gripe bit).........in particular the bit about the Tw*t 'chasing the ten year olds'...........words failed me !!

p.s. I take it he won't be on the guest list for your next birthday night out ??
 
Cockles

I know in the past I have said that I think you probably go over the top with the wind ups occasionally.  The famous "cockles humour" is sometimes wasted on me, I'm afraid.  I don't think I know you, but people who do have said you're a decent guy, and I know we each know people who know each other (if you see what I mean - I was going to put common people but that somehow didn't sound right!).

However, what you have just typed (especially the first part) I have probably found the most interesting and informative post on here for months.  It gets the point across exactly, is pitched at the right level, and despite never having been involved in anything like door work (I may have held one or two open for ladies occasionally, and that's as far as it goes) I can fully imagine and relate to everything you have said.

It is of course because you have had this type of exposure and are so streetwise that it has far less effect on you.  To someone who only sees TV violence as a rule, the effect will be more dramatic.  After all that was real blood, and many choose to isolate themselves against that type of environment.

In my profession I deal with death on a daily basis and have to cope with things that would make 99% of people on here shudder.  Nothing gory, but the absolute tragedy and sadness that I face in normal people coping with a bereavement, and possibly injustice as well.  And I cope with it because I am used to it.  I have done death bed Wills in the hospital with people who have literally hours to live and their relatives howling with grief all around me.  I have dealt with horrendous suicides and family break ups... to anyone who thinks divorce is spiteful just wait until you get a will dispute.  But to most people who don't deal with it on a daily basis it is another world, with some of the stuff unbelievable.  Yet to me it is routine.

I guess that is why you feel as you do, and I for one thank you for enlightening me as to your thoughts.  I will be honest and say that up until now I would not have thought you were capable of such a post as 99% tend to be sarcy wind up one liners or verge on the abusive.  But I am seeing you in a different light my friend.  Respect.
 
I agree with a lot of what you say, however whenever i see Ginge, Son & the rest of their motley crew they appear to be out to cause trouble. If this was just 25 seconds of madness then so be it but it isn't. The difference this time is that everyone got to see it.

A few years ago they turned on me and my mates in the West Bank over something extremely trivial but only a couple of punches were thrown from both sides before police and stewards intervened. I also had the pleasure of having to put up with them at the Bristol game this year when they were feeling up the barmaid and kicking off in and around the ground. Also the same bunch (less Ginge) turned on my mate in the Far Post after a game because he was talking to the barmaid - as we were walking out they started to follow us so we turned round and squared up to them which appeared to surprise them and nothing happened, although they were escorted out. This is just my personal experience of them, doubtless there are many others who can fill in many gaps.

As has been noted elsewhere, i can't believe that one of this group is actually a steward at Roots Hall as whenever we play away he always antagonises their stewards!!

Also, with regard to this new CS group. They are an embarrassment to the name. I have had a few beers with several original CS, inc yourself and Rich, and always had a right good laugh. However, when you see these scrawny kids who couldn't punch their way out of a paper bag giving the big un to Oxford it is cringe worthy. If those stewards weren't there these kids would have been sh*tting themselves!
 
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Quote[/b] (dave cusaks nose @ April 25 2005,15:23)]and maybe I have and do see abit more of the above than the majority on hear, It doesnt and hasnt affected my life,
And maybe we don't all go to games on the off chance that we might get or deliver a good kicking. I know that we're all entitled to our different opinions but I really can't understand how anyone can be anything but appalled.

It might not affect you but by the sounds of it, and forgive me if this is being judgemental, you're probably a similar sort of size and strength to the alleged (and all that rubbish) attackers.
As you said, you'd have been able to stand up for yourself. However, if it had been somebody like me or an elderly fan who'd wanted to sit in their seat/say Maher was crap/Gower was crap or whatever the victim was supposed to have done, and been on the receiving end of that "crazy 25 seconds", there'd probably be a minutes silence at Roots Hall on Saturday.

It's such a shame that all this is going on now, just when everything was going so well on the pitch.

This is just going to run and run, isn't it?
 
A good read Mr Cockles!

I have not posted anything on any of the threads regarding the fight yet, so hear goes!

Firstly, I was relieved to realise that Grim Jnr was completely unaware of what was going on, and feel very sorry for the youth's and familys that were in the surrounding areas of the fight.

Secondly, I make you right........how the hell does a bloke that size manage move so fast?!!!!
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Also, Ginger Jnr tried starting a fight with East stand drummer boy up in Kidderminster because he did not like his drum!
Jack was standing with my brother and I, and backed down when Jnr offered him out for a fight.
Personaly, if I was Jack I would not have let him even get within talking distance of me and finished him off before anything could have happened, but that's me, and what I train for!
Everyone is different, and feel that if it were me bieng attacked and retaliated in an aggresive manor then it would be another story altogether. Would people then want a banning order on me too? Just for defending myself?

It's a hard one to call, but whatever peoples opinions are, the two were well out of order!
 
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Quote[/b] (Katecat @ April 25 2005,16:07)]However, if it had been somebody like me or an elderly fan who'd wanted to sit in their seat/say Maher was crap/Gower was crap or whatever the victim was supposed to have done, and been on the receiving end of that "crazy 25 seconds", there'd probably be a minutes silence at Roots Hall on Saturday.
I'd like to think they wouldn't have done it to a bird or OAP!! In their eyes it was just an ordinary bloke who deserved it.
 
personally, mr cockles is a top bloke.. and what a superb post that was, and dont worry, that will hopefully wont be venturing again, what a mistake that was eh..
but mr cockles, i feel you have done very well there and deserve the praise you are receiving
 
Each to his own, everybody has the choice, freedom of speech etc etc, I agree that every man has the right to lead his life how he wishes, As long as it is within the Law. Breach the law knowingly and accept the consequences.
As for the punishment being too harsh, if it acts as a deterrent stopping others from repeating or copying, or the offenders re-offending then its has served its purpose.
 
Does anyone remember when Bolton came down to Roots Hall. I think it was in the very early 90's and the first game of the season.
We won 2 nil. Anyway stood in the North Bank with my Dad aged 16 maybe. Stood next to a group of blokes with broad northern accents. Next thing it has all kicked off and as a result an innocent Southend Supporter has been battered sensless.
After the game Bolton stormed the North Bank and it all kicked off again. Shortly after we had the fences put up.

My point is when you are in the Southend end home or away you should be able to feel safe. As a young kid it was always like running the gauntlet before and after games worried that you were going to get a slap for supporting the "wrong" team.
Now do we really need to look at our so called fellow fans as well?

The old argument of never involving people wearing colours is a load of old tosh as well as Saturday proved and that was a Southend Fan.

The fact that the person involved is a bit of a folk hero and used to act as a body guard for the North bank....all well and good but that still doesnt excuse his actions on Saturday.

I personally think they should both be banged up. As has been said many times before Children are the life blood of this Club. Without getting kids early and getting them supporting Southend our support will soon wither away.
Honestly now would you really want your own kids seeing this or being close to a fight kicking off?

Not being a season ticket holder, over the past few months when we have been so busy I have had to get tickets for wherever I could. This has resulted in me being in the West stand again.
I spent a few seasons sat here. Before this season my last time was Leicester in a pre season friendly two season ago. I vowed never to sit here again....why? because a group of our Chav supporters found it appropriate to hurl insults abuse and threats at a load of wheelchair bound Leicester supporters after they scored.
Not to mention all the kids when we played Brentford at home in Area LDV final a few years back. Really giving it during the game and then running over grannies and grandads to escape for the bigger boys at full time, Cardiff anyone? etc etc etc.

My point is the "faces" of yesteryear still rest on their laurels. They are considered heroes and some weak willed youngsters want to emmulate them. A nasty circle that will carry on unless the club, courts and us as fans do something about it.

Thats about it. Dont think I can really be bothered to say anything else. If you have read down this far and are bored then more fool you.
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Quality at last we are all talking, and again all our points of views differ so much, and has so much to do with the lifes we lead, I take in all what people have said, and when you look at the same scenario but by a slightly different slant, how quickly and opnion can change, I do agree with 'Flying Scotman' I think Ginger is largely influensed by his gang of hangers on, once you take him and Jamie out of the equation they are alot less intimidating

god I wish i could spell, everything would be so much easier.

Hey Napper what do you think?
 
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Quote[/b] (Katecat @ April 25 2005,16:07)]However, if it had been somebody like me or an elderly fan who'd wanted to sit in their seat/say Maher was crap/Gower was crap or whatever the victim was supposed to have done, and been on the receiving end of that "crazy 25 seconds", there'd probably be a minutes silence at Roots Hall on Saturday.
I'd like to think they wouldn't have done it to a bird or OAP!! In their eyes it was just an ordinary bloke who deserved it.
Well so would I but that's the problem with moments of madness, they don't involve much logical or sensible thought. It was just an example anyway, I would never be stupid enough to argue with them because that wasn't the first '25 seconds' I've seen from one of that group.

And, I am NOT a 'bird'!
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Quote[/b] (Benfleetshrimp @ April 25 2005,16:32)]Not to mention all the kids when we played Brentford at home in Area LDV final a few years back.
Oh, yes that was all good fun. I still have the piece of seat that ended up on my head after that all kicked off
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I just don't get why some people can't go to football to just watch the game.
 
Something I forgot to mention just on a lighter note
does anyone remember whilst we were playing in the Ist Division against Sheffield Utd, a few years ago
There was demonstration trying to get Dave Bassett the sack, and there was a group of pro and a group of against Bassett fans all sitting near each other, well the same thing happened as saturday about 4 of them just went into each other, of course as you could imagine our stewerds took about 10 minutes to decide who was going to go and try and break it up. It Proper kicked off, and again looking at it now from a different angle (because it was not our own fans, and was another teams) everyone saw it as a real treat in another drab match, and i know part of the west were cheering and jeering them on
 
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Quote[/b] (dave cusaks nose @ April 25 2005,15:23)]Lastly Attn of Jonesy Tap In
who called me 'pathetic' for saying the blocked thread was boring and also stated that ' I shouldnt ever come on hear again' all I can say to you is

Bollox my friend ,Id spread you on toast and f**king eat you.

Cockles
Right to reply:

Perhaps 'pathetic' was the wrong choice of words, but i was slightly narked by the tone of yours and HB's posts. Up to page 21, the thread wasn't really that boring (imho obviously) and was still all on topic. Personally, i've never seen anything like that a football match. Maybe i haven't been to enough. Who knows? And i imagine a fair number of people are in a similar position. So when an incident like that arises, you want to discuss it, as do most fans, regardless of whether they are familiar with kind of thing or not.

What i objected to was the rubbishing of a thread about something that was and is clearly discussion-worthy. A point echoed by XS, but obviously in slightly more diplomatic fashion. And I certainly didn't make any outright statements saying you shouldn't ever come on here.

At the end of the day, SZ is a talking shop and is full of conjecture and opinion of that nature. The point i was making was that, if you find this type of discussion boring, then maybe SZ isn't for you. Clearly this isn't the case though as you're a regular poster. I just don't understand sometimes why people seemingly criticise the board just because people post their opinions on it.
 
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