Service Crew: The Inside Story of Leeds United's Hooligan Gangs

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Det Insp Phil Wright who investigated the trouble at the Ipswich match, said: "I am sure Christopher Charles's family will be deeply disappointed at his actions." Staff shouldn't be put in that position. They are there to do a job and serve these supporters with food and drink.

The Chelsea Headhunters still remain active and in 2010 the firm clashed with Cardiff City’s Soul Crew during a fifth-round FA Cup tie. A police officer suffered a broken jaw resulting in Operation Ternhill being launched and 24 members of the Headhunters being convicted. So named because they travelled by service train in the early Eighties rather than the then more heavily-policed 'football specials', the Service Crew became synonymous with violence and mayhem. Having said that, a lot of Leeds supporters were well behaved. I have no wish to decry the majority." Supporters of other Leeds-based sports teams, such as the Leeds Rhinos rugby league team, also sing the song. The only part of the song that is removed in these alternative versions is the first four lines, which contain 'Leeds United' twice, as 'United' obviously does not apply to these teams. Leeds' ultimate frisbee team, LeedsLeedsLeeds, were also named after the song and club magazine.

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Leeds, Leeds, Leeds (Marching on Together)" entered the Irish Singles Chart on 20 May 2010 at number 41 and charted in the UK Singles Chart on 23 May 2010 at number 10. Kelly said: "I was probably about 13 when I first got involved in any trouble. It was nothing too serious, just getting chased by the police after a match when there was a protest against (manager) Jimmy Adamson. But it was a real adrenalin rush. Swansea fans were also involved in a incident where it is alleged that a small group of home supporters tried to board the Leeds United coach after the game. Kathy Sims had a few choice pubs including Bridgefield , Sportsman and the best of all Old Bank near Saxton gradens too young myself but heard some right tales about that place. There are several events throughout history which became high profile events and they can all be found below:

Now Mr Bratt plans to send the internet footage to Leeds United along with his claim for compensation. The Leeds United Service Crew are a football hooligan firm linked to the English EFL Championship team, Leeds United F.C. [1] The Service Crew were formed in 1974 and are named after the ordinary public service trains that the hooligans would travel on to away matches, rather than the heavily policed, organised football special trains. The Service Crew are one of the most notorious hooligan firms in the history of English football. [2]It was also a chance to right a few wrongs because there has been some rubbish written about Leeds in other books."

All my regulars have been fantastic, they've been down here sweeping up the broken glass and helping out, to get the pub open as usual." Gall, Caroline (11 December 2007). Service Crew: The Inside Story of Leeds United's Hooligan Gangs. Milo Books. ISBN 978-1-903854-72-3. Journalist Caroline Gall spent two years interviewing participants from several generations to piece together the first ever history of the gangs, from the Shipley Skins to the youths of the present day. The court heard Charles was part of the pitch invasion at Elland Road in April when a 1-1 draw with Ipswich saw Leeds relegated from the Championship.Our enjoyment came through following Leeds United everywhere. And no one can take those memories away." There were minor disturbances during and after England’s 4-1 defeat to Germany during the 2010 FIFA World Cup. A German flag was burned down amongst a mob of English supporters in Leicester Square in England, as well as damage to a Haagen Daz restaurant within the vicinity. One German fan amongst the crowd was confronted by the mob, but there were no injuries.