Wow nice one YANK Had a few close calls in Australia with football, but never got into a fight.
Only caught the end, but good to see a good game after the on sided affairs this weekend. Most definitely a real showcase of NFL football, and that's coming from an Aussie. I love my Aussie Rules Football, but NFL is just as good in my eyes. Completely different types of games, but both great to watch. Good games coming up next weekend!
We dont have "Hooligan or Firms" not coordinated, groups. What happens was these Milan guys when halftime came just, talked sh*t and got into peoples faces. They were starting sh*t with a guy who brought his wife and kids. Took his scarf Too me thats disrespectful. rude,dishonorale and just plain sh*t. I dont look for trouble and like to have a good time. But they were disrespectful to a man and his young family, wife and his kids no older than 6-7 years old. Thats not right. I dont care what, happens you dont disrespect a man in fromt of his family and kids. Enough said.
Once they had a few pints in them, they continued talking sh*t, not only against Liverpool Supporters, but started just talking sh*t about Americans in general and that they just pushed and pushed.
So me and 4 of my buds, Americans and 5 or 6 Brits from Liverpool, who we were talking with and having a good time with for 90+ minutes at the pub.
Once it was 3-3. After 2 minutes it really kicked off. Luckily they were standing buy an open wall which led into a beer grotto, They tossed a few pints at us, so we just pushed them into the grotto,closed the door and it was on. I got 6 stitches above the hairline from a mug. They eventually ran off, so we went back in, buy then the cops caught the Milan fans a block over. Found out they had Hooligan convictions in Europe. We were cited for a Public Disorder charge. No assault charges, the patrons in the bar all had our backs and blamed the Milan assholes. I think they had their passports ceased, until court. They were fined for assault, paid and told to never return to the US.
We left after that match, took the Brits to a bar, Partied till 7 am with these Liverpool fans, they actually took us to an English Breakfast. Eggs benedict, toast and bacon and sausage, Which I didn;t even knew existed in Atlanta. I still have heartburn and It took about 3 years off my life. I dont know how you guys eat that everyday.
They were the best, non stuck-up, straight up GREAT guys. I feel honored to stand. hold my ground with some of your lads, and made it the best 2 days of my life. I wish I knew their names because they gave me a great memory and I owe them. SO if their reading this, I hope to see you again one day. Maybe a Man U match. This pub is a general EPL pub its strictly a Liverpool / Celtic Pub. Generally never had Issues with the Man. U fans or Rangers fans. All Pretty good guys, just on the wrong side.
One of the greatest sports memories of my life. A life changing moment. Perfect day. And to the Milan boys, enjoy your broken noses and deprtation you fucks.