I was part of the Villa FAN (Fans Against Nazis) in the late-70's and early 80's - there were many Villans passionately opposed to extreme right wing politics - although a majority were lefties some weren't. Saw off the NF and BNP-types selling magazines outside the Holte and confronted racist chanting. Maybe people forget, or not born, when vile racist chanting was commonplaceTook it to Chelsea when they turned up in Digbeth for their Young NF rally and ran them off the streets after they had assaulted Aston residents for being "Asian".Black and WhiteUnite and FightSmash the (insert unpleasant faction as appropriate)
Remember 1938
Quote from: freethinker on May 02, 2013, 10:46:07 AMI notice the anti-fascist symbol in claret and blue colours to the left of the main banner. Whilst I am as opposed to fascism as the next man, there is something about overtly political banners at Villa Park that I find uncomfortable. I really don't like mixing politics and football. And you can't spell grandad.Can't agree in this case. Fascism should be challenged wherever it raises its ugly head. Di Canio is an avowed fascist and his presence sends a bad signal that such views are tolerated. The far right should not for one minute think that football is fertile ground for them again. I remember the NF at matches. Never again.
I notice the anti-fascist symbol in claret and blue colours to the left of the main banner. Whilst I am as opposed to fascism as the next man, there is something about overtly political banners at Villa Park that I find uncomfortable. I really don't like mixing politics and football. And you can't spell grandad.