by Sophie Brown April 30, 2016, 5:00pm. Few of our lot got nicked. Claim a 5 year guarantee. Over to the younger lads now. Enjoy boys. Millwall. Ive gained loads of good friends from clubs all over Great Britain. Leicester was a stronghold for the National Front, and past members now say that the unity the gang provided helped to mend the divide that gripped the city. We didnt integrate we assimilated. In films such as The Firm or The Football Factory, violence plays a central theme to the rucks in many scenes. "There wasn't really any acceptance, so when I left school I got involved with other Asian gangs, which was better for protection against the racists. Does he miss it? Mr Gahir said the defendant was issued with a black and white A4 map on his release which clearly marked out the exclusion zone. About 20 of us (Leicester) flew to Berlin, had a night there then boarded the 10 hours+ train journey to the Polish mining town Katowice. I couldn't protect myself with my fist like the blokes. The court heard that, apart from a single breach in 2010, Anstiss had otherwise complied with the banning order. 2: Ipswich. I had tears in my eyes. He thinks long and hard. "There's a lot of hate in the world at the moment. Prosecutor Harbinder Gahir said the defendant was recognised by a police spotter at 6.10pm drinking outside the JukeBox bar in St Nicholas Place, Leicester, yards from a fan zone in Jubilee Square where hundreds of Atltico and City fans were mingling ahead of the 7.45pm kick-off. Perfect for phone cases, laptops, journals, guitars, refrigerators, windows, walls, skateboards, cars, bumpers, helmets, water bottles, hydro flasks, computers, or whatever needs a dose of originality. They hold a strong rivalry with Leicester City's Baby Squad due to clashes in the 70's and 80's. They are so-called 'allies' with Newcastle United's Newcastle Gremlins. Yes, they had Gary Lineker but there wasnt much else to boast about. One things for sure those steroid vest-wearing Russian robots wouldnt have been fit to lace our boots back in the 80/90s hooligan heyday. So just who were they, and what did they stand for? I tell him that Im wondering how somebody who looks so kindly could do such monstrous things. In fact no fucker travelled like us English! Make love not war. The drugs led to a period of depression, and eventually he embraced Islam and discovered a new sense of purpose. Loved following England away, home games were ok at Wembley mainly if the Jocks were in town. The adrenalin was pumping all the time. And lastly, tell us what you enjoyed about being a football casual? "A fight started and we tried to escape by leaving the club. I was nicknamed 'Aquascutum Girl' because I was one of the best-dressed out of a group of fiercely competitive older males, but I was never an official membermore of a groupie. One of biggest battles Ive had with them was a midweek game at our place back in 95, wed had this arranged for ages, Wed meet up at dinnertime in a couple of pubs on the edge of the city to avoid police attention. The court heard that the defendant has previous convictions for assault, affray, possessing an offensive weapon and failing to answer bail. The Baby Squad, like the Foxes, were the underdogs, born from a mob of casuals who lived for three things: football, fashion, and "absolutely having it at the weekend," as one ex-memberwho didn't want to be identifiedsaid. The Glazer family are unwilling to sell Manchester United for the prices on offer following bids from Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani. It was like being on a catwalk. and remembers the way the gang navigated gender. One of the youths in the group was found to have a smoke grenade and Class A drugs. It was hard to break away from it at the time. Thanks, Daz. Leicester will miss key playmaker James Maddison due to a knee problem. "Asian kids were expected to study, but for me it was escapism to get away from that because I thought that was boring. You have to respect people for who they are. "We had white guys, Jamaican, Asian lads and they couldn't fathom that we were all mates from different backgrounds. Interview with Bev Thompson Leicester 'Baby Squad' 'Aquascutum Girl' . Another mental trip dirty muggy Italians riding around slashing small groups of England fans. Kami memiliki beberapa geng berbeda yang dimasukkan ke dalam Baby Squad. says Riaz Khan, a 50-year-old ex-member who's written a memoir about his time in the gang. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. But the court was told he had been on the radar of Leicestershire police and the UK Football Intelligence Unit for a number of years. They think, How the hell did you go from that to this? He smiles. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Daz Smith - Leicester City - Baby Squad Proud Sponsors of The Terrace Casuals Interviews. Bones are broken, noses are left bloodied and the trendy C.P Company clothing the hooligans are wearing is left in tatters. He must also surrender his passport whenever England play abroad. He is in contention for a spot in Gareth Southgate's England squad for. The temptation of Leicester Citys Champions League quarter-final festivities in the city centre proved too much for a convicted hooligan found guilty of breaching a football banning order. Bullying bastards Just over 10 years ago alone I took a train over to Nottingham. My first real memory that stuck in my mind was 1985/86 season Ron Atkinsons mighty Red Devils were in town (Leicester) I was 16/17 years old at the time, There was a massive buzz around that day, Utd and Liverpool were the big biggest clubs in English football and both teams took huge followings around the country and today were playing host to Utds Red army! [4], The week before the incident with Coventry fans, 13 men were arrested after clashes between fans from Leicester and Norwich in which some men sustained minor injuries.[5]. "I started going to matches and trying to infiltrate the group. Birmingham Zulu Warriors. With safety concerns heightened, the police were forced to chaperone rival fans back to Leicester train station in buses after home matches at Filbert Street, leading to a riot in 1986 that saw 64 fans arrested for attacking the buses and causing thousands of pounds worth of damage. "Like Malcolm X said,'Educationis ourpassport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today. Photo courtesy of Riaz Khan, This article originally appeared on VICE UK. Khan's colourful life has now been turned into a play, that he hopes will go national. Make love, not war. He dressed smart, carried a knife and wound up in jail. "I'd never heard of any deaths though, but there were some major injuries. He was charged with possessing an offensive weapon in a public place. Nicholls, Andy (2005). Weve also had a few good ding dongs with Newcastle, 92 at our place was mad, fighting all day in town, in the stands, on the pitch, another good row I remember was back in 2000 we were in London the night before our game with Spurs, loads of us had booked hotels the night before, we were drinking in the famous Flying Scotsman pub, Im standing outside early evening with 2 or 3 others when we notice a large group coming down the road because it was dark we couldnt tell if it was more of our lot? In the mid-80s, he was jailed for eight months after stabbing a man in his head, face, chest and arm. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted. He described a litany of football-related violence and disorder which the defendant had admitted being involved in. Sale. Hi Tony, How did you get into football and when? However, unlike a lot of lads, my dad hated football so as a kid Id have to tag along with my mates and their dads to watch Leicester down at the old Filbert Street ground. [2] In August 2000, Leicester were listed as the 7th most violent football club in England and Wales. He was later identified to police as being OReilly. Manchester United news, exclusives and . Baby Shower Venues in Leicestershire Find the perfect venue in Leicestershire to hold your Baby Shower, Christening or Naming Day with a range of party venues, function rooms and event space available for hire offering afternoon tea packages, buffet lunches, party packages or just a venue for a few drinks with friends and family. "The football casuals subculture broke down every racial barrier better than any government think tank.". It was the last thing I wanted him to get into., As for Khan himself, not only has he turned his back on violence, he has even become a genuine football fan a season ticket holder at Leicester City. Yeah, I do miss it. Since then I was hooked on the scene. "There were a few people in the firm who didn't like Asians," says Riaz, "but as time went by and more and more Asians started coming to the football, we were just accepted. Thats what our focus was looking for the other firm, seeing what they were wearing., There was more to being a member of the Baby Squad than outdressing the opposition. He did it as a response to the English Defence League's (a far-right, Islamophobic organisation) recruitment of football casuals around the country. And not the first time either. [3] Leicester City are "preparing a formal offer" for Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson, according to a report in the North East. The local police were in the full RoboCop gear. It all spilled out into the streets and the police just couldn't control it. [1] For faster navigation, this Iframe is preloading the Wikiwand page for Baby Squad. 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The assault of a pub landlord in Blackpool in February 2013. Mr Williams told the hearing that OReilly claimed they were motorbike gloves, but admitted their true purpose after it was found he did not own a motorbike. I became involved in the casual scene later than most, to be honest around 84, I was a skinhead prior to this, and I was getting more and more involved in the violence most weeks so it was a natural progression to get the casual look most other lads had got. The Baby Squad is a football hooligan firm linked to the English Premier League team, Leicester City. "Nowadays it's much more controlled. It wasnt so much the violence that attracted Riaz Khan to football hooliganism as the clothes. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. "I regret doing that because I went to prison for eight months.". Leicester City - Detailed squad 22/23 | Transfermarkt Leicester City 1 1 3 2 7 Premier League League level: First Tier Table position: 14 In league since: 9 years 455.10 m Total market value Squad size: 27 Average age: 26.9 Foreigners: 19 70.4 % National team players: 17 Stadium: King Power Stadium 32.273 Seats Current transfer record: +33.40m + It went off everywhere. No regrets at all. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. Khan was a skinny, shy boy who did not like to stand out from the crowd; in school and on the streets, he would be called Paki or simply wog. Fuck knows how but all afternoon no plod still, then we get the call from Derby theyve arrived so we wait a while then start manoeuvring to the Woodgate area of the City where Derbys mob were plotted up. Bang out of order. "Baby Squad was first formed in 1982, when a group of young lads walked past a copper and the copper said: 'What's this? The main characters are Riaz and Yusuf, but the actors playing them seamlessly morph into police officers, National Front members, rival gang members, prison officers and family members. With all the street fights and police face-offs, the Baby Squad of Leicester crossed racial divides and created an unexpected utopia in a changing city. It was part of the culture of growing up. Wed Mar 1 2023 - 06:00. Bev also says she made a handy look-out for the Baby Squad, who would have her wait at the train station for rival fans to arrive and scope out the location of the police before big matches. Following a skirmish outside a Torquay nightclub, the angry teen was sentenced to eight months in prison for slashing an attacker. Eighteen years later, the relatively unknown Baby Squadnever as big as the major London firmshad Leicester voted the UK's second most-violent football club, in a survey published by the National Criminal Intelligence Service. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. But I wasnt a bully. Theres a good few well-known lads also featured in the book. Khan was sent to HM Prison Exeter, around 200-miles from his Leicester home, and immediately noticed one thing. And a crew of Leicester supporters known as the Baby Squad hooligan firm are clashing with Derby fans before an away game. 27 years ago Riaz Khan was a member of the notorious Leicester City hooligan firm, the Baby Squad. We thought we want to be like this lot: fish and chips, dress how they dressed up, do the things they do., When Khan joined the Baby Squad at 17, he and his brother Yusuf found acceptance for the first time: black, brown and white kids ran together. City fan banned from going within two miles of a match involving club, Get City transfer latest, team news, match updates and analysis delivered straight to your inbox. Capacity: 0.6 litres. "As long as you supported Leicester City, you dressed well, you were accepted. If its done right there aint nothing better. I shout Im Leicester Im just here on my own on a shopping trip. The court ordered him to complete 200 hours of unpaid work, supervised by the Probation Service over a year, and to pay 85 costs and a 60 victim surcharge. He wanted to be like his dad. For other inquiries, Contact Us. I rate all firms on the day, never underestimate any fucker. Nevada has a population of roughly 3,000,000 people. [1], The Baby Squad have had a number of fights with the Chelsea Headhunters who follow Chelsea. Their era is over, and a new gang, the Young Baby Squad, are trying their luck at filling their shoesbut not very successfully. I do miss it Baby Squad members, with Riaz Khan second right. As a young man, you have so much testosterone, so many hormone changes. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Leicester City Baby Crest Dungarees - Blue. He started hanging round with his little gang. players, past and present Squad Numbers. It was just a casuals thing., Being a member of the Baby Squad changed him. RG Snyman is set to bookend his 16-month injury-enforced sabbatical with matches against the Scarlets. I know, he says quietly. Yes, well certainly the Young Baby Squad. Removable and super stickery. These cookies do not store any personal information. City have been credited with an interested in the 22-year-old . Cardiff City Soul Crew. Whether you have a changing table, a unit or prefer using the floor, a good baby changing mat is a must-buy for any new parents. Oasis Acquiesce is the bollocks for me. He said Anstiss, who was known to police as a member of a hooligan firm following Leicester City who call themselves the Baby Squad, was seen standing in the corner of the outside smoking area of the pub and arrested. In 2010, Khan became a published author with the release of his book,Memoirs of an Asian Football Casual. He told us: "I go to schools to give talks to young kids about gang violence and extremism. We have had rows with most mobs over the years, had some good offs with Chelsea home and away, 89 at Leicester was especially naughty. Had many good battles with the DLF over the years, theyre game as fuck. We got out and all these fellas were waiting outside for us. It changed my mindset towards the violence.". But when you look back, you think to yourself, 'did I really do that?'". PC Stevens recalls when one young Leicester fan at a game against Chelsea was causing a scene, he had to deal with him, only for the Baby Squad to intervene. Imagine leather motorbike gloves, but with sand sown into the area covering the knuckles. Coventry (The Legion) theres a big hatred between us, had some good rows with them, theyre a strange mob, not always talked about in hooligan circles but can raise a firm. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. I remember us all heading out the day before the game there was pockets of Poles everywhere trying to fight us. Ive only 2 teams I can honestly say I hate, 1: Celtic. Eventually, the police arrived and it was game over, us back in town then Chelsea back on the train. Sykes999, 28 October 2013 in Leicester City Forum. Stone Island coat on when I get a glimpse of around 10 lads directly over the road all smartly dressed in gear. "Hopefully, the message is you can be British, respect one another and I hope people see it and think, 'what a change I made - from that to this.'. In 1996, after taking on advice from his wife, Khan turned to education. The book is published by Old Dog Books. Runcorn Riot Squad; Luton Town - The MIGs, Lutonistan, Lutonlees Bury Park Boys; Manchester City - Blazing Squad, Cool Cats, Guvnors, Mayne Line Service Crew Won rows, lost rows. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Riaz Khan, second from the right, with friendsnot necessarily members of the Squad. Last game of the season 95/6 season Chelsea landed late at ours we clashed off Dover Street near the train station. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. We booked in this huge hotel, it was full of England lads, Chelsea, Shrewsbury, West Ham, Huddersfield, Derby everyone was here on show. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Eventually, we started to back them off and get them on the run so respect to that 50-60. As a young Asian lad from a traditional Pakistani background, Riaz Khan found himself involved with the notorious 'Baby Squad', Leicester City's famous hooligan firm. I could hear glasses shattering. It changed him. Baby Squad; Founding location: Leicester: Years active: 1981-present: Territory: Leicester area: Ethnicity: Mostly White British: Membership (est.) At the age of 18, Khan inflicted his most dangerous act yet. Theyll Always Be An England. They are intended to protect the hands, and make for a much heavier punch. "I was the only ethnic minority in the whole of prison," he remembered. The old bill knicked and deported 52 of us the following day, no food or water in the cells and a good few bruises lol. 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