Identifying football fans

[David]

Petra Pan wrote:

> Out of curiosity, does everyone 
> attending the game wear paint?  

I have to confess I haven't been to very many football matches, and 
I'm basing my observations on televised matches mostly.

No, not everyone.  I think the most spectacular displays are 
reserved for international matches.  (English and Scottish clubs 
play in separate leagues, so usually only ever play each other when 
drawn together in European competition.)

> Hey, I wonder if football fans jumping 
> each other inspired the Skirmish of the 
> Magical Mascots at QWC?

Yes, I think it quite likely.  Violence is not unknown among 
spectators of other sports in Britain, but is most commonly 
associated with football.

hence the expression: "Rugby, a game for ruffians played by 
gentlemen; football, a game for gentlemen played by ruffians."

David