“Football: The men prepared to sacrifice everything in the name of the beautiful game” is a podcast chat with Amanda and Gareth about there show hope you enjoy it and deffenerty check out their podcast the link is below. This summer, FSA caseworker Amanda Jacks has been working with the Anfield Wrap team to produce an important audio documentary about the darker side of supporter culture, its human side, and how fans are drawn into it. Paying the Price for Passion is well worth a listen and here Amanda @FSA_FairCop and journalist Gareth Roberts give us a an introduction to the issues at play… What is a stereotypical “football hooligan”? Type the term into Google and among the four million results are links to famous films, notorious books, dedicated YouTube channels and reams of newspaper reports. It’s a life often glorified: a mysterious underworld with specific rules, its own style and an unwritten code. Those that choose to follow that path are readily labelled “yobs”, “thugs” and “scum” – dismissed as delinquents, ignored as outcasts. Very rarely, if ever, is the human side of the individuals involved explored in detail. The podcast features honest conversations with fans about their behaviour; how it started, how it ended, and for some, how they kept on returning to the same way of life despite the warnings, the bans, even jail sentences. The full artical can be found here https://thefsa.org.uk/news/paying-the-price-for-passion-delving-into-human-side-of-football-disorder/ Email [email protected] Mobile 07703 519555 For advice for fans on football policing, stewarding, club bans or referral to specialist solicitors. Gareth Roberts is now a freelance journalist and if you wish to contact him regarding anything then his contact details are below. Twitter- @robbohuyton Email [email protected] Football Law Assoc @Football_Legal Lawyers specialising in representing football supporters. Contact us at [email protected] for legal advice on police & court matters. Phone 0333 939 0063 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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