Welcome to The Definitive Fan – The online guide from PowerPlayGoal.com to the types of fans who you’re likely to meet (or not meet) at a game; or perhaps feel like hanging out with post game.
Some of these fans clearly have a true passion for the game, others, well, they are just there for something to do.

Fan Type #19 – The Rioter

Bio:
Often quite passionate, these fans blend in the majority of the time and from first glance or first hand game experience you would be shocked to find out that beneath that support is an ulterior motive; one that is craving chaos.
Never working alone, they will always have at least one or two wing men in tow; people they truly trust in both causing as much chaos as them and of course who can look out for their leader should the need be. There is many reports that these guys may also work in gangs; but this is unconfirmed.
Once that final whistle goes, win or loose – what follows will always be the same. RIOT!.
This can be on a small scale, perhaps they will just smash up the toilets; or perhaps they will take it further trashing parts of the arena like the seats, concessions stands and anything nearby. A few will go further on special occasions and trash the city around them. This could include looting shops, flipping cars and hurling Molotov cocktails.
Most of these rioters usually come with long criminal records and have been charged with this type of offense many times before; however others are more stealthy and stick to just bragging about the “crap they get away with” on Facebook and Twitter to other rioters / horrified friends/ relatives.

Characteristics:
Usually male, aged from 20 through to 30; and they generally favor hoodies, dark glasses or face scarves to mask their identity. Perhaps they are so passionate about their team they have a tattoo. Often carry backpacks  concealiing tools to be used later, such as crowbars and brass knuckles.

Favorite Team:
Well, when was the last time you read of a southern teams fans rioting? I’m just saying…

Other:
During the off season they may often migrate to Soccer games for their “fix” of rioting

I think it is also worth adding that whilst the majority of fans are stable enough to deal with wins and losses for their teams, it is a shame that a few fans feel it necessary to act in this way; and regardless of how these few act it is always important to remember that the majority of fans are not like this and just go home / to the bar after games. These good fans are always the first to pick up the pieces after crap like this, and as can be seen in the images below really don’t want to associate with the rioting thugs.

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