Eintracht-Ultras in Bochum: Like two-year-olds in the defiance phase

Some Eintracht fans will soon delay the game of the game in Bochum by an hour. They appear for the values ​​of their football, primarily for themselves. An absurd demonstration of power.

Most parents, probably all, have already felt that they will be noticeably closer to the descendant, which rises from the deepest interior, to be noticeably closer to their own limit, so dangerously close to the stubbornness of the little ones soon. The constant explanation, repeating, the most calm prayer of the simplest rules on one side, and on the other the pure ignorance, sometimes garnished with a smile. Full of joy to test and expand the boundaries.

Yes, those responsible for Eintracht Frankfurt will feel very similar on Sunday in Bochum, as well as the law enforcement officers and the security personnel. The kick-off of the Bundesliga game between VfL and Eintracht was latebecause some guest fans, in particular the ultras, only spanned their banners against a permission in front of a escape gate and finally inserted them to keep hanging up there.

Discussions about discussions, initially with fan representatives, later with sports directors, ultimately with board members. The verbal intervention by SGE sports director Markus Krösche in front of the block may be the last time the club is available in this situation. The game of the game was not far away. Again: because of a banner! An absurd spectacle that simply remains inexplicable for people far from the football bubble.

Small group with great influence

Now it should be mentioned that the author of these lines naturally knows about the importance of such banners that they are much more than a jaw, they mean a lot for various groups. Furthermore, it should be said that this time the authorities’ specifications, which are urgently implemented, were once and more lasher – even in Bochum. And it should be stated that the situation in the old stadium on Castroper Straße should basically be reconsidered that the organizer, VfL Bochum, and the authorities should search for better solutions as far as possible. Everything is true, and yet one thing is obvious: the ultras did not.

Since the guidelines of the authorities were known long before arrival to the pot, it should not be assumed from a random situation, but from a planned action. A small group demonstrated its great influence and was not ready to compromise. The motto, which is often advanced, that none is greater than the club itself, was led to absurdity. Instead, the signal was: our football, our harmony, our rules.

Mind you: The game was also won without the support of the hard guys who left the stadium. The mood in the one third of the orphaned block was still splendid, weighed in an intoxicating football game. Right and important!

Pyro incidents are also piling up

In the past few weeks, fan incidents around Eintracht have accumulated again. Starting in Rome, where Hessian followers with flare -offs reacted to fluorescent rockets from the Italian block and were punished by UEFA with a suspended sentence. In Amsterdam, where Pyro was ignited in his own block. In Frankfurt, where the same also happened in the Ajax home game and the probation was at least jeopardized. Not to mention impending fines.

In the three cases said, the club management was more or less protectively in front of his own appendix. Formulated: something like that is priced. In fact, the Pyro debate is also one that is not only managed in Frankfurt and may be rethought as a whole. In any case, arguments can be found. However, this is difficult for Bochum’s action. A simple security rule was simply broken here. They were concerned with themselves. About their stubborn. For their limits. As with two -year -olds in the defiance phase. With two differences: you consciously decided. And children learn.