Dog Posted 20 February, 2011 Posted 20 February, 2011 (edited) OK, I've been thinking, I have done loads of derby games in this country, Saints v Pompey, Liverpool v United, Villa v Brum, Wolves v Baggies, Arsenal v Spurs, Oxford v Swindon & done a few in europe too, been to all the Istanbul derbys, Milan & Rome derbys. But what would you say is the biggest in the world? I am planning on doing the Boca v River Plate on 15th May, I recon this would be the best one to experience. What derby would you say would be up there, and what derbys have you been to? Edited 20 February, 2011 by Dog
teamsaint Posted 20 February, 2011 Posted 20 February, 2011 I am told that Batley V Hunslet is pretty tasty.... but Rangers Celtic is the one i would love to see.
View From The Top Posted 20 February, 2011 Posted 20 February, 2011 I'm doing the Milan derby with my nipper in April. Planning on the Schalke / Dortmund and Old Firm at Ibrox derbies next season now the lad is that bit older.
Dr Who? Posted 20 February, 2011 Posted 20 February, 2011 I referee'd Royston Town Youth U15's v Royston Celtics U15's a couple of weeks ago and it was quite tasty!! Loads of parents and the players all went to school together but blimey it was 100 miles an hour.
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 20 February, 2011 Posted 20 February, 2011 Did Manyoo V Citeh in about '77, nothing like us V the skates. Also did Rangers v the others in about 78. Very tasty, not for the faint hearted.
Turkish Posted 20 February, 2011 Posted 20 February, 2011 i'd love to do the Milan and Rome derbies, Rangers v Celtic & Barca v Real Madrid. I'd love to do some of the less well known ones as well like Partizan Belgrade v Red Star and the Moscow, Zagreb and istanbul derbies, the atmosphere looks amazing.
dune Posted 20 February, 2011 Posted 20 February, 2011 Also did Rangers v the others in about 78. Very tasty, not for the faint hearted. Sectarian hatred is "very tasty" is it?
Kingsland Red Posted 20 February, 2011 Posted 20 February, 2011 I referee'd Royston Town Youth U15's v Royston Celtics U15's a couple of weeks ago and it was quite tasty!! Loads of parents and the players all went to school together but blimey it was 100 miles an hour. Littleton v Winchester in any age group used to be a bit tasty - forget the ball and get on with the game type matches ! What about a Rio de Janeiro derby with the rival gangs controlling large sections of the city?
View From The Top Posted 20 February, 2011 Posted 20 February, 2011 The nipper and I are planning a jaunt to Fluminense V Flemenco in a couple of years time. Did the Rome derby during my *cough* sabbatical from English football. It was an evening game and it was bloody lively!
latter day saint Posted 20 February, 2011 Posted 20 February, 2011 Sectarian hatred is "very tasty" is it? well,it does add to the atmosphere. have been to 2 old firm games, 1 at each ground & was amazing.pure hatred given full voice. also Aberdeen v Hibs, late 80's was interesting.
Turkish Posted 20 February, 2011 Posted 20 February, 2011 (edited) The nipper and I are planning a jaunt to Fluminense V Flemenco in a couple of years time. Did the Rome derby during my *cough* sabbatical from English football. It was an evening game and it was bloody lively! I'm planning a trip to Rome and going to Roma or Lazio. This website is quite handy for football over there. http://www.footballinitaly.com/ Edited 20 February, 2011 by Turkish
SuperMikey Posted 20 February, 2011 Posted 20 February, 2011 Celtic vs Rangers Hibs vs Hearts 2 more good UK derbies there.
Turkish Posted 20 February, 2011 Posted 20 February, 2011 Celtic vs Rangers Hibs vs Hearts 2 more good UK derbies there. For pure hatred Cardiff v Swansea and Millwall v West Ham have got to be two of the best or worst depending on your perspective.
dune Posted 20 February, 2011 Posted 20 February, 2011 Leeds V Man Utd i'd put alongside any in terms of hatred and they're not even a derby. The again I spose they are - Lancahsire v Yorkshire - they still remember the wars of the roses.
dubai_phil Posted 20 February, 2011 Posted 20 February, 2011 It may not be a Derby per se, but it is one of the biggest matches in the world and everything surrounding it has all the hallmarks of a derby & that is Real v Barca (or vice versa) probably fair to say it is bigger than any Derby match if you are in the Stadium
Crab Lungs Posted 20 February, 2011 Posted 20 February, 2011 FC Santos v Titchfield Social. Fecking massive!
Deppo Posted 20 February, 2011 Posted 20 February, 2011 The Brown Derby at Wimpy is huge. Only Ponty would be able to down one of these:
latter day saint Posted 20 February, 2011 Posted 20 February, 2011 For pure hatred Cardiff v Swansea and Millwall v West Ham have got to be two of the best or worst depending on your perspective. bugger! went down a jock football memory cul de sac & forgot about these 2. went to the Swansea V Cardiff derby while on a college trip.lots of trouble right outside our guest house meant we had to take shelter in a chippy.think that was the year the cardiff fans were chased into the sea by swansea ? i have a lot of Hammers supporters in my family so have had the delight of attending games against Millwall,Chelsea & Spurs from the early 80's. all good fun as a young lad but glad its a bit quieter now.
anothersaintinsouthsea Posted 20 February, 2011 Posted 20 February, 2011 I'm doing the Milan derby with my nipper in April. Planning on the Schalke / Dortmund and Old Firm at Ibrox derbies next season now the lad is that bit older. Good call, would enjoy watching Dortmund at home - 27,000 fans standing in the biggest stand behind the goal!
skintsaint Posted 20 February, 2011 Posted 20 February, 2011 I'd say the Boca v River game would be great to see, saw River play against Rosario last year and the atmosphere was pretty good for that one.
Dog Posted 20 February, 2011 Author Posted 20 February, 2011 (edited) I'd say the Boca v River game would be great to see, saw River play against Rosario last year and the atmosphere was pretty good for that one. What about Perth Glory v Gold Coast United, that must get pretty tasty? Edited 20 February, 2011 by Dog
RedAndWhite91 Posted 21 February, 2011 Posted 21 February, 2011 Avram Grant said he had been to the Milan derby, Fenerbache v Galatasaray, River Plate v Boca and others but nothing compared to Saints v Pompey.
Jones91 Posted 21 February, 2011 Posted 21 February, 2011 The worst are the ones who don't play each other twice a season
Colinjb Posted 21 February, 2011 Posted 21 February, 2011 In terms of venom, us v Skates and Cardiff v Swansea are very much up there with the fiercest. Boca vs River always stands out in my mind though as something else.
jawillwill Posted 21 February, 2011 Posted 21 February, 2011 Derbyshire is about 2631 square kilometers. That's pretty big.
Deppo Posted 21 February, 2011 Posted 21 February, 2011 Last year, the Kentucky Derby pulled in a whopping TV audience of 16.5 million viewers.
TheCholulaKid Posted 21 February, 2011 Posted 21 February, 2011 Went to America v Chivas at the Azteca (Mexico City) - 106 000 there - noisy. The police wear balaclavas and carry big guns in Mexico.
Clapham Saint Posted 21 February, 2011 Posted 21 February, 2011 Am thinking about popping out to watch the BIG ONE this Tuesday. The Walton-on-Thames derby! Not sure who to support though. Walton & Hersham are closest to my house and so my "local team" but Walton Casuals (probably an extra 20 mins walk away) are managed by the legend that is Neil Shipperley. Its going to be a tough call.
Colinjb Posted 21 February, 2011 Posted 21 February, 2011 Walton Casuals (probably an extra 20 mins walk away) are managed by the legend that is Neil Shipperley. How is their catering budget holding up?
Deano6 Posted 21 February, 2011 Posted 21 February, 2011 Last year, the Kentucky Derby pulled in a whopping TV audience of 16.5 million viewers. Do they still give an ice cream to the winning donkey?
RedAndWhite91 Posted 21 February, 2011 Posted 21 February, 2011 Am thinking about popping out to watch the BIG ONE this Tuesday. The Walton-on-Thames derby! Not sure who to support though. Walton & Hersham are closest to my house and so my "local team" but Walton Casuals (probably an extra 20 mins walk away) are managed by the legend that is Neil Shipperley. Its going to be a tough call. Hersham boys, Hersham boys, laced up boots and corduroys!
skintsaint Posted 21 February, 2011 Posted 21 February, 2011 What about Perth Glory v Gold Coast United, that must get pretty tasty? about as tasty as a uncooked potato.
latter day saint Posted 21 February, 2011 Posted 21 February, 2011 Ajax v Feyenoord is good although its not a local derby.
spyinthesky Posted 21 February, 2011 Posted 21 February, 2011 Many years ago I turned out occasionally in the Soton Weds League as a guest player for one of the 4 or so local Police teams (ie Shirley/Eastleigh/Portswood/Transport Police who played in the League, along with Marchwood Military Camp, Woolston Weds etc etc Some half decent players in the police teams but I have never seen so much aggression and foul play. As a 'civilian' you weren't targetted directly but often got caught up in the left overs from an earlier challenge Ironically some of the Senior Officers used to turn up to give support and encourage their boys to 'get stuck in' Also recognised some ne'er do wells on the line who I reckon were in the pay of the Police and came along to witness the mayhem and get their backhanders. Interesting times!!
Clapham Saint Posted 21 February, 2011 Posted 21 February, 2011 How is their catering budget holding up? I can't seem to post the picture in this link directly but NOT well... http://www.croydonguardian.co.uk/sport/8427018.Extra_time____with_Walton_Casuals_boss_Neil_Shipperley/
Gorgiesaint Posted 21 February, 2011 Posted 21 February, 2011 Ajax v Feyenoord is good although its not a local derby. Not as spicy as it used to be as they now ban away fans - even changed the Dutch cup final to a 2 leg match when Ajax & Feyenoord were due to play in the final as the police didn't want to have to deal with the problems (think it was 2009) Been to Barca v Real and the Camp Nou - awesome atmosphere, but would have to agree with the OP - Boca v River Plate is one that is def on my list as well. Not been to Celtic v Rangers yet, but have done Hearts v Hibs - ok but not a patch on us & Poopey and it doesn't help that both sides are pretty rubbish!
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 21 February, 2011 Posted 21 February, 2011 Sectarian hatred is "very tasty" is it? I think the thread is about Top Derby Games? Where did I mention sectarianism? Try to stay on topic.
latter day saint Posted 21 February, 2011 Posted 21 February, 2011 Not as spicy as it used to be as they now ban away fans - even changed the Dutch cup final to a 2 leg match when Ajax & Feyenoord were due to play in the final as the police didn't want to have to deal with the problems (think it was 2009) i went with the some Feyenoord fans to the 1st game between them at the Ajax Arena. they set fire to the food kiosks in the ground !
dubai_phil Posted 21 February, 2011 Posted 21 February, 2011 Oh enough of this. It was, and will always be Coombe Bissett CC vs Bishopstone CC. At least in football nobody ever doctors the pitch brings in ringers or tries to posion the Tea Ladies.
Dog Posted 21 February, 2011 Author Posted 21 February, 2011 i went with the some Feyenoord fans to the 1st game between them at the Ajax Arena. they set fire to the food kiosks in the ground ! Oh hell yeah, I forgot that one. Went to Ajax v Feyenoord back in 1993, and it was mayhem. 3000 Feyenoord fans terrorised the police and the brave Ajax fans for 2 hours... The green beforehand didn't help.
dubai_phil Posted 21 February, 2011 Posted 21 February, 2011 Al Wasl vs Al Nasr is pretty mean, all those dishdashes howling down the street on two wheels in their 4x4's & doing aggressive donuts when they win. The grounds must be what all of a mile apart
BadgerBadger Posted 22 February, 2011 Posted 22 February, 2011 Botley v Sholing under 15's used to be a bit tasty circa 1986
Minty Posted 22 February, 2011 Posted 22 February, 2011 I can't seem to post the picture in this link directly but NOT well... http://www.croydonguardian.co.uk/sport/8427018.Extra_time____with_Walton_Casuals_boss_Neil_Shipperley/ Wow. He is fat now. I'm not sure why I'm so surprised at that, but there we go.
Foxstone Posted 22 February, 2011 Posted 22 February, 2011 Ruhr Derby between Dortmund and Schalke takes the prize IMO.. 80,000+ crammed into the Iduna in Dortmund or 60,000 into the Veltins in Gelsenkirchen. Noise and atmosphere is deafening, beer on the terraces and each match between them is a passionate derby that must be experienced.
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