On a different note, this year we “celebrate” 15 years of compulsory “all seaters” and the death of the Terraces in the UK. The Terrace or the Stand, often named “the Kop” at English stadiums, died 15 years ago. Other countries followed soon.

Earlier posts you may like:

1. Blackburn lad dies after head injury at Stoke
2. World cup support to this point
3. Adidas celebrates 60 years of stripes
4. Last day of the Kop
5. What’s it like to be a Cardiff City fan