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Istanbul: Football
but obviously football seems to be the thing everyone is interested in above all else in Istanbul. From scarves as gifts, to bbqs in the park accompanied by flares and signal rockets, to parties on boats, the fans of Galatasaray, Fenerbahce and Besiktas were extremely generous and very friendly. Thanks!
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Istanbul Street Life:
the trip also allowed the chance to just have a bit of a mooch about. Chai and fishing seem to be particularly popular in the city. -
Istanbul Street Art:
As part of this I got the chance to spend a bit of time in the wonderful city of Istanbul. A chance to discuss fan topics, but also to see the city in this particular case street art and graffitis. Including a yellow fist not too dissimilar to the ones in Berlin.
FCUM A.D. Established 2009. Yeah, I know what you are thinking, FC United of Manchester was established in 2005, not 2009. Well here Im talking about FCUM A.D., that is a blog (the very blog you are currently clicking about on) and some (but not all) of the activities documented within.
Whats it all about? Getting off your arse and doing something. Not watching the match in the pub, not even just turning up once in a while to the ground, but dedicating time to pushing things on a notch. Whether its knocking out fanzines, running radio shows, producing banners and choreos for matches or running around town late at night making the walls and lampposts look prettier with football club related stickers, paste ups, graffitis or tags.
The A.D. is short for Art Department, thats vague enough to incorporate plenty. This blog started out concentrating just on the stickers and streetart bit, but it likes to cover other things too. As the Germans would say "blick über den Tellerrand". Is it all Grade A? Probably not, but as Minor Threat sang "You tell me that I make no difference. At least I'm fuckin' trying. What the fuck have you done?" :-D
Supporters not Consumers.
Contact/Feedback: fcum.a.d[at]googlemail.com
