A new breed of football casual has taken hold of Scotland’s terraces.
Coming up in The Courier next week, we exclusively speak to one of the country’s most feared hooligan firms on the rise of Ultras culture.
Our reporter discovers why the use of smoke bombs, flares and surfing flags, previously only seen on the continent, has now infiltrated our shores.
Going undercover we track a notorious north east football gang to a city stadium where a manager is spat at and pelted with coins.
An academic expert on football violence reveals the social and political reasons behind the recent expansion in trouble and why the authorities are struggling to stem the tide.
And, following a week of pitch invasions and missile throwing on both Scottish coasts, we delve into the links that hardline “fans” have to right-wing extremism.
Have you witnessed any football violence or Ultra-style disorder? Email gbletcher@thecourier.co.uk in strictest confidence.
