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The Specials’ lead singer Terry Hall has died aged 63, his bandmates have sadly confirmed. The 2 Tone and Ska revival band formed in 1977 in Coventry famed for their many hits, including Rat Race and Too Much Too Young, announced his death in a statement shared on social media tonight. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing, following a brief illness, of Terry, our beautiful friend, brother and one of the most brilliant singers, songwriters and lyricists this country has ever produced,” they tweeted. “Terry was a wonderful husband and father and one of the kindest, funniest, and most genuine of souls. His music and his performances encapsulated the very essence of life… the joy, the pain, the humour, the fight for justice, but mostly the love.” The statement concluded: “He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him and leaves behind the gift of his remarkable music and profound humanity. Terry often left the stage at the end of The Specials’ life-affirming shows with three words… “Love Love Love”.’ RIP Terry ❤️🏁

What's your name and where are you from? My name is Dan Slawson aka Danny Choo Choo lol, born and bred in Dulwich, South London. How long have you been DJ'ing? Only been DJ'ing on radio stations for the last few years but have been an avid collector of house music for over 30 years but was more into enjoying myself and listening to others playing the music in the clubs lol. 😵 What genres do you play? Mostly House, Soul-Funk Disco. What shows can we hear from you on Proper Football Radio? You can find me in the Proper Football Cafe every Saturday at 10 am playing a bit of everything, along with a football quiz and shit football tips 😂 I also do the House music express and Soul-Funk-Disco train shows when I'm not driving real trains about. Lol Who are your favourite bands or artists? Never been a big follower of bands but have always liked The Jam, The Style Council, Jamiroquai, and more recently The Skinner Brothers, artist wise, I grew up on Barry White being played by my old man, so I think that's where my love of soulful Funky Disco music come from lol. I'm more into DJs and producers what with being a house head, Frankie Knuckles is without a doubt my biggest inspiration and the reason I got into house music having had the privilege of seeing him DJ many times and being blown away, also, joey negro, Paul Trouble Anderson and CJ Macintosh who were pioneers of the UK house scene are right up there for me. Favourite single/album of all time? So hard to pick one, but, Frankie Knuckles Presents Satoshi Tomiie - Tears has got to be one of my favourites, a timeless classic. Which team do you support? Crystal Palace. How did you start supporting them? Have to hold my hands up and admit I like many young kids in the early 80s was a Liverpool fan 🙈 but thankfully one of my brothers took me to see Paul Hinshelwood's testimonial game for Palace against QPR in 1984 for my first match and that was me hooked! Favourite player? There's been a few lol, Captain Jim Cannon was a favourite at first then obviously when Ian Wright came on the scene he was unbelievable, but one player I really admired was Matt Jansen who we bought from Carlisle after he turned down Man United, he was a fantastic player and was on the brink of an England call up but had a moped crash on holiday and was never the same, definitely someone who could've made it to the top, can't not mention Wilfred Zaha who other fans love to hate lol but on his day is unplayable. some fantastic young players coming through now with a thriving academy so no doubt my next favourite player will soon change lol. Most memorable match? Without a doubt the 4-3 FA Cup semi-final win over Liverpool in 1990 at Villa Park, considering we lost 9-0 at Anfield a few months earlier made it even sweeter Best away day? So many good memories over the years from trips up and down the country in our minibus out of our local pub in West Dulwich, a weekend away in Plymouth, and up at Blackburn in the playoffs at Ewood Park spring to mind. I also remember being at Elland Road on a Tuesday night with only a few hundred Palace there, we scored the winner and I remember running down the big terrace to celebrate with the players only to trip over and then start rolling down the concrete steps for what seemed like an age and finally getting back on my feet only to see the game had kicked off again lol then hearing my mates start singing “you fat bastard” at me which then travelled around the whole ground with 30,000 Leeds fans joining in! 😂😂😂 Great days lol. 🙈 what else do you do on Proper Football? you can catch me on the proper football live show some weeks with some of the other chaps which goes out on all our social media platforms and on proper football radio every Sunday evening. also looking to get out and do some more of our awayday vlogs around the country at some non-league grounds, you can catch up on the vlogs we have done by going to our YouTube channel.

Who's your team and how did you first start supporting them? I have been a Rangers fan since 1973 when my father took me to see them play Hearts as a 3-year-old. Although I have lived in Portsmouth since 1989 so i have a strong affinity with them also. When and why did you first get into Casual culture? I first got into the casual culture in the mid'80s as I was driven by the objective to be different and wear smart clothing. In your opinion who/where did casual start? In my opinion, the casual culture started with the Liverpool fans and their European exploits. Favourite piece of terrace attire? I have a couple of vintage pieces that I love. my Aquascutum duffle coat and Burberry cardigan also my ZX600'S. what's the Least favourite trend you've witnessed on the terraces? I was never really into pod sandals that everyone was wearing during the mid to late 80's. Is there anything you would love to own but just can't get your hands on it. I had a Burberry leather duffle coat back in the day, would love to be able to get my hands on one of those again. There's a lot of newer independent clothing labels popping up all the time. Anything that struck you that stands out from the rest? I love a load of the independent labels that have sprung up over the past few years and regularly I buy them as I think that the quality they're producing is as good if not better than the mainstream big boys. In our opinion the music has always been an important part of Terrace Culture. What would be your favourite tunes for a match day? Always been a huge Jam fan but quite often listen to underground dance music on a match day. Do you have a favourite album/single of all time? Down in the tube station at midnight by the Jam. Favourite band/artist? The Jam. Any bands/artist that you feel are part of Terrace Culture? Lots of bands associated with terrace culture going back to The Jam, Oasis New Order etc Any up-and-coming bands you can recommend? the Skylights. Did you get into the dance music scene in the late 80's/ early 90's? Yes, i was a regular doing the M25 runs on a Saturday night from 89-92. On to a bit about the football... sum up your team's season so far. Disappointing. Do you still attend games regularly? I mainly go to Non-League matches these days. Which club traditionally are your biggest rivals? Celtic, Southampton. A lot of fans have been drawn towards lower/non-league football recently. is there Anyone else you follow? I am a season ticket holder at Gosport Borough. Any views on this year's World Cup in Qatar? I have been boycotting the world cup this year. Sum up Modern football in one sentence. Overpriced and totally alien to the roots of the game.

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We caught up with Paul Smith from Clobber Magazine and asked him a few questions about his passion for clothes, football and the Terrace Culture casual scene. 1. Who's your team and how did you first start supporting them? Man Utd, although I grew up right next to Man City's original ground at Main Road. I had no interest in City whatsoever! I remember first hearing about Matt Busby, the Munich Air disaster and how Manchester United rose from the tragedy with Best, Law and Charlton... and that was it... I was hooked! 2. When and why did you first get into Casual culture? Around about 1981/82, I was just a little kid minding the cars of the Man City fans, a local hustle of all the kids in Moss Side and Fallowfield areas on match days. I remember seeing a mob of City lads leaving the ground early, they were decked out in Adidas trainers, Pringle sweaters, Fila and Sergio Tacchini track tops and what I later found out were Lois Cords. You could say it was my Goodfellas moment, I knew I wanted to be part of them, its where I belonged!!!!!!"!" 3. In your opinion who/where did casual start? In Liverpool & Manchester, Liverpool first though... it's simply beyond dispute! The Mickeys were always away in Europe and were bringing back gear that no one else could get. And just as in Manchester the flares and boots had been replaced with straight leg or semi flared jeans and trainers. The cockneys just can't handle the truth about the origins of the movement, but the history is there for all to see, well for those who choose to see it! 4. Favourite piece of terrace attire? The CP Company Mille Miglia (Goggle Jacket), there's nothing quite like it (and its countless iterations)! It just stands out from any other item of clothing, even when it's on a hanger, it's got a life of its own... as if someone is already inside it, wearing it. It's a wearable piece of art, and for me it's the ultimate bit of gear! 5. Least favourite trend you've witnessed on the terraces? The whole Geography Teacher look the Mickeys started off around 1983'ish, it spread to Manchester a bit too, thankfully it didn't last! Oh, and the whole Deerstalker hat thing, WTF was that all about!!! 6. I believe you're a bit of a collector, what is your most prized possession? Indeed, although I am always buying and selling, and I am not hung up on keeping hold of all my Vintage pieces (although I've kept a good few)! Casual was all about moving with the times, so it's still very important to me to do exactly that. At the moment my favourite piece is a rather understated Stone Island "Compact" Jacket from season SS 2005. It still looks brand new today, and it outstrips most modern pieces! 7. Is there anything you would love to own but just can't get your hands on it? Yes, most original Fiorucci pieces, in particular the jeans... superb clobber from a superb brand. I also really miss the vintage Valentino stuff, their modern (garish) gear is complete and utter shite, and its waaaaaaaaay overpriced too! 8. You run Clobber Magazine. Tell us a bit about it. Yes, Clobber Magazine is an online platform that kind of does what it says on the tin, we write about Clobber, Trainers, and occasionally Music... and of course all things casual! It started as a passion project and has just become one of my best mates! It opened a lot of doors for me and through my humble scribblings I've met some truly great people. So, all in all, I owe it a lot. It's also very outspoken when needed and a few arses on the Casual scene have been stung via our Facebook rants! 9. What is your hopes for the future of the magazine. I am really not sure TBH, I've been at a crossroads with it for a while, I might go into a partnership with someone at some point and take it on a more commercial footing. In saying that I still really like the underground, indie status that it has so who knows! 10. I see you visited the 'Art of Casual ' exhibition at the Walker Gallery in Liverpool, any good? Absolutely Brilliant!!!!! The photos online really don't do it justice! As well as the visual exhibits it also maps the history of the Casual movement and Liverpool's role in it. I will probably go back a few more times before it closes in March because there's so much to see and take in. It was a really emotional experience for me too, it took me back to the great days if my youth. So, if you're ever in Liverpool before March 2023 I recommend that you go and take a look. 11. In our opinion the music has always been an important part of Terrace Culture. What would be your favourite tunes for a match day? Wow so many really, growing up in Moss Side & Fallowfield a lot of us were bang into Street soul, Reggae, Hip Hop. Of course, being a Manc I was also into The Smiths, The Stone Roses, Joy Division etc. I can be blasting out a hard Ragga track one minute then flipping to the Sex Pistols the next, so pretty much anything goes depending on my mood! 12. Do you have a favourite album/single of all time? That's another really tough one because my musical tastes are so varied now. I'd say in terms of commercial music I'd probably say, 'Good to be free' by Oasis, or maybe a dead heat between that and 'Shadow play' by Joy Division. If I was picking an underground track I'd go for 'Shining Through', it's a classic 1990 Street soul track by a group called 'Gold In The Shade'. It was only pressed in limited numbers, of course I've got copy!!! 13. Favourite band/artist? Commercially I have so many really... including, Joy Division, The Smiths, and anything Liam Gallagher, the Pistols, The Jam, and the most underrated of them all...... 'The Las'!!! 14. Any bands/artist that you feel are part of Terrace Culture? Loads really, I remember The Smiths being huge amongst many of the Firms, The Jam of course and a lot of smaller indie bands. The Stone Roses seem to have become a firm favourite amongst many Casuals. But I suppose it's all subjective, I remember speaking to a West Ham lad on holiday years ago and for him 'Sham 69' were the ultimate Casuals band... Oi Oi Oi...! Liam Gallagher has also really become ingrained within the Casual scene, but I attribute most of that to the clobber he wears... although I do love his music! 15. Manchester has been a hot spot for music for quite a while. Any local up and coming bands you can recommend? I quite like 'Working Men's Club', although I don't know if they can still be classed as up and coming now! There's another band I quite like called 'Delights'; they knock out some decent indie pop/funky stuff. 16. Obviously the Hacienda and dance scene is now obviously world famous. Did you get into that scene in the late 80's/ early 90's? Yeah of course, the whole '2nd Summer of Love' thing fell right into my lap as I was just leaving School at that time. It really was a magical time, although I was still mainly a Soul boy, I also loved the emerging dance scene, and everything it had to offer!!!! I only actually went to the Hacienda twice though, I much preferred clubs like 'Precinct 13' and 'The X Club'... and the famous Canal Bar. 17. On to a bit about the football....sum up your team's season so far. Steady progress with the inevitable slip up and bad thrashing here and there (AKA the Man City game)! Ten Hag is top draw and if he's given the time and the backing, I am confident he can bring the title back to Old Trafford. As for Ronaldo, I only have two words... LEGACY RUINED!!!! 18. Do you still attend games regularly? A lot fewer and far between now, the modern era has killed it, killed the fun, and the joy of standing on the terraces. Old Trafford has been sorely affected by United's worldwide fame, which in turn has killed the atmosphere on many occasions. Mid-week games are the best, and of course those ropey away trips (say no more)!! A lot of fans have been drawn towards lower/non-league football recently. Anyone else you follow? I personally never got into the whole FC United of Manchester thing (the breakaway fans club). Rightly or wrongly those that chose that path were labelled as traitors! I quite like the lower leagues though; in fact, I might get over to a Tranmere Rovers game at some point this season. Any views on this year's World Cup in Qatar? It's an absolute disgrace. It's all about money. All those poor people have died building the stadiums, and yet all the woke, self-serving virtue signallers (Gary Neville, Gary Lineker etc) are all flocking to Qatar in their droves... to pick up their fat pay cheques! I am only gonna watch the England games, just solely out of the love of our great nation. As for the rest I shan't be partaking!! Finally Paul, Sum up Modern football in one sentence. Ruined, it's been stolen from the working man, to be replaced by the shirt wearing (popcorn eating) 'NEW FANS'. I honestly can't wait until the arse falls out of it; I mean come on... the money that's currently in football cannot be sustained. And alas, we (The Casuals) shall take over the grounds once again, and we'll... "Do what we want, we'll do what weeeee waaaaaant, we are the Casuals, and we'll do what we want!!!! Thanks for talking to us at Proper Football Paul. You can check out Clobber Magazine here, https://clobbermag.com/ Like Comment

This Wednesday the 30th of November we have a special guest joining your hosts Gary and Steve at the Winchester club. Scott Graves is an Everton and Grimsby fan who is also a stone island enthusiast. Join the gang at 7.00PM for plenty of chat, laughs, a little bit of quality music off the jukebox and of course a couple of pints! it's just like being down the pub, talking football, music and putting the world to rights! Read Scott's interview he did with us earlier on terrace culture here; https://www.properfootball.co.uk/post/interview-with-scott-graves https://www.properfootball.co.uk/post/interview-with-scott-graves

One of our main reasons for setting up Proper Football was to give fans a voice and a platform to have a say on the game we all love (or have become detached from the modern game) and champion all levels of the football Pyramid and not just focus on the Premier League, we've also launched our Proper Football Radio station with the goal of providing music from all the subcultures that have gone hand in hand with the Terrace Cultures over the decades and also give a platform for new artists and bands on the scene. So with all that in mind if anyone would like to join us on one of our Proper football platforms, whether you want to write a blog on football be it non-league or any other level for our website or write about one of the music genres we cover or the world of Terrace Culture or are a DJ of Indie, Northern Soul, Mod Sounds, Ska, Punk, Jazz/Funk, Soul, House music, etc or a budding presenter for our radio station or if there is anything else you think you can offer to what Proper Football/Radio encompasses then please get in touch via our website or one of our many social media platforms or send us an email to getinvolved@properfootball.co.uk.

Thanks for joining us Roy! So, you're the lead singer of the band 'The Shed Project Tell us a bit about HOW the band started and the name.? The band was started by me and john in his garden shed hence the name. How would you describe you're sound? Easy listening for the masses. We love the album 'The Curious Mind of a Common Man' you must be buzzing for the reaction the album has had.? Yes, it's been received really well, it's honest raw and flows really well. When and why did you first get into Casual culture? Going to the match at Burnden Park and seeing the older kids wearing Stone Island, Cp Company, Bonneville etc I'm an avid collector of all things Massimo Osti. In your opinion who/where did casual start? Early 80s clubs like Liverpool and Aberdeen grafting gear abroad and bringING it back for the lads. In our opinion the music has always been an important part of Terrace Culture. What would be your favourite tunes for a match day? Anything that got me pumped up for the day. couldn't wait to get my best clobber on and meet the lad's early doors. I've been to most grounds in the country, but the same crew used to stay on the piss, miss those days. Favourite band/artist? The Stone Roses will always be number 1, that debut album is perfection for me, I think waterfall is also the perfect single. Any bands/artist that you feel are part of Terrace Culture? Music and football culture has always gone together there are loads of bands. Any up-and-coming bands you can recommend? Marseille, Pastel, Matilda Shakes, Jay Tennant, Kace Campbell Absolutely loads out there. Did you get into the dance music scene in the late 80's/ early 90's? Yes, absolutely, love dance/rave music old skool like Happy Shopper and Green Shield Stamps. Right on to a bit about football. Who's your team and how did you first start supporting them? Bolton Wanderers, supported them all my life, my first game was vs Bury on boxing day 1986 at burnden park. Sum up your teams season so far? We are still rebuilding but the manager is doing a great job. Do you still attend games regularly? not as much as I should.... time, work AND music gets in the way. Which club traditionally are your biggest rivals? Wigan, Blackburn, Man U. What's your opinion on your current owners? Doing a smashing job and really care about the club. A lot of fans have been drawn towards lower/non-league football recently. Anyone else you follow? Only Bolton Wanderers you should always follow your hometown club. Any views on this year's World Cup in Qatar? I'll watch it but the games more about money and political crap. Sum up Modern football in one sentence.? It's taking the common man/woman out of the game, absolute shite! Finally, what's next for 'The Shed Project '? More gigs, more singles AND album 2 coming along nicely. Give the lads a follow here https://www.facebook.com/theshedmusic40 And have a listen here Spotify – The Shed Project

Hi DEl, Thanks for joining us. Who's your team and how did you first start supporting them? I support Brentford FC. Griffin Park was just over the road from where I lived so it was a no brainer really. My Dads family came from BOW, so he supported the Hammers. When and why did you first get into Casual culture? I was a Skinhead growing up from the age of 13 until I was 15/16 and so was everyone i knew on the estate and also at school but in the last 6 weeks holiday before going into the then known 5th year, we sort of morphed into Casuals, grew our skinheads out and got wedges, so 16 I suppose. In your opinion who/where did casual start? I had a pair of adidas kick when i was 12 years old, does that make me a casual? does that mean it started in the south? it's a discussion that's been going on for donkeys. I had a season ticket from the late seventies too the late nineties and all I know is when we played team's that were not from London, they didn't dress like us. Coming from a housing estate a lot of my mates supported other teams like QPR, Chelsea, & West ham and if Brentford were away and I wasn't going, I used to go with them and again if they were playing clubs that was not from London, they didn't dress like us. At the end of the day let's all just be pleased it started in our lifetime, what a great era. Favourite piece of terrace attire? I'm an adidas trainer enthusiast (don't like the word collector) so it changes every day. First pair as mentioned before were kick, but i am partial to a London and anything Spezial. Least favourite trend you've witnessed on the terraces? Donkey Jackets & Flares. I believe you're a bit of a collector, what is your most prized possession? My Liam Gallaghers. Is there anything you would love to own but just can't get your hands on it. Brooksy's adidas ZX550 or an Ardwick both in a 7. There's a lot of newer independent clothing labels popping up all the time. Anything that struck you that stands out from the rest? A few to be fair, Grand Alliance. Project North. James Darby. Everyday Garments, Old School fc. In our opinion the music has always been an important part of Terrace Culture. What would be your favourite tunes for a match day? Ska, Trojan, Soul, Motown bit of Northern growing up. But for me once the Casual/Terrace seen started it was Jazz Funk all the way for me and all my mates, Football during the day then Clubbing of a night time so it went hand in hand back then, so yes. I'm more of an Indie buff these days but still heavily into the mentioned genres. Do you have a favourite album/single of all time? No, I don't as there are too many to mention, depends what mood I'm in. Favourite band/artist? An unending list, although I have started a pin badge leg tattoo of artists/bands who I love from my youth to now. Any bands/artist that you feel are part of Terrace Culture? Loads, more indie and rock n roll though, I think. the Gallaghers Brothers are into Terrace attire and Football among others. Any up-and-coming bands you can recommend? Locked-in, The Chase, The Trojan Beats, Andrew Cushin and Mindsight to name a few. Last and next gig you will be going to? I love a gig and go to load's; Me & the Mrs love live music. Jamie T last Friday and Last Saturday cover bands The Clone Roses, The Smiths Ltd & Oasish. This Friday I'm seeing a cover band called the Style Councillors. Did you get into the dance music scene in the late 80's/ early 90's? Late 80s yes House etc. Started a family from 1990 (have 5 Kids) Didn't really get right into the rave seen as much as others preferred live music and started to get into Indie. On to a bit about the football.... sum up your team's season so far. Not bad mid table, just a dream for them to be in the premiership as I've waited all my life for it. Do you still attend games regularly? Not as much as I would like as I'm always busy, went to a couple of games last season but don't hold a season Ticket anymore but have still been a member for years. always watching on TV or streaming these days. Which club traditionally are your biggest rivals? QPR & Fulham although have good mates who support both of them clubs so all good fun. All clubs have to move with the times, but do you miss Griffin Park? Yes, the old Griffin Park with the Royal Oak end, loved that ground, But the new ground is really nice although it needs to be bigger especially if we stay up in the premiership. The Premier LEAGUE, is it everything you hoped it would be? Yes! at the moment, we're not really struggling at the bottom as a lot of people thought we would be and relegated after the first season. Mid table and beat some good teams so all's tip top. A lot of fans have been drawn towards lower/non-league football recently. Anyone else you follow? Nope, I'm Just a Bee. Any views on this year's World Cup in Qatar? I'm not feeling it to be fair, I'm normally all over it, everyone is normally ringing one another to go round each other's gaffs to watch a match but this year it's quiet, there ain't a St. Georges flag anywhere around here, think it's because where & when it is. Sum up Modern football in one sentence. Different. Follow DEl on Instagram https://instagram.com/delcleveland66?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

We had a little chat with the man behind Grand alliance clothing about the label, football & music among other things. Hi, you're the owner of Grand Alliance Clothing. Tell us a bit about the back story behind how and why it all came about. So, the back story of the birth of my brand starts from losing everything around the year 2015 when I was arrested for Violent Disorder with intent for a scrap in Brighton at the football, I was on bail for 2 years and the only reason they left it so long is because the euros were coming up and they knew all the lads involved on both sides were planning on going over to Marseille and it would only help their case on sending us down with footage of us messing around in France, so we went out there and I managed to make an appearance on crime stoppers and sky news, I thought I was fucked anyway so why not go let my hair down one last time. Anyway, when I got back I had to face a few home truths of; losing my job, my missus and face court weeks after my return. the Fuckers tried giving me 4 years, luckily, I got self-defence but the realisation of coming that close to losing a big chunk of life from football shook me up. So, at this time I had a bit of bad media against me, and no one would employ me for a while so i had to graft In a shit job and I thought, fuck this, I want to be my own boss so this can’t happen again, I started to build the brand straight after court and just put everything that I love into the idea, and here we are now. I've been following your social media posts for a while, and I love the posts about British military history. Tell us about the idea behind it. So, I’ve always loved and been interested in learning about history, not just British but all kinds, especially military history. My old man and grandad were bang into it. I remember watching old war films with my old man and there are moments of bravery that give you goosebumps, films like Zulu, the patriot, master and commander, and Braveheart. There is an abundance of beauty in British artwork and British history from here to the dark ages, it’s a history worth remembering and being proud of. We’re not making a political statement, but rather showcasing our history. My love for history breathes through the brand. What are your hopes and dreams for Grand Alliance going forward? To be honest mate it’s not about the money, I love my clothing and I love the casual culture, the first place I’ve felt I belong, just seeing proper bods wearing and loving my gear would be enough for me. But I know there’s potential to be a household name worldwide, I’ve got the vision to make this brand like the famous Aquascutum, I don’t want to be some terrace wear brand that throws out cringey football prints. I want to be a professional brand that keeps the quality high and customers and community happy with what I produce. It’s all about creating an identity that’s relevant to the people buying my clothes as long as it keeps true to the customers then I see us becoming a big name In menswear fashion. When and why did you first get into Casual culture? I fell in love with the casual culture after being one of those lost boys at school with a different taste in music, different interests, and dressed different. My dad was a mod back in the day and his music and Fred Perry polos influenced my own taste in music and clothing before football. while all the kids were listening to that rap and grime shite I was listening to indie bands, northern soul and 60s RnB. My dad took me to football and a Few lads who lived in my area that went to football with our local mob got introduced into the world of English casual culture and from the first game I was in love, the lads dressed smarter than anyone I’ve seen to date, it wasn’t just clothing, it was the attitude and personality to match the clothing I finally felt the sense of belonging. I was hooked. So, I dropped all the little wallys in my area who had a shit taste in music and clothing and became a football casual. In your opinion who/where did casual start? You know it’s one of them I’ve spoken to people up and down the country and know lads all over, and they’ve said before the scousers we’re robbing shops worldwide and bringing the gear back the movement was emerging and changing up and down Britain anyway regardless with new fashions emerging. Definitely an argument for the Mancs and scousers, leave them to it 🤣 Do you have a favourite clothing brand Apart from your own of course? 😉 Mate, for me it’s Aquascutum, Paul and shark and cp company. The old Paul and shark stuff was unreal, but I haven’t bought much of it over the last few years. Standard attire for me is Clark's wallabies/ dessert treks or kickers boots, Levi 511s navy, aqqy shirt or nice polo and big mig with a nice Ralphy cap, the English pig look I call it. 🤣 In our opinion the music has always been an important part of Terrace Culture. What would be your favourite tunes for a match day? Music is life, always had a wide taste in music before football but when I started going with the proper boys I was introduced into some more bands and stuff I wouldn’t of before going to football. Now there’s some football lad anthems but for me it’s Milburn - Roll out the barrel. There's something magical about a 17-seater minibus when everyone’s singing with people standing up getting slung about with beer and gear flying about all over place, it’s fucking magical, the tunes being played are a necessity for any football day, other songs that get me buzzing are Jake bugg - lighting bolt. The lyrics are like the build-up of a proper away game leading up to a successful brawl. You’ve got to throw in stuff from the smith's, Arctic monkeys, the libertines, Courteeners, Jamie T, the list is endless. Do you have a favourite album/single of all time? For me I’ve always loved the view and the twang, they were bands I was introduced to when I first started going and they have a lot of songs that mean a lot to me and my friendship group. But it’s hard to say I’ve got one favourite album; I love Jamie T and the streets, the relevance to my generation is infused in their lyrics. The strokes got me hooked on indie music from a young age watching the music video to the song, last nite. I'm also a massive soul fan. If you love music, you appreciate all kinds as long as it has relevance to your life. But grime is for tramps. Favourite band/artist? Could not pick one mate, but the jam, the who, the smiths, the strokes, Johnny cash, Elvis, Jamie t, the streets, the view, arctic monkeys, the clash, canned heat, Ray Charles, the animals, Kasabian, oasis, blur there all up there 🤣 On to a bit about football. Do you still attend games regularly? Well, I’ve been banned 5 years after the riots in Marseille in 2016, I’ve been back to a few games but now with the business I can't risk being involved, I done palace away, got in my seat sat down for 3 minutes and left to go back to the pub 😂 I enjoy the away games and still try to go to as many games as Possible. Any views on this year's World Cup in Qatar? Yea mate, what a load of bollocks, look, fair play to the fans that travel and follow and support their country, the fan bases for country’s are community’s, it’s what they do, they shouldn't have to miss out just cos of the circumstances and corruption of a few scumbags, I salute them for travelling. but it's Just more magical having a beer in the summer watching your country play, those tournaments are supposed to bring your countrymen together, regardless of colour race etc, people that don’t even like football watch it and support their team, I love seeing that. I just think that the hosts are fucking backwards and don’t deserve to host the tournament which sole purpose is to bring people from different backgrounds together through football. Be typical if England win this one 😂😂 Sum up Modern football in one sentence. Fucking pony!! Thanks for joining us!! Do yourself a favour and get yourselves some new clobber here.... Grand Alliance (grandallianceclothing.com) Facebook.... 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Who's your team and how did you first start supporting them? I have 2 teams I know people say you can’t but born in Cleethorpes I went to Grimsby games from a very early age & that was where I first got into the causal scene. The area is a hotbed of fans who followed Grimsby but also had old school first division teams and mine was Everton from Bob Latchford days 1979 after they played Grimsby. I have been a season ticket holder following Everton for 36 years home and away. When and why did you first get in to Casual culture? I would say I went from my MOD SKA days slipping into the casual world in 1981 (13 yrs old) when I was at senior school from Fred Perrys, I got my first Pringle jumper to go over the top Adidas samba, Patrick cagoule and went from there really. In your opinion who/where did casual start? This will always force an argument north v south but travelling the country following not just my teams but going to games which you knew were going to be a good day out I would say Northwest all day long. I know this is documented in videos and books & friend in the south would argue the case, but the northwest was ahead of the game, but I also think different labels found home in different parts of the country. I am married to a Kent girl, and she says knowing my background that she cannot remember lads at her school been into the labels like the North. Favourite piece of terrace attire? You could not keep up with the change in labels the scene changed so quickly of what was in ad what was out. Strange one my Benetton rugby shirt I wore to death it was never off my back, I hunted for years and picked the blue & the green one up when Selfridges re issues them about 4 years ago. I had a few lovely Armani jumpers with the GA eagle on the sleeve that was classic casual. But then my first Stone Island jacket in 1985 blew me away and started a strange love affair. Least favourite trend you've witnessed on the terraces? Leather & Suedes, Strange one I remember Chelsea coming to Grimsby and a big firm arrived on the Friday night all in these market stall mash ups. Pleased to see that they stayed down south in the main :) I believe you're a bit of a collector, what is your most prized possession? A few of my Stone Island jackets fall into that category, Hard to single one out. The Scarabeo smock I love, Great colour and design. Often get offers to buy it from me. Is there anything you would love to own but just can't get your hands on it? A couple of the really early 82 pieces especially an original Tela Stella You mainly collect Stone Island pieces. Why Stone Island in particular? I first went in 84/85 to Milan, it may sound cliche but having been a mod with scooters when I was there, I saw gatherings of young lads and lasses in lots of bright coloured clothes and then I saw a couple of lads wearing coats with this badge on the sleeve. I found this store the next day with a couple of jackets in the window and recognised the badge. Knowing nothing I spoke with a guy in the store and told me a bit about the label. By then we were wearing Italian sportswear and a bit of Armani, but it was my first time coming across stone island. I bought this 3/4 length cream jacket and keep it for years. There's a lot of newer independent clothing labels popping up all the time. Anything that struck you that stands out from the rest? I've got to know a couple of lads who have started their own labels, one called Grand Alliance & one called Project North, I love the stories behind both brands and have got a few pieces, Go and check them out very much a link to casual culture and nice items. In our opinion the music has always been an important part of Terrace Culture. What would be your favourite tunes for a match day? I have such an eclectic music taste right across the board, from my SKA MOD days, Reggie, but then late 80s Stone Roses arrived. My left leg tattoo is dedicated to the band but again that whole Northwest music scene from Joy Division, New order, Echo & the Bunnymen, The Farm, then to Happy Mondays, Oasis & Liam & Noels solo careers, The Knebworth gig in the summer with Liam was immense, Stone Roses must have seen 25 plus times. Do you have a favourite album/single of all time? The Stone Roses remastered, Oasis Time Flies, Favourite band/artist? Stone Roses/ Oasis/Liam Gallagher Any bands/artist that you feel are part of Terrace Culture? All of above mentioned I think those down south would chuck Blur & the Clash in (Do like London calling) Got to mention The Jam too. The Northwest has been a hot spot for music for quite a while. Any local up and coming bands you can recommend? Not sure if it's my age it like my record needle has stuck. Music like the casual clothes scene is not the same. Too much manufactured music without the graft for me now so I'm stuck in a time warp. Did you get into the dance music scene in the late 80's/ early 90’s? We had a nightclub called the Flam(ingo) in Cleethorpes and would also go the Hull Lexington Avenue or Black Orchid in Nottingham. It was all about George Benson and Luthor Vandross Prince etc On to a bit about the football.... sum up your team's season so far. Grimsby promoted to league 2, Some great away days in the national league, Bit inconstant but transitioning slowly. Everton Well where do you start, Since Moyes bad manager after bad manager. Rafa was the worst football decision ever but with Frank, I actually like him, we already have people calling for his head, but the problem is within the boardroom. I think Moshiri will sell, and I would like Frank to be given time & backing. Fingers crossed we stay up. Do you still attend games regularly? Yes 80% of them, refuse to step foot in Anfield so that gets the boot every season and sometimes a work travel commitment. A lot of fans have been drawn towards lower/non-league football recently. Anyone else you follow? I think that is explained above, Now the World Cup is on I will be looking at Cambridge away in the cup and Wimbledon away with the Mariners. Any views on this year's World Cup in Qatar? Absolute farce. I've been to World cups and Euros in the past. No interest in this event whatsoever How it was ever allowed is beyond belief. Sum up Modern football in one sentence. Money driven PLC business. I can’t divorce my club but take me back to pre 92 anyway of the week, & Everton were half decent then too :) Give Scott a follow on Instagram stonedlove1982