THE REAL FOOTBALL FACTORIES

All 6 episodes of The real football factories On 2 Dvds. 

Episode one
London is a key battleground for hooliganism. Seven matches take part on a typical season Saturday, with the Tube offering troublemakers easy access to flashpoints. The first episode of the series looks at the complex team rivalries in Danny`s own manor, while retired hooligans from the capital reflect on their pasts.

Episode two
The North,West From Manchester United`s Red Army to Burnley`s Suicide Squad. Episode Two
of The Real Football Factories finds Danny Dyer crossing the North West to investigate the deep-seated rivalry between the region`s big clubs. Danny talks to the local `top boys` as he
analyses the historical hooligan legacy that has exacerbated these violent rivalries.

Episode three
Scotland Hooliganism flourishes north of the border thanks to the rivalry between top clubs like Celtic and Rangers. The episode looks at Scotland`s long history of street violence, from the razor gangs and bottle parties of the `30s to the present day. Danny travels across Scotland
meeting the firms who shaped the country`s historic hooligan heritage.

Episode four
England ,Special English footie fans are notorious abroad. This episode looks at the violence
that follows the national team beyond our borders. Fans from smaller clubs often take the lead,
as bigger firms steer clear to avoid attention from the authorities - not to mention the in fighting and petty crime that follow.

Episode five
Yorkshire ,Trouble at clubs like Leeds and Sheffield is well-documented, but many smaller teams also have a thriving hooligan following. Halifax, Hull and Doncaster all have their own firms, where sharp class-divides and poverty do little to encourage alternatives. The Sheffield rivalry and international tension between Leeds and Turkish fans are also examined, as Danny Dyer heads north 

Episode six
The Midlands, Birmingham`s Zulu Warriors are one of Britain`s few racially-mixed football firms. Operation Red Card saw high-profile raids on 50 known members in 1987, but the group continues to go from strength to strength. Danny Dyer takes a trip across the Midlands to see the deep-seated rivalry in this culturally diverse footballing region.
Duration: 4 hours+