Anything Goes with James English Birmingham Football Hooligan Fighting to Stop Illegal Immigration - Ryan Bridge Tells His Story
Dec 29, 2025
Ryan Bridge, a former Birmingham football firm member and the driving force behind the Raise the Colours movement, shares his journey from football hooliganism to activism. He candidly discusses the tumultuous world of hooligan culture, the thrill of his experiences, and the deep community ties forged through it. Ryan explains his motivations for opposing illegal immigration, detailing firsthand observations from migrant camps and the perceived failures he sees in government responses. With unfiltered honesty, he addresses backlash and his plans for future action.
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From Local Flags To National Movement
- Ryan Bridge describes starting RaiseTheColours by hanging flags in Solihull and then placing a large flag on the White Cliffs of Dover.
- The action grew into a national movement with a website and thousands of flags requested and distributed.
Flags As Unity, Not Division
- RaiseTheColours frames flag-raising as a unifying, non-racist patriotic act to reclaim national identity.
- The movement argues visible patriotism eases public anxiety about government failures on immigration.
Man U Clash That Cemented His Role
- Ryan recounts his first major clash at Manchester United where he was injured, initiated by large opposing numbers.
- That event cemented his place in the Zulus firm and intensified his commitment to the group.