The Violent Rise of 70's Portsmouth Skinheads That Became The Infamous 6.57 Crew

Before the infamous 6.57 Crew… there were the Portsmouth skinheads. This is the untold story of how Portsmouth FC’s early football mobs evolved from young 1960s skinheads into one of Britain’s most feared football firms. Using real witness accounts, terrace stories and first-hand recollections, this documentary explores the brutal early years of football hooliganism in England — from Millwall invasions at Fratton Park to riots at Blackpool, Blackburn and Norwich. This is the story of: The original Portsmouth skinheads The Southsea boys Early Fratton End violence Millwall’s terrifying reputation West Ham, Chelsea and Spurs influence Skinhead fashion and reggae culture Away-day battles across England Blackpool riots Blackburn Rovers clashes Norwich end takeovers The rise of Pompey’s football mob mentality The origins of the legendary 6.57 Crew Long before football casuals and designer labels, there were boots, braces, Crombies, Ben Shermans and skinhead mobs travelling the country looking for trouble. This was the birth of modern football hooligan culture. Subscribe to Everything Casual for more documentaries covering: Portsmouth 6.57 Crew, West Ham ICF, Chelsea Headhunters, Millwall Bushwackers, Leeds Service Crew, football casuals, skinhead culture, ultras and terrace history. #PortsmouthFC #657Crew #FootballHooligans #Skinheads #FootballCasuals #Pompey #TerraceCulture #FootballFactory #BritishFootball #Millwall #WestHamICF #ChelseaHeadhunters #SkinheadCulture #EverythingCasual #FootballDocumentary