Stanning and fanning popular figures, anime, movie characters, and other things is quite normal these days. People create fan groups to stan their favourite celebrities, shows, clubs, or events as a way of supporting them. The football industry isn’t left out, as there are fans of football players, coaches, and clubs. An example is Luton Outlaws, which was a fan group created for the football club. Luton Outlaws was created for Luton Town Football Club located in Luton, United Kingdom.
Who Are The Luton Outlaws?
They are unrelenting, loyal and tireless fans of Luton football club. They exhibit unwavering support for the entire team, in particular, and the club, in general. The fan club is closely associated with the football club, and they’re also credited with giving Luton club necessary support.
When Luton players have bad days, Luton Outlaws are there to support them and cheer them on. In addition, when they have a good season, Luton Outlaws celebrate with them. The fan club members are so devoted to the football club that their enthusiasm and love are shown in the media.
Background
Although Luton Football Club was founded in 1885, Luton Outlaws were created years later. Luton Outlaws have been in existence as far back as the 90s. The founders wanted to establish a fan base where other fans could support the club and its players. In no time, they established a fan group. This group rapidly grew to be among the top-ranking sports clubs in the United Kingdom.
Early Growth
The purpose of creating the fan group was to have a unified voice of support for Luton footballers. After the establishment became official, few members took the membership with a grain of salt. However, many other members were serious about it, and this helped Luton Outlaws build a good reputation. Now, the club is well-known as one whose members are organised, composed, publicly supportive, and above all, loyal. They are a vital part of Luton Football Club with their unwavering support.
Getting More Members
Immediately after creation, Luton Outlaws saw an increase in the number of members. What’s more, the numbers steadily increased as the year went by. Most of the new members joined because they see how dedicated the old members are to the club.
Others joined because of their love for football, especially for Luton Football Club. The members’ responsibilities include attending Luton football matches and lending their support. Sometimes, they have to go thousands of miles if the match is scheduled outside the town. Additionally, they organise events for fans to come together and have fun.
How Luton Outlaws Contributed to Football Club’s Success
The fan club’s support encompasses everything relating to Luton Football Club. Simply put, they support the players when they are playing and when they are off the pitch. This served as motivation for the club and its players to persevere during hard times. It has also given them the morale to work harder when they win.
The following are the contributions made by Luton Outlaws to Luton Football Club.
Presence During Football Tournaments
Presence in Luton
Members of the club are known to establish a thrilling atmosphere whenever they attend Luton matches, especially at Luton. Before and after each match, they wear Luton merchandise, hold up banners, and encourage the players with loud voices. Anytime the players hear the chants and their club’s banners, they are filled with a surge of energy to do more. Oftentimes, this led to Luton players winning the game with multiple goals.
Presence at Away Tournaments
As stated earlier, the fan group has made a name for itself in Luton. However, they have also carved out a presence in neighbouring towns and cities when they accompany Luton players there. It doesn’t matter if the host club has more fans than them, Luton Outlaws always make their presence known. They are never intimidated nor succumb to fear; Luton fans are ready to support them anytime and anywhere.
Moral Support During Luton Football Club’s Difficult Times
Just like other sports clubs, Luton football club has weathered many storms, the most prominent being financial problems and relegations. Yet, Luton Outlaws didn’t desert them, but rather stuck with them. They helped the club conduct rallies, raise funds, and offer moral support.
Furthermore, when the club was facing administrative issues with an uncertain future, they didn’t hesitate to cheer them up. The massive boost of positivity from Luton Outlaws improved the football club’s fighting spirit and kept the organisation afloat.
Helping Luton Club Out of Financial Crisis
As mentioned above, Luton Outlaws has helped the football club overcome their financial challenges several times. They established fundraisers like selling merch, hosting charities, and so on. All these generated substantial revenues for Luton executives to manage the club in their time of need. Fans of other clubs were surprised at the method Luton Outlaws used to show their loyalty despite the club’s issues.
Conclusion
Lastly, it can be seen that Luton Outlaws aren’t just football fans. They are a set of people that are loyal, supportive and believe in giving back to people. The fans’ dedications have created a culture of football fan clubs where members engage, have football discussions, and support their clubs. It has helped to build a strong bond among fans who were initially strangers, but are brought together by football.