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===Growth Into Ultras:2016-Present=== |
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By 2016,Manjappada getting organised, and expanded into a WhatsApp group consisting of 50 members initially. Over time, there were WhatsApp groups for each of the 14 districts, then came the state chapters across India. Keralites, from over 44 countries are active members in the international groups, claim these fans<ref>{{Cite web|title=ISL 2016: Kerala Blasters' passionate Manjappada Fan Club the winners before the final|url=https://www.firstpost.com/sports/isl-2016-kerala-blasters-passionate-manjappada-fan-club-the-winners-before-the-final-3161688.html|website=Firstpost|access-date=2020-05-28}}</ref> |
By 2016,Manjappada getting organised, and expanded into a WhatsApp group consisting of 50 members initially. Over time, there were WhatsApp groups for each of the 14 districts, then came the state chapters across India. Keralites, from over 44 countries are active members in the international groups, claim these fans<ref>{{Cite web|title=ISL 2016: Kerala Blasters' passionate Manjappada Fan Club the winners before the final|url=https://www.firstpost.com/sports/isl-2016-kerala-blasters-passionate-manjappada-fan-club-the-winners-before-the-final-3161688.html|website=Firstpost|access-date=2020-05-28}}</ref> |
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==Other Activities== |
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===Supporting Indian National Team=== |
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Manjappada is also known for the support given to the Indian National Football Team.They join hands with the Blue Pilgrims,which is the fan club of Indian Football Team during their matches.Manjappada has different wings across the Asian continent.When the Indian team comes to play their matches outside India,Manjappada members are often seen giving support to them along with the Blue Pilgrims.Indian Coach Igor Stimac even mentioned their effort after they came to the Airport in Qatar to welcome the Indian team ahead of the AF Asian Cup 2019. |
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===Welfare Activities=== |
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Other than football related activities,Manjappada are involved in various social welfare activities.During the 2018 Kerala Floods,they supplied relief materials across the flood affected areas that hit Kerala.In 2020 they organised an paid online football gaming tournament to collect funds for the Chief Ministers Distress Relief Fund |
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==Honours== |
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*2017 Fan Club of the Year by Indian Sports Honours |
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==See More== |
==See More== |
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*[[Kerala Blasters FC]] |
*[[Kerala Blasters FC]] |
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Revision as of 16:28, 28 May 2020
| Manjappada Kerala Blasters Fans | |
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| Nickname | The Yellow Army |
| Abbreviation | Manjappada |
| Established | 2014 |
| Type | Supporters' group, Ultras group |
| Club | Kerala Blasters FC |
| Location | Kochi, Kerala |
| Stadium | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium |
| Stand | East Gallery |
| Colours | Yellow and Blue |
| Website | https://manjappada.club/ |
The Manjappada is a supporters group of Kerala Blasters of the Indian Super League which organises promotional activities for the club during Indian Super League and football in general in India.[1]The group started originally as a Facebook page before expanding through WhatsApp groups and other forums.[2]They won the 'Best Fan Club of the Year' award in 2017 at the Indian Sports Honours[3]
History
Inception and Early Days:2014-2016
Manjappada was founded as a facebook page on 28 May 2014 with three founders. Kerala Blasters had an average attendance of 49000 during the inaugral season of Indian Super League.By 2015 it started to co-ordinate more fans under one umbrella.They played a crucial role for giving intense support for the blasters during the 2015 season despite of the team's performance.During the 2015 ISL Season blasters recorded with an average attendance of 52000, which is still the highest in the history of Indian Super League.Most of the matches had an attendance of more than 60000.[4]
Growth Into Ultras:2016-Present
By 2016,Manjappada getting organised, and expanded into a WhatsApp group consisting of 50 members initially. Over time, there were WhatsApp groups for each of the 14 districts, then came the state chapters across India. Keralites, from over 44 countries are active members in the international groups, claim these fans[5]
Other Activities
Supporting Indian National Team
Manjappada is also known for the support given to the Indian National Football Team.They join hands with the Blue Pilgrims,which is the fan club of Indian Football Team during their matches.Manjappada has different wings across the Asian continent.When the Indian team comes to play their matches outside India,Manjappada members are often seen giving support to them along with the Blue Pilgrims.Indian Coach Igor Stimac even mentioned their effort after they came to the Airport in Qatar to welcome the Indian team ahead of the AF Asian Cup 2019.
Welfare Activities
Other than football related activities,Manjappada are involved in various social welfare activities.During the 2018 Kerala Floods,they supplied relief materials across the flood affected areas that hit Kerala.In 2020 they organised an paid online football gaming tournament to collect funds for the Chief Ministers Distress Relief Fund
Honours
- 2017 Fan Club of the Year by Indian Sports Honours
See More
References
- ^ "Manjappada | Heart Beat of Kerala Blasters - Welcome To Official Website of Manjappada (Kerala Blasters Fans). Stay Connected With Us For Latest KBFC Updates". Manjappada | Heart Beat of Kerala Blasters. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
- ^ "Yellow Army: Kerala Blasters' 12th man". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
- ^ "Kerala Blasters fan group Manjappada win 'Fan Club of the Year' award at Indian Sports Honours | Goal.com". www.goal.com. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
- ^ abdulshekkeerkm (22 October 2017). "All-time top 10 highest attended matches in ISL history". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
- ^ "ISL 2016: Kerala Blasters' passionate Manjappada Fan Club the winners before the final". Firstpost. Retrieved 28 May 2020.