Radosław Kossakowski is Associate Professor at University of Gdańsk, Poland.

• 1. Introduction.- 2.  A short history of Polish fandom: Communism, post-transformation violence, and the division of functions.- 3. 'You have to scream your head off!': Structural dimensions of fan cultures in Poland.- 4. Organised fights, moving coalitions, strict rules: The hermetic world of Polish hooligans.- 5. Resistance as identity in Polish football: Legal restrictions and the civilisation of the stadium.- 6. The meaning of 'We': Commitment, narratives, and sense of belonging in Polish fandom.- 7. The rise of the Ultras in Poland.: The performative dimension of fandom.- 8 Activism, collective action, and supporters associations: The new face of Polish football fandom.

Radosław Kossakowski is Associate Professor at University of Gdańsk, Poland.

• 1. Introduction.- 2.  A short history of Polish fandom: Communism, post-transformation violence, and the division of functions.- 3. 'You have to scream your head off!': Structural dimensions of fan cultures in Poland.- 4. Organised fights, moving coalitions, strict rules: The hermetic world of Polish hooligans.- 5. Resistance as identity in Polish football: Legal restrictions and the civilisation of the stadium.- 6. The meaning of 'We': Commitment, narratives, and sense of belonging in Polish fandom.- 7. The rise of the Ultras in Poland.: The performative dimension of fandom.- 8 Activism, collective action, and supporters associations: The new face of Polish football fandom.

Radosław Kossakowski is Associate Professor at University of Gdańsk, Poland.

• 1. Introduction.- 2.  A short history of Polish fandom: Communism, post-transformation violence, and the division of functions.- 3. 'You have to scream your head off!': Structural dimensions of fan cultures in Poland.- 4. Organised fights, moving coalitions, strict rules: The hermetic world of Polish hooligans.- 5. Resistance as identity in Polish football: Legal restrictions and the civilisation of the stadium.- 6. The meaning of 'We': Commitment, narratives, and sense of belonging in Polish fandom.- 7. The rise of the Ultras in Poland.: The performative dimension of fandom.- 8 Activism, collective action, and supporters associations: The new face of Polish football fandom.