László Péter is Associate Professor at Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj. His areas of research include the sociology of sport and social problems.

• 1. Introduction the Ethnography and Research of Football Gatherings in Romania .- 2. Ciumani. The Sport Takes the Community to the Mountains .- 3. Bălan. Angry Men in the Night .- 4. Cluj. Big City Versions of the Football Gatherings .- 5. South-Transylvania. Further Faces of the Extended Phenomenon .- 6. The Social and Political Signifiance of Football Gatherings. Escape for Freedom .- 7. Lessons and Conclusions .-

László Péter is Associate Professor at Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj. His areas of research include the sociology of sport and social problems.

• 1. Introduction the Ethnography and Research of Football Gatherings in Romania .- 2. Ciumani. The Sport Takes the Community to the Mountains .- 3. Bălan. Angry Men in the Night .- 4. Cluj. Big City Versions of the Football Gatherings .- 5. South-Transylvania. Further Faces of the Extended Phenomenon .- 6. The Social and Political Signifiance of Football Gatherings. Escape for Freedom .- 7. Lessons and Conclusions .-

László Péter is Associate Professor at Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj. His areas of research include the sociology of sport and social problems.

• 1. Introduction the Ethnography and Research of Football Gatherings in Romania .- 2. Ciumani. The Sport Takes the Community to the Mountains .- 3. Bălan. Angry Men in the Night .- 4. Cluj. Big City Versions of the Football Gatherings .- 5. South-Transylvania. Further Faces of the Extended Phenomenon .- 6. The Social and Political Signifiance of Football Gatherings. Escape for Freedom .- 7. Lessons and Conclusions .-