Preparing For Crewsmas

The first match of the 2010 season vs. Toronto at home is coming up this weekend and so that means it was time for me to get my banner plans ready for the Saturday. And yest I sit here on this lazy Sunday afternoon, I still find the need to do another banner or two. This week is known as "Crewsmas" by us Columbus Supporters, a play on words with Christmas, and all the goo tidings of joy that holiday brings. Crewsmas is a special time of year to me personally for several reasons. The first is the two and-half hour trip to Columbus and the thoughts of the camaraderie of being amongst the Nordecke, singing and chanting. Secondly, a new season, means new hopes and just seeing our team playing after a long winter off season is good for morale. Another reason I like Crewsmas is because I can start to plan more banner ideas. This first match the supporters in Columbus, Ohio have planned a tifo display for the first match. The details have been kept under strict confidentiality, but I can't wait to do my part in helping with the atmosphere.

Six Days Later................

Finally finished. If I had taken time off from my job, I could have finished this in two days.

The Collection part 2

Fabric coupons for discounts? Check!
Cans of paint? Check!
Spending hours measuring, cutting, sewing, ironing, drawing, painting and waiting for the paint to dry on fabric? ADDICTIVE!!
(photos compliments of Sameh Safaa Fahmi-http://www.flickr.com/photos/studio79)

ES TODO O NADA- That means It's All Or Nothing in Spanish

BRING IT!- I guess this is what I'll call this one.

IN IT TO WIN IT- That's the only way I see things.

MIKE HAVELY- One stand up type of guy who stood at the foot of the Nordecke section. He was tough but fair and understanding.
WARZYCHA HARDCORE- Polish head coach comes from the old school Eastern Bloc. You better believe he is hardcore. Also he has been a part of the Columbus Crew Soccer Club as a player and coach since the team's inception in 1996. In this modern game, that's hardcore, dedication.

SEMPER COLUMBUS- Watch this space! EL MELLIZO- This banner was done in a tribute to not only Guillermo Barros Schelotto, bu to the style seen in his native Argentina, with the city he is from. Also the color scheme is similar to the club where his legacy was formed, Boca Juniors.

IRON FIST 100% SUPPORT- give it all or stay home!!CREW- I was watching something on TV about the American Mafia. Northeast Ohio has had an infamous connection to the mob. The font is a classic one found in the 1920's and 30's while the man is wearing a flat/newsboy cap.

The Collection, for now

After living four years in Charleston, SC I would come back to Ohio in the summer of 2007. The offseason of 2007 going into 2008 would have me brainstorm ideas and angles to create banners again. The decision was to make banners that have meaning, both for myself and for the team. And the result? (photos compliments of Sameh Safaa Fahmi-http://www.flickr.com/photos/studio79)

SEMPER COLUMBUS- Semper is Latin for Always. When it comes to support, it's Always Columbus! Notice the military fonts. This is for a future supporter's group I aim to begin, probably after I retire!

MASSIVE- this is a term in the dictionary sense means big, huge, immense. The term has been adopted amongst the hardcore Columbus supporters to describe not only the team, a way of supporting the team................

..........and a way of living.

GUILLE MVP- the 2008 MVP of Major League Soccer