Plovdiv-Thessaloniki-Plovdiv

It has become a tradition to pay a visit to the Thessalonian Canaries, especially for their derby matches. Some individuals from both sides have been in friendly relations for several years. Nearly 40 bultras spent last weekend in Harilauo area where they supported friends from Aris in the clash versus arch-rivals from PAOK. In Thessaloniki, the bultras were warm welcomed in the pub of the famous Super 3 Aris organisation.
According to some ultras web sources, on Saturday night (October 20, 2018), a day before the match, arranged fight was agreed including Plovdiv hools. Unexpectedly the PAOK gang did not come around and only phone calls answered 'be-in-30min-there' but never actually appeared. Meanwhile some white-black scouts were spotted around the appointed place and were beaten as their scooters rested in flames.

During the derby a choreo with political motives  was raised. Aris fans had always been taking a stand in every social important circumstance. For instance years ago there were banners in memory of Carlo Giuliani (killed by cops in Italy), Berkin Elvan (15-old, killed by cops in Turkey), Alexandros Grigoropoulos (15-old also, killed by Greek cops) and etc. The massive of Aris supporters are predominantly leftist oriented like the most on Greek scene while existing of right-wing base is vague. However it does not bother the relationship between terrace radicals. How they decide and how they stand in one ultras sector remain incomprehensible to us.
In Greece away support is not allowed when high-stakes derbies take place between the Big 5 (OSFP, PAO, AEK, PAOK, Aris). Passion for football has been a huge part of Thessalonian urban culture ever since the sport was first introduced there. Despite boasting modest achievements, the allure of both  clubs carries an appreciation and often fascinating scenes are witnessed on streets and terraces, especially when it comes to the Derby of the Second Capital. Last weekend Plovdiv bultras proudly were part of it.