The Northern Curve
The Kispest supporters have gathered in the Curve at every home match since "time immemorial." Fans would leave it empty only in protest or due to forced closures by the police—the latter category being practically restricted to matches against Ferencváros. Towards the end of the 1980s, something "different" began to emerge within the supporters' section. Indeed, these were the initial steps of the "ultra" style in our country. A few lads believed that what was in fashion on the Italian terraces was an obligation for any self-respecting football fan to follow. Thus, pyrotechnics and more elaborate flags appeared, some already bearing the name Kispest, which did not sit well with many people at the time. The final push was largely delivered by the 1991 Sampdoria vs. Kispest European Cup qualifier. Anyone who was unfamiliar with this Italian subculture until then got a first-hand taste of it live!
At that match, the banner of Ultra’ Red Boys was not yet hanging from the fence, but the group was born shortly thereafter. Thus, the ultra mentality took root in Hungary for the first time in the Northern Curve. The early years were eventful; the team performed brilliantly, and the core support constantly numbered between 600 and 800. Organization developed rather slowly, as not everyone welcomed the change. Due to differences in vision, several smaller groups emerged within URB after a few years, the most notable being the Mastiffs, the Fedayn, and the Irriducibili. In 1995, order was restored, and the terrace once again lined up behind the banner of URB. High-quality merchandise was produced, and it seemed nothing could stand in the way of a prosperous future. To provide "security" for away trips across the country, a formation named Szelídek (The Gentle Ones) was founded. Previous incidents ceased, and the commanding Szelídek, soon sporting their signature burgundy bomber jackets, achieved their goal: the supporters no longer had to fear traveling anywhere in the country.
Unfortunately, however, following the cup victory the team performed very poorly, and relations with the then-president Imre Komora broke down completely. During the autumn, the dead silence on the terraces was broken by organizing among the younger generation. The fruit of this effort is the current leading group of the Curve, Nuova Guardia.
The following years are considered the golden age of the Curve, even though there were nowhere near as many people as before. At most 500, but the atmosphere and the magnificent choreographies dazzled everyone. Rivals voted the Curve the best supporters' group in Hungary on two occasions. Meanwhile, the team continued to perform deplorably, turning us into the main protagonists of relegation battles... Unfortunately, constant frustration eventually reached the ultras as well. By 2002, many matches passed without any notable terrace action, and at times with minimal chanting. Countless stories could be told about the Curve that undoubtedly altered the supporters' attitude and numbers. Perhaps most importantly, our club was persecuted for years; there were plans in the sports ministry to dissolve it, and all kinds of ideas from the ultras were needed to make the authorities abandon their intentions.
The future, fortunately, paints an entirely different picture. After many long years, a serious ambition lies before Kispest football once again: nothing less than becoming the best team in Hungary and reaching European competition! In this endeavor, we want to help the players and our beloved Club with numbers reminiscent of our finest years, giving the very best of our abilities!
