4.1K views | Portsmouth’s tough reputation runs deep — from its dockyard roots to the notorious “657 crew” of football hooligans. Fierce rivalries, especially with Southampton, turned matches into battlegrounds, while police crackdowns struggled to contain the violence. For many, the fights weren’t just troublemaking — they were an expression of loyalty and pride in their city. From: Britain's Toughest Towns S1 Ep5 | Real Stories | Facebook