BU 97 - Past and Present

Birkirkara Ultras 1997 was founded in 25th February 1997 when a group of Birkirkara supporters, who had the Ultra mentality in them, decided to team up together and form a reliable group. The aim was to give constant support during all the Birkirkara FC matches, in Malta and in UEFA competitions. The first match was against bitter rivals Valletta FC. In the beginning the group was made up of around 20 people but eventually it continued to grow.

Today the group is made up of around 50 boys, and growing from strength, to strength. The group works hard to prepare for every match preparing banners, flags and other material for each match. Special emphasis is given to the chants, sung during every match and the continuous support during every match. The group finances itself by selling merchandise but members of the group also donate money. There is a group of commercial partners who help financially, hovever there is no involvement with football business.

Relationship With Club

The group has no contact - directly or indirectly with the club of Birkirkara FC. It is a free and independent group and there is no form of recognition, official or otherwise by the Club towards the group. No funds have been ever given to the group from the Club.

Against Modern Football

Football in Malta does not attract big crowds anymore. Until 7 years ago, the National Stadium would attract between 12000 to 17000 supporters for important matches, especially Birkirkara vs Valletta. Today with the introduction of Melita Cable showing live Maltese matches people prefer to stay at home.

As a group we feel that €8 to watch a match is expensive, and this should be lowered so that more people will attend Maltese matches. Things should change so that the Maltese football league will be back to old and better times.

Politics

The Birkirkara Ultras group is not affiliated with any political, racial, or religous ideology.

Joining Us

All those who are interested in joining the Birkirkara Ultras 1997 group may apply by clicking here. There are no membership fees, but donations are appreciated, and put to good use.

It is important that those who are really willing to join us, will stay with us in the "Zona Ultras" - the lower part of Ta' Qali Stadium.