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Fan in the Stand
This mysterious character had a column in the Bay of Plenty Times every Wednesday from 2006 to 2010 but is now writing exclusively for bopmafia.com.
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Date Item Title Author Hits
Thursday, 30 August 2007 Getting better but still no cigar The sore-voiced Fan in the Stand 1461
Thursday, 23 August 2007 Charity begins at home for generous Steamers The Generous Fan in the Stand 1506
Thursday, 16 August 2007 Fan's amnesia strikes just when needed most Forgetful Fan in the Stand 1453
Thursday, 09 August 2007 Outstanding fans badly in need of five-point boost The try-missing Fan in the Stand 1434
Thursday, 02 August 2007 Flighty Fan fires up for first home game of season The ever-optimistic Fan in the Stand 1389
Thursday, 26 July 2007 Fine-fettled Fan feeling refreshed Fan in the Stand 1483
Thursday, 19 October 2006 Review of the Season the Fan in the Stand 2066
Thursday, 12 October 2006 Watching the opera at Eden Park the Hoarse Fan in the Stand 1667
Wednesday, 04 October 2006 Fan-tastic chance to profit from more Eden Park glory the Fired up Fan in the Stand 1425
Thursday, 28 September 2006 Shhh! Quiet you two, we're watching the footy ... Grumpy Fan in the Stand 1514
Thursday, 21 September 2006 Muzza, you're a flamin' ... erm, genius! Fickle Fan's winning feeling The humbled Fan in the Stand 1403
Wednesday, 13 September 2006 McLeod's Steamers? Fish and Blue Chips? Fans face tough choices the clay spattered Fan in the Stand 1375
Thursday, 07 September 2006 Scotty Speaks of TMOs Star Trek Fan in the Stand 1514
Friday, 01 September 2006 From Rotorua Chiefs-Loving Fan in the Stand 1642
Thursday, 24 August 2006 Fan in the Stand at Eden Park the mysterious Fan in the Stand 1373
Wednesday, 16 August 2006 Misty eyed about a Shield Win Reminiscent Fan in the Stand 1226
Wednesday, 09 August 2006 Fan in the Stand the mysterious Fan in the Stand 1737
Wednesday, 02 August 2006 Looking forward to the Cake Tin Barely Optimistic Fan in the Stand 1476
Tuesday, 25 July 2006 Cowbells!! Aaaaargh the Cowbell-loathing Fan in the Stand 1364
 
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  • Don Hori BOP  ( 6 items )
    Don of the Mafia and pie-eater extraordinaire, HoriBOP is our leader. He gives the orders and the rest of us follow. If he says "Jump!", we say "How high?". Known for his personal acts of bravery, he doesn’t just talk the talk, he walks the walk as well. Did he not kidnap the Harbour Master way back in 2003? We rest our case.

  • Kiwipie  ( 69 items )
    A favourite of HoriBOP (due to having the word Pie in his name), KiwiPie is an outsider brought in to look after Tauranga as so many of the Mafia have left over the years.
  • Donsteppa  ( 21 items )
    The under-Don who controls the day-to-day workings of the BOP Mafia is Donsteppa. He tries to keep away from the publicity preferring to live in the shadowy underworld where he can work his contacts and pull all the strings. He has recently returned to the Mount to take a more active role.
  • Bay of Plenty Times  ( 211 items )
    Need some professional writing after being subjected to the ranting and raving of the Mafia rank and file? Well you could be in luck. Here's the latest from the Bay of Plenty Times.
  • Sportboy  ( 22 items )

    A long-time contributor to the Mafia cause, Sportboy has finally been awarded his own section. He's actually written the majority of the content on this site but has recently been freed up to write for bopmafia.com.

  • Varsity15  ( 4 items )

    With the dubious distinction of playing school boy and age-grade rugby for four different provinces - Thames Valley, Bay of Plenty, Otago and Wellington - Varsity15 was forced to retire from all forms of footy at the age of 21 due to a debilitating knee injury. Now a full-time writer, it's no stretch to imagine that varsity15 could become one of the Mafia's most vocal supporters.


     

  • The Skitzo  ( 8 items )

    They seek him here, they seek him there...  Just who is this masked man, and do we really want to know...  Join them as they rate the players for the seasons Skitzo Player of the Year award!

     

  • JP  ( 11 items )
    Capo JP has recently been dragged kicking and screaming from Rotorua and is now residing somewhere behind enemy lines. Irony and sarcasm are his weapons and he isn’t afraid to use them.

  • Bay Imports  ( 8 items )
    After attaining the rank of Capo, Bay Imports was sent to run the Australian division when successive Ranfurly Shield agonies became too much for him. Bay Imports continues to spread the BOP word amongst the unwashed heathens (once he has explained that it is Rugby and not League or Aussie Rules.)...

  • Drago  ( 4 items )
    Like all good Mafia, Drago has tentacles in all sorts of organisations to ensure that the BOP mafia view and wants are heeded at the top level. Modus operandi - bribery and corruption.  Has a view that all cowbells should be handed in at the Kaimais for melting down to contribute to the new Baypark roof.

  • Baron Silas Greenback  ( 6 items )
    Mafia Capo and possessor of the death ray, the Baron was a man so feared in New Zealand that he wentto England to recruit more members. Tee-shirt sales indicated that he had some success with his methods. The Baron is now back in Tauranga - so be careful out there.

  • Auckland Warlord  ( 3 items )
    Raised to the level of Mafia Capo for good deeds in infiltrating the sprawling filth that is Auckland, the Warlord gains extra gold stars for landing the tough role of University Student and braving dangerous assignments such as endless keg-parties and plentiful women.

  • BartMan  ( 2 items )
    Despite being a genuine Swampy, Bart was used in the formative times of the Mafia to build our infrastructure. Unfortunately he now knows too much and isn't allowed back out… you can read regular work from Bart at www.thesilverfern.com

  • The Quake  ( 1 items )
    Known as The Quake for the fear, awe, and trembling of knees he inspires in opposition supporters, The Quake is a roaming Mafia enforcer last known to be located in the Auckland area.

  • Random contributors  ( 10 items )
    One off articles submitted to the Mafia from a variety of sources...

  • Why I am a FAN  ( 12 items )
    Tell us why you love the Steamers. Send your contributions to bopmafia@yahoo.co.nz

  • Saints  ( 11 items )
    The list so far as appointed by the BoP Mafia.

  • Correspondence  ( 3 items )
    Correspondence to the Family.

  • Media Releases  ( 14 items )
    Some of the official thoughts and comments that we've sent out to the media across the Bay of Plenty and New Zealand. If you would like further comment, please contact us on bopmafia@yahoo.co.nz and we'll unearth the local operative in your area...

  • From the Union  ( 98 items )
    Press releases and the like from the Union - genuine ones even...

 
 
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