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poznan
What does poznan mean?
A supporter ritual where fans face away from the pitch, link arms and jump up and down in unison.
"The away end did the Poznan after the second goal went in."
Origin
Named after Poland's Lech Poznan fans, popularised in England by Manchester City supporters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Poznan celebration?
It's a fan ritual where supporters turn their backs to the pitch, link arms over each other's shoulders and bounce up and down together, creating a rolling wave of movement.
Where did the Poznan come from?
It's named after the fans of Polish club Lech Poznan, who popularised it. Manchester City supporters adopted it after facing Lech in Europe in 2010 and it spread across English football.
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