Manjappada

Manjappada, which means Yellow Army,{{cite web | last=MK | first=Mithun | title='Manjappada', the diehard Kerala Blasters fan group that's making waves | website=thenewsminute.com | date=7 November 2019 | url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/manjappada-diehard-kerala-blasters-fan-group-s-making-waves-111908 | access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200608074452/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/manjappada-diehard-kerala-blasters-fan-group-s-making-waves-111908|archive-date=8 June 2020 |url-status=live}} was founded on 27 May 2014 with a Facebook page created by three fans.{{cite web | last=Shukla | first=Kaushal | title=ISL 2016: Kerala Blasters' passionate Manjappada Fan Club the winners before the final | website=Firstpost | date=18 December 2016 | url=https://www.firstpost.com/sports/isl-2016-kerala-blasters-passionate-manjappada-fan-club-the-winners-before-the-final-3161688.html | access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112033917/https://www.firstpost.com/sports/isl-2016-kerala-blasters-passionate-manjappada-fan-club-the-winners-before-the-final-3161688.html |archive-date=12 November 2020 |url-status=live}} Kerala Blasters had an average attendance of 49,000 during the inaugural season of the Indian Super League.{{cite web | agency=Press Trust of India | title=ISL 2014: Inaugural season attracts 1 million people; stands fourth across the globe in average attendance | website=India.com | date=28 November 2014 | url=https://www.india.com/sports/isl-2014-inaugural-season-attracts-1-million-people-stands-fourth-across-the-globe-in-average-attendance-205560/ | access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201022131147/https://www.india.com/sports/isl-2014-inaugural-season-attracts-1-million-people-stands-fourth-across-the-globe-in-average-attendance-205560/ |archive-date=22 October 2020 |url-status=live }} By 2015, Manjappada began to co-ordinate more fans.{{cite web | title=James praises Manjappada fans, Gregory opens up about his counterpart | website=khelnow.com | date=22 February 2018 | url=https://khelnow.com/football/isl-2017-18-kerala-blasters-chennaiyin-pre-match-press-conference/ | access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012080519/https://khelnow.com/football/isl-2017-18-kerala-blasters-chennaiyin-pre-match-press-conference |archive-date=12 October 2020 |url-status=live }}{{cite web | title=Kerala's very own 'Manjappada' – ESPN Video | website=ESPN | date=11 November 2017 | url=https://www.espn.in/video/clip/_/id/3021306 | access-date=15 December 2020 | archive-date=23 July 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210723113841/https://www.espn.in/video/clip/_/id/3021306 | url-status=live }} The group played an important role, supporting Kerala Blasters during the 2015 Indian Super League season despite the club's poor performance.{{cite web | author=PTI | title=Kerala Blasters coach Peter Taylor quits after team's fourth straight loss | website=The Indian Express | date=28 October 2015 | url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/kerala-blasters-coach-peter-taylor-quits-after-teams-fourth-straight-loss/ | access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108113104/https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/kerala-blasters-coach-peter-taylor-quits-after-teams-fourth-straight-loss/ |archive-date=8 November 2020 |url-status=live}} During that season, the Blasters recorded an average attendance of 52,000: the highest in Indian Super League (ISL) history. Most of their games had an attendance of over 60,000.{{cite web | last=George | first=Dhruv | title=Has the Indian Super League awakened the sleeping giant? | website=EssentiallySports | date=23 December 2014 | url=https://www.essentiallysports.com/indian-super-league-woken-sleeping-giant/ | access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201202041247/https://www.essentiallysports.com/indian-super-league-woken-sleeping-giant/|archive-date=2 December 2020 |url-status=live}}{{cite web | author=Goal | title=Kerala Blasters' Kibu Vicuna: I hope we don't play behind closed doors | website=Goal.com | date=5 July 2020 | url=https://www.goal.com/en-ie/news/kerala-blasters-kibu-vicuna-manjappada-behind-closed-doors/1kv81knjfldsu1dfdfjrfbnrj4 | access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201009031906/https://www.goal.com/en-ie/news/kerala-blasters-kibu-vicuna-manjappada-behind-closed-doors/1kv81knjfldsu1dfdfjrfbnrj4|archive-date=9 October 2020 |url-status=live}}

By 2016, Manjappada became better organised; they expanded through a WhatsApp group which initially consisted of 50 members.{{cite web | author=Web Desk | title=Kerala Blasters fan group 'Manjappada' ends boycott | website=The Week | date=5 December 2018 | url=https://www.theweek.in/news/sports/2018/12/05/Kerala-Blasters-fan-group-Manjappada-ends-boycott.amp.html | access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201009143222/https://www.theweek.in/news/sports/2018/12/05/Kerala-Blasters-fan-group-Manjappada-ends-boycott.amp.html|archive-date=9 October 2020 |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |title=സോമു പി ജോസഫ്: നാൽപ്പതോളം രാജ്യങ്ങളിലായി വ്യാപിച്ചുകിടക്കുന്ന 68,000 അംഗങ്ങളുള്ള, ശക്തമായ വാട്ട്‌സ്ആപ്പ് കമ്മ്യൂണിറ്റിയാണ് മഞ്ഞപ്പട |url=https://www.indiansuperleague.com/news/somu-p-joseph-manjappada-is-a-68000-strong-whatsapp-community-which-is-spread-across-40-45-countries |access-date=2022-07-22 |website=Indian Super League |language=ml}} Fans throughout Kerala were connected with WhatsApp and branches were established in all the 14 districts of Kerala by 2020.{{Cite web | last=P S | first=Anandabhaskar |title=Yellow Army: Kerala Blasters' 12th man | website= newindianexpress.com | date=17 November 2017 |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2017/nov/17/yellow-army-kerala-blasters-12th-man-1703163.html|access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200321020111/https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2017/nov/17/yellow-army-kerala-blasters-12th-man-1703163.html|archive-date=21 March 2020 |url-status=live}}{{cite web | last=Zenith | first=Nived | title=ISL 2018–19: "The Manjappada are bigger than Red Star fans", claims Kerala Blasters defender Nemanja Lakic-Pesic | website=sportskeeda.com | date=29 September 2018 | url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/isl-2018-19-the-manjappada-are-bigger-than-red-star-fans-claims-kerala-blasters-defender-nemanja-lakic-pesic | access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200812125022/https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/isl-2018-19-the-manjappada-are-bigger-than-red-star-fans-claims-kerala-blasters-defender-nemanja-lakic-pesic|archive-date=12 August 2020 |url-status=live}} Later the group started expanding outside of Kerala which led to the founding of 12 states chapters across India.{{cite web | author=YkrisUnited | title=Kerala Blasters and Manjappada | website=Footie Nomads | date=15 November 2018 | url=https://footienomads.com/1524-2/ | access-date=15 December 2020 | url-status=live | archive-date=14 December 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201214230723/https://footienomads.com/1524-2/ }} Keralites in 64 other countries also became active in the fan club's international groups.{{cite web | last=MK | first=Mithun | title='Manjappada', the diehard Kerala Blasters fan group that's making waves | website=thenewsminute.com | date=7 November 2019 | url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/manjappada-diehard-kerala-blasters-fan-group-s-making-waves-111908 | access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200608074452/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/manjappada-diehard-kerala-blasters-fan-group-s-making-waves-111908|archive-date=8 June 2020 |url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Fans brave heavy rain to cheer on Kerala Blasters all the way | website=newindianexpress.com | date=25 July 2018 |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/cities/kochi/2018/jul/25/fans-brave-heavy-rain-to-cheer-on-kerala-blasters-all-the-way-1848257.html|access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201008152207/https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2018/jul/25/fans-brave-heavy-rain-to-cheer-on-kerala-blasters-all-the-way-1848257.amp|archive-date=8 October 2020 |url-status=live}} Manjappada also have one of India's largest travelling fan bases.{{cite web | title=The moulders of fan culture in Indian Football – Manjappada – Heart Beat of Kerala Blasters | website=Manjappada | date=21 January 2018 | url=https://manjappada.club/manjappada-the-moulders-of-fan-culture-in-indian-football/ | access-date=15 December 2020 | url-status=live | archive-date=8 October 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201008014013/https://manjappada.club/manjappada-the-moulders-of-fan-culture-in-indian-football/ }}{{cite web | last=Easwar | first=Nisanth V | title='More than half the stadium was yellow' – Kerala Blasters' Nishu Kumar awe-struck by fan rivalry | website=Goal.com | date=11 August 2020 | url=https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/kerala-blasters-nishu-kumar-manjappada-west-block-blues/1t1jfkfbm5fx711x9sutn81dsu | access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201113001430/https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/kerala-blasters-nishu-kumar-manjappada-west-block-blues/1t1jfkfbm5fx711x9sutn81dsu|archive-date=13 November 2020 |url-status=live}} Manjappada have a women's group, with members of various ages.{{cite web | title=Girl who loved football! | website=Indian Super League | date=5 August 2020 | url=https://www.indiansuperleague.com/news/the-girl-who-loves-football | language=ml | access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200920083722/https://www.indiansuperleague.com/ml/news/the-girl-who-loves-football|archive-date=20 September 2020 |url-status=live}} The idea originated in early 2016, with the intention of developing football culture in the women in Kerala and eventually, the first WhatsApp group was formed in 2018.{{cite web | title=Navya the Football Freak! | website=Indian Super League | date=26 August 2020 | url=https://www.indiansuperleague.com/news/navya-the-real-football-freak | language=ml | access-date=15 December 2020 | archive-url=https://archive.today/20201215093441/https://www.indiansuperleague.com/ml/news/navya-the-real-football-freak | archive-date=15 December 2020 | url-status=live }} Around the same time, Manjappada had evolved into an ultras group and began using flares and smoke during matches.{{Cite web |title=Kerala Blasters Manjappada launch a new Anthem for ISL 4 |website=Khel Now |date=9 August 2017 |url=https://khelnow.com/football/kerala-blasters-fans-anthem-isl-4/ | access-date=30 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201009104258/https://khelnow.com/football/kerala-blasters-fans-anthem-isl-4|archive-date=9 October 2020 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Emergence and Evolution of Ultras in Indian football fans culture |website=Khel Now |date=3 October 2019 |url=https://khelnow.com/football/indian-football-fans-ultras/|access-date=16 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023095456/https://khelnow.com/football/indian-football-fans-ultras |archive-date=23 October 2020 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |author=M.P. Praveen | title=Kerala Blasters' fans raise the roof in Twitter | website=The Hindu | date=8 April 2020 | url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/kerala-blasters-fans-raise-the-roof-in-twitter/article31292377.ece | access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201009031906/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/kerala-blasters-fans-raise-the-roof-in-twitter/article31292377.ece |archive-date=9 October 2020 |url-status=live}} In October 2019, Manjappada coordinated and brought forty-one busloads of their fans across Kerala to the venue of 2019–20 season opener match.{{cite web | title=There's something about Manjappada fans, says Patrick Owomoyela | website=Indian Super League | date=8 November 2019 | url=https://www.indiansuperleague.com/news/theres-something-about-manjappada-fans-says-patrick-owomoyela | access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201008165036/https://www.indiansuperleague.com/news/theres-something-about-manjappada-fans-says-patrick-owomoyela |archive-date=8 October 2020 |url-status=live }}{{cite web | title=Ogbeche brace helps Kerala down ATK in Hero ISL 2019–20 opener | website=Indian Super League | date=20 October 2019 | url=https://www.indiansuperleague.com/news/ogbeche-brace-helps-kerala-down-atk-in-hero-isl-2019-20-opener | access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201003081101/https://www.indiansuperleague.com/news/ogbeche-brace-helps-kerala-down-atk-in-hero-isl-2019-20-opener |archive-date=3 October 2020 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |first=Tarkesh |last=Jha |title=Eelco Schattorie: Majority of Manjappada is behind me, they're fantastic |date=16 April 2020 |website=Khel Now |url=https://khelnow.com/football/eelco-schattorie-instagram-live-interview-part-2/|access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200516191623/https://khelnow.com/football/eelco-schattorie-instagram-live-interview-part-2|archive-date=16 May 2020 |url-status=live }} In 2020, It was announced that the 2020–21 ISL season would be played at three empty stadiums in Goa due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To maintain enthusiasm, Manjappada distributed about 2,500 yellow flags to members and hung about 600 banners throughout Kerala before the season began.{{cite web | author= Manorama | title=The Blasters are not far, they are close; There is a yellow army 'holding on'! | website=ManoramaOnline | date=20 November 2020 | url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/sports/football/2020/11/20/kerala-blasters-fan-group-manjappada-s-plans-for-isl-2020-21.html | language=ml | access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125131035/https://www.manoramaonline.com/sports/football/2020/11/20/kerala-blasters-fan-group-manjappada-s-plans-for-isl-2020-21.html|archive-date=25 November 2020 |url-status=live}} In December 2020, Manjappada released a musical album called 'Padayani' to motivate Kerala Blasters. The album picturises the empty stands of Jawaharlal Nehru stadium during the COVID-19 pandemic and the pain that has caused the fans.{{cite web |title=Manjappada releases 'Padayani' to motivate Kerala Blasters|website=english.mathrubhumi | date=21 December 2020 | url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/sports/sports-news/manjappada-releases-padayani-to-motivate-kerala-blasters-1.5297379 | language=en | access-date=12 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201221125735/https://english.mathrubhumi.com/sports/sports-news/manjappada-releases-padayani-to-motivate-kerala-blasters-1.5297379|archive-date=21 December 2020 |url-status=live}} In May 2022, Manjappada was featured in a forty-minute documentary titled "Maitanam" (Ground), released on FIFA+, which showcases Kerala's passion for football.{{Cite web |last=Lonkar |first=Ashwin |date=2022-06-13 |title="High viewership for Indian football from state contributed to focus on Kerala in Maitanam": Misha Kumar, Director of FIFA+ Originals documentary Maitanam |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/bos/news-high-viewership-numbers-indian-football-kerala-factor-state-focus-maitanam-says-misha-kumar-director-fifa-originals-documentary |access-date=2022-06-20 |website=www.sportskeeda.com |language=en |archive-date=14 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220614071533/https://www.sportskeeda.com/bos/news-high-viewership-numbers-indian-football-kerala-factor-state-focus-maitanam-says-misha-kumar-director-fifa-originals-documentary |url-status=live }}

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From the third season onwards, the East Gallery of the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium came to be known as the "Manjappada stand", because the Manjappada members occupy it during the club's home games.{{cite web | last=Issac | first=Alby | title=5 things other fan clubs can learn from Manjappada | website= sportskeeda.com | date=2 November 2018 | url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/5-things-that-other-fan-clubs-can-learn-from-manjappada | access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200321020059/https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/5-things-that-other-fan-clubs-can-learn-from-manjappada |archive-date=21 March 2020 |url-status=live}}{{cite web | last=Sidhardhan | first=Sanjith | title=Iain Hume: Kerala Blasters fans: Can the Yellow Army lead the way? – Kochi News | website=The Times of India | date=19 February 2018 | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/kerala-blasters-fans-can-the-yellow-army-lead-the-way/articleshow/62969598.cms | access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180720171708/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/kerala-blasters-fans-can-the-yellow-army-lead-the-way/articleshow/62969598.cms |archive-date=20 July 2018 |url-status=live}} The group wear as much yellow as possible{{cite web | last=Nayak | first=Nicolai | title=Indian football: Meet Manjappada, the 12th man of Kerala Blasters and ISL's biggest fan group | website=Scroll.in | date=10 July 2020 | url=https://scroll.in/field/966863/indian-football-meet-manjappada-the-12th-man-of-kerala-blasters-and-isl-s-biggest-fan-group | access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201128055001/https://scroll.in/field/966863/indian-football-meet-manjappada-the-12th-man-of-kerala-blasters-and-isl-s-biggest-fan-group|archive-date=28 November 2020 |url-status=live}} during all the games which includes scarves and flags.{{cite web | title=ISL 2017: Wes Brown – Kerala Blasters fans are some of the best I have ever seen! | website=Goal.com | date=15 November 2017 | url=https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/isl-2017-wes-brown-kerala-blasters-fans-are-some-of-the-best/2g1xtnsl3ffx1unakqqu64dv7 | access-date=15 December 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180123212404/http://www.goal.com/en-in/news/isl-2017-wes-brown-kerala-blasters-fans-are-some-of-the-best/2g1xtnsl3ffx1unakqqu64dv7 | archive-date=23 January 2018 | url-status=live }} Members begin their preparations almost a month before the season starts,{{cite web | last=Sidhardhan | first=Sanjith | title=Manjappada endorses their team's new fighting spirit – Kochi News | website=The Times of India | date=29 October 2019 | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/manjappada-endorses-their-teams-new-fighting-spirit/articleshow/71791408.cms | access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191102020012/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/manjappada-endorses-their-teams-new-fighting-spirit/articleshow/71791408.cms|archive-date=2 November 2019 |url-status=live}} with branches meeting to plan the group's major activities.{{cite web |first=Kaushal |last=Shukla | title=ISL 2016: Kerala Blasters' passionate Manjappada Fan Club the winners before the final | website=Firstpost | date=18 December 2016 | url=https://www.firstpost.com/sports/isl-2016-kerala-blasters-passionate-manjappada-fan-club-the-winners-before-the-final-3161688.html | access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112033917/https://www.firstpost.com/sports/isl-2016-kerala-blasters-passionate-manjappada-fan-club-the-winners-before-the-final-3161688.html|archive-date=12 November 2020 |url-status=live}} Activities begin with welcoming the team at the airport.{{cite web | title='Manjappada', The Kerala Blasters Fan Club Gives The Players A Grand Welcome At The Airport | website=thefangarage.com | date=3 October 2016 | url=https://thefangarage.com/articles/7414-manjappada-the-kerala-blasters-fan-club-gives-the-players-a-grand-welcome-at-the-airport | language=id | access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200618003249/https://thefangarage.com/articles/7414-manjappada-the-kerala-blasters-fan-club-gives-the-players-a-grand-welcome-at-the-airport|archive-date=18 June 2020 |url-status=live}} The group often conduct roadshows during important away matches.{{cite web | title=Sea of Kerala Blasters fans dips Kochi in yellow – Must-watch video | website=Onmanorama | date=14 December 2016 | url=https://www.onmanorama.com/in-depth/isl-2016/kerala-blasters-fans-kochi-yellow-sea-video-sachin-tendulkar.amp.html | access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201117063747/https://www.onmanorama.com/in-depth/isl-2016/kerala-blasters-fans-kochi-yellow-sea-video-sachin-tendulkar.amp.html|archive-date=17 November 2020 |url-status=live }} Before each match, members arrive at the stadium early and set up tifos, banners, and balloons.{{Cite web|title=Yellow fever grips city on an electrifying Sunday – The New Indian Express |website= newindianexpress.com | date=12 December 2016 |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/sport/football/2016/dec/12/yellow-fever-grips-kochi-after-kerala-blasters-win-1548092.html|access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201117133020/https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2016/dec/12/yellow-fever-grips-kochi-after-kerala-blasters-win-1548092.amp|archive-date=17 November 2020 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=മ‍ഞ്ഞക്കടലിൽ അലിയാൻ കണ്ണൂരിന്റെ മഞ്ഞപ്പട |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/district-news/kannur/2022/10/15/kannur-kerala-blasters-fan-club.html |access-date=2022-10-15 |website=ManoramaOnline |language=ml}} Manjappada have members who coordinate the group's waves, flashlights and Viking claps.{{cite web |first=Sumedh |last=Bilgi | title=Indian Super League: From launching a music video to cleaning the stadium – Manjapadda fans ready for the ISL 2016 | website=Goal.com | date=7 September 2016 | url=https://www.goal.com/en-india/news/7083/isl/2016/09/07/27247892/indian-super-league-from-launching-a-music-video-to-cleaning-the- | access-date=15 December 2020

|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109072554/https://www.goal.com/en-india/news/7083/isl/2016/09/07/27247892/indian-super-league-from-launching-a-music-video-to-cleaning-the-|archive-date=9 November 2020 |url-status=live }} In 2017, the group cleaned the stadium after a match and started a campaign in 2018 to clean the stadium after each game.{{cite web |title=തോല്‍വിയുടെ നിരാശയിലും അവര്‍ മാതൃകയായി; ഹൈദരാബാദില്‍ കയ്യടി നേടി മഞ്ഞപ്പട | website=malayalam.samayam.com | date=3 November 2019 | url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/sports/football/indian-super-league/kerala-blasters-fan-club-manjappada-cleans-stadium-after-kerala-blasters-vs-hyderabad-fc-match/articleshow/71874555.cms | access-date=13 March 2021|language=Malayalam |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210313031517/https://malayalam.samayam.com/sports/football/indian-super-league/kerala-blasters-fan-club-manjappada-cleans-stadium-after-kerala-blasters-vs-hyderabad-fc-match/articleshow/71874555.cms|archive-date=13 March 2021 |url-status=live}}{{cite web | last=Ghosh | first=Soumo | title=ISL 2017: Kerala Blasters' fans clean stadium after draw against Mumbai City FC | website=sportskeeda.com | date=3 December 2017 | url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/isl-2017-kerala-blasters-fans-clean-stadium-after-draw-against-mumbai-city-fc | access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109094742/https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/isl-2017-kerala-blasters-fans-clean-stadium-after-draw-against-mumbai-city-fc|archive-date=9 November 2020 |url-status=live}} They released their theme song around that time, written by Manu Manjith and composed by Manjappada member Nikhil Thomas. The song was performed by Shabareesh Varma.{{cite web | last=George | first=Anjana | title=Manu Manjith pens Kerala Blaster's fan song | website=The Times of India | date=2 October 2016 | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/music/Manu-Manjith-pens-Kerala-Blasters-fan-song/articleshow/54641995.cms | access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170207140140/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Malayalam/Music/Manu-Manjith-pens-Kerala-Blasters-fan-song/articleshow/54641995.cms|archive-date=7 February 2017 |url-status=live }} Thanks to the Kerala Gulf diaspora, Manjappada members are present wherever the Blasters play;{{cite web | last=Issac | first=Alby | title=ISL 2019–20: Jessel Carneiro wants Manjappada to keep supporting them (Exclusive) | website=Sportskeeda | date=2 December 2019 | url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/isl-2019-20-jessel-carneiro-wants-manjappada-to-keep-supporting-them-exclusive | access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201117105133/https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/isl-2019-20-jessel-carneiro-wants-manjappada-to-keep-supporting-them-exclusive |archive-date=17 November 2020 |url-status=live }} in September 2019, when the Blasters played a pre-season friendly against Dibba FC in Dubai, a large number of Manjappada members supported the team.{{cite web | author=|title=KBFC Vs DIBBA FC: ആദ്യ അങ്കത്തില്‍ ബ്ലാസ്റ്റേഴ്സിന് സമനില; രണ്ടാം മത്സരം അജ്മാൻ ക്ലബ്ബിനെതിരെ|website=malayalam.samayam.com|date=6 September 2019|url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/sports/football/indian-super-league/indian-super-league-club-kerala-blasters-faces-dibba-al-fujairah-today-in-the-first-match-of-pre-season-tour-uae/articleshow/71009889.cms|language=ml|access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200605113015/https://malayalam.samayam.com/sports/football/indian-super-league/indian-super-league-club-kerala-blasters-faces-dibba-al-fujairah-today-in-the-first-match-of-pre-season-tour-uae/articleshow/71009889.cms |archive-date=5 June 2020|url-status=live }} Players and coaches, acknowledging their support, refer to them as "The 12th Man".{{cite web | last=Zenith | first=Nived | title=I feel sorry for Kerala Blasters fans: Bhaichung Bhutia – Football News | website=The Times of India | date=11 February 2018 | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/indian-super-league/i-feel-sorry-for-kerala-blasters-fans-bhaichung-bhutia/articleshow/62870594.cms | access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181127140030/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/indian-super-league/i-feel-sorry-for-kerala-blasters-fans-bhaichung-bhutia/articleshow/62870594.cms|archive-date=27 November 2018 |url-status=live}}{{cite web | last=Drennan | first=Jonathan | title=Graham Stack: the Arsenal Invincible who has more fans in India than Islington | website=The Guardian | date=27 March 2017 | url=http://www.theguardian.com/football/behind-the-lines/2017/mar/27/graham-stack-arsenal-invincibles-goalkeeper-india-kerala-eastleigh | access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112015555/https://www.theguardian.com/football/behind-the-lines/2017/mar/27/graham-stack-arsenal-invincibles-goalkeeper-india-kerala-eastleigh|archive-date=12 November 2020 |url-status=live}}{{cite web | last=Namboothiri | first=Arjun | title=Anas: Finally, I'm getting the chance to wear Blasters' yellow | website=ESPN | date=28 September 2018 | url=https://www.espn.in/football/kerala-blasters-fc/story/3646224/anas-edathodika-finally-im-getting-the-chance-to-wear-kerala-blasters-yellow | access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201117114736/https://www.espn.in/football/kerala-blasters-fc/story/3646224/anas-edathodika-finally-im-getting-the-chance-to-wear-kerala-blasters-yellow|archive-date=17 November 2020 |url-status=live}}

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Manjappada's official anthem was released in August 2017 before the start of 2017–18 Indian Super League season. The anthem, which was released on the group's official YouTube channel had inspirational clips from the previous seasons.{{cite web |last= Pai |first= Vinayak S |date= 22 April 2020 |title= Video: Kerala Blasters fans release new anthem for ISL 2017 |url= https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/isl-2017-kerala-blasters-fans-new-anthem-video |access-date= 2 January 2020 |archive-date= 12 November 2020 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20201112023508/https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/isl-2017-kerala-blasters-fans-new-anthem-video |url-status= live }}

Apart from their official anthem, Manjappada have a chant specially dedicated to their club in the local language, Malayalam, which goes as "Niram Manjayaane" (The colour is yellow).{{cite web | last=Soman | first=Deepa | title=Malayali football fans go creative with player-specific chants and team anthems – Kochi News | website=The Times of India | date=13 November 2017 | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/malayali-football-fans-go-creative-with-player-specific-chants-and-team-anthems/articleshow/61616034.cms | access-date=15 December 2020 | archive-url=https://archive.today/20201215114348/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/rss-worker-hacked-to-death-in-keralas-guruvayur/articleshow/61615817.cms | archive-date=15 December 2020 | url-status=live }} The group also have chants specially dedicated to the players.{{cite web | last=Ghosh | first=Soumo | title=ISL 2017: Kerala Blasters fans come up with new chant for Sandesh Jhingan | website=Sportskeeda | url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/isl-2017-kerala-blasters-fans-come-up-with-new-chant-for-sandesh-jhingan | access-date=15 December 2020 | archive-url=https://archive.today/20201215114837/https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/isl-2017-kerala-blasters-fans-come-up-with-new-chant-for-sandesh-jhingan | archive-date=15 December 2020 | url-status=live }}

Manjappada has displayed various tifos during the matches.{{cite web | title='Where are the chants?' – Manjappada's challenge is getting their large number of supporters on the same page | website=Goal.com | date=20 November 2017 | url=https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/kerala-blasters-isl-2017-manjappada-kochi/1jnu9husuliy31wqwtstcmkedr | access-date=15 December 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180731071010/http://www.goal.com/en-in/news/kerala-blasters-isl-2017-manjappada-kochi/1jnu9husuliy31wqwtstcmkedr | archive-date=31 July 2018 | url-status=live }} One of their best-known tifo was displayed during the 2018–19 season opener against Mumbai City on 5 October 2018; reading "In Unity Lies Our Greatness", it was a tribute to fishermen who saved thousands of lives during the 2018 Kerala floods.{{cite web | last=Paul | first=Anjana Mary | title=Glowing tribute to fishermen ahead of Blasters' match | website=OnManorama | date=6 October 2018 | url=https://www.onmanorama.com/districts/ernakulam/2018/10/06/tribute-fishermen-blasters-match.html | access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012074209/https://www.onmanorama.com/districts/ernakulam/2018/10/06/tribute-fishermen-blasters-match.html|archive-date=12 October 2020 |url-status=live }} Manjappada unveiled another tifo, reading "Rise Like A Phoenix", during the Blasters' season opener against ATK on 20 October 2019.{{cite web | last=Tennyson | first=Rayson | title=ISL: Ogbeche show floors ATK – Football News | website=The Times of India | date=21 October 2019 | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/indian-super-league/top-stories/isl-ogbeche-show-floors-atk/articleshow/71682512.cms | access-date=15 December 2020

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During the Southern Derby against Bengaluru FC on 11 December 2022, Manjappada displayed the then largest tifo in Asia and Indian football history, showing the concept that "football is for everyone". It was a 103 metre long tifo with a total area of 11752 sq ft.{{Cite web |date=2022-12-10 |title=Manjapada to create history; History will be staged in Kochi tomorrow |url=https://www.zillizsng.in/football/kerala-blasters-fan-group-manjappada-to-make-history-by-unveiling-biggest-tifo-baner-in-asian-football/ |access-date=2022-12-12 |website=ZilliZ Sports and Games |language=ml}}{{Cite web |title=അമ്പോ ടിഫോ! ഏഷ്യയിലെ ഏറ്റവും വലിയ ടിഫോ ബാനർ അവതരിപ്പിച്ച് കേരള ബ്ലാസ്റ്റേഴ്സ് ആരാധകർ |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/sports/football/2022/12/12/kerala-blasters-fans-present-asias-largest-tifo-banner.html |access-date=2022-12-13 |website=www.manoramaonline.com}}

They developed a rivalry with the West Block Blues, the supporters' group of Bengaluru FC,{{cite web | last=Ghosh | first=Soumo | title=ISL 2017: How the Kerala Blasters vs Bengaluru FC fan-rivalry evolved | website=sportskeeda.com | date=23 November 2017 | url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/isl-2017-is-there-a-derby-brewing-in-the-south-between-kerala-blasters-and-bengaluru-fc | access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201044748/https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/isl-2017-is-there-a-derby-brewing-in-the-south-between-kerala-blasters-and-bengaluru-fc|archive-date=1 December 2017 |url-status=live }} before the Blasters and Bengaluru played against each other.{{cite web | title=Bengaluru vs Kerala Blasters – a unique rivalry born and fostered ahead of time | website=Indian Super League | date=21 November 2019 | url=https://www.indiansuperleague.com/features/bengaluru-vs-kerala-blasters-a-unique-rivalry-born-and-fostered-ahead-of-time | access-date=15 December 2020 | archive-url=https://archive.today/20201215122712/https://www.indiansuperleague.com/features/bengaluru-vs-kerala-blasters-a-unique-rivalry-born-and-fostered-ahead-of-time | archive-date=15 December 2020 | url-status=live }}{{cite web | last=Namboothiri | first=Arjun | title=Iain Hume on Kerala-BFC banter: 'Bring it on' | website=ESPN | date=10 November 2017 | url=https://www.espn.in/football/indian-super-league/story/3265093/iain-hume-on-kerala-bfc-banter-bring-it-on | access-date=15 December 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190506235906/http://www.espn.in/football/indian-super-league/story/3265093/iain-hume-on-kerala-bfc-banter-bring-it-on | archive-date=6 May 2019 | url-status=live }} The rivalry began in 2017, the first Indian football rivalry before the clubs had played against each other.{{cite web | last=Shetty | first=Chittu | title=Kerala Blasters vs Bengaluru FC: ISL's biggest rivalry – where it all began | website=Football Counter | date=4 November 2018 | url=https://www.footballcounter.com/2018/kerala-blasters-vs-bengaluru-fc-isls-biggest-rivalry-where-it-all-began/ | access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201118101703/https://www.footballcounter.com/2018/kerala-blasters-vs-bengaluru-fc-isls-biggest-rivalry-where-it-all-began/|archive-date=18 November 2020 |url-status=live }} Bengaluru FC joined the Indian Super League in a league expansion that year, and it was announced that C. K. Vineeth (who had played for Kerala Blasters in 2016 on loan from Bengaluru) would sign permanently with the Blasters. Another Bengaluru loan, Rino Anto, was also signed by the Blasters as a result of the 2017–18 Indian Super League Players Draft.{{cite web | title=ISL player draft: Blasters pick up Rino; Anas goes to Jamshedpur | website=OnManorama | date=23 July 2017 | url=https://www.onmanorama.com/sports/football/2017/07/23/isl-domestic-player-draft-rino-anto-anas-edathodika.html | access-date=15 December 2020 | archive-url=https://archive.today/20201215125958/https://www.onmanorama.com/sports/football/2017/07/23/isl-domestic-player-draft-rino-anto-anas-edathodika.html | archive-date=15 December 2020 | url-status=live }} On 23 August 2017, Bengaluru played at home against North Korean side April 25 SC in the first leg of the Inter-zone AFC Cup. Both Vineeth and Anto were at Sree Kanteerava Stadium for the game.{{cite web | last=Bhattacharya | first=Arka | title=Much ado over nothing: Furore over Kanteerava incident shows that banter has to be taken as it is | website=Scroll.in | date=29 August 2017 | url=https://scroll.in/field/848678/much-ado-over-nothing-furore-over-kanteerava-incident-shows-that-banter-has-to-be-taken-as-it-is | access-date=15 December 2020 | archive-url=https://archive.today/20201215132348/https://scroll.in/field/848678/much-ado-over-nothing-furore-over-kanteerava-incident-shows-that-banter-has-to-be-taken-as-it-is | archive-date=15 December 2020 | url-status=live }} The West Block Blues began chanting for Vineeth and Rino Anto, acknowledging their contributions to Bengaluru.{{cite web | last=Ojha | first=Chiranjit | title=#TFGtake Kerala Blasters & Bengaluru FC Fan Feud The Trick Is To Play It Right, Not Play It Down | website=thefangarage.com | date=26 August 2017 | url=https://thefangarage.com/articles/12067-tfgtake--kerala-blasters-and-bengaluru-fc-fan-feud--the-trick-is-to-play-it-right-not-play-it-down | access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201209072414/https://thefangarage.com/articles/12067-tfgtake--kerala-blasters-and-bengaluru-fc-fan-feud--the-trick-is-to-play-it-right-not-play-it-down|archive-date=9 December 2020 |url-status=live}} A group of West Block Blues also began an abusive chant against Kerala Blasters.{{Cite web |first=Punit |last=Tripathi |title=West Block Blues boo Kerala Blasters: New rivalry in the making? |website=Khel Now |date=24 August 2017 |url=https://khelnow.com/football/west-block-blues-vs-manjappada-kbfc-fans/ |access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20201215133226/https://khelnow.com/football/west-block-blues-vs-manjappada-kbfc-fans |archive-date=15 December 2020 |url-status=live }} "What happened has happened and I can only wish it won't happen again", Rino posted about the incident on social media,{{cite web | title=Rino Anto 'deeply hurt' at anti-Kerala Blasters chants by Bengaluru FC fans | website=Goal.com | date=24 August 2017 | url=https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/rino-anto-deeply-hurt-at-anti-kerala-blasters-chants-by/1f2g2he5mie5l1b2dh6ucvowcc | access-date=15 December 2020 | archive-date=9 January 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210109150551/https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/rino-anto-deeply-hurt-at-anti-kerala-blasters-chants-by/1f2g2he5mie5l1b2dh6ucvowcc | url-status=live }} provoking Manjappada{{cite web | title=Bengaluru vs Kerala Blasters – a unique rivalry born and fostered ahead of time | website=Indian Super League | date=21 November 2019 | url=https://www.indiansuperleague.com/features/bengaluru-vs-kerala-blasters-a-unique-rivalry-born-and-fostered-ahead-of-time | access-date=15 December 2020 | archive-date=9 January 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210109150523/https://www.indiansuperleague.com/features/bengaluru-vs-kerala-blasters-a-unique-rivalry-born-and-fostered-ahead-of-time | url-status=live }}{{cite web | last=Ramesh | first=Akshay | title=Friendly banter or abuse? Bengaluru FC fans hurt Kerala Blasters star Rino Anto | website=IBTimes India | date=24 August 2017 | url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/friendly-banter-abuse-bengaluru-fc-fans-hurt-kerala-blasters-star-rino-anto-739611 | access-date=15 December 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171113042512/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/friendly-banter-abuse-bengaluru-fc-fans-hurt-kerala-blasters-star-rino-anto-739611 | archive-date=13 November 2017 | url-status=live }} and beginning a social-media dispute between the groups.{{cite web | title=#BENKER: Banter Game Going Strong Between BFC & KBFC Fans On Social Media | website=thefangarage.com | date=28 February 2018 | url=https://thefangarage.com/articles/14255-benker-banter-game-going-strong-between-bfc-and-kbfc-fans-on-social-media | language=id | access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201111171858/https://thefangarage.com/articles/14255-benker-banter-game-going-strong-between-bfc-and-kbfc-fans-on-social-media|archive-date=11 November 2020 |url-status=live }} Manjappada members accused Bengaluru FC in November 2017 of blocking Kanteerava Stadium's East Upper Stand to prevent the group from supporting their team,{{cite web | title=Fan rivalry at the eye of the Bengaluru FC v Kerala Blasters storm | website=Asiaville | date=23 November 2019 | url=https://www.asiavillenews.com/amp/article/fan-clashes-a-cause-of-concern-ahead-of-bengaluru-fc-vs-kerala-blasters-indian-super-league-21666 | access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201209092352/https://www.asiavillenews.com/amp/article/fan-clashes-a-cause-of-concern-ahead-of-bengaluru-fc-vs-kerala-blasters-indian-super-league-21666|archive-date=9 December 2020 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web|last=Bhattacharya|first=Argha|title=ISL 2017: Kerala Blasters fans accuse Bengaluru FC of blocking away stand tickets, threaten to hijack West Block|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/isl-2017-kerala-blasters-fans-accuse-bengaluru-fc-of-blocking-tickets-for-away-stand-threaten-to-hijack-west-block-stand|url-status=live|access-date=2021-10-22|website=Sportskeeda|language=en-us|archive-date=28 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201128150846/https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/isl-2017-kerala-blasters-fans-accuse-bengaluru-fc-of-blocking-tickets-for-away-stand-threaten-to-hijack-west-block-stand}} increasing tensions and bantering between the groups.{{cite web | last=Shetty | first=Chittu | title=Kerala Blasters vs Bengaluru FC: ISL's biggest rivalry – where it all began | website=Football Counter | date=4 November 2018 | url=https://www.footballcounter.com/2018/kerala-blasters-vs-bengaluru-fc-isls-biggest-rivalry-where-it-all-began/ | access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201118101703/https://www.footballcounter.com/2018/kerala-blasters-vs-bengaluru-fc-isls-biggest-rivalry-where-it-all-began/|archive-date=18 November 2020 |url-status=live }}{{cite web | title=Rino Anto: Bengaluru, Kerala rivalry one of the biggest in Hero ISL | website=Indian Super League | date=23 November 2019 | url=https://www.indiansuperleague.com/interviews/rino-anto-bengaluru-kerala-rivalry-one-of-the-biggest-in-hero-isl | access-date=15 December 2020 | archive-date=11 November 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201111155740/https://www.indiansuperleague.com/interviews/rino-anto-bengaluru-kerala-rivalry-one-of-the-biggest-in-hero-isl | url-status=live }} The clubs played against each other on 31 December 2017; matches since then between the Blasters and Bengaluru, in what is known as the South Indian Derby, are some of the league's most anticipated.{{Cite web|title=Respectful rivalry please, no hooliganism: Kerala Blasters CEO to Bengaluru FC |website=The News Minute |date=26 November 2019 |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/respectful-rivalry-please-no-hooliganism-kerala-blasters-ceo-bengaluru-fc-112987| access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128004824/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/respectful-rivalry-please-no-hooliganism-kerala-blasters-ceo-bengaluru-fc-112987|archive-date=28 November 2019 |url-status=live }}{{cite web | last=Roy | first=Shaon | title=All the Social Media Build up to the Much Anticipated South-Indian Derby in the ISL | website=90min.com | date=1 March 2018 | url=https://www.90min.com/in/posts/5991468-all-the-social-media-build-up-to-the-much-anticipated-south-indian-derby-in-the-isl | access-date=15 December 2020 | archive-date=9 January 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210109150606/https://www.90min.com/in/posts/5991468-all-the-social-media-build-up-to-the-much-anticipated-south-indian-derby-in-the-isl | url-status=live }}

Manjappada is also involved in a number of other activities. In July 2018, they initiated a "Save the Kochi turf" campaign to preserve the FIFA-approved football pitch at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.{{cite web | title=Sachin bats for Sports Hub as #SaveKochiTurf campaign takes off | website=The Hindu | date=21 March 2018 | url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/sachin-bats-for-sports-hub/article23306109.ece | access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109033243/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/sachin-bats-for-sports-hub/article23306109.ece|archive-date=9 November 2020 |url-status=live }} During the 2018 Kerala floods, the group supplied relief materials to flood-affected areas.{{cite web | title=FSDL Chairperson Mrs. Nita Ambani meets Manjappada to aid in Kerala flood relief | website=Indian Super League | date=31 August 2018 | url=https://www.indiansuperleague.com/news/fsdl-chairperson-mrs-nita-ambani-meets-manjappada-to-aid-in-kerala-flood-relief | access-date=15 December 2020 | archive-date=10 October 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201010175538/https://www.indiansuperleague.com/news/fsdl-chairperson-mrs-nita-ambani-meets-manjappada-to-aid-in-kerala-flood-relief | url-status=live }} That year, they honoured the Indian Blind Football team.{{cite web | title=Manjappada felicitates India blind football team | website=The Times of India | date=5 October 2018 | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/kochi/manjappada-felicitates-india-blind-football-team/articleshow/66082606.cms | access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190726175713/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/kochi/manjappada-felicitates-india-blind-football-team/articleshow/66082606.cms|archive-date=26 July 2019 |url-status=live}} In 2018, Manjappada's Delhi branch organised the local Manjappada Dilli Soccer League.{{Cite web|date=26 March 2018|title=It's a Football Fan Fest at the Manjappada Dilli Soccer League 2018|url=https://www.coca-colaindia.com/stories/its-football-fan-fest-at-the-manjappada-dilli-soccer-league-2018|access-date=27 December 2020|website=The Coca-Cola Company|language=en-IN|archive-date=29 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201129015750/https://www.coca-colaindia.com/stories/its-football-fan-fest-at-the-manjappada-dilli-soccer-league-2018|url-status=live}} The following year, they began a "stop cyber abuse" campaign against the online abuse of footballers.{{Cite web |first=Martin |last=Joseph |title=Manjappada, the new crusaders against cyber abuse of footballers |website=The New Indian Express |date=3 July 2019 |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2019/jul/03/manjappada-the-new-crusaders-against-cyber-abuse-of-footballers-1998521.html |access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-date=9 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201009060902/https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2019/jul/03/manjappada-the-new-crusaders-against-cyber-abuse-of-footballers-1998521.html |url-status=live }} In February 2020, Manjappada announced a partnership with the Delhi Senior Division's Delhi City FC.{{cite web | title=Delhi football fans to run football clubs with Football Delhi | website=The Bridge | date=6 February 2020 | url=https://thebridge.in/football/delhi-football-fans-to-run-football-clubs-with-football-delhi/ | access-date=15 December 2020 | archive-date=3 December 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201203103456/https://thebridge.in/football/delhi-football-fans-to-run-football-clubs-with-football-delhi/ | url-status=live }} The club, now known as Manjappada Delhi City FC, is operated and managed by the group.{{cite web | last=Prabhu | first=Shradha | title=Manjappada join hands with Delhi's City FC to revive football in Delhi – | website=Footballindia.co.in | date=6 February 2020 | url=https://footballindia.co.in/2020/02/06/manjappada-join-hands-with-delhis-city-fc-to-revive-football-in-delhi/ | access-date=15 December 2020 | archive-date=15 November 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115174530/https://footballindia.co.in/2020/02/06/manjappada-join-hands-with-delhis-city-fc-to-revive-football-in-delhi/ | url-status=live }} In May 2020, Manjappada organised a Pro Evolution Soccer tournament in return for donations to the Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund or the PM Cares fund.{{cite web | last=Easwar | first=Nisanth V | title=Coronavirus: ISL club fan groups at work amidst lockdown uncertainty | website=Goal.com | date=18 May 2020 | url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/coronavirus-isl-club-fan-groups-lockdown-uncertainty/sozp40gm6h7o1i9t242ua4aln | access-date=15 December 2020 | archive-date=21 June 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200621221443/https://www.goal.com/en/news/coronavirus-isl-club-fan-groups-lockdown-uncertainty/sozp40gm6h7o1i9t242ua4aln/ | url-status=live }}{{cite web | title=Online Football Tournament – Kerala blasters Manjappada Fundraising for CMDRF | website=Malayalam News | date=5 May 2020 | url=https://malayalam.news18.com/amp/news/sports/kerala-blasters-manjappada-fundraising-for-cmdrf-tv-sss-nj-233997.html | language=ml | access-date=15 December 2020 | archive-date=4 July 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210704114739/https://malayalam.news18.com/amp/news/sports/kerala-blasters-manjappada-fundraising-for-cmdrf-tv-sss-nj-233997.html | url-status=live }} Manjappada have a blood-donors forum in each branch which encourages blood donation.{{cite web | title=Manjappada blood donation campaign | website=Blasters News | date=20 July 2019 | url=https://www.blastersnews.com/featured/qatar-manjappada-blood-donation-campaign/ | language=ml | access-date=15 December 2020 | archive-date=30 November 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201130010928/https://www.blastersnews.com/featured/qatar-manjappada-blood-donation-campaign/ | url-status=live }} On 1 November 2021, ahead of the 2021–22 season, Manjappada announced that for every goal scored by the Blasters in the season, they would plant tree saplings in each of the fourteen districts of Kerala.{{Cite web|title=ബ്ലാസ്റ്റേഴ്സിന്റെ ഓരോ ഗോളിനും കേരളത്തിന്റെ ഓരോ ജില്ലയിലും ഓരോ മരം, വിസ്മയിപ്പിച്ച് മഞ്ഞപ്പട!|url=https://www.indiansuperleague.com/news/manjappada-amazes-again-by-announcing-to-plant-a-tree-in-every-district-of-kerala-for-every-goal-blasters-score|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211109122052/https://www.indiansuperleague.com/ml/news/manjappada-amazes-again-by-announcing-to-plant-a-tree-in-every-district-of-kerala-for-every-goal-blasters-score|archive-date=9 November 2021|access-date=2021-11-08|website=Indian Super League|language=ml}}{{Cite web|title='Manjappada' to plant saplings every time Kerala Blasters scores in ISL|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/sports/isl-2021-22/-manjappada-to-plant-saplings-every-time-kerala-blasters-scores-in-isl-kerala-isl-kerala-blasters-fans-will-plant-tree-1.6192745|access-date=2021-11-19|website=Mathrubhumi|language=en|archive-date=19 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119070711/https://english.mathrubhumi.com/sports/isl-2021-22/-manjappada-to-plant-saplings-every-time-kerala-blasters-scores-in-isl-kerala-isl-kerala-blasters-fans-will-plant-tree-1.6192745|url-status=live}}

Manjappada also supports the India national football team.{{Cite web |author=Web Desk |date=2022-09-30 |title=Welcoming of the Indian football team led by Yellow Army in Oman |url=https://www.mediaoneonline.com/gulf/indian-football-teams-welcomed-by-oman-manjappada-193233 |access-date=2022-10-01 |website=www.mediaoneonline.com |language=ml}} When the Indian team plays outside India, Manjappada are often seen supporting the Indian team.{{cite web | title=Yellow Army to cover Muscat for India | website=Blasters News | date=19 November 2019 | url=https://www.blastersnews.com/football/isl/kerala-blasters/manjappada-india/ | language=ml | access-date=15 December 2020 | archive-url=https://archive.today/20201215103953/http://www.blastersnews.com/football/isl/kerala-blasters/manjappada-india/ | archive-date=15 December 2020 | url-status=live }}{{cite web | last=Bhattacharya | first=Arka | title=Football friendly, China vs India as it happened: Blue Tigers hold hosts to a goal-less first half | website=Scroll.in | date=13 October 2018 | url=https://scroll.in/field/898165/football-friendly-china-vs-india-live-updates-blue-tigers-look-to-upset-marcello-lippis-men | access-date=15 December 2020 | archive-date=9 November 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109043216/https://scroll.in/field/898165/football-friendly-china-vs-india-live-updates-blue-tigers-look-to-upset-marcello-lippis-men | url-status=live }} In 2017, they successfully promoted their own campaign to get people to buy tickets and watch Indian under-17 team at the U-17 World Cup in Delhi.{{cite web | last=Easwar | first=Nisanth V | title=Kerala Blasters fan group Manjappada win 'Fan Club of the Year' award at Indian Sports Honours | website=Goal.com | date=11 November 2017 | url=https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/kerala-blasters-manjappada-fan-club-of-the-year-indian/1j12lxkowhu2h1x76yen2gkaoo | access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200626112722/https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/kerala-blasters-manjappada-fan-club-of-the-year-indian/1j12lxkowhu2h1x76yen2gkaoo|archive-date=26 June 2020 |url-status=live}} In 2019, India coach Igor Štimac noted about Manjappada's enthusiasm at home and abroad.{{cite web | title=Igor Stimac hails fervour of 'fantastic' Kerala fans | website=Indian Super League | date=21 October 2019 | url=https://www.indiansuperleague.com/news/igor-stimac-hails-fervour-of-fantastic-kerala-fans | access-date=15 December 2020 | archive-date=7 October 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201007181937/https://www.indiansuperleague.com/news/igor-stimac-hails-fervour-of-fantastic-kerala-fans | url-status=live }}

In February 2019, Kerala Blasters player C. K. Vineeth filed a complaint against a Manjappada member for spreading false information. Vineeth said a WhatsApp voice message accused him of shouting at a ball boy during a match against Chennaiyin in Kochi: "The fans have been behaving like this way for far too long. They have been rude against all players, especially Kerala players".{{cite web | title=CK Vineeth files complaint against Kerala Blasters fan group Manjappada – Football News | website=The Times of India | date=18 February 2019 | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/indian-super-league/top-stories/ck-vineeth-files-complaint-against-kerala-blasters-fan-group-manjappada/articleshow/68042939.cms | access-date=15 December 2020 | archive-date=7 November 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201107235509/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/indian-super-league/top-stories/ck-vineeth-files-complaint-against-kerala-blasters-fan-group-manjappada/articleshow/68042939.cms | url-status=live }} Responding to Vineeth's complaint, Manjappada said that the opinions expressed in the WhatsApp voice message are those of a fan and do not reflect the views of the group:{{cite web | last=Easwar | first=Nisanth V | title=Kerala Blasters' Manjappada: CK Vineeth's comments are shocking | website=Goal.com | date=17 February 2019 | url=https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/kerala-blasters-manjappada-ck-vineeth-ball-boy-kochi/m09pzyu5bwoj1w76v0ns68u2e | access-date=15 December 2020 | archive-date=16 November 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201116003540/https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/kerala-blasters-manjappada-ck-vineeth-ball-boy-kochi/m09pzyu5bwoj1w76v0ns68u2e | url-status=live }} "Not everyone who comes to the stadium is part of Manjappada. Not everyone's opinion is our opinion.{{cite web | last=Easwar | first=Nisanth V | title=Kerala Blasters, Manjappada and the Blame Game | website=Goal.com | date=2019-02-20 | url=https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/kerala-blasters-manjappada-ck-vineeth-india-isl/2094v1pxdnb01uc70bbidoos3 | access-date=2020-12-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109102542/https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/kerala-blasters-manjappada-ck-vineeth-india-isl/2094v1pxdnb01uc70bbidoos3|archive-date=2020-11-09 |url-status=live }} Vineeth could have said that certain Kerala Blasters fans turned on him but he named Manjappada{{cite web | last=Issac | first=Alby | title=ISL 2018–19: One man's voice not group's opinion, says Kerala Blasters Fan Army Manjappada after CK Vineeth's Police Complaint | website=Sportskeeda | date=2019-02-18 | url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/isl-2018-19-one-man-voice-not-group-opinion-kerala-blasters-fan-army-manjappada-after-ck-vineeth-police-complaint | access-date=2020-12-15 | archive-date=4 July 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210704114810/https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/isl-2018-19-one-man-voice-not-group-opinion-kerala-blasters-fan-army-manjappada-after-ck-vineeth-police-complaint | url-status=live }} ... Any comments or statements made by an individual should not be considered as the voice of Manjappada. All our views and statements will only be made public through our official social media handles. Manjappada should not be held accountable for any remarks made by an individual on our platform".{{Cite web |first=Korah |last=Abraham |title='Criticise, but don't abuse': Kerala Blasters fan group tells followers on CK Vineeth |date=22 February 2019 |website=The News Minute |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/criticise-dont-abuse-kerala-blasters-fan-group-tells-followers-ck-vineeth-97151 |access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-date=22 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190222225432/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/criticise-dont-abuse-kerala-blasters-fan-group-tells-followers-ck-vineeth-97151 |url-status=live }} This sparked the group's "Stop Cyber Abuse" campaign in July of that year.{{cite web| title=Manjappada launched #StopCyberAbuse Campaign!| website=Manjappada| date=23 June 2019| url=https://manjappada.club/manjappada-launched-stopcyberabuse-campaign/| access-date=15 December 2020| archive-date=26 January 2021| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126123718/http://manjappada.club/manjappada-launched-stopcyberabuse-campaign/| url-status=live}}

In 2017, Manjappada won the 'Fan Club of the Year' award at the inaugural Indian Sports Honours.{{Cite web |author=Uttiyo Sarkar |title=Kerala Blasters fan-group Manjappada win 'Fanclub of the Year' award at inaugural Indian Sports Honours |date=12 November 2017 |website=Khel Now |url=https://khelnow.com/football/kerala-blasters-manjappada-indian-sports-honous-2017/|access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200608075338/https://khelnow.com/football/kerala-blasters-manjappada-indian-sports-honous-2017 |archive-date=8 June 2020 |url-status=live }} The event was an initiative aimed at honouring sports-related persons and groups for their outstanding achievements.{{cite web | title=ISL 2017: Twitter erupts as Kerala Blasters Manjappada win Best Fan Club of the Year award at Indian Sports Honours | website=sportskeeda.com | date=11 November 2017 | url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/live/isl-2017-twitter-erupts-as-kerala-blasters-manjappada-win-best-fan-club-of-the-year-award-at-indian-sports-honours | access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200921155520/https://www.sportskeeda.com/live/isl-2017-twitter-erupts-as-kerala-blasters-manjappada-win-best-fan-club-of-the-year-award-at-indian-sports-honours|archive-date=21 September 2020 |url-status=live}} The group won the award for the second time in 2019.{{Cite web|title=Who are the fans of Hero ISL and what drives their incredible passion? - Exchange4media|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/marketing-news/who-are-the-fans-of-hero-isl-and-what-drives-their-incredible-passion-116376.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-10-22|website=exchange4media.com|language=en|archive-date=20 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211020201315/https://www.exchange4media.com/marketing-news/who-are-the-fans-of-hero-isl-and-what-drives-their-incredible-passion-116376.html}} In 2019, the Asian Football Confederation honoured Manjappada with a Recognition Award for their support of the Indian national team and the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.{{cite web | last=Daniel | first=Chris P | title=AFC honour Manjappada Kerala Blasters Fans for AFC Asian Cup support | website=The Blog » CPD Football by Chris Punnakkattu Daniel | date=6 February 2019 | url=https://blog.cpdfootball.de/2019/02/06/afc-honour-manjappada-kerala-blasters-fans-for-afc-asian-cup-support/ | access-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200929052227/https://blog.cpdfootball.de/2019/02/06/afc-honour-manjappada-kerala-blasters-fans-for-afc-asian-cup-support/|archive-date=29 September 2020 |url-status=live}}

; Indian Sports Honours: Fan Club Of The Year (3): 2017, 2019, 2024

; Asian Football Confederation: Special Recognition Award: 2019

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