Well today put the question of worst fans to bed

Was thinking about starting a thread specifically about the chanting yesterday, but I see it's being dealt with adequately in this one.
When our whole end was in sync, yesterday, the noise was simply stupendous. When Gundo's first went in, my ears rang. That's never, ever happened to me before (was not at 13 May, 2012). And it does occur to me, not for the first time, that there may in fact be something wrong with the acoustics at the Etihad. I'm not saying the support is always great, but I've often noticed that even when we're singing the same song, the South Stand and East Stand are out of sync, and effectively singing over and against each other, and when you get part of the CB stand singing as well, but out of sync with the other two, you literally can't work out what's being sung sometimes. It also definitely doesn't help that we're effectively broken up by the presence of a huge away bloc, going right up to third level.
The other thing that yesterday confirmed is that, for real mass chanting, sorry, but the songs have to remain fairly simple. The “1-2-3-4” song's great for a hundred or so supporters chanting on the concourse and in the stairwells, say (and there was a lot of that yesterday as we were leaving, and it was terrific, big noise on the stairways), but it's actually quite complicated at times.
I'm hoping for big things with the North Stand expansion. It may well improve things considerably. The noise is there — it's just waiting to be unleashed.
 
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give it to gordon said:
Thing is they didnt give us a game, VAR gave them a chance to beat us.
VAR gave them a chance at the swamp with the Rashford interfering with play goal.
VAR didnt send Casamero. Questions need asking but we arent allowed to ask the VAR officials.
VAR gave them a ridiculous penalty.

If the game had been ref'd correctly the rags would have been down to 10 men and not award a penalty.

I am made up we beat them but part of me is still angry at the way these cunts are ref'd.

The last two games against them VAR has helped them both times yet it doesnt get called out. Lindelof hand ball against WHU not given yet Grealish little finger touches the ball penalty. Lindelof move his arm to the fucking ball !!.
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We should have scored at least 2 more second half - the Kev miss hit one , and the ball across that I think it was Akanji just missed connecting with , we controlled that second half for 40 minutes.
 
Lovebitesandeveryfing said:
Was thinking about starting a thread specifically about the chanting yesterday, but I see it's being dealt with adequately in this one.
When our whole end was in sync, yesterday, the noise was simply stupendous. When Gundo's first went in, my ears rang. That's never, ever happened to me before (was not at 13 May, 2012). And it does occur to me, not for the first time, that there may in fact be something wrong with the acoustics at the Etihad. I'm not saying the support is always great, but I've often noticed that even when we're singing the same song, the South Stand and East Stand are out of sync, and effectively singing over and against each other, and when you get part of the CB stand singing as well, but out of sync with the other two, you literally can't work out what's being sung sometimes. It also definitely doesn't help that we're effectively broken up by the presence of a huge away bloc, going right up to third level.
The other thing that yesterday confirmed for is that, for real mass chanting, sorry, but the songs have to remain fairly simple. The “1-2-3-4” song's great for a hundred or so supporters chanting on the concourse and in the stairwells, say (and there was a lot of that yesterday as we were leaving, and it was terrific, big noise on the stairways), but it's actually quite complicated at times.
I'm hoping for big things with the North Stand expansion. It may well improve things considerably. The noise is there — it's just waiting to be unleashed.
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Some of us having being banging on about those issues for a long time on here. Wembley acoustics are similar to the Etihad and yesterday was a great example of how simple anthems started at the back are the ones that make the real noise.
 
I wonder what goes through a person's head sometimes. You sit in your house and have a ticket to an historic cup final that your club is playing in. Hmm what to wear? I know I'll get a shirt printed with 97 not enough on the back and wear that. What a great idea, I'm sure I'll have a wonderful day if I do. I'm amazed his own fans didn't kick fuck out of him and rip it off. There again we're talking about rags so maybe not.
 
mcfcmatt said:
He’s in serious trouble him now
Scousers are already circulating his address and details.
If he has a job that’s gone, and that’s the least of his worries.
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With his name out there, any other completely innocent person who happens to have the same name (and not necessarily in the same area) needs to watch out… who can forget the attack on a paediatrician’s house/office by them not knowing the difference between that and paedophile… and the fact that it was on a brass nameplate.

As for the real named person… perhaps a short sabbatical away might save him from the chicken wreath layers.
 
JASR said:
With his name out there, any other completely innocent person who happens to have the same name (and not necessarily in the same area) needs to watch out… who can forget the attack on a paediatrician’s house/office by them not knowing the difference between that and paedophile… and the fact that it was on a brass nameplate.

As for the real named person… perhaps a short sabbatical away might save him from the chicken wreath layers.
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Indeed, there is a risk of straying into Wrong Ian Watkins territory with a name so common
 
Just when you think humanity in the guise of football fans couldn't sink any lower I read this. Who would fucking do such a thing to any kid, never mind one suffering like this poor mite? Really upset me this.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Ajaccio fans ATTACK eight-year-old with brain cancer

Supporters of French side Ajaccio attacked an eight-year-old boy with brain cancer in the face in shocking scenes on Saturday - as Ajaccio condemned the 'unspeakable acts'.
www.dailymail.co.uk www.dailymail.co.uk
 
Witney Blue said:
Unintentional highlight for me was after - loads of celebrating Blues everywhere outside Wembley. My mates wife wanted a photo - my son asked a lad about 20 with no colours - he looked miserable as sin - only spotted a red flag poking out his pocket as he was taking photo. TBF his Dad took it in good part - pulled out a red bucket hat and said did I want to wear it in the photo. Told him I’m going a fancy dress party next week and I might borrow it if I decide to go as a flower pot man
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Little Weed!
 
Didsbury Dave said:
Some of us having being banging on about those issues for a long time on here. Wembley acoustics are similar to the Etihad and yesterday was a great example of how simple anthems started at the back are I the ones that make the real noise.
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I made this point in an earlier mail.

Stick to a handful of intense, slowish chants or songs to establish a collective involvement and atmosphere that everyone can contribute to.

Starting with The Poznan, that’s what happened yesterday, and it built from putting down that marker early.

The celebratory songs will naturally follow as the game and noise progresses.

I think that we’re at a point now where we have to have a ‘game plan / game management for our atmosphere and choice of chants.

We now should ‘park’ empty seats at home,City’s goin down with a billion in the bank,Edin Dzeko etc and concentrate on We’re not really here,Best team in the land,Na Na Na Na Na naa naaa,Blue Moon etc.

Quality not quantity is the way forward,we set the standard yesterday,let’s build on it.
 
paulchapo said:
I wonder what goes through a person's head sometimes. You sit in your house and have a ticket to an historic cup final that your club is playing in. Hmm what to wear? I know I'll get a shirt printed with 97 not enough on the back and wear that. What a great idea, I'm sure I'll have a wonderful day if I do. I'm amazed his own fans didn't kick fuck out of him and rip it off. There again we're talking about rags so maybe not.
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He's used the excuse of it being about the 97 points Liverpool got when we beat them to the title. Yeah, OK like a rag would be boasting that City pipped them to the title ffs
 
Witney Blue said:
Unintentional highlight for me was after - loads of celebrating Blues everywhere outside Wembley. My mates wife wanted a photo - my son asked a lad about 20 with no colours - he looked miserable as sin - only spotted a red flag poking out his pocket as he was taking photo. TBF his Dad took it in good part - pulled out a red bucket hat and said did I want to wear it in the photo. Told him I’m going a fancy dress party next week and I might borrow it if I decide to go as a flower pot man
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Defiantly (!) one for the FOCs on here.

"Flubbalubbalub"!
 
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