Don't Bang the Drum.

[BETTER-DEAD-THAN-RED]

FFS everyone, Go to the Citizens thread and help get the atmosphere good.

You have to try before you can say you dislike something.

Get your arses down to that EDS game and sing your hearts out.

If its shit then we will not bother but there is a good chance it won't be.

 

[SWP's back]

Instead of constant criticism why don't you come up with some ideas of your own then?

The atmosphere at home is appalling and has been for years apart from odd high profile games..

Given the Fact we are in our best ever home run, is the atmosphere that important?

To me? yes. (clearly for some others too)

But solely for your wishes, not for the good of the club.

 

[Millwallawayveteran1988]

well if they want to be told what a great idea this is, they should go and ask Hugh Ferris or Garry Cook.

This is a forum and some things can only be said in one way.

I look forward to the new era this represents the dawning of. The spirit of the Maine road family stand is alive and well and taking over the Etihad this winter. The Citizens Movement is here. The future has arrived.

The revolution will not be televised, but it will have a tuba accompaniment and wear a pair of clown shoes and a half and half scarf.

Instead of constant criticism why don't you come up with some ideas of your own then?

The atmosphere at home is appalling and has been for years apart from odd high profile games..

Given the Fact we are in our best ever home run, is the atmosphere that important?

Indeed. To some fans it clearly is but to the players does it really make much difference. When it is really needed in the big games it is good.

If fans want atmosphere then just go to all the away games where it is usually better.

Who really does have a decent atmosphere nowadays at Prem level? Stoke? Maybe but even that is diminishing and is shite when they are losing.

As I've said before, all seater stadium, Fletchers stewards and the PC world we currently live in means football atmosphere will never be the same again in this country. At the Dortmund game, a woman with her family near me got warned for standing up once too often when we were attacking and that just sums up where we are

 

[Blue Mooner]

Watching this clip i fail to see how this type of atmosphere could be detrimental to the match day experience. Cleary its not for everyone but the drum will help to sustain chants and keep everyone in time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXi-YX_xPxw

 

[Didsbury Dave]

This portrayal of those who want to create abetter atmosphere as trying to create some kind of pantomime show just really dont get it.

Nothing i saw from the dortmund fans was cabaret all i saw was a set of fervent fans determined to get behind and support their team.

So we should hold up the likes of Villa, the rags and Chelsea as a beacon of football support!? Ha thats a joke if ever ive heard one. The swamp is the most sterile, soulless ground ive ever had the misfortune to attend, and stamford bridge, well, they wouldnt know an atmosphere if it hit them.

This is a great initiative but their are many hurdles to overcome, not least the narrow mindedness of a portion of our support. That said i doubt anyone would moan if we could generate an atmosphere on the lines ofdortmund, posnan and aris.

This cultural thing is a misnomer, we can generate the same level of passion and support it just needs the will and like minded fans to get together.

Its not for everyone, fine, we are an inclusive club but dont knock fellow blues for simply wanting to create more atmosphere.

no, you're the one who really doesn't get it. The dortmund atmosphere was nothing to do with their drum or dancing. It was because 3000 of them bellowed their hearts out for 90 minutes non stop.

Just like city do on our euro aways, only with a lot less heart and soul. And I've never seen a drummer.

 

[jrb]

That's not true Dave.

The drummer/drumming is an integral part of their chants/chanting.

The Capo starts the chant, the fans follow, and the drummer......

Dortmund in Manchester.

Note your man with the megaphone and then.....

They even make the police stop so they can chant.(along with the drum)

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZnUlEJFPjs&feature=related[/youtube]

Once again the drum is an integral part of their chants.

Spot the City fans. Lol!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAfeIV5eJT4&feature=related[/youtube]

Surely a march like this to OT this season isn't impossible if organized correctly.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDimL_uBUrw&feature=related[/youtube]

The rest of the vids are here. <a class="postlink" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDimL_uBUrw&feature=related" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDimL_uB ... re=related</a>

The problem/issue is, when football fans over here mention drums, Blackburn, Bolton and Wigan spring to mind. One beat every now and again throughout the game. And yes, that is f***ing s***!

 

[Didsbury Dave]

A march to old Trafford? Will never happen mate.

The Guvnors have marched to old Trafford a good few times. 300 of them two years ago in the cup semi would have been the last time. But the police were all over them, splitting them up, disrupting their meet and corralling them into the ground. And they are old Skool lads who can handle themselves and aren't afraid of man united.

Youre living in a fantasy world if you think It will never ever happen with a bunch of normal fans, mate. In the extremely unlikely event the police don't destroy your meet, united's scrotes will think Christmas has come early...

 

[jrb]

A march to old Trafford? Will never happen mate.

The Guvnors have marched to old Trafford a good few times. 300 of them two years ago in the cup semi would have been the last time. But the police were all over them, splitting them up, disrupting their meet and corralling them into the ground. And they are old Skool lads who can handle themselves and aren't afraid of man united.

Youre living in a fantasy world if you think It will never ever happen with a bunch of normal fans, mate. In the extremely unlikely event the police don't destroy your meet, united's scrotes will think Christmas has come early...

I know Dave.

Saying that, if your average supporter tried it instead of the Guvnors, perhaps GMP would look on it more favourably and escort them to OT.

Sadly it won't ever happen. Nice thought though. :-)

 

[Jimmy Rivers]

Drums at Dormund endeed up grating nerves.It wasn't natural. They, obviously, were away We know away fans are louder nearly always.Guvnors gangs etc... what? ....... It's been done. Young blues (unlike me) keep the new ideas rolling. God bless yer new blue bellies! New thoughts wellcome. Good football for all!!

 

[Why Always Ste]

A march to old Trafford? Will never happen mate.

The Guvnors have marched to old Trafford a good few times. 300 of them two years ago in the cup semi would have been the last time. But the police were all over them, splitting them up, disrupting their meet and corralling them into the ground. And they are old Skool lads who can handle themselves and aren't afraid of man united.

Youre living in a fantasy world if you think It will never ever happen with a bunch of normal fans, mate. In the extremely unlikely event the police don't destroy your meet, united's scrotes will think Christmas has come early...

I know Dave.

Saying that, if your average supporter tried it instead of the Guvnors, perhaps GMP would look on it more favourably and escort them to OT.

Sadly it won't ever happen. Nice thought though. :-)

This isn't about violence, looking tough and so on...I did all that shit whilst fighting in the cage.

This is about backing the team positively.

If you're violent you will not be welcomed To The Citizens.

We do however have the right to defend ourselves and will use reasonable force if necessary.

Racism and any form of discrimination will not be tolerated.

Have a problem? come see me personally.

Ste Brown