Words to Sussex by the Sea going up on the big screens!!!

[Guinness Boy]

What are the words for the verse of that version?

Aren't they "der der der der der deeeer, der"?

OK, fair point....

 

[Super Steve Earle]

Well I didn't notice the words on screen to the verse and I sang the usual chant 'we're going up etc' to the chorus. Won't be changing that. I don't like the abbreviation to GOSBTS at all. I always read it as GOBSHITES for some reason. But I thought the version of Ring of Fire was terrific. Reminded me of the throbbing, rhythmic pre-match build up to the play-off final at Cardiff. Very effective imho.

 

[nwgull]

This. I listen to all the games on seagullsplayer and the number of fans singing the words and in time was a HUGE improvement compared to other home games. Those saying that it is embarrassing really need to get a life and find something a lot more important to get embarrassed about.

I think/hope they were being tongue in cheek. If not, then you're right: there really are more important things in life to be embarrassed about.

Wasn't there but sounded decent on the audio clip I heard. It is the sort of thing that will get better by the game as more fans catch on to it. Chancs are that a good proportion didn't realise that the words were there.

 

[Brownstuff]

Eh ? Sorry I'm not understanding this point ?

I think he is referring to the way modern football is becoming now.
The machine of football and the new matchday experience
It is not the English way but seemingly now people are accepting this ' American' matchday culture

 

[BN9 BHA]

I think he is referring to the way modern football is becoming now.
The machine of football and the new matchday experience
It is not the English way but seemingly now people are accepting this ' American' matchday culture

Ok I see, but changing the team name and kit colour is something to complain about, agree 100%.
But having the words to our anthem on a screen for a few moments isn't a bad thing, the kids (and some adults) get Fanzone on the screen for a lot longer.

 

[Working class pride]

I think he is referring to the way modern football is becoming now.
The machine of football and the new matchday experience
It is not the English way but seemingly now people are accepting this ' American' matchday culture

This. It seems to be in all sport. Did anyone se the Wales / England rugby. All those fireworks and light show. So over the top. Probably the most embarrassing I have seen was a singer full microphone in hand singing you'll never walk alone at Anfield as fans waved their scarves. Just cringeworthy. I think they just play the record now. The FA Cup final has it as well with opera singers totally destroying Abide With Me. Nobody stopped to think that what makes Abide with me is that the fans sing it, not some opera singer. There we go, people get paid to think up these things and so to many that argue for it have a vested interest in it ad it makes it hard to stop.

 

[Diego Napier]

This. It seems to be in all sport. Did anyone se the Wales / England rugby. All those fireworks and light show. So over the top. Probably the most embarrassing I have seen was a singer full microphone in hand singing you'll never walk alone at Anfield as fans waved their scarves. Just cringeworthy. I think they just play the record now. The FA Cup final has it as well with opera singers totally destroying Abide With Me. Nobody stopped to think that what makes Abide with me is that the fans sing it, not some opera singer. There we go, people get paid to think up these things and so to many that argue for it have a vested interest in it ad it makes it hard to stop.

I know what you mean and whilst we're on the subject of change, why don't people wear the right headgear to matches anymore?

 

[RossyG]

Get Steeleye Span to revamp the song!

Or better still, The Albion Band.

 

[Dougie]

I know what you mean and whilst we're on the subject of change, why don't people wear the right headgear to matches anymore?

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Millwall ?

 

[Diego Napier]

Millwall ?

Doubtful, some people are smiling!

 

[RossyG]

I was in the South Stand with a friend, right beside the Wolves supporters, and we were too busy belting it out to hear any jeers, if there were any. So were the people around me. Must admit, I got carried away and sang "going up..." by mistake, but I'll rectify that next time.

The lyrics were a genuine surprise to me and I think quite a few people. Next time, people will be ready for it.

 

[WATFORD zero]

I believe that yesterday may have been the start of something special.

I can only think that I am missing the irony in some postings on here, as i can't believe people who are that precious or easily embarrassed could get to a football match without some kind of breakdown on the way.

 

[Wilko]

Should get better and better with each home game as supporters get used to the lyrics and the fade out! Love it.

 

[nwgull]

Millwall ?

It's the East Terrace isn't it.

Not a woman in sight either!

 

[BN9 BHA]

I know what you mean and whilst we're on the subject of change, why don't people wear the right headgear to matches anymore?

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Millwall ?

Millwall fans still dress the same

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

I believe that yesterday may have been the start of something special.

I can only think that I am missing the irony in some postings on here, as i can't believe people who are that precious or easily embarrassed could get to a football match without some kind of breakdown on the way.

Much of the 'cringing' and 'embarrassment' talked of on this thread is very tongue in cheek.

 

[Chief Wiggum]

Well done Sussaxon. I thought it went really well yesterday. Everybody was joining in around me and it can only get better.

 

[kip]

Wasn't there but sounded good on the wireless, anyone got a video of the build up?

 

[Sussaxon]

Well done Sussaxon. I thought it went really well yesterday. Everybody was joining in around me and it can only get better.

Thanks. Good to hear! Yes, it's a working process, but yesterday was a very positive step forward. I think this will now out the "closet""stand or fallers" for Norwich!

 

[DjembeJon]

I support it too but PUMP UP THE VOLUME. Let's get the whole stadium singing (apart from the away section of course).