Would you sing the French National Anthem?

[ExmouthExile]

I'm not sure what to expect from the England fans during the French National Anthem at Wembley tomorrow, but i'm mightily curious to find out and looking forward to what could be an unprecedented sporting gesture from one set of fans to another, and if done properly it could be immense. I won't be there, but if I were I would definitely have a go at singing it. I just wanted to get a rough idea, based on this poll, of what percentage of the crowd will sing it tomorrow.

 

[severnside gull]

Can't see why anyone wouldn't at least hum along although I'm sure they'll have the words on the big screens and/or the programme

 

[Prince Monolulu]

Most Amex are pretty handy at 'der der ders' for SbtS and RoF so I would expect a lot of that going on.

 

[ExmouthExile]

Can't see why anyone wouldn't at least hum along although I'm sure they'll have the words on the big screens and/or the programme

The FA have announced that the words will be displayed on the screens, and there are plans to turn Wembley into a giant French flag during the anthem.

 

[ozzygull]

Yes, because they stand for the same things we do, freedom, democracy and equality. If singing their anthem shows in someway that we are united against those who try to destroy that, then when we should sing it.

Saying that, if you choose not to for whatever personal reason you have that would be fine as well as that is the freedom we all want to protect.

 

[Mackenzie]

Yeah I'd give it a go.

 

[theboybilly]

Yeah I'd give it a go.

Me too

 

[Simster]

It is the best anthem in the world that puts our irrelevant boring dirge to shame.

 

[FREDBINNEY]

It is the best anthem in the world that puts our irrelevant boring dirge to shame.

I'd agree with you about that a lot of the time , his though. Makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up .

 

[Big G]

In any other circumstance would be a no way!
But those horrible Muslim Extremists need to know we are all together in the fight against their twisted beliefs and even as an Englishman would happily hum along to the French national anthem to show my support and respect for those murdured in the name of their religion of 'peace'!!

 

[Working class pride]

Does a hum or whistle count as I'm not sure my French is up to it.

 

[sherrinned]

A french friend in my local thanked people for their kind words today. I and everyone around wrre very touched by his humility . I would be very proud to sing along tothe best of my ability. Absolutely certain I would be forgiven for linguistic faux pas. Vive le France est vive le republique

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

Anyone who doesn't has no brain and no heart.

 

[Hampster Gull]

I found this an unexpectedly difficult decision. My inclination was no but that would be silly really, it is the symbolism that is important so yes i would

 

[FREDBINNEY]

I found this an unexpectedly difficult decision and yes i would

Why ? You're a kiwi.

 

[Westdene Seagull]

You've got to be a bit of a heartless **** to say no ! I spend a fair amont of time in France and they are amoungst the friendlist nation on the earth. Viva la France.

 

[Hampster Gull]

Why ? You're a kiwi.

They often beat us at rugby world cups

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

Yes, of course.

 

[BN9 BHA]

It is the best anthem in the world that puts our irrelevant boring dirge to shame.

If that's your opinion you shouldn't be using the word ' OUR '
Fair play if you like the French anthem and want to sing it, but please don't disrespect ours.

Regards Mr proud to be British, Newhaven.

 

[Mental Lental]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5NItu2VwPE