saint_bert Posted 1 October, 2010 Share Posted 1 October, 2010 It's slightly different with Adebeyor though, being an ex player and the way he left, however i agree though, if they cant take it dont dish it out, i fully believe that. I think most african or any player for that matter would react to a song such as "adebeyor, adeebeyyooroorooor Your dad washes elephants your mums's a whore." Blimey, didnt realise they were singing stuff like that. The principle of my original point reamians the same though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
explorer saint Posted 1 October, 2010 Share Posted 1 October, 2010 Think he's not that far wrong though. I have been to loads of other grounds and you don't usually get that many where a lot of fans spend most of the game gesticulating at the away fans, singing "who are ya" and then reacting with throat slitting actions when the away fans dare to sign anything back. Perhaps supporting the team might be a better use of their time? Also had a look at other forums and I really don't see the negativity on theirs that I see on here a lot. The response to this thread sums it up with so many reacting by calling Ian Wright names for daring to critisize the wonder supporters. People need to take a hard look at themselves. It is only a game after all! I enjoy giving a player some stick with the rest of them (especially when it's witty) but after the game it's all done you give both sides a clap and go home. But our fans hold a grudge (How many still hate Roy Keane as he dared to mock our relegation?) and returning players should get a good reception whereas more often than not we give them stick.... Cue being called an enemy of the state etc...... Don't know about enemy of the state but think you're a bit out of touch having watched saints for 40 years, we were not the most intimidating ground though it did have a special atmosphere, think millwall, leeds, chelsea, birmingham etc could take the honours on that one if you are thinking that far back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 1 October, 2010 Share Posted 1 October, 2010 I have to admit at MLT testimonial i thought the rapport between Wright and the fans was really good. He seemed to be having a real blast and joking around subtsantially, and from what i remember there was some banter but it was all in good spirits,nothing malicious whatsoever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Who? Posted 1 October, 2010 Share Posted 1 October, 2010 I liked Ian Wright as a player. I am sure his words have been twisted in this interview a little, and players like him like the banter and help him shove it down the throats of the fans with goals. All the part of football to me. I hate most Saints fans they are morons, but you cannot help that!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Who? Posted 1 October, 2010 Share Posted 1 October, 2010 I have to admit at MLT testimonial i thought the rapport between Wright and the fans was really good. He seemed to be having a real blast and joking around subtsantially, and from what i remember there was some banter but it was all in good spirits,nothing malicious whatsoever. Yes all was fine and as I said he loved the banter. He was that sort of player. So the fans that are getting on your back with goals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toomer Posted 1 October, 2010 Share Posted 1 October, 2010 He was brilliant at Matt's testimonial, really playing up to the crowd. I quite like him The chant of, Your Even Worse On The Telly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Fred Posted 1 October, 2010 Share Posted 1 October, 2010 Don't know about enemy of the state but think you're a bit out of touch having watched saints for 40 years, we were not the most intimidating ground though it did have a special atmosphere, think millwall, leeds, chelsea, birmingham etc could take the honours on that one if you are thinking that far back Sorry Never said we were intimidating nor did Ian Wright. IMO we have too many fans who can give out some but then take offence when it comes back. They then seem to hold a grudge, be it with fans or players who have reacted to their taunts. Could give a lot of examples of embarrasing behaviour such as chanting "your support is effing s**t" to the few hundred who trek down from up north on a midwinters mid week game...How many of them who actually sing that made the reverse trip? I bet those who do the trip appreciate those away fans coming down and wouldn't dream of joining in. I see it happening every week and it seems it is being bred into our young fans. How many times do we see on here in build up to games, references to those ***** as they dared sing when they beat us last time or the **** who dared score against us and then celebrated the goal? Do a list on here how many players some of our fans "hate with a passion"...Would probably fill a stadium of them. Most away fans will give a bit back but they, seem on the whole, to be down here to support their team and quickly lose interest in the "baiting" from cetain sections of our fans..where as from where I sit those certain sections are just looking to get a reaction all the time..And when they get one or get baited as we have gone a goal down etc they go mental, red faced and can't take it. We, more than any other club I see, seem to have a larger minority of fans who have lost any sense of fair play. I have seen nearly every other club clap a returning old favourite unless he has really did something they perceived as wrong. A small section of our fans like to boo our own team! I understand his comment about Spurs fans..they give it but in the street actually they have a bit of admiration for Ian Wright for standing up to that...We don't admire that- we run to the police whinging about how he dare he stand up to us. I could go on but it won't change and I am glad an outsider has said what I think about that small section in our fanbase which admittedly they have in all other clubs but that minority is bigger in our club. IMO. Go on some other forums and see for yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrollman no2 Posted 1 October, 2010 Share Posted 1 October, 2010 I think he got his own back by sending us BWPs.lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick1976.4.38 Posted 2 October, 2010 Share Posted 2 October, 2010 I know where he lives.....who wants to come with me to egg his house and his merc? If there are enough of us we can ask Stu to lay on a coach he actualy drives a mini,its his wife who drives the merc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 2 October, 2010 Share Posted 2 October, 2010 It's slightly different with Adebeyor though, being an ex player and the way he left, however i agree though, if they cant take it dont dish it out, i fully believe that. I think most african or any player for that matter would react to a song such as "adebeyor, adeebeyyooroorooor Your dad washes elephants your mums's a whore." That is pushing it a bit ....... calling his dad an elephant washer !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holepuncture Posted 2 October, 2010 Share Posted 2 October, 2010 It's slightly different with Adebeyor though, being an ex player and the way he left, however i agree though, if they cant take it dont dish it out, i fully believe that. I think most african or any player for that matter would react to a song such as "adebeyor, adeebeyyooroorooor Your dad washes elephants your mums's a whore." Decent chant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Posted 2 October, 2010 Share Posted 2 October, 2010 For Christ's sake, most of you have proved that he had a point - and how many of you would have said "**** off, we don't want that mouthy **** here" if you heard he was joining Saints. His scoring record stands up against any one's and football is far richer for characters like him. Nothing against Michael Owen, but who would you prefer to listen to talking about the game? Of course you don't agree with everything he says; how boring would that be? And if you haven't yet realised that contributors to Talksport are primed to be 'controversial' you're thicker than you claim IW to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deppo Posted 2 October, 2010 Share Posted 2 October, 2010 When did I imply that? It's completely far removed from the point I was trying to make. Why do people think Saints fans are so unique. Every club has moaners Every club has racists Every club has abusive loudmouths Every club has Loud singers Every club has a prawn sandwhich brigade Every club has a scapegoat player Every club has opposing players they don't like Every club has opposing players who hate playing against them Every club has fans who are just plain retarded Every club has sensationalist internet message boards. Ah yes, but does every club have a sensationalist internet message board that charges £5 for the privilege? I think it is to our credit that Wrighty has chosen our fans out of all the ones he played against in his career as the most horrible. Just proves that out of all the racist football fans in the world, ours are the most outwardly proud of the fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windmill Arm 2 Posted 2 October, 2010 Share Posted 2 October, 2010 Most footballers are c**ts, Wright is just another overpaid chav fockwit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 2 October, 2010 Share Posted 2 October, 2010 Can't say he's far from the truth. Saints fans always gave it the large one and when a player gave some back, they whinged to the stewards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 2 October, 2010 Share Posted 2 October, 2010 Ah yes, but does every club have a sensationalist internet message board that charges £5 for the privilege? I think it is to our credit that Wrighty has chosen our fans out of all the ones he played against in his career as the most horrible. Just proves that out of all the racist football fans in the world, ours are the most outwardly proud of the fact. classic Deppo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 2 October, 2010 Share Posted 2 October, 2010 Sorry Never said we were intimidating nor did Ian Wright. IMO we have too many fans who can give out some but then take offence when it comes back. They then seem to hold a grudge, be it with fans or players who have reacted to their taunts. Could give a lot of examples of embarrasing behaviour such as chanting "your support is effing s**t" to the few hundred who trek down from up north on a midwinters mid week game...How many of them who actually sing that made the reverse trip? I bet those who do the trip appreciate those away fans coming down and wouldn't dream of joining in. I see it happening every week and it seems it is being bred into our young fans. How many times do we see on here in build up to games, references to those ***** as they dared sing when they beat us last time or the **** who dared score against us and then celebrated the goal? Do a list on here how many players some of our fans "hate with a passion"...Would probably fill a stadium of them. Most away fans will give a bit back but they, seem on the whole, to be down here to support their team and quickly lose interest in the "baiting" from cetain sections of our fans..where as from where I sit those certain sections are just looking to get a reaction all the time..And when they get one or get baited as we have gone a goal down etc they go mental, red faced and can't take it. We, more than any other club I see, seem to have a larger minority of fans who have lost any sense of fair play. I have seen nearly every other club clap a returning old favourite unless he has really did something they perceived as wrong. A small section of our fans like to boo our own team! I understand his comment about Spurs fans..they give it but in the street actually they have a bit of admiration for Ian Wright for standing up to that...We don't admire that- we run to the police whinging about how he dare he stand up to us. I could go on but it won't change and I am glad an outsider has said what I think about that small section in our fanbase which admittedly they have in all other clubs but that minority is bigger in our club. IMO. Go on some other forums and see for yourself. Wright's right said Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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