Yorkshire Saint Posted 23 February, 2011 Posted 23 February, 2011 Quality moment. The bloke did not have a clue we were singing at him, even his steward mates were laughing. For once it was good to go to a ground with stewards with common sense.
shurlock Posted 23 February, 2011 Posted 23 February, 2011 Their keeper had a better sense of humour though.
sandwichsaint Posted 23 February, 2011 Posted 23 February, 2011 Stewards were outstanding last night; absolute credit to their club. Friendly and commonsense interpretation of their role. I'd like to nominate them for 'stewards of the year' if there is such a thing!
Yorkshire Saint Posted 23 February, 2011 Author Posted 23 February, 2011 Yes, the keepers acknowledgement to us at the end was accepted. Fair play to him as he got caught with plenty of abuse and a few chips. Might be worth letting Hartlepool or Saints know re Stewards (Not sure the smokers will agree) im not a smoker but to stop any smoking even by the bars which was sort of outside seems a bit harsh.
saintchrissy Posted 23 February, 2011 Posted 23 February, 2011 I too thought stewards were good - with a long queue for drinks - I asked one of them if he could go to the empty corporate stand and get me two drinks which he duly did. Good sense of humor - over the Alan Carr thing - I think he will get a lot of stick from his steward colleagues who were joining in on the side lines.
Papa Shango Posted 23 February, 2011 Posted 23 February, 2011 He kept looking around, thinking it was someone else we were singing too. Fair play to Flinders at the end for clapping the fans after all the stick he got.
jim_bergerac Posted 23 February, 2011 Posted 23 February, 2011 This was about the only thing that made me smile during the match - brilliant.
Lets B Avenue Posted 23 February, 2011 Posted 23 February, 2011 He wasn't much of a "Chatty Man" though.
Sour Mash Posted 23 February, 2011 Posted 23 February, 2011 Embarrassing song. Can't believe grown men find stuff like that amusing, we do have some seriously odd supporters.
Footballfan Posted 23 February, 2011 Posted 23 February, 2011 The Steward even put his hood up when he move towards the exit at the end of the match,
stockportsaint Posted 23 February, 2011 Posted 23 February, 2011 Most of the "Alan Carr" and "Flinders" baiting singing was coming from the creche in the away end
brmbrm Posted 23 February, 2011 Posted 23 February, 2011 OK, I wasn't there. Please tell me what you were singing. Please don't let it be what i think it is.
SaintNeil90 Posted 23 February, 2011 Posted 23 February, 2011 God some of our fans are grumpy old gits. Liven up, we had absolutely nothing to cheer about all game so resorted to abusing Flinders and that steward at the end. I thought it was quite amusing and made me a lot less depressed about what we saw on the pitch.
Gemmel Posted 23 February, 2011 Posted 23 February, 2011 Most of the "Alan Carr" and "Flinders" baiting singing was coming from the creche in the away end Yeah awful isnt it, young Saints fans travelling 600 miles to have a sing song.... Little bastards
silversaint Posted 24 February, 2011 Posted 24 February, 2011 Re Flinders- "you must be such a disappointment to your mum" was the highlight!
Griffo Posted 24 February, 2011 Posted 24 February, 2011 Yeah awful isnt it, young Saints fans travelling 600 miles to have a sing song.... Little bastards The sad thing is, it's all people really sung all game. We made hardly any noise at all.
Iowsaintsfan Posted 24 February, 2011 Posted 24 February, 2011 We were Flinders baiting last year too (enjoyed the game even with the wind and rain battering us) 3-1 helped the evening on that trip though!
Jesus Reigned Posted 24 February, 2011 Posted 24 February, 2011 We were Flinders baiting last year too (enjoyed the game even with the wind and rain battering us) 3-1 helped the evening on that trip though! And the fact that he had a complete 'mare with one of our goals probably helped too, if memory serves me right?!
Deppo Posted 24 February, 2011 Posted 24 February, 2011 I must admit that I was laughing when the Saints fans were giving that poor steward all of that homophobic abuse the whole game for no reason. We did ourselves proud.
Gemmel Posted 24 February, 2011 Posted 24 February, 2011 I must admit that I was laughing when the Saints fans were giving that poor steward all of that homophobic abuse the whole game for no reason. We did ourselves proud. Did you go then deppo
sfc1976 Posted 24 February, 2011 Posted 24 February, 2011 Must have missed the homophobic abuse. I'm reasonably confident there would have been a similar chant if the steward bore an uncanny resemblance to well known 'straight' person.
sfc1976 Posted 24 February, 2011 Posted 24 February, 2011 I must confess that I had been drinking all day, but all I can remember was 'Alan Carr, Alan Carr, Alan Carr'
Deppo Posted 24 February, 2011 Posted 24 February, 2011 I must confess that I had been drinking all day, but all I can remember was 'Alan Carr, Alan Carr, Alan Carr' Brilliant. That is so funny. I see why this deserves referring to on its very own thread. Some people saw someone who from a distance looked slightly like someone esle and shouted that persons name at them repeatedly. I guess this is the same reason that people shout 'John Merrick, John Merrick, John Merrick' at Dubai Phil.
benjii Posted 24 February, 2011 Posted 24 February, 2011 You can all count yourselves lucky Mary Bajhouse wasn't there or you'd have been in trouble. PS - how long until Dubai Phil comes on and pretends that he likes being called the Elephant Man because he has a massive schlong! (Or am I thinking of the one who lives in America?)
Jonnyboy Posted 24 February, 2011 Posted 24 February, 2011 Brilliant. That is so funny. I see why this deserves referring to on its very own thread. Some people saw someone who from a distance looked slightly like someone esle and shouted that persons name at them repeatedly. I guess this is the same reason that people shout 'John Merrick, John Merrick, John Merrick' at Dubai Phil. Sometimes Deppo, whilst at a shyte game you have to enjoy the little things. Relax.
saint boggy Posted 24 February, 2011 Posted 24 February, 2011 Yes, the keepers acknowledgement to us at the end was accepted. Fair play to him as he got caught with plenty of abuse and a few chips. Might be worth letting Hartlepool or Saints know re Stewards (Not sure the smokers will agree) im not a smoker but to stop any smoking even by the bars which was sort of outside seems a bit harsh. yeh, fancy enforcing the LAW ,eh!..some stewards can be SOOOO dictatorial,can't they!!...tsk!.....
influx Posted 24 February, 2011 Posted 24 February, 2011 Little things for people with little things. oooohhh
Yorkshire Saint Posted 25 February, 2011 Author Posted 25 February, 2011 yeh, fancy enforcing the LAW ,eh!..some stewards can be SOOOO dictatorial,can't they!!...tsk!..... That was the point...they were outside and not aloud to smoke
kpturner Posted 25 February, 2011 Posted 25 February, 2011 That was the point...they were outside and not aloud to smokeWere they able to do it quietly then?
Liquidshokk Posted 25 February, 2011 Posted 25 February, 2011 Were they able to do it quietly then? Theres another straight out of the kpturner joke rule book ;-)
SaintJackoInHurworth Posted 26 February, 2011 Posted 26 February, 2011 I have to say the abuse of Flinders was rarely if ever funny, but he took it VERY well and somehow saw the funny side. The songs about the steward though were not abusive - just funny. Yes, it was a bit childish, but like people have said, that was about all the fun we were able to have for the whole game. There was nothing homphobic about the chanting - the fact that Alan Carr is gay wasn't mentioned as far as I can recall and, personally, it didn't even cross my mind that anyone might be implying that the steward was gay. In terms of what actually happened, it started with a few fans chanting Alan Carr, Alan Carr, Alan Carr, etc. (to the same tune that is used to sing 'Here We go, here we go', etc.) At first I don't think everyone (myself included) could work out what was being sung, but gradually more people began to work out what was being sung and joined in, pointing at the steward in question. Then it changed to 'Alan, give us a wave, Alan, Alan, give us a wave', etc. with boos when he did not. As it continued, so the other stewards began to realise what was being sung and who it was being aimed at. They began to laugh, but tried their hardest not to do so. I think that was probably when it really began to get funny as they struggled not to laugh. Finally, as we left, there was another steward (or it may have been the same one, but I'm pretty sure it was a different one) on the pitch near the exit from the stand out to the eating area, who also looked a bit like Alan Carr. Someone spotted this and pointed at him and shouted something like 'another Alan Carr!'. Consequently, everyone started to sing the same songs to him. Personally, as I say, while the Alan Carr Chants might have been a bit childish, it was quite funny and imo harmless.
saint boggy Posted 26 February, 2011 Posted 26 February, 2011 That was the point...they were outside and not aloud to smoke funny, coz the phrase "sort of outside" basically implies not ACTUALLY outside. Presumably an "uncovered area" behind the stands,similar to Selhurst Park or The Valley..........so, NOT outside then,so the smoking ban applies.......
Yorkshire Saint Posted 28 February, 2011 Author Posted 28 February, 2011 I really could not give a monkeys ass if you want to be so predantic
Yorkshire Saint Posted 28 February, 2011 Author Posted 28 February, 2011 Were they able to do it quietly then? Alright alright i get it
SuperMikey Posted 28 February, 2011 Posted 28 February, 2011 I really could not give a monkeys ass if you want to be so predantic Pedantic?
Papa Shango Posted 28 February, 2011 Posted 28 February, 2011 Brilliant. That is so funny. I see why this deserves referring to on its very own thread. Some people saw someone who from a distance looked slightly like someone esle and shouted that persons name at them repeatedly. I guess this is the same reason that people shout 'John Merrick, John Merrick, John Merrick' at Dubai Phil. A lot funnier than any of your posts tbf
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