Colinjb Posted 18 September, 2011 Posted 18 September, 2011 I mean, really? Really!? Yes, we are doing bloody brilliantly right now but please, that was a little embarrasing. Singing "We are top of the league" however, go for it guys! At least that's provable. What a wonderful time to be a fan of this club!
Fan The Flames Posted 18 September, 2011 Posted 18 September, 2011 Early yes, embarrassing hardly, right probably.
Saint_lambden Posted 18 September, 2011 Posted 18 September, 2011 Some people don't half like to moan don't they!
colehillsaint Posted 18 September, 2011 Posted 18 September, 2011 What tune would go with "we are a good bet for a top ten finish"?
Micky Posted 18 September, 2011 Posted 18 September, 2011 Did we really, that's kind of cringeworthy.
sotonian Posted 18 September, 2011 Posted 18 September, 2011 must admit i cringe when they sing that, it is so early days, we have only played one other team in the currant top ten & we lost that one, great start but a long way to go yet, but i guess lets enjoy the moment
The Kraken Posted 18 September, 2011 Posted 18 September, 2011 I mean, really? Really!? Yes, we are doing bloody brilliantly right now but please, that was a little embarrasing. Singing "We are top of the league" however, go for it guys! At least that's provable. What a wonderful time to be a fan of this club! If you're going to stick to songs that are 100% accurate there's not going to be too much left to sing! You can get rid "we're by far the greatest team the world has ever seen". And my dad doesn't own any firearms, so "get your father's gun" is out.
Cestrian Saint Posted 18 September, 2011 Posted 18 September, 2011 That is embarrassing. I'll bet a HUGE sum of money that Saints don't go up this season. To be honest the Premiership is a pretty **** place to be these days. It's become a joke!
Saint_clark Posted 18 September, 2011 Posted 18 September, 2011 Give over, what do you pay your money for if not to enjoy yourself?
Colinjb Posted 18 September, 2011 Author Posted 18 September, 2011 Give over, what do you pay your money for if not to enjoy yourself? That's fair enough, but if I heard another club sing that in September, regardless of league position I would think they are being a bit f**king stupid! Talk about tempting fate!
Saint-Armstrong Posted 18 September, 2011 Posted 18 September, 2011 I like to think of the whingers standing in front of the crowd, baying for them to stop and screaming at everyone because they want to be totally politically correct and accurate.
Micky Posted 18 September, 2011 Posted 18 September, 2011 That is embarrassing. I'll bet a HUGE sum of money that Saints don't go up this season. To be honest the Premiership is a pretty **** place to be these days. It's become a joke! Totally agree - in fact, I actually have no real desire to be in the Premier league. It is probably one of the most unconmpetitive leagues going these days. Think SPL and the EPL is quickly going the same way - a boring pointless 2 horse race. At least in this league there are probably 10 - 12 teams who have serious expectations of achievement. Manchester Utd will win the Premiership, Manchester City will push them - the rest will be also rans.
jawillwill Posted 18 September, 2011 Posted 18 September, 2011 Are all football chants supposed to be taken literally, or just this one? It's just I've just been and shot some Pompey scum, using my fathers gun.
aintforever Posted 18 September, 2011 Posted 18 September, 2011 Agree, singing "by far the greatest team the world has ever seen" is way more realistic. Really, who cares?
wessex saint Posted 18 September, 2011 Posted 18 September, 2011 ffs. . .what a joke!! Jeez.. just enjoy the fact we are top of the league!!! 'we only drink whisky.. we only drink rum' Don't sing it boys.. factually incorrect cos I had a cheeky cider tonight...
Micky Posted 18 September, 2011 Posted 18 September, 2011 Give over, what do you pay your money for if not to enjoy yourself? Not against anybody enjoying themselves - but it's very arrogant to assume that we will finish where we currently are. This is exactly the kind of thing that opposing fans will pick up on. If we heard Brighton fans doing likewise we would probably be the first to give them some serious stick.
Colinjb Posted 18 September, 2011 Author Posted 18 September, 2011 Well, if this is the worst thing that got to me today then things can't be 'that' bad!
Legod Third Coming Posted 18 September, 2011 Posted 18 September, 2011 If you're going to stick to songs that are 100% accurate there's not going to be too much left to sing! You can get rid "we're by far the greatest team the world has ever seen". And my dad doesn't own any firearms, so "get your father's gun" is out. I always refuse to sing this line. It is utterly farcical. Better than Brazil of 1970 with Pele and Jarzinho for example? Better than Cruyff's Holland? Better than the Busby Babes? Better than the current Barca? It's a ludicrous suggestion and one which I simply will not sing.
Pilsmer Posted 18 September, 2011 Posted 18 September, 2011 If you're going to stick to songs that are 100% accurate there's not going to be too much left to sing! You can get rid "we're by far the greatest team the world has ever seen". And my dad doesn't own any firearms, so "get your father's gun" is out. ...but Lallana does make Messi look ****e.
Lets B Avenue Posted 18 September, 2011 Posted 18 September, 2011 If you're going to stick to songs that are 100% accurate there's not going to be too much left to sing! You can get rid "we're by far the greatest team the world has ever seen". And my dad doesn't own any firearms, so "get your father's gun" is out. My late father never encouraged me to cheer on the DFCSB's either.
Saint_clark Posted 18 September, 2011 Posted 18 September, 2011 Not against anybody enjoying themselves - but it's very arrogant to assume that we will finish where we currently are. This is exactly the kind of thing that opposing fans will pick up on. If we heard Brighton fans doing likewise we would probably be the first to give them some serious stick. I can assure you no-one is assuming that. I sang it, and I did so purely because i've never really been able to at this level, not because i'm sure it's going to happen.
Micky Posted 18 September, 2011 Posted 18 September, 2011 I can assure you no-one is assuming that. I sang it, and I did so purely because i've never really been able to at this level, not because i'm sure it's going to happen. Whatever floats your boat I guess - but as I said - it will come across as totally arrogant to opposing supporters and I can understand why. As I said, if it was Pompey or Brighton (or any other club actually for that matter) doing it we would be the first to start handing out the stick. But whatever, each to their own - when we've got 6 games left to play and are 10 points clear, I'll consider joining in with this one.
Torrent Of Abuse Posted 18 September, 2011 Posted 18 September, 2011 I can see your point but I'd prefer to hear us singing that in the Championship (where we weren't expected to do anything) to League One (where we were the so-called big team big scalp) as it doesn't seem so cocky. Maybe we can sing an ironic "we are staying up" to humour Dalek's prediction of 17th and bring back those good old days of "struggling Southampton" and our last day escapes :-)
Legod Third Coming Posted 18 September, 2011 Posted 18 September, 2011 I can assure you no-one is assuming that. I sang it, and I did so purely because i've never really been able to at this level, not because i'm sure it's going to happen. Then if it doesn't happen and you have jinxed it, I blame you for costing me a couple of grand!!!
Stud mark of doom Posted 18 September, 2011 Posted 18 September, 2011 Is David Connelly really back from the dead? I can read and I can write and I can't drive a tractor.
DJ_TOAST Posted 18 September, 2011 Posted 18 September, 2011 you boring fart colinjb. it's all good fun ffs. just enjoy it.
Colinjb Posted 18 September, 2011 Author Posted 18 September, 2011 you boring fart colinjb. it's all good fun ffs. just enjoy it. I've been called worse I am just worried that it'll come back to bite us on the arse I suppose.
La BoIS Saint Posted 18 September, 2011 Posted 18 September, 2011 ffs. . .what a joke!! Jeez.. just enjoy the fact we are top of the league!!! 'we only drink whisky.. we only drink rum' Don't sing it boys.. factually incorrect cos I had a cheeky cider tonight... We never drink rum, the Skates do.
Cestrian Saint Posted 19 September, 2011 Posted 19 September, 2011 Totally agree - in fact, I actually have no real desire to be in the Premier league. It is probably one of the most unconmpetitive leagues going these days. Think SPL and the EPL is quickly going the same way - a boring pointless 2 horse race. At least in this league there are probably 10 - 12 teams who have serious expectations of achievement. Manchester Utd will win the Premiership, Manchester City will push them - the rest will be also rans. It's not just the top two. It's like three leagues in one. You can pretty much pick the Top 5 on the first day of the season. Then you've got a mini league of six or seven teams trying for a Europen spot. Finally the bottom eight or nine. You'll know one of the relegated teams by Christmas and then you'll have the excitement of the last day of the season where any two from a possible seven clubs could go down. It's riveting stuff! Let the top four **** off and have their silly european league. At least it might give some other teams a chance. The way things are it's always going to have the same outcome, unless a foreign investor comes in with Billions and allows your team to buy success, which really isn't what it's all about.
fromthedell Posted 19 September, 2011 Posted 19 September, 2011 made me laugh that chant the saints are going up as for years we sang the saints are staying up just enjoy the moment its fun !!!
niceandfriendly Posted 19 September, 2011 Posted 19 September, 2011 The Saints are gonna finish in the top 17, The Saints are gonna finish in the top 17, and now you're gonna believe us, and now you're gonna believe us, and now you're gonna believe uuuusssss, The Saints are gonna finish in the top 17.
The9 Posted 19 September, 2011 Posted 19 September, 2011 The Saints are gonna finish in the top 17, The Saints are gonna finish in the top 17, and now you're gonna believe us, and now you're gonna believe us, and now you're gonna believe uuuusssss, The Saints are gonna finish in the top 17. ...probably.
mynameisthehulk Posted 19 September, 2011 Posted 19 September, 2011 My old man is highly unlikely to suggest that I become a Pompey fan...he ****ing hates them, although I have told him to **** off ******** on more than one occaision, and he is a ****.
influx Posted 19 September, 2011 Posted 19 September, 2011 Aren't these chants sang in a slightly ironic tone. FFS, I do doubt anyone sings it really believes we already have it sewn up!
Patrick Bateman Posted 19 September, 2011 Posted 19 September, 2011 What tune would go with "we are a good bet for a top ten finish"? "You're gonna get your f*cking heads kicked in"?
Prince Jazzbo Posted 19 September, 2011 Posted 19 September, 2011 I remember signing We Are Top of the League at Derby when we were 2 up at Derby first game of the season in the prem a few years ago. We ended up drawing 2 each. Its all of a bit of a laugh, and shouldn't be taken too seriously. The one I hate is when every one goes 'Whooo?' when the opposition bring on a sub, only for him to bang it in the net after about 5 minutes of being on field.
sandwichsaint Posted 19 September, 2011 Posted 19 September, 2011 Apparently a couple of the lads missed the game yesterday, they were still looking for the Woolston ferry at three thirty.
Prince Jazzbo Posted 19 September, 2011 Posted 19 September, 2011 I've have it on good authority Posh Spice definitely thinks of Omerod when she's ****ging Beckham.
saintmatt Posted 19 September, 2011 Posted 19 September, 2011 Better than Brazil of 1970 with Pele and Jarzinho for example? Better than Cruyff's Holland? Better than the Busby Babes? Better than the current Barca? Yes, yes, yes and yes. Next?
saintmatt Posted 19 September, 2011 Posted 19 September, 2011 (edited) Delete! Edited 19 September, 2011 by saintmatt re-read the post ;)
70's Mike Posted 19 September, 2011 Posted 19 September, 2011 i gave my 2 sons (23 and 16) stick for singing it yesterday. But they said to me "its alright for you Dad you were lucky to support the club from 63 to now, and saw them get promoted, win cups, get to finals and other semi finals so stop being an old g*t and let us youngsters enjoy our time"
SFCDan Posted 19 September, 2011 Posted 19 September, 2011 I think it's fun and don't mind - what I did mind was when we went 2-1 up against Forest, the chant of "1-0 and you ****ed it up!!" where I just thought, oh god that's gonna come back to haunt us. Lo and behold it nearly did.
KK the 2nd Posted 19 September, 2011 Posted 19 September, 2011 What tune would go with "we are a good bet for a top ten finish"? Short as 11/8 in places!
Barry the Badger Posted 19 September, 2011 Posted 19 September, 2011 I see it as a show of belief in the players.
Golden Balls Posted 19 September, 2011 Posted 19 September, 2011 I'll sing what I like thanks. And if I want to enjoy us being top of the league, then I will
Junction 9 Posted 19 September, 2011 Posted 19 September, 2011 We never drink rum, the Skates do. It's not rum in that song anyway. It's brown, as in brown ale.
It's There Posted 19 September, 2011 Posted 19 September, 2011 Let's sing and have fun! I don't believe in jinxes and why shouldn't we sing celebratory victory songs like - We are the champions, we're gonna win the league etc. As another poster said, when was the last time we could... and another thing- this season records are being broken, the Boss won't settle for anything less than victories... so enjoy, learn the words and let's sing our way to the Premier league!
Legod Third Coming Posted 19 September, 2011 Posted 19 September, 2011 I've have it on good authority Posh Spice definitely thinks of Omerod when she's ****ging Beckham. I have on better authority that he's thinking of Ormerod too...
KK the 2nd Posted 19 September, 2011 Posted 19 September, 2011 It's not rum in that song anyway. It's brown, as in brown ale. Really. Does anyone really drink that these days?
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