Matty's Caddy Posted 20 November, 2011 Posted 20 November, 2011 As I thought, Steve doesn't like his chant, it sounds like more of a **** take, "it's a bit much every time I touch the ball" is a nice way of saying its putting him off his game. Now let's get down to penning him a proper song.....
Saint-Armstrong Posted 20 November, 2011 Posted 20 November, 2011 He never says he doesn't like it, what he says is: in reply to: @stief87 does it put you off? Steve replied: no not really, but I tink a chant has to stay original and surprising, no? After being told by a fan they really like it Steve replied: yeah it is, when I come on, or do something nice or score! Not when I make a one-two....;-) Stop twisting what is said to fit your own needs, he just feels it is over used.
farawaysaint Posted 20 November, 2011 Posted 20 November, 2011 He wants it used as a celebration when he scores notg everytime he touches the ball. Think that's a great idea personally.
Saint-Armstrong Posted 20 November, 2011 Posted 20 November, 2011 I agree with Steve, wayyyy too much if people want to do it whenever he touches the ball.
Sour Mash Posted 20 November, 2011 Posted 20 November, 2011 He wants it used as a celebration when he scores notg everytime he touches the ball. Think that's a great idea personally. Yeah exactly, good shout that and a fair compromise. Hopefully fans take it on board, I can't believe how anyone can't see how annoying it must be all the time!
Turkish Posted 20 November, 2011 Posted 20 November, 2011 It's probably because it's so brilliantly funny he wants to roll around on the floor laughing everytime he hears it, anyone would find it off putting.
um pahars Posted 20 November, 2011 Posted 20 November, 2011 "To be fair, I do like the chant, BUT it is a bit much every everytime I touch the ball though..." Think that's fairly conclusive, that whilst he doesn't mind the chant itself, doing it every time he touches the ball is OTT. It's an OK chant if it's following his arrival on the pitch, or a decent piece of action, but just not every time he gets near the ball. Remember thinking at the time that it seemed to put pressure/distract him, and seems this was probably the case.
silversaint Posted 20 November, 2011 Posted 20 November, 2011 Surely Shoot the Runner has to be the choice for his song. I'll start us off with the first line. Steve de Ridder, Steve Steve de Ridder...
Turkish Posted 20 November, 2011 Posted 20 November, 2011 Surely Shoot the Runner has to be the choice for his song. I'll start us off with the first line. Steve de Ridder, Steve Steve de Ridder... THis is by far the best one this forum has come up with, sadly i think we might struggle with it due to being unable to clap like demented seals when being sung.
so22saint Posted 20 November, 2011 Posted 20 November, 2011 Steve de Ridder, Steve Steve de Ridder... We are the Saints, and he's our Steeeeeeve
Saint_Jonny Posted 20 November, 2011 Posted 20 November, 2011 We are the Saints, and he's our Steeeeeeve thats perfect, and so easy! MAKE IT HAPPEN!
Pilchards Posted 20 November, 2011 Posted 20 November, 2011 What is the tune of the Steeeeeeve chant? maybe we want to change the tune instead of the words?
Saint Garrett Posted 20 November, 2011 Posted 20 November, 2011 Steeeeeeevvveeee..There isnt a tune. Shoot the runner, easy to catch on and it is a great song as well
dune Posted 20 November, 2011 Posted 20 November, 2011 Basically he's saying it's a mong chant sung by mong fans.
old_southy Posted 20 November, 2011 Posted 20 November, 2011 Sure DO DO DO come on steve de ridder! (to the conga tune) would be the best bet?
st alex Posted 20 November, 2011 Posted 20 November, 2011 He never says he doesn't like it, what he says is: in reply to: @stief87 does it put you off? Steve replied: no not really, but I tink a chant has to stay original and surprising, no? After being told by a fan they really like it Steve replied: yeah it is, when I come on, or do something nice or score! Not when I make a one-two....;-) Stop twisting what is said to fit your own needs, he just feels it is over used. Hardly twisting words, from the quotes you've used I would understand that he thinks it's not very original and doesn't like it sung everytime he touches the ball. If he doesn't find it off putting, then he finds it annoying.
The9 Posted 20 November, 2011 Posted 20 November, 2011 "To be fair, I do like the chant, BUT it is a bit much every everytime I touch the ball though..." Think that's fairly conclusive, that whilst he doesn't mind the chant itself, doing it every time he touches the ball is OTT. It's an OK chant if it's following his arrival on the pitch, or a decent piece of action, but just not every time he gets near the ball. Remember thinking at the time that it seemed to put pressure/distract him, and seems this was probably the case. Lucky for him we'd got fed up of it by the 80th minute, he was barely getting a mention when he got 5 touches in 15 seconds late on, I had assumed our players were just trying to see how many times they could give it to him in a short time to see if we'd "Steeeve" along to all of them. It had mostly died out by the end.
The9 Posted 20 November, 2011 Posted 20 November, 2011 Hardly twisting words, from the quotes you've used I would understand that he thinks it's not very original and doesn't like it sung everytime he touches the ball. If he doesn't find it off putting, then he finds it annoying. He doesn't say it's not original, he says that "a chant has to stay original and surprising", meaning he expects it, and it's not a surprise to hear it. I would say the implication is that he wants it to be for special moments, because if you do it all the time it's not special. Even Lallana doesn't get his songs when he's playing 5 yard passes on the half way line (unless we're already in the middle of one). The other comments support that theory. Also, no footballer is going to say "I don't like it" unless the alternative is something other than silence.
anothersaintinsouthsea Posted 20 November, 2011 Posted 20 November, 2011 From reading his twitter posts above I'd say he's trying to be polite but does find it annoying. The shoot the runner chant has gotta to worth a shout although I'm sure the speed chanting freaks in the Northam can completely butcher it.
Turkish Posted 20 November, 2011 Posted 20 November, 2011 Top 3 reasons to stop the "Steeeeeeeve" nonsense 1. It sh*t 2. It's annoying 3. the player doesn't like it. Now drop it out and give the Shoot the runner one a go. FFS.
Crazy Diamond Posted 21 November, 2011 Posted 21 November, 2011 Sure DO DO DO come on steve de ridder! (to the conga tune) would be the best bet? And it's HI HO, STEVE DE RIDDER, anywhere you go well baby, I SEE DE RIDDER SCORING, but I don't make a fuss, cos it's obvious. To the tune of 'Hi-Ho Silver Lining' by Jeff Beck.
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