saint si Posted 12 December, 2013 Share Posted 12 December, 2013 People having hilarious comedy names/phrases or their nicknames on the backs of their shirts. This. But especially so those that: - try to make "clever" use of the number as part of the phrase (4 and 8 being particular faves), and/or have additional words under the number - have the number "69" on the shirt; typically married with the comedy nickname Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rut Posted 12 December, 2013 Share Posted 12 December, 2013 Also remember one occasion at the Dell where they had a parade of disabled people at half time and there was one lady in a wheelchair that was completely paralysed, and her name just happened to be Tracy. One of the blokes behind immediately shouted 'Tracy, you slag, show us your *****.' It was just so wrong everyone around him were just staring at the floor and pretending he didn't exist. That is wrong in so many ways (a parade of disabled people?) but must admit the thought of all that happening did make me laugh. Where exactly does this fit into the rules of terrace etiquette? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom & Gerry Posted 12 December, 2013 Share Posted 12 December, 2013 Football isn't the real world though is it? It's a fantasy land where we all behave strangely and do illogical things. Where else would you watch a performance that you hated , depressed you and you thought was rubbish and then instead of demanding your money back you buy a ticket for the next one? How can your mood for a whole week-end at least depend on the result of guys kicking a ball around? Why do we hate fellow Hampshire men (who we get along with perfectly well at work) because they come from a town that is the home of the Royal Navy of which we should as Engishmen be proud? Other than reality tv shows staring Gareth Malone where else can grown men be critical of others not singing, not singing loud enough, singing the wrong words or the wrong songs? Why do we shout abuse at players whose laces we are not fit to tie who to get to the premier league must have had to work fantastically hard, gone through many hardships and have been the best of the best of the best at every standard to reach that level? On the other hand it perfectly accaptable in this envronment for heterosexual men to shout there undying love for other heterosexual men. How many players have we proclaimed after 1 or 2 appearances as the future of Southampton football club and yet they have sunk without trace ( Barnard, Folly , Griffit to name but a few) ? and then there are those who you don't know why they are in the side and are never going to make it but then become legends - that clumsy oaf Channon or Le Tissier shivering on the right wing almost as much a spectator as the rest of us with oh so brief glimpses of what was to come. So don't be too critical of what others do at football none of us is behaving logically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Sanchez Posted 12 December, 2013 Share Posted 12 December, 2013 This. But especially so those that: - try to make "clever" use of the number as part of the phrase (4 and 8 being particular faves), and/or have additional words under the number - have the number "69" on the shirt; typically married with the comedy nickname Christmas trees in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halo Stickman Posted 12 December, 2013 Share Posted 12 December, 2013 Football isn't the real world though is it? It's a fantasy land where we all behave strangely and do illogical things. Where else would you watch a performance that you hated , depressed you and you thought was rubbish and then instead of demanding your money back you buy a ticket for the next one? How can your mood for a whole week-end at least depend on the result of guys kicking a ball around? Why do we hate fellow Hampshire men (who we get along with perfectly well at work) because they come from a town that is the home of the Royal Navy of which we should as Engishmen be proud? Other than reality tv shows staring Gareth Malone where else can grown men be critical of others not singing, not singing loud enough, singing the wrong words or the wrong songs? Why do we shout abuse at players whose laces we are not fit to tie who to get to the premier league must have had to work fantastically hard, gone through many hardships and have been the best of the best of the best at every standard to reach that level? On the other hand it perfectly accaptable in this envronment for heterosexual men to shout there undying love for other heterosexual men. How many players have we proclaimed after 1 or 2 appearances as the future of Southampton football club and yet they have sunk without trace ( Barnard, Folly , Griffit to name but a few) ? and then there are those who you don't know why they are in the side and are never going to make it but then become legends - that clumsy oaf Channon or Le Tissier shivering on the right wing almost as much a spectator as the rest of us with oh so brief glimpses of what was to come. So don't be too critical of what others do at football none of us is behaving logically. I get where you’re coming from, T & G, but careful you don’t dissect the Beautiful Game too much – it will end up disappearing before our very eyes Then what the fu ck are we all gonna do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 12 December, 2013 Share Posted 12 December, 2013 That is wrong in so many ways (a parade of disabled people?) but must admit the thought of all that happening did make me laugh. Where exactly does this fit into the rules of terrace etiquette? It made me laugh too, but I didn't want to be the first to admit it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom & Gerry Posted 12 December, 2013 Share Posted 12 December, 2013 I get where you’re coming from, T & G, but careful you don’t dissect the Beautiful Game too much – it will end up disappearing before our very eyes Then what the fu ck are we all gonna do? Embrace it - just don't take it too seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 12 December, 2013 Share Posted 12 December, 2013 Embrace it - just don't take it too seriously. In the current SaintsWeb environment I do like your angle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 12 December, 2013 Author Share Posted 12 December, 2013 At the Dell one man that used to stand near me would shout 'come on you red and white machiiiiiiine' at the start of each half without fail. Not particularly annoying (or funny) but he did it every game for years. Also remember one occasion at the Dell where they had a parade of disabled people at half time and there was one lady in a wheelchair that was completely paralysed, and her name just happened to be Tracy. One of the blokes behind immediately shouted 'Tracy, you slag, show us your *****.' It was just so wrong everyone around him were just staring at the floor and pretending he didn't exist. Christ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbiemc Posted 13 December, 2013 Share Posted 13 December, 2013 Having been a saints fan for the past 38 years, I do take offence at the comments made by some that women should not be at matches. Although there are some women who should never step inside a football ground! A couple of seasons ago there was some woman with her boyfriend who turned and asked him "Which one is Bradley Wright-Philips! Then there was the one last season at the Man Utd game who asked "Who's their no. 5 he's quite good (Rio Ferdinand). Not sure what was worse, her commenting at how good Ferdinand was or the fact that she didn't know one of the most well known footballers in the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 13 December, 2013 Share Posted 13 December, 2013 This. But especially so those that: - try to make "clever" use of the number as part of the phrase (4 and 8 being particular faves), and/or have additional words under the number - have the number "69" on the shirt; typically married with the comedy nickname Have you seen the guy in the Northam with "Who the f--k is laughing now? hahaha" on the back of his shirt? What a legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 13 December, 2013 Author Share Posted 13 December, 2013 Have you seen the guy in the Northam with "Who the f--k is laughing now? hahaha" on the back of his shirt? What a legend. Why isn't he brave enough to spell out the 'naughty' word? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Who? Posted 13 December, 2013 Share Posted 13 December, 2013 I hear so much tripe when I go to Saints games it is embarrassing, but then I read most the stuff on here and it is pretty much the same. Knee jerk rubbish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 14 December, 2013 Share Posted 14 December, 2013 I hear so much tripe when I go to Saints games it is embarrassing, but then I read most the stuff on here and it is pretty much the same. Knee jerk rubbish! You should stop coming on here in the immediate aftermath of any activity then, works for me. Leave it 2-3 days, everyone has moved on and the topics are all back to the usual endless agenda-driven point-scoring nonsense independent of the games. Oh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 14 December, 2013 Share Posted 14 December, 2013 Years ago when the train used to have a bar area, we used to sit down and have a drink on the way home and got talking to a guy who used to take his mum. We saw him every game and his mum , who was about 65 was pretty clueless. One of her gems was "I dont know why they rave about that young Giggs, he didn't do a thing all game" this was after we'd played Liverpool . But one journey home yer mans sat there shaking his head "mums surpassed herself this time" he said ( he knew she was clueless). He proceeded to tell us how the conversation went. "Who is that new black boy on the wing?" she asked "what". "that black boy, he looks quick", mateys looking confused " who". "Over the far wing, that new black boy, who is he ?" Peering to the far touchline the son replied "that's the linesman mum" . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Saint Posted 14 December, 2013 Share Posted 14 December, 2013 Only ever take your mum, if a) she doesn't mind anglo-saxon language or b) you can sit through an entire game without losing your cool with the ref / lino / opposition / own team. Getting a bo llocking from your dearest mama for swearing, in front of all of the regulars opens you up to a season of mickey taking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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