Half time entertainment - crowd reaction

[manina-pub]

I know its not the be all and end all of life at St Marys but that was a poor attempt at "entertainment"..

 

"Bring back the relay" as the chant went ...

 

Any ideas as to what would work ?

 

 

 

Apart from marching bands a la dell circa 1970

[Hatch]

what was it ?

[manina-pub]

Some kind of quiz thing in the middle of the pitch - questions to contestants along the lines of who took the most steps JWP or the person holding the mic - wtf

[Goatboy]

It was awful. Bring back the relay.

[John Boy Saint]

Yup water the grass on the perimeter of the pitch and let the little 'uns have a run round the pitch amazing how something so simple gets a reaction from the crowd most weeks........ Great for the kids too.

[Wiggles31]

It was hideous. No idea what was going on.

[Turkish]

Bring back the big brass bands.

[VectisSaint]

As an attempt at half-time entertainment it was truly embarrassing. Sponsors trying desperately to get some coverage. The half-time relay is usually a good laugh, but forget the zorbs as well and have kids try to score the goals as well, not young "adults". Otherwise the Albion Band and police display dogs would be a good alternative, preferably at the same time.

[Goatboy]

As an attempt at half-time entertainment it was truly embarrassing. Sponsors trying desperately to get some coverage. The half-time relay is usually a good laugh, but forget the zorbs as well and have kids try to score the goals as well, not young "adults". Otherwise the Albion Band and police display dogs would be a good alternative, preferably at the same time.

 

Maybe we could have a brass band relay? Love to see someone carrying a tuba running on a slippery pitch.

[Matthew Le God]

They tried to relate it as closely to the sponsor (a Garmin step/calorie counter) as possible. Problem is that a "play your cards right" guessing game about how many steps someone took in a day isn't remotely entertaining. I'd imagine many didn't have a clue want was going on.

 

A relay race around a slippery pitch with people falling over is what people appear to want at St Mary's.

[Lorne Malvo]

Maybe we could have a brass band relay? Love to see someone carrying a tuba running on a slippery pitch.

 

while being chased by a Police display dog.

[Goatboy]

while being chased by a Police display dog.

 

Sod the football, I'd pay to go and watch that.

[Saint_clark]

Reaction was far more entertaining than the entertainment itself. I thought it was going to kick-off, people really weren't happy

But yeah, the relay is pure genius in it's simplicity. Bring it back.

[RedWillie]

Bring back the Romsey marching cadet band...all dressed as chickens like old times. Merry Christmas!

[StAndy1970]

Bring back the bird of prey display. Never forget that falcon hitting the back of players dug out at the dell. Hilarious!

 

 

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[Whitey Grandad]

There was once a judo display at the Dell with volunteers taking on the experts. The important thing was that the experts were girls dressed like cheerleaders, only with bigger busts

 

The people behind me all wanted to have a go.

[Graffito]

There was once a judo display at the Dell with volunteers taking on the experts. The important thing was that the experts were girls dressed like cheerleaders, only with bigger busts

 

The people behind me all wanted to have a go.

 

You sure you didn't dream that?

[Graffito]

Hunt the Pompey fan. Release one onto the pitch and unleash a police dog.

[Gemmel]

Hunt the Pompey fan. Release one onto the pitch and unleash a police dog.

 

There's definitely mileage in this idea

[Saint_clark]

I'll never forget away to Nottarf in the NPC, half time raffle - "and the grand prize, of ONE HUNDRED AND TWELVE POUNDS!!!!"

Cue **** taking and much laughter from the away end followed by chants of 'now you can buy the club'.

[ThreeSixty]

It's going to be ****e no matter what it is. So may as well have the kids have a bit of fun.

[angelman]

Would love to see some pretty girls in skimpy outfits strutting their stuff.

[sambosa75]

Two lesbians. Sisters probably. I'm just watching...

[Katalinic]

It's going to be ****e no matter what it is. So may as well have the kids have a bit of fun.

 

This...I'd be happy with just the big screens showing the half times on Sky. On another note our pre-match offering does nothing to pump up the atmosphere either.

Edited 21 December, 2014 by Katalinic

[VectisSaint]

Would love to see some pretty girls in skimpy outfits strutting their stuff.

 

Wrong thread, this one is half-time entertainment.

[Kingsland Red]

Whatever ever happened to our own troupe - The Saintettes, and their human pyramids ?

[Saint_clark]

Whatever ever happened to our own troupe - The Saintettes, and their human pyramids ?

 

I'd imagine they turned 16 and moved on with their lives, you dirty old man

[sandwichsaint]

Whatever ever happened to our own troupe - The Saintettes, and their human pyramids ?

 

I think the big scouse one, the one with the funny beard and the big one at the back who kept slipping over have all moved to Liverpool. Not sure about the others.

[Lets B Avenue]

Bring back Dennis Rofe. A man (in shorts) for all seasons.

[Golden Balls]

It was terrible but the bloke a few rows behind me took far too much offence to it. He was fuming! Very odd for a middle aged man.

 

They need to sort out the pre match build up though. Seriously sucks away any atmosphere.

[Dellman]

The Ht thing was all words, mostly unheard, that huge space needs some activity not people standing still talking to each other . It was meaningless and lamentable!

[ringwood]

Relay, no zorbs please especially after last time when one of the staff saw fit to interfere and adjust one of the zorbs, hence the boos.

think it could be just as entertaining with middle aged guys running as the kids, see how many can actually run and shoot as well as the kids

[tobes8]

I normally rush back after my half time ****. But wont bother now after seeing that crap yesterday.

[Mr Dad]

a) It was carp

b) I couldn't understand a word the announcer was saying

c) A free Garmin satnav to a random season ticket holder would be better publicity for Garmin

d) Get a better PA system. Arsenal's is good. Get one of those!

[Golden Balls]

a) It was carp

b) I couldn't understand a word the announcer was saying

c) A free Garmin satnav to a random season ticket holder would be better publicity for Garmin

d) Get a better PA system. Arsenal's is good. Get one of those!

 

That PA system has been useless since the stadium opened.

[Katalinic]

That PA system has been useless since the stadium opened.

 

I'm surprised Veho haven't done us a deal on some new speakers.

[benjii]

I am less likely to buy anything from Veho or Garmin if they continue to spoil the half-time fun.

[Cheam Saint]

Does anyone remember a band playing? I think it was the first live sky game v Man Utd in 1992. I think it was Crowded House or Wet Wet Wet or some other drivel. Whoever it was looked at bit miffed at the poor reception they got from the crowd. Sky didn't stick with that experiment for too long. They also had fireworks at the end which went down like a lead balloon when we'd just lost 1-0.

[Miltonaggro]

Tourette's bingo or public executions. Hear me out...

[Hatch]

Does anyone remember a band playing? I think it was the first live sky game v Man Utd in 1992. I think it was Crowded House or Wet Wet Wet or some other drivel. Whoever it was looked at bit miffed at the poor reception they got from the crowd. Sky didn't stick with that experiment for too long. They also had fireworks at the end which went down like a lead balloon when we'd just lost 1-0.

 

think it was Curiosity Killed the Cat.

 

There's one for the younger readers!

[warsash saint]

Bring back the Southampton group whos lead singer went over & wound up the travelling Leeds fans

 

That all the old fella with the flag who used to try & walk in front of the marching band but they ended up going in different directions!

[No 2 to Maybush]

I vote for the return of the Saintettes personally :-P

[The Cat]

Yep, what we need are some borderline legal age girls dancing around on the pitch without many clothes on so a bunch of 40 year old sexually deprived perverts can drool burger juice down the Saints shirts they are wearing over their hoodies.

[Aziz Yebda]

Was awful. Would rather watch a be-heading or Crucifixion if im honest.

[Saint_clark]

Yep, what we need are some borderline legal age girls dancing around on the pitch without many clothes on so a bunch of 40 year old sexually deprived perverts can drool burger juice down the Saints shirts they are wearing over their hoodies.

 

Glad i'm not the only one made uncomfortable by the idea.

[haddock22]

Glad i'm not the only one made uncomfortable by the idea.

yes this was awful bring back the kids

[Bourne Valley Saint]

A couple of seasons ago at Salisbury City (to be called Salisbury FC from next season!) they had a parachutist landing on the pitch. Only trouble was he had missed his intended landing strip at Old Sarum and the game was still in progress!! Seem to remember something similar at the Dell years ago when they were supposed to land on the pitch at half time or before the match (cant remember) and one ended up missing the stadium by quite some distance!

[Whitey Grandad]

You sure you didn't dream that?

 

No, but I still dream about it now

[angelman]

Yep, what we need are some borderline legal age girls dancing around on the pitch without many clothes on so a bunch of 40 year old sexually deprived perverts can drool burger juice down the Saints shirts they are wearing over their hoodies.

 

Who is talking about borderline legal age girls? That's disgusting. We need real women like the Dallas Cowboys have.

 

[Whitey Grandad]

Who is talking about borderline legal age girls? That's disgusting. We need real women like the Dallas Cowboys have.

 

 

Nice, but are you sure that every part of them is real?