Saint Charlie Posted 12 February, 2015 Share Posted 12 February, 2015 Are there any PL Clubs that do a worse job of getting fans up for the game, or select worse music, than Saints do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 12 February, 2015 Share Posted 12 February, 2015 to loud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 12 February, 2015 Share Posted 12 February, 2015 Dunno about you but "Danger Zone" gets me pumped up no end and I'm sure it does for the players as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 12 February, 2015 Share Posted 12 February, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twopintsnilnil Posted 12 February, 2015 Share Posted 12 February, 2015 Agree. Although the PA is such a state it's irrelevant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaMarlin Posted 12 February, 2015 Share Posted 12 February, 2015 Do they still play 'When the Red, Red Robin Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbin' Along at The Valley? That struck fear into the hearts of the opposition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 12 February, 2015 Share Posted 12 February, 2015 Is any club particularly good at getting the atmosphere going before the game? Should they have to. THe ground is still pretty empty 10 mins before kick off. But I do hate hate that Danger zone song, f****g ****, as is that Steve Bennet bloke, generally annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 12 February, 2015 Author Share Posted 12 February, 2015 Is any club particularly good at getting the atmosphere going before the game? Should they have to. THe ground is still pretty empty 10 mins before kick off. But I do hate hate that Danger zone song, f****g ****, as is that Steve Bennet bloke, generally annoying. I think the last song before the team comes out should be a lot better thought out and even some good videos might make a difference. Not up to the club to create atmosphere but compared to some grounds the current attempts are feeble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 12 February, 2015 Share Posted 12 February, 2015 The stadium of light always makes me laugh: the juxtaposition of flat-capped northerners yawning into their bovril and prokofiev as it threatens the blow the tannoy system. Even the full version of the Skids song, not just the cloying chorus, would be a start at our place... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 12 February, 2015 Share Posted 12 February, 2015 Liverpool's YNWA is always good to be fair, doesn't stop them being quiet for the majority of games though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 12 February, 2015 Share Posted 12 February, 2015 Wednesday and Wolves' Hi Ho Silver Lining is always good value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cool Posted 12 February, 2015 Share Posted 12 February, 2015 Deffo metal for me (always liked Highway to Hell at the end of the game) If in relegation trouble I would pick Saxon: Never Surrender When doing well I'd choose Down: On March The Saints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daft Kerplunk Posted 12 February, 2015 Share Posted 12 February, 2015 When they play Muse, it kills it dead. Totally sh!t choice. While we're at it, music should NEVER EVER be played after you score a goal. It is an awful thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersubpuckett Posted 12 February, 2015 Share Posted 12 February, 2015 that bloke that does the chat on the mic is sh1t and sounds like an annoying childrens entertainer........oooh look here's the relay.....wahey the 5 yr old has fallen over....tw4t and the bloke that does the interviews sounds like a 15 yr old who's moments away from having a crafting shuffle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 12 February, 2015 Share Posted 12 February, 2015 The burst of Children by Robert Miles when we've run out for the second half is more embarrasing than a chap wearing a half and half scarf using a selfie stick to take a picture of himself. I'm never in the ground 10 minutes before kick off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 12 February, 2015 Share Posted 12 February, 2015 Just wait. Soon they'll announce the scorer and leave off his surname so we can all shout it together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Saint Posted 12 February, 2015 Share Posted 12 February, 2015 Imho any club which relies on music to create an atmosphere in their stadium should be relegated to the conference. We didn't need it at the Dell - a proper football ground. You could feel the tension build and then explode as the gladiators entered. We should all rise up and burn the PA - and of course the f***ing children's entertainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 12 February, 2015 Share Posted 12 February, 2015 Do they still play 'When the Red, Red Robin Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbin' Along at The Valley? That struck fear into the hearts of the opposition. That Fox hunting chant at Leicester always struck me as a good idea, particularly for a team nicknamed the Foxes. What a strange sense of humour those midland folk have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 12 February, 2015 Share Posted 12 February, 2015 Liverpool's YNWA is always good to be fair, doesn't stop them being quiet for the majority of games though. I read that as YMCA!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Armstrong Posted 12 February, 2015 Share Posted 12 February, 2015 that bloke that does the chat on the mic is sh1t and sounds like an annoying childrens entertainer........oooh look here's the relay.....wahey the 5 yr old has fallen over....tw4t and the bloke that does the interviews sounds like a 15 yr old who's moments away from having a crafting shuffle The new media chap who does the YouTube stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Saints Posted 12 February, 2015 Share Posted 12 February, 2015 The PA system is awful for a modern stadium. Thought it would of been upgraded by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 12 February, 2015 Share Posted 12 February, 2015 Can't say I'm a particular fan of men in suits reading team sheets as if they're returning officers at a local election. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 12 February, 2015 Author Share Posted 12 February, 2015 Even some commentary of famous Saints goals through the years would be good. The last 5mins up up to kick off there is barely a mention of Saints or even football. The #wemarchon video is good, but played too early so loses any impact. Quite a few ground where they have a signature song it is still playing literally up to kick off, like at Everton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 12 February, 2015 Share Posted 12 February, 2015 Even some commentary of famous Saints goals through the years would be good. The last 5mins up up to kick off there is barely a mention of Saints or even football. The #wemarchon video is good, but played too early so loses any impact. Quite a few ground where they have a signature song it is still playing literally up to kick off, like at Everton. Stamford Bridge is very common for this- the past two seasons I've gone, I've been reminded plenty of times of 'Drogba's goal in the CL Final' etc etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Who? Posted 12 February, 2015 Share Posted 12 February, 2015 When they play Muse, it kills it dead. Totally sh!t choice. While we're at it, music should NEVER EVER be played after you score a goal. It is an awful thing Oh which MUSE song is it, love MUSE and they have some pretty epic tunes in their collection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boondock Saint Posted 13 February, 2015 Share Posted 13 February, 2015 Reckon we should copy the Rock's entrance from WWE... ...I'm only half-joking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
once_bitterne Posted 13 February, 2015 Share Posted 13 February, 2015 For evening games Chelsea have started turning off the floodlights and having the stadium in darkness as the players come out barring for the tunnel area being lit up. They can do this as the new LED floodlights can be turned on and off at will and don't need time to warm up like the old type. We are the only other club in the UK which has LED floodlights and so could do similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfahaji Posted 13 February, 2015 Share Posted 13 February, 2015 I did like 'One Vision' at The Dell, but I think the compact nature of the ground also lent itself to an intense buzz for when the players ran out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 13 February, 2015 Share Posted 13 February, 2015 For evening games Chelsea have started turning off the floodlights and having the stadium in darkness as the players come out barring for the tunnel area being lit up. They can do this as the new LED floodlights can be turned on and off at will and don't need time to warm up like the old type. We are the only other club in the UK which has LED floodlights and so could do similar. [video=youtube_share;GTRRauoNS4M] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 13 February, 2015 Share Posted 13 February, 2015 we need something like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 13 February, 2015 Share Posted 13 February, 2015 You are just wet for Italians aren't you Turks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 13 February, 2015 Share Posted 13 February, 2015 we need something like this. Looks like they are burning Christians. What year was this filmed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 13 February, 2015 Share Posted 13 February, 2015 I hate that Muse song as a pre match anthem, it lacks any kind of tempo or invigoration. Personally I liked Sandstorm by Darude when we used to have that as our walk out music. Personally I think we should come casually strolling out to this. We'd be the coolest darn club on the south coast, or at least we would be were it not for some lard-headed half wit smacking the back boards of the Northam at 100mph over the top of it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OPc7MRm4Y8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 13 February, 2015 Share Posted 13 February, 2015 For evening games Chelsea have started turning off the floodlights and having the stadium in darkness as the players come out barring for the tunnel area being lit up. They can do this as the new LED floodlights can be turned on and off at will and don't need time to warm up like the old type. We are the only other club in the UK which has LED floodlights and so could do similar. Safety hazard. With the numpties we have at St Mary's who can't even get to their seats by the time the game kicks off, it would be carnage on the stairways (OK, I was late on Wednesday, but only due to traffic). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 13 February, 2015 Share Posted 13 February, 2015 Oh which MUSE song is it, love MUSE and they have some pretty epic tunes in their collection! Uprising (the chorus), Knights of Cydonia would be better, but it is very good. Problem is that getting an atmosphere going is not aboutplaying music, its about people being in their seats (or standing) 10-15 minutes beforehand and making a lot of noise. But doesn't happen with modern football, people are too busy trying to get another drink of fizzy **** or cardboard burger rather than getting into the ground early to get some atmo going. So the Club, like others play music to try to get something going. The music we play is pretty good (most impressed with the person that got Smoke on the Water included), but in the end no music will ever create an atmosphere (unless we are Liverpool). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmacian_saint Posted 13 February, 2015 Share Posted 13 February, 2015 For evening games Chelsea have started turning off the floodlights and having the stadium in darkness as the players come out barring for the tunnel area being lit up. They can do this as the new LED floodlights can be turned on and off at will and don't need time to warm up like the old type. We are the only other club in the UK which has LED floodlights and so could do similar. And then they play the Liquidator which makes the whole thing sound a mix between a boxing match and a circus exhibition. Don't think it's a great idea, we need a sort of anthem that most of the stadium will sing along to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 13 February, 2015 Share Posted 13 February, 2015 I think we've missed a trick installing the LEDs, if you get the right bulbs you can get them to change colour. I think some kind of flashing light display, choreographed to the right music with red and white light could be quite cool before an evening kick off. Maybe then during the match the pitch could be lit up white and the crowd in red. Would look kind of cool I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katalinic Posted 13 February, 2015 Share Posted 13 February, 2015 We are really poor at building a pre-match atmosphere - the music generally and #wemarchon video are disjointed, "the saints are coming" intro is badly cut so feels like someone forgot to play it early enough every time and don't get me started on "My Sharona" which is a bizarre choice as it is neither relevant or inspiring but appears to have been a song of choice at SMS since 2006. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianC Posted 13 February, 2015 Share Posted 13 February, 2015 I think the main problem is the lack of a song going all around the ground for a decent amount of time. It's okay the Northam crew starting off but it fizzles out by the time it reaches Chapel. If there was a way to create an intimidating wall of noise before the players come out and during the game like the German fans seem to do it would be great but our polite ripples of applause don't seem to do it. I guess it comes down to the seating arrangements as discussed in another thread but the PA people need to ramp it up a bit to get the atmosphere going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 13 February, 2015 Share Posted 13 February, 2015 I think the main problem is the lack of a song going all around the ground for a decent amount of time. It's okay the Northam crew starting off but it fizzles out by the time it reaches Chapel. If there was a way to create an intimidating wall of noise before the players come out and during the game like the German fans seem to do it would be great but our polite ripples of applause don't seem to do it. I guess it comes down to the seating arrangements as discussed in another thread but the PA people need to ramp it up a bit to get the atmosphere going. We need a Kop end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katalinic Posted 13 February, 2015 Share Posted 13 February, 2015 We need a Kop end. We need younger fans, or standing, or Germans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianC Posted 13 February, 2015 Share Posted 13 February, 2015 We need a Kop end. We do but all we have is a Half a Northam End. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 13 February, 2015 Share Posted 13 February, 2015 I think the main problem is the lack of a song going all around the ground for a decent amount of time. It's okay the Northam crew starting off but it fizzles out by the time it reaches Chapel. If there was a way to create an intimidating wall of noise before the players come out and during the game like the German fans seem to do it would be great but our polite ripples of applause don't seem to do it. I guess it comes down to the seating arrangements as discussed in another thread but the PA people need to ramp it up a bit to get the atmosphere going. The problem is not enough people interested in making noise, nothing else really to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 13 February, 2015 Share Posted 13 February, 2015 We need a Kop end. This is this only way forward. Well, either that or extend St. Mary's to 48,000 and reduce prices so that we get all of the proper fans in the stadium. Those are the solutions to the problems. The club needs to act on it. Now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 13 February, 2015 Share Posted 13 February, 2015 This is this only way forward. Well, either that or extend St. Mary's to 48,000 and reduce prices so that we get all of the proper fans in the stadium. Those are the solutions to the problems. The club needs to act on it. Now. Do both. Expand and make the chapel a Kop. The new TV deal means prices should go down, rather than spend the additional money in players its time to expand. the chapel is perfect for a KOp end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted 13 February, 2015 Share Posted 13 February, 2015 A good Foo Fighters number would get the juices going! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newyork Posted 13 February, 2015 Share Posted 13 February, 2015 We need to sing Sailing by Rod Stewart. Let the opposition know they are in southampton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 13 February, 2015 Share Posted 13 February, 2015 We need to sing Sailing by Rod Stewart. Let the opposition know they are in southampton Get it started next game and we'll all join in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxon Posted 14 February, 2015 Share Posted 14 February, 2015 Deffo metal for me (always liked Highway to Hell at the end of the game) If in relegation trouble I would pick Saxon: Never Surrender When doing well I'd choose Down: On March The Saints Gotta be power and teh glory if its Saxon these days https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOcRut2UM9g Motorhead The Game would be killer as well. However some WWE guy had it I think in the US??? So we may not be able to.... would be sick though. Judas Priest some heads are gonna roll could be very good too https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDQjtCfUhPw Judas priest take on the world could work really well if everyone really got into it too! Open mind guys, give them a go, you could be surprised Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 14 February, 2015 Share Posted 14 February, 2015 Never get there much before kick off. I assume majorettes are no longer a thing though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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