USA SaintsFan Posted 27 February, 2017 Posted 27 February, 2017 Many are on social media claiming that Gary Neville made a sarcastic comment disrespecting our lights tribute for Markus yesterday. Anyone know what that's about?
Downthe36 Posted 27 February, 2017 Posted 27 February, 2017 Many are on social media claiming that Gary Neville made a sarcastic comment disrespecting our lights tribute for Markus yesterday. Anyone know what that's about? Said it looked like a Celine Dion concert... To be fair to him I doubt he had any idea why everyone had their mobile phone lights on.
mrfahaji Posted 27 February, 2017 Posted 27 February, 2017 Said it looked like a Celine Dion concert... To be fair to him I doubt he had any idea why everyone had their mobile phone lights on. I also think that's probably why the United fans mocked it at the end, and weren't they singing something like "what the fking hell is that?" when we (well, not me) did it?
Sanjay Sanchez Posted 27 February, 2017 Posted 27 February, 2017 I didn't know what it was for so I don't see why Gary Neville would.
DrZuess1979 the 2nd Posted 27 February, 2017 Posted 27 February, 2017 He's not stupid Do you think Matt le tiss or our fans would have done the same A little respect would have been nice
Gemmel Posted 27 February, 2017 Posted 27 February, 2017 He's not stupid Do you think Matt le tiss or our fans would have done the same A little respect would have been nice I'm with Sanjay - I didn't have a clue what it was all about.
DrZuess1979 the 2nd Posted 27 February, 2017 Posted 27 February, 2017 He's a pundit for sky sports, they have people researching everything, if he had no clue why say a derogatory comment towards it If this had been a tribute to the Munich disaster Mancs would be up in arms about it Wembley tweeted a pic regarding it they knew
Disco Stu Posted 27 February, 2017 Posted 27 February, 2017 He's an ex footballer which means he's lived in his own little bubble all his life and as a consequence, hasn't recieved a full education. Give him the benefit of the doubt.
Colinjb Posted 27 February, 2017 Posted 27 February, 2017 I read between the lines and guessed what was happening, but didn't know for sure. Reminded me of the Villa fans a few years ago who felt very put out that we didn't anticipate their solidarity gesture for Stilyan Petrov.
aintforever Posted 27 February, 2017 Posted 27 February, 2017 I didn't have a clue what it was about so I'm not sure why Neville should and you can't really blame the Mancs reaction.
Lord Duckhunter Posted 27 February, 2017 Posted 27 February, 2017 I never had a clue either. I'm sure he meant no offence Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
beatlesaint Posted 27 February, 2017 Posted 27 February, 2017 I never had a clue either. I'm sure he meant no offence Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk he's a decent bloke, I'm sure he didn't either.
doddisalegend Posted 27 February, 2017 Posted 27 February, 2017 Count me in as another one who had know idea what it was all about..
CB Fry Posted 27 February, 2017 Posted 27 February, 2017 I never had a clue either. I'm sure he meant no offence Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I didn't have a clue what it was about so I'm not sure why Neville should and you can't really blame the Mancs reaction. This and this. The people around me didn't know what it was about either. Certainly I didn't see it mentioned on here before. The idea that Gary Neville knew and then knowingly mocked it is classic Forum-dinlow response. Obviously he didn't.
whelk Posted 27 February, 2017 Posted 27 February, 2017 He's not stupid Do you think Matt le tiss or our fans would have done the same A little respect would have been nice He's not but you clearly are
doddisalegend Posted 27 February, 2017 Posted 27 February, 2017 So who came up with the whole idea and let everyone know it was happening because it seems like no one actually knew anything about it.
bangkoksaint Posted 27 February, 2017 Posted 27 February, 2017 I didn't know and in fairness he calls it how he sees it
Junction 9 Posted 27 February, 2017 Posted 27 February, 2017 I also had no idea what it was about, and still don't really.
Barry the Badger Posted 27 February, 2017 Posted 27 February, 2017 I had no idea what it was about but just caught somebody singing one Markus Liebherr and assumed it was for him as I knew 62/63 was roughly his age. No way United fans could be expected to know, it looked good and was a nice tribute but was a little cheesy so of course they're going to take the ****. We know why we did it and as long as we're comfortable with that who gives a **** what anybody outside of Southampton thinks of it.
DrZuess1979 the 2nd Posted 27 February, 2017 Posted 27 February, 2017 He's not but you clearly are Thanks for that Funny I bet he knew what the lights at the king power were for Funny how I'd say around 25k knew what the lights represented but some on here didnt
Barry the Badger Posted 27 February, 2017 Posted 27 February, 2017 No chance 25k knew. Nobody anywhere near me had the slightest idea, lots joined in anyway.
cellone Posted 27 February, 2017 Posted 27 February, 2017 I'm another one that didn't know but I do think it was a nice gesture. Personally I think football has become strangely sentimental. Neither LFC or MUFC are alone in over empathising about those past.
Patrick Bateman Posted 27 February, 2017 Posted 27 February, 2017 I had no idea what it was about but just caught somebody singing one Markus Liebherr and assumed it was for him as I knew 62/63 was roughly his age. No way United fans could be expected to know, it looked good and was a nice tribute but was a little cheesy so of course they're going to take the ****. We know why we did it and as long as we're comfortable with that who gives a **** what anybody outside of Southampton thinks of it. Exactly that. Why should he know? As I said on another thread, I'm sure if we didn't know we'd also be singing "what the f**king hell was that?". Some people need to get a grip and realise life doesn't revolve around them and everything they know, assuming everyone else knows it as well. Our support is full of lunatics. As has been quoted already, Saints lack of 'empathy' about Villa's tribute to Petrov is a perfect case in point.
whelk Posted 27 February, 2017 Posted 27 February, 2017 Thanks for that Funny I bet he knew what the lights at the king power were for Funny how I'd say around 25k knew what the lights represented but some on here didnt Clearly they didn't and worked it out. Far too precious and looking for something to be outraged about.
DrZuess1979 the 2nd Posted 27 February, 2017 Posted 27 February, 2017 (edited) Precious Hardly Try sitting next to a Manc the whole game, who also had a bet on ZI to score first and had won £175 Looking to blame someone/something other than saints Probably "They"work it out so we aren't ALL stupid then Edited 27 February, 2017 by DrZuess1979 the 2nd
Shance Posted 27 February, 2017 Posted 27 February, 2017 I knew about it. Came up on my Facebook timeline a few times.
sandwichsaint Posted 28 February, 2017 Posted 28 February, 2017 I don't have FB and I knew. I'm surprised people who spend most of the day on here (claim) they didn't know, it was in the Tifo thread and discussed by several people on here as soon as we got through to the final (don't know how to link a thread). What's slightly much more worrying in the times in which we live is how many people are prepared to randomly group-join-in with something they know nothing about! Hands up, my missus joined in, then said what was that for?
trousers Posted 28 February, 2017 Posted 28 February, 2017 It was mentioned on here by someone, in the build up thread I think. Probably warranted a thread of its own to raise awareness.
bazza Posted 28 February, 2017 Posted 28 February, 2017 I read between the lines and guessed what was happening, but didn't know for sure. Me too.
dronskisaint Posted 28 February, 2017 Posted 28 February, 2017 I'm on several Saints related FB pages and here but didn't read it...like a few others here it caught me by surprise but others around me (in Block 127 so mostly ST holders I guess) said what it was but, I agree, would have been nice to have had a thread about it.
Nordic Saint Posted 28 February, 2017 Posted 28 February, 2017 The United fans at Wembley weren't mocking it. They thought it was part of our celebration of equalizing and it looked impressive so they copied it when they scored the winner. You can expect to see it copied at grounds all over the country for midweek games in the next few months. Celine Dion comments or not, it did look impressive as did all the scarves held aloft. Anything which brings colour to the increasingly dull atmosphere at English games is to be welcomed and let's face it the authorities are not going to let us have fireworks and flares like they do at South American games.
Appy Posted 28 February, 2017 Posted 28 February, 2017 The United fans at Wembley weren't mocking it. They thought it was part of our celebration of equalizing and it looked impressive so they copied it when they scored the winner. You can expect to see it copied at grounds all over the country for midweek games in the next few months. Celine Dion comments or not, it did look impressive as did all the scarves held aloft. Anything which brings colour to the increasingly dull atmosphere at English games is to be welcomed and let's face it the authorities are not going to let us have fireworks and flares like they do at South American games. The United fans absolutely were mocking it.
Wes Tender Posted 28 February, 2017 Posted 28 February, 2017 The United fans absolutely were mocking it. Who cares what a load of plastic Mancs think? So they mocked it and then replicated it themselves when they scored? I didn't know what it was all about, but like Nordic, I thought that the effect was brilliant and produced an iconic image to remember the day by in the future. I agree that there will undoubtedly be a trend for this at other matches to come.
mrfahaji Posted 28 February, 2017 Posted 28 February, 2017 Probably should have sung "one Markus Liebherr" while doing it, not only would it have made the tribute a bit more complete, and more obvious to those who didn't know, but would also have been another song for the occasion.
Patrick Bateman Posted 28 February, 2017 Posted 28 February, 2017 The United fans at Wembley weren't mocking it. They thought it was part of our celebration of equalizing and it looked impressive so they copied it when they scored the winner. You can expect to see it copied at grounds all over the country for midweek games in the next few months. Celine Dion comments or not, it did look impressive as did all the scarves held aloft. Anything which brings colour to the increasingly dull atmosphere at English games is to be welcomed and let's face it the authorities are not going to let us have fireworks and flares like they do at South American games. Please don't try to claim this hasn't been done before!! Middlesbrough (at Old Trafford) - October 2015: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tees-34666533 Man Utd - November 2015: http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/manchester-united-fans-light-up-6903111 Celtic - November 2016: https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/214735/celtic-park-joins-together-to-produce-stunning-light-show-on-the-67th-minute-in-lisbon-lions-tribute-against-barcelona/ Sunderland - November 2016 (although not a tribute): https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/2220333/sunderland-vs-hull-stadium-of-light-floodlights-turn-off-as-players-leave-pitch-and-fans-use-phones-as-torches/ Leicester & Chelsea - Jan 2017: http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/fans-light-up-king-power-stadium-in-honour-of-alan-birch-birchenall/story-30058032-detail/story.html Even the skates have done it.
Appy Posted 28 February, 2017 Posted 28 February, 2017 Who cares what a load of plastic Mancs think? So they mocked it and then replicated it themselves when they scored? I didn't know what it was all about, but like Nordic, I thought that the effect was brilliant and produced an iconic image to remember the day by in the future. I agree that there will undoubtedly be a trend for this at other matches to come. I didn't care in the slightest, was just making the point they were mocking it.
scorchio21 Posted 28 February, 2017 Posted 28 February, 2017 I don't know why people are thinking this is something new, I've seen crowds do this lots of times before. Obviously it originated with concerts as a modern alternative to the classic 'lighters in the air' thing, hence the Celine Dion reference. But sports fans do it all the time too. I even saw Leicester doing it last night, and they did it for another guy in January. Really I think a handful of Saints fans did it, perhaps to commemorate Markus, everyone else was excited and celebrating while it was 2-2 and thought it looked cool so joined in. Then Man U scored so they did it to celebrate their goal.
Micky Posted 28 February, 2017 Posted 28 February, 2017 I thought it was very, very pretty and I liked it. I don't care what Gary or the Mancs thought. Please can we do this at every home game every time we score?
CB Saint Posted 28 February, 2017 Posted 28 February, 2017 Tbf be fair - I didnt have a clue what it was for and thought "what the fking hell was that" all about
CityRanger Posted 28 February, 2017 Posted 28 February, 2017 I thought it was very, very pretty and I liked it. I don't care what Gary or the Mancs thought. Please can we do this at every home game every time we score? Cracking idea. A massive business opportunity for someone who could combine foam hands with flashing lights? For the record I thought it was some sort of spontaneous goal cele by our fans, loads around me wouldn't put their phones down all game anyway.
Micky Posted 28 February, 2017 Posted 28 February, 2017 Cracking idea. A massive business opportunity for someone who could combine foam hands with flashing lights? For the record I thought it was some sort of spontaneous goal cele by our fans, loads around me wouldn't put their phones down all game anyway. I thought that everyone already had some very large red and white Saints emblazoned foam hands with built in lights though? No, just me then....
Saint86 Posted 28 February, 2017 Posted 28 February, 2017 Given that it detailed on her before the match, was put on social media and in the local press, and was accompanied by "walking in his winter wonderland" - I can only deduce we had a lot of fairly inebriated fans at the match! Block 551 certainly got it at least.
whelk Posted 28 February, 2017 Posted 28 February, 2017 Cracking idea. A massive business opportunity for someone who could combine foam hands with flashing lights? For the record I thought it was some sort of spontaneous goal cele by our fans, loads around me wouldn't put their phones down all game anyway. Spontaneous being 15 minutes after we equalised?
whelk Posted 28 February, 2017 Posted 28 February, 2017 Given that it detailed on her before the match, was put on social media and in the local press, and was accompanied by "walking in his winter wonderland" - I can only deduce we had a lot of fairly inebriated fans at the match! Block 551 certainly got it at least. Bad enough on here i cannot think how many saps post sh1t on facebook. How could anyone miss that? Hasn't Gary Neville got anything better to do?
CB Fry Posted 28 February, 2017 Posted 28 February, 2017 Please don't try to claim this hasn't been done before!! Middlesbrough (at Old Trafford) - October 2015: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tees-34666533 Man Utd - November 2015: http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/manchester-united-fans-light-up-6903111 Celtic - November 2016: https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/214735/celtic-park-joins-together-to-produce-stunning-light-show-on-the-67th-minute-in-lisbon-lions-tribute-against-barcelona/ Sunderland - November 2016 (although not a tribute): https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/2220333/sunderland-vs-hull-stadium-of-light-floodlights-turn-off-as-players-leave-pitch-and-fans-use-phones-as-torches/ Leicester & Chelsea - Jan 2017: http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/fans-light-up-king-power-stadium-in-honour-of-alan-birch-birchenall/story-30058032-detail/story.html Even the skates have done it. Genuinely when it happened the only thought that came into my head was "oh, that's quite nice, I wonder who we have copied that from".
CityRanger Posted 28 February, 2017 Posted 28 February, 2017 Spontaneous being 15 minutes after we equalised? spon·ta·ne·ous (spŏn-tā′nē-əs) adj. 1. Happening or arising without apparent external cause; self-generated: a microorganism capable of spontaneous movement. 2. Arising from a natural inclination or impulse and not from forethought or prompting: spontaneous laughter; a spontaneous protest. 3. Unconstrained and unstudied in manner or behavior: a spontaneous personality. 4. Growing without cultivation or human labor: spontaneous vegetation. yes pal, spontaneous. Not instantaneous x
Hatch Posted 28 February, 2017 Posted 28 February, 2017 The Manchester United fans near me stopped holding their flash light up when they scored, after they were very politely ( ) asked by myself if they could refrain from doing so.
saint1977 Posted 28 February, 2017 Posted 28 February, 2017 Genuinely when it happened the only thought that came into my head was "oh, that's quite nice, I wonder who we have copied that from". Sheff Wed also did it in play off second leg last season. Nice tribute to Markus but I didn't know what it was at the time. GN usually respectful of other clubs - expecting Trousers to post a 'storm in a teacup' picture...
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