manina-pub Posted 9 February, 2018 Share Posted 9 February, 2018 Letter to the Daily Echo from someone clearly upset about the "C" word. Interesting mix of comments below the article.. no one, however, has mentioned the encouragement in the use of firearms to kill the pimply scum http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/15983509.READER_LETTER__I_m_not_going_to_St_Mary_s_this_weekend_because_I_don_t_want_to_hear_the_C_word/?ref=rss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 9 February, 2018 Share Posted 9 February, 2018 Letter to the Daily Echo from someone clearly upset about the "C" word. Interesting mix of comments below the article.. no one, however, has mentioned the encouragement in the use of firearms to kill the pimply scum http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/15983509.READER_LETTER__I_m_not_going_to_St_Mary_s_this_weekend_because_I_don_t_want_to_hear_the_C_word/?ref=rss **** **** **** ****!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 9 February, 2018 Share Posted 9 February, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyNumber7 Posted 9 February, 2018 Share Posted 9 February, 2018 Typical of today's society where people are looking to get offended by anything and get everything banned. It's just a word ffs and besides, the more it is used the less of an impact it has. There are far more important issues in the world for people to get their knickers in a twist about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 9 February, 2018 Share Posted 9 February, 2018 I remember my dad trying to cover my ears as the whole stadium was shouting "the referee's a w****r" v Sunderland at home. Mike Riley was the ref in question. The fact of the matter is, you're never going to eradicate bad language from football stadiums, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diggers Posted 9 February, 2018 Share Posted 9 February, 2018 I know some consider St Mary's a church but seriously......don't be a cnunt...Its Football for Fluks sake!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 9 February, 2018 Share Posted 9 February, 2018 Letter to the Daily Echo from someone clearly upset about the "C" word. Interesting mix of comments below the article.. no one, however, has mentioned the encouragement in the use of firearms to kill the pimply scum http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/15983509.READER_LETTER__I_m_not_going_to_St_Mary_s_this_weekend_because_I_don_t_want_to_hear_the_C_word/?ref=rss Hmmm, good job the poor dear didn't attend football in days of yore then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secret Site Agent Posted 9 February, 2018 Share Posted 9 February, 2018 Letter to the Daily Echo from someone clearly upset about the "C" word. Interesting mix of comments below the article.. no one, however, has mentioned the encouragement in the use of firearms to kill the pimply scum http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/15983509.READER_LETTER__I_m_not_going_to_St_Mary_s_this_weekend_because_I_don_t_want_to_hear_the_C_word/?ref=rss Considering the type of a performance we have been witnessing lately I would say 'Justified'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 9 February, 2018 Share Posted 9 February, 2018 all part of the experience. there is always at least 1 that gets offended by anything and everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkeith Posted 9 February, 2018 Share Posted 9 February, 2018 I once asked a copper at the Dell "Can you arrest Lee Bowyer for behaviour likely to make you say the word c@nt" . He laughed, but I'm not sure I'd try it again at St Mary's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markr27 Posted 9 February, 2018 Share Posted 9 February, 2018 I detest the use of the c word in every day language... but at any emotionally-charged football game the tolerance levels are far higher, as you expect to hear it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 9 February, 2018 Share Posted 9 February, 2018 Can someone tell my why that word in particular causes offence? It baffles me. Is it an age thing? And as for asking the stewards to enforce some kind of action - it would end up like a monty python sketch! Silly bunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWD Posted 9 February, 2018 Share Posted 9 February, 2018 I agree that people need to get a life a bit, and it's definitely not going to change. Swearing is part of football songs and is also often hilarious. I do think however that certain fans who sit in the chapel end on occasion should be more aware of their surroundings. The fact is there is a family section for a reason, and some bald fat guy standing up shouting "YOU **** REDMOND YOURE ****", whilst potentially warranted, isn't really appropriate when surrounded by the 2nd Botley Cub group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Saint Posted 9 February, 2018 Share Posted 9 February, 2018 Typical of today's society where people are looking to get offended by anything and get everything banned. It's just a word ffs and besides, the more it is used the less of an impact it has. There are far more important issues in the world for people to get their knickers in a twist about. "It's just a word ... the more it is used the less of an impact it has." Would this argument fly when applied to racist language, or homophobic language? Are there distinctions to be drawn between utterances made in private, or semi-private, situations and those spoken (or yelled) out in the general public? Should behaviour and speech be moderated when children are present? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren2 Posted 9 February, 2018 Share Posted 9 February, 2018 Depends where you are. Ok in the Northam, poor showing in the family section..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Saint Posted 9 February, 2018 Share Posted 9 February, 2018 Can someone tell my why that word in particular causes offence? It baffles me. Is it an age thing? And as for asking the stewards to enforce some kind of action - it would end up like a monty python sketch! Silly bunt It baffles you? Really? If it didn't cause offence, then it wouldn't be chanted—n'est-ce pas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 9 February, 2018 Share Posted 9 February, 2018 "It's just a word ... the more it is used the less of an impact it has." Would this argument fly when applied to racist language, or homophobic language? Are there distinctions to be drawn between utterances made in private, or semi-private, situations and those spoken (or yelled) out in the general public? Should behaviour and speech be moderated when children are present? Should children be taken into the Northam stand where is guaranteed to be that type of bad language or should you take them to the family section which is there for a reason !? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 9 February, 2018 Share Posted 9 February, 2018 It baffles you? Really? If it didn't cause offence, then it wouldn't be chanted—n'est-ce pas? But why? Why are some swear words more acceptable than others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 9 February, 2018 Share Posted 9 February, 2018 What a c-unt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Saint Posted 9 February, 2018 Share Posted 9 February, 2018 But why? Why are some swear words more acceptable than others? It's a matter of social convention and historical change, I would think. Football supporters will chant the words that they know are likely to give the most offence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Saint Posted 9 February, 2018 Share Posted 9 February, 2018 Should children be taken into the Northam stand where is guaranteed to be that type of bad language or should you take them to the family section which is there for a reason !? Tell me, would chants and songs from the Northam end not be heard at all in the family section? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 9 February, 2018 Share Posted 9 February, 2018 It makes me wonder how people ever leave the house, to be honest. Imagine what her life must be like if she gets so offended as to write a letter about a swear word. I'm glad she won't be there, and wish she wouldn't return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 9 February, 2018 Share Posted 9 February, 2018 Unnecessary and undignified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 9 February, 2018 Share Posted 9 February, 2018 I agree that people need to get a life a bit, and it's definitely not going to change. Swearing is part of football songs and is also often hilarious. I do think however that certain fans who sit in the chapel end on occasion should be more aware of their surroundings. The fact is there is a family section for a reason, and some bald fat guy standing up shouting "YOU **** REDMOND YOURE ****", whilst potentially warranted, isn't really appropriate when surrounded by the 2nd Botley Cub group. Swearing in the family section definitely should be stamped down. But that mother's pipe dream of clearing out the entire Northam Stand... :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 9 February, 2018 Share Posted 9 February, 2018 Tell me, would chants and songs from the Northam end not be heard at all in the family section? As a family stand resident these days, you can clearly hear most chants. I'll never forget when 'Arry was in the opposition dugout & our crowd were accusing him of being a keen proponent of the art of self pleasure and my then 9 year old son looked at me and said "Daddy, now i know what Harry Redknapp is...". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Saint Posted 9 February, 2018 Share Posted 9 February, 2018 As a family stand resident these days' date=' you can clearly hear most chants. I'll never forget when 'Arry was in the opposition dugout & our crowd were accusing him of being a keen proponent of the art of self pleasure and my then 9 year old son looked at me and said "Daddy, now i know what Harry Redknapp is...".[/quote'] Ha, ha! Classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 9 February, 2018 Share Posted 9 February, 2018 Is she for real ? Give me strength Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 9 February, 2018 Share Posted 9 February, 2018 "It's just a word ... the more it is used the less of an impact it has." Would this argument fly when applied to racist language, or homophobic language? "C*nt" doesn't directly attack a minority group in the way that "n*gger" or "queer" does, which is why you rarely hear the latter nowadays. If anything, "c*nt" seems to have become more acceptable than it used to be, I've heard plenty of women use the word. But I've never claimed to be perfect........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 9 February, 2018 Share Posted 9 February, 2018 My son learnt to swear properly at the football and is now fluent. #prouddad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 9 February, 2018 Share Posted 9 February, 2018 We do have some delicate and precious little flowers in our support don't we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_saint Posted 9 February, 2018 Share Posted 9 February, 2018 In the Echo she writes... If they wrote to all ticket holders in the Northam Stand two weeks before the game, warning that if the song is heard, the whole end will be cleared, I can promise they would only have to clear that stand once, and they would stamp out this abuse. Would love to see the stewards trying to clear the whole of the Northam Stand during a game! That sort of threat would mean that it'll just be sung more. Get a grip love! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 9 February, 2018 Share Posted 9 February, 2018 [video=youtube_share;1liVw-fRkTM] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 9 February, 2018 Share Posted 9 February, 2018 [video=youtube_share;3Q5ZFYFatvI] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5string Posted 9 February, 2018 Share Posted 9 February, 2018 She goes to an adult activity and complains about adults behaving like adults? Maybe she should take her son to the U10 matches at Marchwood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint1977 Posted 9 February, 2018 Share Posted 9 February, 2018 We do have some delicate and precious little flowers in our support don't we? Has always been like that, even at the Dell. First heard the c word at the football in the 80s although actually from a drunken QPR visiting fan who was late to the game and in the Milton End enthustically imploring Trevor Francis to get in the penalty box. Heard it again shortly afterwards at the Derby home game and Shilts and Mark Wright’s return. Most number of c words belonged to a drunk Saints fan at the Luton LC QF - he was lobbing pound coins at Steve Foster and calling him a skate c. His drunkenness impacted on his aim and he must have chucked at least thirty - costly business by 1980s prices. I can’t say football taught me to swear though - the schools I attended were far more the source of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 9 February, 2018 Share Posted 9 February, 2018 She goes to an adult activity and complains about adults behaving like adults? Maybe she should take her son to the U10 matches at Marchwood. It’s a family activity. And any adult that finds the need to use profanities has not grown up yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aintforever Posted 9 February, 2018 Share Posted 9 February, 2018 It’s a family activity. And any adult that finds the need to use profanities has not grown up yet. Because jumping up and down because some bloke kicks a ball into a net is a really grown up thing to do. Swearing has always been part of football, long may it continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 9 February, 2018 Share Posted 9 February, 2018 Because jumping up and down because some bloke kicks a ball into a net is a really grown up thing to do. Swearing has always been part of football, long may it continue. And the players are the worst at swearing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Man Do Posted 9 February, 2018 Share Posted 9 February, 2018 In the Echo she writes... Would love to see the stewards trying to clear the whole of the Northam Stand during a game! That sort of threat would mean that it'll just be sung more. Get a grip love! I remember being at Sunderland away a couple of years back when the Johnson song was started. One lad was arrested so up started 3000 others ... he was de-arrested shortly after and the game continued. Good luck clearing a stand is all I will say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lord Posted 9 February, 2018 Share Posted 9 February, 2018 Males need somewhere to go and let of steam in this emasculated world we now inhabit. **** the snowflakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Peepa Posted 9 February, 2018 Share Posted 9 February, 2018 It’s like a church, already, watching football. In the old days “Pompey scum”, “sign on”vs Liverpool, “sit down, Pinocchio”, “touch of a” and my personal favourite, “you used to be good but now you’re ****” brightened many a dull Saturday afternoon. I wish we could go back to those days. Sure they weren’t very pc and in very bad taste but even if the football was dull, the atmosphere wasn’t. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringwood Posted 9 February, 2018 Share Posted 9 February, 2018 If she does'nt like the atmosphere watch it on TV , Fed up with all the PC rubbish and positive discrimination rubbish . part of the fun of football is singing loudly shouting at the top of your voice if you want too and generally people sit or stand where they want in the ground on the basis of the experience they want to savour , some of the best times are the likes of taunting David James when he was live on BT Sport in front of the Northam, or 'he's got a pineapple on his head to the lad from Notts Forest or 'you let your country down' They tell us every year to sitdown , never works , so telling us not to sing hmm cant see that working either St Mary's isnt a church , and most church ceromonies i've been to in the last few years no-one really sings they mumble! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted 9 February, 2018 Share Posted 9 February, 2018 The C word must be offensive because when I called some big guy that for booing Guly (we won) he threatened to fill me in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 9 February, 2018 Share Posted 9 February, 2018 It’s a family activity. And any adult that finds the need to use profanities has not grown up yet. :lol::lol: I’d suggest that people who get offended by certain words have not grown up yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5string Posted 9 February, 2018 Share Posted 9 February, 2018 If someone is near the family area, then yeah, they should consider their language in case younger children are there. As for being in the rest of the ground, open season on profanities (as long as it's not racist, etc, etc). You don't go to a football match to be 'polite'. You go for passion and a release of emotional energy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1ex2001 Posted 9 February, 2018 Share Posted 9 February, 2018 The language used at the footy is symptomatic of the average IQ of a football fan, swearing every other word just makes you sound dull and if every other word is f*** or c*** what's the point it looses all impact and just becomes mundane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 9 February, 2018 Share Posted 9 February, 2018 The language used at the footy is symptomatic of the average IQ of a football fan, swearing every other word just makes you sound dull and if every other word is f*** or c*** what's the point it looses all impact and just becomes mundane. Knowing the when to use loses and looses in a sentence is also symptomatic of the average IQ of a football fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 10 February, 2018 Share Posted 10 February, 2018 I don't particularly swear a lot myself, my snap dragon swears at me way more than I swear at her, but if others want to swear at football that's up to them. I certainly won't get offended by swearing in songs sung by our supporters and even if you did there's absolutely nothing to be gained by making a fuss about it. Swearing has always been a part of football, the only thing that's changed is the chants, and abuse used to be a bit more original and a bit more amusing. Chanting Lovren you're a ****, or their new version Virgil you're a ****, is going to get a bit tedious Sunday imo. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alehouseboys Posted 10 February, 2018 Share Posted 10 February, 2018 You don't go to a football match to be 'polite'. I'd refer a bear-pit of an atmosphere myself, but most of the St Mary's crowd are far too polite, if you look at many of the comments on that Echo article it pretty much confirms it! One things for sure, you'll only be hearing Liverpool fans on TV on Sunday as Sky know what's coming from the Northam and will have 'home' mics switched off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alehouseboys Posted 10 February, 2018 Share Posted 10 February, 2018 I'd refer a bear-pit of an atmosphere myself, but most of the St Mary's crowd are far too polite, if you look at many of the comments on that Echo article it pretty much confirms it! One things for sure, you'll only be hearing Liverpool fans on TV on Sunday as Sky know what's coming from the Northam and will have 'home' mics switched off! "refer" what a 'c', someone's taking the 'p'..."prefer" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now