USA SaintsFan Posted 30 May, 2019 Posted 30 May, 2019 I see there's a Facebook group that's been started to organize an Ultras style group for next season. Thoughts on this? Would more organized, continental style support benefit the St. Mary's atmosphere?
djharvey Posted 30 May, 2019 Posted 30 May, 2019 Yep! would need to be supported/facilitated by the club to have any chance of success.
Golden Balls Posted 30 May, 2019 Posted 30 May, 2019 Some will hate it but don’t see the issue. Anyone trying to improve the atmosphere has my support, as long as they don’t bang the drum too quickly. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
SaintsLoyal Posted 30 May, 2019 Posted 30 May, 2019 nah we dont want that ****e, its for euro fan mugs.
benjii Posted 31 May, 2019 Posted 31 May, 2019 If it was a mob of well-dressed, athletic young lads with some original chants, smoke bombs, flares etc. then it would be good. But it won’t be. It will be YouTube vlogging, funny-hat wearing imbeciles who think they’re great because they know the words of someone else’s chant that they heard on TV.
wadesmith Posted 31 May, 2019 Posted 31 May, 2019 If it was a mob of well-dressed, athletic young lads with some original chants, smoke bombs, flares etc. then it would be good. But it won’t be. It will be YouTube vlogging, funny-hat wearing imbeciles who think they’re great because they know the words of someone else’s chant that they heard on TV. "Athletic Young Lads?" Hello!
jam Posted 31 May, 2019 Posted 31 May, 2019 If it was a mob of well-dressed, athletic young lads with some original chants, smoke bombs, flares etc. then it would be good. But it won’t be. It will be YouTube vlogging, funny-hat wearing imbeciles who think they’re great because they know the words of someone else’s chant that they heard on TV. "If you can't be an athlete, be an athletic supporter"
stevy777_x Posted 31 May, 2019 Posted 31 May, 2019 I see there's a Facebook group that's been sHetarted to organize an Ultras style group for next season. Thoughts on this? Would more organized, continental style support benefit the St. Mary's atmosphere? Great idea. Would join in if I was a Saint Marys regular. And it s not cringy, it improves the atmosphere but i’m not surprised at the reaction of some of you lot as you probably contribute to the souless atmosphere in the stadium. It should be constant singing all game not just when something entertaining happens on the pitch. And before you go on about euro fan mogs, they have a 10 times better atmosphere in their stadium than us. Look at the atmospheres in Ajax stadium or in Germany, it is wounderful. Making St Marys a fortress
lambtiss Posted 31 May, 2019 Posted 31 May, 2019 Great idea. Would join in if I was a Saint Marys regular. And it s not cringy, it improves the atmosphere but i’m not surprised at the reaction of some of you lot as you probably contribute to the souless atmosphere in the stadium. It should be constant singing all game not just when something entertaining happens on the pitch. And before you go on about euro fan mogs, they have a 10 times better atmosphere in their stadium than us. Look at the atmospheres in Ajax stadium or in Germany, it is wounderful. Making St Marys a fortress I agree with all of this
tajjuk Posted 31 May, 2019 Posted 31 May, 2019 Yeh but don't call it 'ultras' because that associates it with violent, racist idiots that many European clubs have. Some more passionate supporters adding more atmosphere is fine, as long as its just that, not some excuse to throw things on the pitch and beat people up etc.
badgerx16 Posted 31 May, 2019 Posted 31 May, 2019 "If you can't be an athlete, be an athletic supporter" And change your name to Jock Strappe.
manji Posted 31 May, 2019 Posted 31 May, 2019 If it was a mob of well-dressed, athletic young lads with some original chants, smoke bombs, flares etc. then it would be good. But it won’t be. It will be YouTube vlogging, funny-hat wearing imbeciles who think they’re great because they know the words of someone else’s chant that they heard on TV. This.
LuckyNumber7 Posted 31 May, 2019 Posted 31 May, 2019 Great idea. Would join in if I was a Saint Marys regular. And it s not cringy, it improves the atmosphere but i’m not surprised at the reaction of some of you lot as you probably contribute to the souless atmosphere in the stadium. It should be constant singing all game not just when something entertaining happens on the pitch. And before you go on about euro fan mogs, they have a 10 times better atmosphere in their stadium than us. Look at the atmospheres in Ajax stadium or in Germany, it is wounderful. Making St Marys a fortress Absolutely this. The ones moaning are probably the same ones who sit in near silence for 90 minutes. The atmosphere at most grounds in Europe puts the Premier League to shame and anything that could improve the atmosphere at SMS would get my support.
Bad Wolf Posted 31 May, 2019 Posted 31 May, 2019 Absolutely this. The ones moaning are probably the same ones who sit in near silence for 90 minutes. The atmosphere at most grounds in Europe puts the Premier League to shame and anything that could improve the atmosphere at SMS would get my support. Why is sitting in silence an issue? If people pay their money, they should be allowed to watch the game in whatever way they want.
iansums Posted 31 May, 2019 Posted 31 May, 2019 I wouldn't want to be part of it but would very much welcome it.
ericb Posted 31 May, 2019 Posted 31 May, 2019 Absolutely this. The ones moaning are probably the same ones who sit in near silence for 90 minutes. The atmosphere at most grounds in Europe puts the Premier League to shame and anything that could improve the atmosphere at SMS would get my support. If you think that you’re an idiot. Some of us sing home and away, don’t dress like noddies and think fancy dress ultras are cringeworthy as f*ck. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
benjii Posted 31 May, 2019 Posted 31 May, 2019 Why is sitting in silence an issue? If people pay their money, they should be allowed to watch the game in whatever way they want. Because it spoils it for proper fans.
Whitey Grandad Posted 31 May, 2019 Posted 31 May, 2019 Because it spoils it for proper fans. "proper fans"? Any fan is a proper fan. And no drums please, God no! You don't create atmosphere by making a lot of noise, you drown it out.
saint97 Posted 31 May, 2019 Posted 31 May, 2019 Will be as cringy as that Palace mob. The fans that actually create a bit of atmosphere in this dead league? Miles better than ours.
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 31 May, 2019 Posted 31 May, 2019 Is there such a thing as a "proper fan" It`s just an individuals opinion really isn't it? What about an "improper fan" ? Do we have those too?
shurlock Posted 31 May, 2019 Posted 31 May, 2019 Is there such a thing as a "proper fan" It`s just an individuals opinion really isn't it? What about an "improper fan" ? Do we have those too?
benjii Posted 31 May, 2019 Posted 31 May, 2019 Is there such a thing as a "proper fan" It`s just an individuals opinion really isn't it? What about an "improper fan" ? Do we have those too? Yeah, loads of them.
whelk Posted 31 May, 2019 Posted 31 May, 2019 Absolutely this. The ones moaning are probably the same ones who sit in near silence for 90 minutes. The atmosphere at most grounds in Europe puts the Premier League to shame and anything that could improve the atmosphere at SMS would get my support. If a cnt sits next to me singing all game I’ll knock him out.
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 31 May, 2019 Posted 31 May, 2019 Is that the Proper or Improper and which are you Shurl?
ericb Posted 31 May, 2019 Posted 31 May, 2019 Is that the Proper or Improper and which are you Shurl? That’s someone you should tell your kids to keep away from, and report to the police if you see him close to a school Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 31 May, 2019 Posted 31 May, 2019 That’s someone you should tell your kids to keep away from, and report to the police if you see him close to a school Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Nordic Saint Posted 31 May, 2019 Posted 31 May, 2019 I see there's a Facebook group that's been started to organize an Ultras style group for next season. Thoughts on this? Would more organized, continental style support benefit the St. Mary's atmosphere? Good idea.
stevy777_x Posted 31 May, 2019 Posted 31 May, 2019 I see there's a Facebook group that's been started to organize an Ultras style group for next season. Thoughts on this? Would more organized, continental style support benefit the St. Mary's atmosphere? Do you have the facebook link?
Manuel Posted 31 May, 2019 Posted 31 May, 2019 If it's anything like what Palace do then I'm not a fan. Sing songs yes, but all these Italian chants seem well out of place. If you want to get together and create some songs and atmosphere, great! Sing stuff that's relevant to you. Trying to copy and paste passion from elsewhere won't work.
Micky Posted 31 May, 2019 Posted 31 May, 2019 If a cnt sits next to me singing all game I’ll knock him out.Not a proper fan then? Sent from my SM-T580 using Tapatalk
stevy777_x Posted 31 May, 2019 Posted 31 May, 2019 If a cnt sits next to me singing all game I’ll knock him out. If I see you doing that, i'll ****ing hammer you!
USA SaintsFan Posted 31 May, 2019 Author Posted 31 May, 2019 Do you have the facebook link? https://www.facebook.com/groups/336996000347437/
whelk Posted 31 May, 2019 Posted 31 May, 2019 If I see you doing that, i'll ****ing hammer you! You’ll be too busy singing your little songs sunshine. Oh no you don’t actually go to games poppet. Sing sing
davefoggy Posted 31 May, 2019 Posted 31 May, 2019 For ****s sake. Modern football, modern life. Fake fake fake. Manufacturered bull**** to satisfy social media. There is nothing wrong with the atmosphere at St Marys. Nothing. If we are treated to great football then the atmosphere is brilliant. Been to Arsenal, Old Trafford or even the mighty Anfield lately??? No atmosphere whatsoever. Stop blaming the loyal Saints fans for any of the clubs failings
Cabbage_Face Posted 31 May, 2019 Posted 31 May, 2019 We will **** this up, probably all turn up in flares and let off masks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
ecuk268 Posted 31 May, 2019 Posted 31 May, 2019 "If you can't be an athlete, be an athletic supporter" Isn't that something that you wear?
Mikey88 Posted 31 May, 2019 Posted 31 May, 2019 From that group it looks as though this is a bunch of 14 year old lads who want to turn us into some kind of Bundesliga outfit. It's not a bad idea in principle but if the songs and atmosphere aren't original/authentic then we will just look plastic as hell. First thing to get sorted is to move our more vocal fans away from the away supporters. We need a full end which would draw others into the atmosphere.
doddisalegend Posted 31 May, 2019 Posted 31 May, 2019 From that group it looks as though this is a bunch of 14 year old lads who want to turn us into some kind of Bundesliga outfit. It's not a bad idea in principle but if the songs and atmosphere aren't original/authentic then we will just look plastic as hell. First thing to get sorted is to move our more vocal fans away from the away supporters. We need a full end which would draw others into the atmosphere. Except they want to be next to the away fans. The noisy home fans and away fans feed off each other they don't want to be at the opposite ends of the ground. Why don't people seem to understand that the Northam/Itchen North fans want to be in those areas of the ground because its next to the away fans... Maybe this new lot of Ultras can move to the middle of the Chapel or something to create a bit of atmosphere down that end of the ground but I don't expect the usual vocal fans to want to move.
USA SaintsFan Posted 31 May, 2019 Author Posted 31 May, 2019 Except they want to be next to the away fans. The noisy home fans and away fans feed off each other they don't want to be at the opposite ends of the ground. Why don't people seem to understand that the Northam/Itchen North fans want to be in those areas of the ground because its next to the away fans... Maybe this new lot of Ultras can move to the middle of the Chapel or something to create a bit of atmosphere down that end of the ground but I don't expect the usual vocal fans to want to move. Wouldn't the best solution be to move the away fans to the Itchen or Kingsland North. That way, we'll have the whole Northam made up of vocal home fans who can still be next to the away fans.
SaintsLoyal Posted 31 May, 2019 Posted 31 May, 2019 Nothing wrong with atmosphere when winning games. FACT
doddisalegend Posted 31 May, 2019 Posted 31 May, 2019 Wouldn't the best solution be to move the away fans to the Itchen or Kingsland North. That way, we'll have the whole Northam made up of vocal home fans who can still be next to the away fans. IIRC correctly the away fans can't be moved due to the way SMS is set up the old bill won't allow it
USA SaintsFan Posted 31 May, 2019 Author Posted 31 May, 2019 IIRC correctly the away fans can't be moved due to the way SMS is set up the old bill won't allow it I believe the club said last season that they were looking into it though.
SKD Posted 31 May, 2019 Posted 31 May, 2019 Cringey ****ers. By looking at that Facebook group, you could probably count the teeth on one hand of everyone involved. Hope these wallys are attacked upon sight.
ItchenRob Posted 31 May, 2019 Posted 31 May, 2019 I joined the Saints Ultras FB Group this evening not because I wanted to be an "Ultra" , whatever that means, but just to see how the concept developed (I am 58 and retired!). I really wish I hadn't bothered. As someone above mentioned it seems to be populated by 14 year olds. I tried to explain that yes there was such a thing as a Saints Away Season Ticket (I have one) but they are refusing to believe me. I think I wiill quietly slip away especially as I might get accued of grooming at some point !
Toussaint Posted 31 May, 2019 Posted 31 May, 2019 Yeh but don't call it 'ultras' because that associates it with violent, racist idiots that many European clubs have. Some more passionate supporters adding more atmosphere is fine, as long as its just that, not some excuse to throw things on the pitch and beat people up etc. Good to see the lib-dems represented on the forum
Mikey88 Posted 1 June, 2019 Posted 1 June, 2019 Except they want to be next to the away fans. The noisy home fans and away fans feed off each other they don't want to be at the opposite ends of the ground. Why don't people seem to understand that the Northam/Itchen North fans want to be in those areas of the ground because its next to the away fans... Maybe this new lot of Ultras can move to the middle of the Chapel or something to create a bit of atmosphere down that end of the ground but I don't expect the usual vocal fans to want to move. The problem is that I don't think we do particularly feed of noisy home fans. Whenever a large away following comes we tend to be drowned out. You could argue that that is the same for most grounds but our home support tends to be a couple of blasts of OWTS and some hand gestures to the away fans. Really think it could be improved if we worried less about the opposition fans and concentrated more on singing about our own team.
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