The Footie Thread

[Billysboots]

Mainly just the Manchester Clubs sing the Band aid chant, used to be just Utd

There maybe some other clubs sing it to jump on a bandwagon but why would you sing about Birmingham when you aren’t playing them ?‍

It’s called rivalry Phil. United sing about Liverpool, Leeds, Man City - all traditional rivals. I’m rather puzzled why you’re puzzled by it ??‍

 

[RichA]

Mainly just the Manchester Clubs sing the Band aid chant, used to be just Utd

There maybe some other clubs sing it to jump on a bandwagon but why would you sing about Birmingham when you aren’t playing them ?‍

You don't recognise this old Anfield favourite?
We hate Nottingham Forest,
We hate Everton too –
We hate Man United,
But Liverpool we love you

 

[Deleted member 15344]

It’s called rivalry Phil. United sing about Liverpool, Leeds, Man City - all traditional rivals. I’m rather puzzled why you’re puzzled by it ??‍

Is it not a touch sad to sing about poverty for another city when you’re not even playing said City- in fact it’s pretty pathetic is it not.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

You don't recognise this old Anfield favourite?
We hate Nottingham Forest,
We hate Everton too
We hate Man United,
But Liverpool we love you

Nope not heard that one recently ?‍

 

[Billysboots]

Nope not heard that one recently ?‍

Because you only hear what the fans of other clubs sing, clearly ?

 

[Billysboots]

Is it not a touch sad to sing about poverty for another city when you’re not even playing said City- in fact it’s pretty pathetic is it not.

Stop being so offended, Phil. Liverpool fans are hardly paragons of virtue. ?

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Stop being so offended, Phil. Liverpool fans are hardly paragons of virtue. ?

So you think it’s something that’s ok for people to chant it at a football match then - it is offensive, very offensive even more so at this current situation peole find themselves in.

Why is it just football where these sort of chants are just brushed off as “banter” and “rivalry” as if it’s ok

 

[Pin-seeker]

Nope not heard that one recently ?‍

You mean you’ve not seen it reported on social media? ?
You don’t actually hear all nasty these chants directed at Liverpool ?

 

[Bdill93]

Mainly just the Manchester Clubs sing the Band aid chant, used to be just Utd

There maybe some other clubs sing it to jump on a bandwagon but why would you sing about Birmingham when you aren’t playing them ?‍

Why would they sing about us? Why would Baggies?

Rivalry springs to mind.

One of our oldest songs is “my old man said”

If you think Liverpool fans just politely sing Liverpool Liverpool then maybe pop to a game some time ?

 

[Billysboots]

So you think it’s something that’s ok for people to chant it at a football match then - it is offensive, very offensive even more so at this current situation peole find themselves in.

Why is it just football where these sort of chants are just brushed off as “banter” and “rivalry” as if it’s ok

Get a grip man. If you’re a football fan you have to accept there are songs and chants that you may find distasteful. I’m not defending it. But your attitude borders on prudish.

Need I refer to a certain chant about Munich which has been doing the rounds for more years than I’ve been alive?

If you’re that easily offended by terrace chanting turn the volume down.

 

[Pin-seeker]

Rashford looking superb again.

He needs a good 2nd half to the season.
Looks to be playing with confidence & needs to step up & live up to the “potential tag” imo.

 

[Billysboots]

He needs a good 2nd half to the season.
Looks to be playing with confidence & needs to step up & live up to the “potential tag” imo.

We’re seeing glimpses of what he’s capable of, and it’s down to confidence. And that, in turn, is down to the manager.

 

[Slime]

 

[Slime]

Casemiro .................................... signing of the season?

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Get a grip man. If you’re a football fan you have to accept there are songs and chants that you may find distasteful. I’m not defending it. But your attitude borders on prudish.

Need I refer to a certain chant about Munich which has been doing the rounds for more years than I’ve been alive?

If you’re that easily offended by terrace chanting turn the volume down.

Hence the whole point

Why is it just football where or indeed mainly club football or England or some clubs where this sort of stuff is “accepted”

Chants about Munich are disgusting , chants about Hillsborough are disgusting , chants about poverty are disgusting. Why should it be ignored - why shouldn’t clubs or the governing bodies do something about it

It’s beyond pathetic and should never be just accepted - it’s not rivalry , it’s not banter and it should be stopped

https://amp.theguardian.com/footbal...nsive-chants-hillsborough-liverpool-ian-byrne

 

[Billysboots]

Casemiro .................................... signing of the season?

Doubted by so many, too. But he’s an absolute class act.

 

[Pin-seeker]

We’re seeing glimpses of what he’s capable of, and it’s down to confidence. And that, in turn, is down to the manager.

Always thought he was mega over hyped tbh.
But been impressed with him lately.

 

[ColchesterFC]

Doubted by so many, too. But he’s an absolute class act.

I'll admit to being one of the doubters. My thinking was that Real Madrid don't tend to let top players leave very often, those that leave them are normally past their best and on the decline. If Utd can get in a decent centre forward, and possibly one or two others, I don't think that they'd be too far off challenging for the title again.

 

[Bdill93]

Casemiro .................................... signing of the season?

I don’t think anyone can take that crown from Haaland but he’s been very very good. One of the best signings you’ve made in years.

 

[Billysboots]

Hence the whole point

Why is it just football where or indeed mainly club football or England or some clubs where this sort of stuff is “accepted”

Chants about Munich are disgusting , chants about Hillsborough are disgusting , chants about poverty are disgusting. Why should it be ignored - why shouldn’t clubs or the governing bodies do something about it

It’s beyond pathetic and should never be just accepted - it’s not rivalry , it’s not banter and it should be stopped

You really want to sanitise terrace songs? Good luck with that. The minority of songs/chants are derogatory in some way but they are absolutely impossible to stamp out.

There really are more important things to worry about when it comes to football, Phil. Like diving, poor refereeing, ticket prices and availability, financial fair play, racism. The odd offensive chant is pretty low down the list of priorities.