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Post by Ricky Otto on Aug 11, 2010 10:18:13 GMT
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Post by KidInTheRiot on Aug 11, 2010 12:09:59 GMT
Maybe it would be a good way for the GE to 'teach' others new songs
all stay behind for practice.
On my call 1, 2, 3, 4
Coooome on yooooooou yellllowssss
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Post by The New Matt Murphy on Aug 12, 2010 11:09:16 GMT
Maybe it would be a good way for the GE to 'teach' others new songs all stay behind for practice. On my call 1, 2, 3, 4 Coooome on yooooooou yellllowssss That would of course be a wonderful idea if the GE: A. Weren't a bunch of children or B. Had any songs worth singing. |
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Post by OxfordUltras on Aug 12, 2010 11:44:03 GMT
;D
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Post by rollsy89 on Aug 12, 2010 16:48:04 GMT
Maybe it would be a good way for the GE to 'teach' others new songs all stay behind for practice. On my call 1, 2, 3, 4 Coooome on yooooooou yellllowssss That would of course be a wonderful idea if the GE: A. Weren't a bunch of children or B. Had any songs worth singing. ;D |
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Post by Ricky Otto on Aug 12, 2010 21:49:49 GMT
Im 29. I consider myself to be GE. I launched the posh spice song and start alot of the mainsteam songs. As do alot of other GE.
Still, easier to harp from the sidelines having done nothing.
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Post by OxfordUltras on Aug 13, 2010 3:04:21 GMT
Still, easier to harp from the sidelines having done nothing. It'll always be the case. |
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Post by The New Matt Murphy on Aug 13, 2010 8:42:03 GMT
Im 29. I consider myself to be GE. I launched the posh spice song and start alot of the mainsteam songs. As do alot of other GE. Still, easier to harp from the sidelines having done nothing. How can you possibly know that I (or anyone else on this thread) hasn't, or doesn't contribut to songs, chants or anything to improve the atmosphere at the Kas Stad? To be honest I've heard very little (if anything) of note from the "GE" and can't say I've noticed their presence at games. Perhaps I'm wrong but surely if the material was better than the poularity would grow naturally? Remind me of the posh spice song? |
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Post by Ricky Otto on Aug 13, 2010 9:10:16 GMT
Im 29. I consider myself to be GE. I launched the posh spice song and start alot of the mainsteam songs. As do alot of other GE. Still, easier to harp from the sidelines having done nothing. How can you possibly know that I (or anyone else on this thread) hasn't, or doesn't contribut to songs, chants or anything to improve the atmosphere at the Kas Stad? To be honest I've heard very little (if anything) of note from the "GE" and can't say I've noticed their presence at games. Perhaps I'm wrong but surely if the material was better than the poularity would grow naturally? Remind me of the posh spice song? To answer your questions in the way you answered: 1. How can you possibly know the ages of the GE? You assumed. And you assumed wrong. 2. How can you possibly know how many chants the GE start? You assumed. And you assumed wrong. The GE started about 50% of the chants against Burton, were right behind the goal, the majority of the songs were mainstream, and they also organised the huge surfer which seemed to impress alot of people. I guess the point is that the GE get up off their back sides and do all they can to create atmosphere. Nobody can control their age....Im assuming that you havent made a decision about what age you are today? And also I assume you were younger once? If you want a decent atmosphere at the club, which has been sorely lacking in recent years until last season, Id support them,join them, and increase the average age like I have. What say you? |
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Post by Ricky Otto on Aug 13, 2010 9:11:50 GMT
ps Are you really telling me you dont know the Matt green song? If so, how often do you go to games? But for the record...
Posh Spice is a slapper
She likes to flick her bean
And when she's sh*gging Beckham
SHe think's of Matty Green
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Post by The New Matt Murphy on Aug 13, 2010 9:46:12 GMT
How can you possibly know that I (or anyone else on this thread) hasn't, or doesn't contribut to songs, chants or anything to improve the atmosphere at the Kas Stad? To be honest I've heard very little (if anything) of note from the "GE" and can't say I've noticed their presence at games. Perhaps I'm wrong but surely if the material was better than the poularity would grow naturally? Remind me of the posh spice song? To answer your questions in the way you answered: 1. How can you possibly know the ages of the GE? You assumed. And you assumed wrong. 2. How can you possibly know how many chants the GE start? You assumed. And you assumed wrong. The GE started about 50% of the chants against Burton, were right behind the goal, the majority of the songs were mainstream, and they also organised the huge surfer which seemed to impress alot of people. I guess the point is that the GE get up off their back sides and do all they can to create atmosphere. Nobody can control their age....Im assuming that you havent made a decision about what age you are today? And also I assume you were younger once? If you want a decent atmosphere at the club, which has been sorely lacking in recent years until last season, Id support them,join them, and increase the average age like I have. What say you? Listen, I'm busting to have an atmosphere that even vaguely resemble the halcion Manor days, I just think that we've missed out on a generation of ring leaders when it comes to songs/chanting since Nappy past on. The lads that used to bounce off him either got a bit older and more aware of themselves, or didn't have the confidence to do it off their own backs. I do feel like you've jumped down my throat unecessarily for telling it how I see it. I was at Burton - the atmosphere was good, if a little nervy and yes, most of the songs seemed to start towards the middle of the stand. If you're a serious group with good intentions then I applaud you for trying to do something about the atmos. It did sound like the Adam Chapman chant started over your way as well though, which is something I can't condone. As an older member (something you freely admit) I think run the risk of being accountable for things out of your control - such as a chant like that. My apologies if that wasn't begun by GE members, although I suspect it was. My assumptions about age of GE members were essentially tongue in cheek, based on what I saw in the early weeks of the GE's existence and the subsequent jokes on Tiu, probably based on the same observations. From what I can see, that reputation has stuck with the GE. Are the smoke bombs arranged by your lot at away games? Of course I know the Matt Green song - I'm a season ticket holder. |
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Post by Ricky Otto on Aug 13, 2010 11:15:35 GMT
THanks for coming back. Sorry if I was a bit edgy I just feel the GE get a raw deal. Im certainly not an organiser but I will stand with them wave a flag and sing. Some of them are indeed still in their teens. Agreed the London Road and Nappy moving on at the same time was a disaster for the atmosphere. These guys are the future. They don't feel that same sense of self consciousness that so many of our fans seem to feel these days. For intentions take a look at the link below. Not been updated for a while but gives a flavour of what theyve been upto oxfordultras.blogspot.com/With regards to the Adam Chapman I was near to a few guys who started singing that and as you may have seen on another thread, me and the other lads I go with (all late 20's early 30's) told them to pipe down. I think a couple of GE joined in and quite a few didn't. Same with plenty of others in the stand too though. The smoke bombs are done by the GE. They've had discussions with KT about this in the past, who respects the work they do, and has been very supportive for the card displays theyve put on at R&D (twice) Northwich, etc. and all their flags. I like smoke bombs but also understand the argument against them with regards the FA concerns. They have cut back considerably from what they did let off in the past. |
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Post by The New Matt Murphy on Aug 13, 2010 11:39:20 GMT
THanks for coming back. Sorry if I was a bit edgy I just feel the GE get a raw deal. Im certainly not an organiser but I will stand with them wave a flag and sing. Some of them are indeed still in their teens. Agreed the London Road and Nappy moving on at the same time was a disaster for the atmosphere. These guys are the future. They don't feel that same sense of self consciousness that so many of our fans seem to feel these days. For intentions take a look at the link below. Not been updated for a while but gives a flavour of what theyve been upto oxfordultras.blogspot.com/With regards to the Adam Chapman I was near to a few guys who started singing that and as you may have seen on another thread, me and the other lads I go with (all late 20's early 30's) told them to pipe down. I think a couple of GE joined in and quite a few didn't. Same with plenty of others in the stand too though. The smoke bombs are done by the GE. They've had discussions with KT about this in the past, who respects the work they do, and has been very supportive for the card displays theyve put on at R&D (twice) Northwich, etc. and all their flags. I like smoke bombs but also understand the argument against them with regards the FA concerns. They have cut back considerably from what they did let off in the past. I wanted to come back to you as I realise you're a respected forum-goer and articulate yourself well. Don't apologise about being edgy, it shows you're passionate about this and I have respect for you for that. That passion to improve the atmosphere, particularly at home games has been sadly lacking in recent years. I guess I'm too quick to be cynical about something until it proves me wrong, and I hope the GE add to their good work in the coming years. Perhaps the GE don't get the exposure they need? If I had been convinced of the groups values and motives to date, perhaps I and others may have been inclined to join. So if anyone should be apologising, it's me. I wish you all the best in your quest to achieve a common goal - bettering the OUFC experience in any way we can! |
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Post by OxfordUltras on Aug 13, 2010 22:41:44 GMT
Perhaps the GE don't get the exposure they need? If I had been convinced of the groups values and motives to date, perhaps I and others may have been inclined to join.
How'd you suggest we convince people of our motives and values when people won't even give it a chance. They take one look at the age and then discard us. As for exposure those that games will see the hard work we put in and it's up to them to make up their own conclusions about us.
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Post by Lithuanian Disco Power on Aug 13, 2010 23:43:24 GMT
What more exposure do you need? I'm not gunna be edgy either, but colour at every game be it banners, waving flags, confetti, card displays. Leading most of the chants at home and probally nearly the same away depending on who we're playing, you can't possibly say we need more exposure, if only people would look about and listen and know where the noise and colour is coming from then you wouldnt be as quick to judge, yes we may be young but I'd rather go to football with some young lads who are up for a laugh and a sing song than a bunch of 40 somethings who would like to stand in silence. I'll echo what Otto said earlier, we're not bothred about going mental for 90 minutes and standing chants for fear of being self concious or embarassed cause its not what we're about, we get behind the team by singing. Not by standing in silence hands in pockets looking bored.
Forza United.
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Post by wispa on Aug 14, 2010 12:47:04 GMT
Good thread. On the "exposure" point, i asked the moderators (maybe they didn't read it) on the "big flag" thread a few weeks ago about us maybe having a thread that is pinned to the top of one section of this board, or maybe a section like the 12th man has, although it probably wouldn't be as big as that. It would be a good way for us to keep folk on here up to date with stuff we do. Over to you admin  |
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Post by yellowdog on Aug 14, 2010 21:49:24 GMT
Im 29. I consider myself to be GE. I launched the posh spice song and start alot of the mainsteam songs. As do alot of other GE. Still, easier to harp from the sidelines having done nothing. keep on with the singing but please don't bring a harp - it's bad enough when the other side bring a drum!! |
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Post by Gavin Archery on Aug 14, 2010 21:51:52 GMT
Singing is good.
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Post by nerps on Aug 15, 2010 16:23:59 GMT
I'm an oldie and have organized a couple of events, usually related to the use of the big flag. On each occassion the majority of help has come from members of the GE group; I have also witnessed the time they put in arranging yellow cards on the seats etc. A good group in my opinion and certainly the future as far as supporters go. Keep up the good work.
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Post by edgecam on Aug 16, 2010 13:13:43 GMT
GE keep up the good work. It does not how old any member of the GE are the only thing that matters is their passion for OUFC. Why do people have to slag them off?
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