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Drum Monday!
- Thread starter Albion Dan
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Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
It is possible to sing when sitting down as I do it every match. I hope that Brighton fans don't turn on each other tonight because someone is supporting the team in their own way. Some of us cannot stand throughout the whole match.
I hope I'm proved wrong if it does work but clearly introducing a drum at this stage will be a massive ask. Some will be in favour and others against, at a game where we all need to be together this could prove to be a divisive step. The atmosphere at the last few games has been pretty good, I'm sure it will be cranked up tonight. Boro and Wednesday last few home games would have been nothing like they were when we played them. Everyone needs to step up and join in whatever song is going at the time.
TWOCHOICEStom
Well-known member
I don't really like drums. I like the organic nature of english football chants. But the Amex needs it.
I get all a bit OCD about this. But it is NOT hard to sing in time with people if you just bloody listen instead of singing in your own little bubble. It's the same with the Stand or Fall/Going up to win the cup stuff. People sing what they want, how fast they want, when they want because to them it doesn't matter. But it affects the overall atmosphere.
Get a drum in. And sing the great escape for the whole first half. Get those scarfs swinging around your head like the Burnley match and see what a wall of noise it will make.
Then throw it in the bin and take the valuable lesson forward without the need for a drum!
I get all a bit OCD about this. But it is NOT hard to sing in time with people if you just bloody listen instead of singing in your own little bubble. It's the same with the Stand or Fall/Going up to win the cup stuff. People sing what they want, how fast they want, when they want because to them it doesn't matter. But it affects the overall atmosphere.
Get a drum in. And sing the great escape for the whole first half. Get those scarfs swinging around your head like the Burnley match and see what a wall of noise it will make.
Then throw it in the bin and take the valuable lesson forward without the need for a drum!
KingstonSeagull
New member
I used to be against the drum but **** it bring one!
Seasider78
Well-known member
- Nov 14, 2004
- 5,940
I think you may be disappointed to learn that people who do not like drums at football are placed all over the stadium just like those that want one. Sorry that does not fit with your stereotype of people who are against this. It's like suggesting everyone who wants a drum wears a black hoodie and refers to themselves as an a ultra it is just not true.
NSK... drum... 
My fear exactly. Not the time to introduce such a big dynamic into the equation.
Gilliver's Travels
Peripatetic
For years we've ridiculed Palace and their 'totally tinpot' drum. And now, we're apparently so desperate for some instant atmosphere that people seriously want one... at the Amex of all places?
True atmosphere is a self-generated, organic emotion, building naturally from thousands of fans feeling and acting collectively. If an atmosphere is not there already, lumpen, amateurish drumming.is certainly not going to create one.
But if an atmosphere's already built, spontaneously and naturally, adding a banging drum to dragoon people into keeping time is just unnecessary - and totally bloodyannoying.
True atmosphere is a self-generated, organic emotion, building naturally from thousands of fans feeling and acting collectively. If an atmosphere is not there already, lumpen, amateurish drumming.is certainly not going to create one.
But if an atmosphere's already built, spontaneously and naturally, adding a banging drum to dragoon people into keeping time is just unnecessary - and totally bloodyannoying.
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaalbion aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaalbion is the best we can muster these days
regards
DR
"we" ??
This is what I just cannot understand. It is just totally embarrassing that the majority of our fans don't seem to be able to sing in time. Just what is so difficult? I learnt to do it when I was about 5. It's not rocket science.
Something to blame if the atmosphere is crap... and pointless if it is rocking because of the action on the pitch!
It's not the majority. It is a small group... and unfortunately they seem to be the ones getting the drum.
So they can now bash loudly away to their odd little ditties, and carry on ignoring the rest of the North Stand / stadium as they usually do.
Sounds like a recipe for success... and just when we need it most too
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JC Footy Genius
Bringer of TRUTH
- Jun 9, 2015
- 10,568
The drum might help in getting all sides of the Amex singing as one .... all together now 'You can stick that shi**y drum up your ar**' 
TWOCHOICEStom
Well-known member
**** me it sounds like a Samba band falling down the stairs!
Return of the Rev
Well-known member
It's not the majority. It is a small group... and unfortunately they seem to be the ones getting the drum.
So they can now bash loudly away to their odd little ditties, and carry on ignoring the rest of the North Stand / stadium as they usually do.
Sounds like a recipe for success... and just when we need it most too
We need two drums!
Ecosse Exile
New member
Love those videos, unfortunately we would never be allowed flares, h & s and all that, but the bouncing, the wall of noise, the constant chanting... shouldn't be too much to ask.
For those of you moaning about a drum, get up off your arses and make some noise, show that you were right, that we dont need a drum, doesnt matter what stand you are in, you have a voice USE IT!
lawros left foot
Glory hunting since 1969
I want a drum, why can't I have a drum, I pays my ticket, why should they have a drum, I want a drum. 
Please
Please