i-Ram Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 18 hours ago, Inverurie Ram said: 30,000 of us twanging on one each of these should do the trick............ Nice thought Inverurie, but there would seem already too many fans fretting at the IPRO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal is a Ram Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 5 minutes ago, i-Ram said: Nice thought Inverurie, but there would seem already too many fans fretting at the IPRO. Some might say you'll strike a chord with that pun. I just think you're stringing us along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRam Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 12 minutes ago, AnimalisaRam said: Some might say you'll strike a chord with that pun. I just think you're stringing us along. That's the pick of the bunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal is a Ram Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 11 minutes ago, SaintRam said: That's the pick of the bunch. You're a plucky one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRam Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 3 minutes ago, AnimalisaRam said: You're a plucky one. I feel like you're bending the rules a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBustler1884 Posted December 15, 2015 Author Share Posted December 15, 2015 The issue with looking at how a lot of these teams do it is that it involves "capos" who direct the singing from the front. Correct me if I'm wrong but I just can't see folk going for that at Derby! There is also the recognition that if you go in the Yellow Wall, you are expected to sing non-stop. If you don't you will be reminded about the other stands you can sit in. Perhaps there should be 1 or 2 blocks at the Ipro that is given over for non-stop singing and flag waving all through the match. We have had no discussion with the club about that, but it's an idea. The thing is, how many people would genuinely want to be there? It feels to me like we need a little reorganisation in the South Stand, but people get quite precious about the specific seats they have. DCFC, especially Jed Buxton and Mel are totally focused on making the matchday experience better and are open to ideas. They recognise things like catering, concourses and kid activities are important. Hopefully we can help them when it comes to fans who want to affect the atmosphere. Here's one idea - decide on a pub in the city centre, all meet there at 215, then all walk to the ground together, getting songs started on the way there, waving flags, etc, etc so by the time we get to the stadium, we're already warmed up! Would anyone actually join in though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horizon Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 We definitely need some new songs and a lot of people here have posted some really good ones (and some not so good ones), it's just a matter of getting the right people to get them going. An absolutely fantastic job has been done on the visuals, we now need to make the noise to compliment it. If anyone knows the right people we should really start pushing to get more than the same 4 songs going at games, based on the most popular suggestions in this thread and the other one I've seen around The best chants are easy to remember, with a simple melody that can be belted out with minimal effort - evidenced by the songs that we already hear the most (since I was young, and that other timeless classic - woooaah woooaah lalalallalalala etc) I've posted it before but this is a perfect example and I think it would sound amazing in a packed iPro, especially together with all the great visual work done by 1884: It's only got like 4 words and the words Derby/DCFC/Derby County would already fit perfectly in there. Let's make it happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 1 minute ago, The 1884 Group said: The issue with looking at how a lot of these teams do it is that it involves "capos" who direct the singing from the front. Correct me if I'm wrong but I just can't see folk going for that at Derby! There is also the recognition that if you go in the Yellow Wall, you are expected to sing non-stop. If you don't you will be reminded about the other stands you can sit in. Perhaps there should be 1 or 2 blocks at the Ipro that is given over for non-stop singing and flag waving all through the match. We have had no discussion with the club about that, but it's an idea. The thing is, how many people would genuinely want to be there? It feels to me like we need a little reorganisation in the South Stand, but people get quite precious about the specific seats they have. DCFC, especially Jed Buxton and Mel are totally focused on making the matchday experience better and are open to ideas. They recognise things like catering, concourses and kid activities are important. Hopefully we can help them when it comes to fans who want to affect the atmosphere. Here's one idea - decide on a pub in the city centre, all meet there at 215, then all walk to the ground together, getting songs started on the way there, waving flags, etc, etc so by the time we get to the stadium, we're already warmed up! Would anyone actually join in though? Why not pass your playlist on to the club and get them to play your tunes over the pa system. The crowd seem to manage to sing along to Steve Bloomer's watching once prompted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBustler1884 Posted December 15, 2015 Author Share Posted December 15, 2015 There are plenty of clubs that meet up in pubs every few weeks to have a few beers, chat about football and try out some new songs, happy to arrange something if enough people are interested. Like you said, the issue is finding people who 1. Are willing to stand up and get them started 2. Sit with people who will join in around them Maybe that is solved with a dedicated block, maybe as Nick said, it's about getting them started at away games, who knows? But, happy to give it a go! Issue for me is, I sit in a part of the South Stand that won't join in if I start them (Block G) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBustler1884 Posted December 15, 2015 Author Share Posted December 15, 2015 3 minutes ago, Anag Ram said: Why not pass your playlist on to the club and get them to play your tunes over the pa system. The crowd seem to manage to sing along to Steve Bloomer's watching once prompted Could do, although it feels like we would be imposing our choices on people, I'd rather see if they take off with 50-100 Rams fans first, then we can bin the crap ones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsdubs Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 People don't stand up and get things going like they used to that's for sure. The Brighton game there just seemed loads of reluctance from people to sing, it was so lacklustre. Atmosphere seems to disappear as soon as we look to be playing below par or struggling, I think that is a major issue these days. Feels like when I got my first ST back around 2000 we'd sing no matter what, SE corner was always up for it regardless. I've thought about how things could be improved quite a bit and just drawn the conclusion this is where modern football is heading. Apathetic mindset of people these days. I'd move the south stand but I like having a decent view, maybe people like me are the problem? I think the traditional chants are better TBH, rather how long chants of "Come on you raaaaams" or similar. Sounds far better than since I was young to me. Much more gusto to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 31 minutes ago, The 1884 Group said: 4 minutes ago, tomsdubs said: People don't stand up and get things going like they used to that's for sure. The Brighton game there just seemed loads of reluctance from people to sing, it was so lacklustre. Atmosphere seems to disappear as soon as we look to be playing below par or struggling, I think that is a major issue these days. Feels like when I got my first ST back around 2000 we'd sing no matter what, SE corner was always up for it regardless. I've thought about how things could be improved quite a bit and just drawn the conclusion this is where modern football is heading. Apathetic mindset of people these days. I'd move the south stand but I like having a decent view, maybe people like me are the problem? I think the traditional chants are better TBH, rather how long chants of "Come on you raaaaams" or similar. Sounds far better than since I was young to me. Much more gusto to it. I think that texting has made us even more self conscious about expressing ourselves vocally. I have been to Christmas shows and churches recently and when prompted to sing, those present managed scarcely a murmur. Perhaps we should all have a drum to beat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRam Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 A drum? Nah, mount war drums around the stadium, with drummers obviously. Big booming noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curb Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 49 minutes ago, The 1884 Group said: The issue with looking at how a lot of these teams do it is that it involves "capos" who direct the singing from the front. Correct me if I'm wrong but I just can't see folk going for that at Derby! There is also the recognition that if you go in the Yellow Wall, you are expected to sing non-stop. If you don't you will be reminded about the other stands you can sit in. Perhaps there should be 1 or 2 blocks at the Ipro that is given over for non-stop singing and flag waving all through the match. We have had no discussion with the club about that, but it's an idea. The thing is, how many people would genuinely want to be there? It feels to me like we need a little reorganisation in the South Stand, but people get quite precious about the specific seats they have. DCFC, especially Jed Buxton and Mel are totally focused on making the matchday experience better and are open to ideas. They recognise things like catering, concourses and kid activities are important. Hopefully we can help them when it comes to fans who want to affect the atmosphere. Here's one idea - decide on a pub in the city centre, all meet there at 215, then all walk to the ground together, getting songs started on the way there, waving flags, etc, etc so by the time we get to the stadium, we're already warmed up! Would anyone actually join in though? I'd walk to the ground with you, gizza shout when you pass the Telegraph. that video above sounds like Paul Clements Black and White army, again doesn't sound the same when it's murmured self consciously through a cup of bovril! But no, you're right about the capo, wouldn't work at all. Seems strange we're talking about re-organising the SS already, I think one of the problems was that it was just seen as the cheap alternative, so a lot of people in there are not too bothered, now anyone who wants to move accross for the singing can't get in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scarlet Pimpernel Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 2 hours ago, curb said: Also they can take drink onto the terraces, so they probably think they might as well go in the ground and have a drink there. Don't get me wrong, I think the 1884 are doing a great job, and it's improved immeasurably in the last few years, but we need to get that culture back of supporting the team through thick and thin. Like I have said before.......The modern supporter tends to be more of a critic than a fan. Its all to do with TV punditry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBustler1884 Posted December 15, 2015 Author Share Posted December 15, 2015 1 minute ago, curb said: I'd walk to the ground with you, gizza shout when you pass the Telegraph. that video above sounds like Paul Clements Black and White army, again doesn't sound the same when it's murmured self consciously through a cup of bovril! Well that's two of us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curb Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 2 hours ago, The Scarlet Pimpernel said: Like I have said before.......The modern supporter tends to be more of a critic than a fan. Its all to do with TV punditry. I think you could have hit the nail on the head there. theres far too much live football on the telly nowadays, and far too much time dedicated on analysing every mistake, every goal. Players make mistakes, players lose (loose?) form, and everyone expects a Championship player to perform like a Prem player on 50m a year or whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inverurie Ram Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 5 hours ago, AnimalisaRam said: Some might say you'll strike a chord with that pun. I just think you're stringing us along. Thanks for the feedback. But can we keep the noise going for the full gig? And do I need to AMPLIFY this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inverurie Ram Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 2 hours ago, The 1884 Group said: Well that's two of us! Everything good usually starts off small. Keep The Faith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBustler1884 Posted January 9, 2016 Author Share Posted January 9, 2016 We're looking at getting 10 big waving flags for the South Stand. We've got some designs, but if anyone would like to put an idea forward, let's see them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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