Lew-T Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 7 hours ago, richwwtk said: My problem with Downsy is the hyping up of everything all the time. I don't need to be reminded that I am there to see the boys in red, I don't need to be told that the kickoff is coming up next, I don't need to be told that my 'heroes' are in the tunnel and will be out soon, I don't need to be told who we are playing. All of it in an over excited voice. Also, please stop telling us we are special fans in some way. We are not. The replacement on Monday was a lot more measured and a damn sight better for it. Especially with how terrible we’ve been at home for god knows how long. It’s very annoying hearing all that when you know what’s coming… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie BCFC Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 On 20/04/2022 at 20:44, Henry said: Seen this on Facebook and then obviously on Twitter, hilarious. Don’t think he said anything out of line mind but there is a part clearly muted. 8 hours ago, 2015 said: He's crap that's why. Tim Shires the previous man on the tannoy was got rid of was far better and a big City fan. Exactly the same with Adam Baker. I’m personally not a fan, don’t think he has the connection with the City fans, would want him to stick to the rugby and have Toby Osbourne or a City fan on announcements. Tim Shires and Adam Baker had completely different roles to him though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Charlie BCFC said: I’m personally not a fan, don’t think he has the connection with the City fans, would want him to stick to the rugby and have Toby Osbourne or a City fan on announcements. Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Akira said: Wtf is simba cam?! Embarrassing shite, that’s what. Let us never speak of it again. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziderarmy Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 8 hours ago, Rossi the Robin said: Baldies hate having their hat removed especially if it keeps reoccurring like it seems on the clip He obviously knows the person in the costume but has to treat him as real @Rossi the Robin You’ve got a lovely set of locks James! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpexile Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 On 02/11/2021 at 19:16, Dredd said: If they get rid of him who is going to remind us ‘this is Ashton Gate’ three times a game? The away scoreboard ! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted April 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 The fact he hasn’t tweeted anything about it would suggest it’s for real. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OddBallJim Posted April 22, 2022 Report Share Posted April 22, 2022 Not a fan of Downsy, much preferred David Lloyd and also his immediate predecessor (unsure of the name) circa 2003-2005 who did the massively elongated “come on you redssssssss” before kick off. Much better. Why be so precious over a hat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted April 22, 2022 Report Share Posted April 22, 2022 I will be watching to see if he appears for the rugby tonight. I do actually try to ignore him as much as possible, but for the sake of research I will look out for him. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted April 22, 2022 Report Share Posted April 22, 2022 17 minutes ago, RedM said: I will be watching to see if he appears for the rugby tonight. I do actually try to ignore him as much as possible, but for the sake of research I will look out for him. TOFTT ! It's very difficult when his voice is blasting in your ear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Londoner Posted April 22, 2022 Report Share Posted April 22, 2022 1 hour ago, OddBallJim said: Not a fan of Downsy, much preferred David Lloyd and also his immediate predecessor (unsure of the name) circa 2003-2005 who did the massively elongated “come on you redssssssss” before kick off. Much better. Why be so precious over a hat? Probably due to his lack of hair I’d imagine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverRed Posted April 22, 2022 Report Share Posted April 22, 2022 Plot twist: it's actually Steve Lansdown dressed up in the Scrumpy costume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted April 22, 2022 Report Share Posted April 22, 2022 Sad to report Downsy is here working at the rugby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted April 22, 2022 Report Share Posted April 22, 2022 6 minutes ago, RedM said: Sad to report Downsy is here working annoying the hell out of everyone at the rugby. Corrected for accuracy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted April 22, 2022 Report Share Posted April 22, 2022 19 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said: Corrected for accuracy. Ha ha you are of course correct. I was just being nice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted April 22, 2022 Report Share Posted April 22, 2022 (edited) On 21/04/2022 at 14:31, richwwtk said: Plus, sack whoever played Blackbird after a home win a few games back, just for good measure What’s wrong with “Blackbird”?! The boys down at Somerset CCC play it, and sing it, after a victory and so do the Bears - a classic West Country ditty - what have you got against it? Edited April 22, 2022 by BS4 on Tour... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted April 22, 2022 Report Share Posted April 22, 2022 18 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said: What’s wrong with “Blackbird”?! The boys down at Somerset CCC play it, and sing it, after a victory and so do the Bears - a classic West Country ditty - what have you got against it? No problem with the Blackbird song but shouldn't it be "Drink up thy cider" for us when we win? 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie BCFC Posted April 22, 2022 Report Share Posted April 22, 2022 On 21/04/2022 at 22:48, CyderInACan said: Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Thought he would be more passionate as he does support the rugby team, presumably that’s not the case! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 Go on then, seems like we all get to voice an opinion here, so my turn. Does the enthusiasm appeal to me on the mic? No. But I don't imagine I am the target audience. A huge number of us here won't be excited by someone trying to drum up the crowd, we are all way too cynical and have likely made our minds up as to how City will perform before we have finished our last pre match pint. The kids on the other hand, seem to like his enthusiasm, they are the ones who enjoy being gee-d up and get more excited as kick off approaches. Not a fan, just try and ignore it, in the same way you probably tune out listening to commercial radio when the ads start. If you do enjoy it, then great. Aside from having about a dozen different people delivering the same message before the game with their own take on things, they will never appeal to everyone. Trying to remember the name of the fella who was pitch side when I was a teen, almost constantly trying to move tickets for a club quiz or something, proper city fan, absolutely; professional mic controller? Undoubtedly not. Like red lights at a junction, some things you just need to accept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 Go on then, seems like we all get to voice an opinion here, so my turn. Does the enthusiasm appeal to me on the mic? No. But I don't imagine I am the target audience. A huge number of us here won't be excited by someone trying to drum up the crowd, we are all way too cynical and have likely made our minds up as to how City will perform before we have finished our last pre match pint. The kids on the other hand, seem to like his enthusiasm, they are the ones who enjoy being gee-d up and get more excited as kick off approaches. Not a fan, just try and ignore it, in the same way you probably tune out listening to commercial radio when the ads start. If you do enjoy it, then great. Aside from having about a dozen different people delivering the same message before the game with their own take on things, they will never appeal to everyone. Trying to remember the name of the fella who was pitch side when I was a teen, almost constantly trying to move tickets for a club quiz or something, proper city fan, absolutely; professional mic controller? Undoubtedly not. Like red lights at a junction, some things you just need to accept. (Maybe I was thinking of Mike Lewis). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwwtk Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 6 hours ago, BS4 on Tour... said: What’s wrong with “Blackbird”?! The boys down at Somerset CCC play it, and sing it, after a victory and so do the Bears - a classic West Country ditty - what have you got against it? Nothing wrong with the song at all, but for as long as I can remember it's been Drink Up Thy Cider when we win and Blackbird when we don't. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwwtk Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 6 hours ago, Bristol Rob said: Go on then, seems like we all get to voice an opinion here, so my turn. Does the enthusiasm appeal to me on the mic? No. But I don't imagine I am the target audience. A huge number of us here won't be excited by someone trying to drum up the crowd, we are all way too cynical and have likely made our minds up as to how City will perform before we have finished our last pre match pint. The kids on the other hand, seem to like his enthusiasm, they are the ones who enjoy being gee-d up and get more excited as kick off approaches. Not a fan, just try and ignore it, in the same way you probably tune out listening to commercial radio when the ads start. If you do enjoy it, then great. Aside from having about a dozen different people delivering the same message before the game with their own take on things, they will never appeal to everyone. Trying to remember the name of the fella who was pitch side when I was a teen, almost constantly trying to move tickets for a club quiz or something, proper city fan, absolutely; professional mic controller? Undoubtedly not. Like red lights at a junction, some things you just need to accept. I get exactly what you're saying and I've tried to ignore him, I really have, but something about his presenting style just grates. You say it's like ads on the radio, I never listen to commercial radio precisely because of the ads and the excitable overhyped presentation style they all use, I don't even watch TV with ads if I can avoid it. Trouble is I can't choose to not go to City. Also, I have never seen a kid getting enthusiastic because of his style. Mine hate it, but that might be my influence of course. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 8 hours ago, Slacker said: No problem with the Blackbird song but shouldn't it be "Drink up thy cider" for us when we win? Not really sure what they play, I've only been going down for 8 months. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveybadger Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 8 hours ago, BS4 on Tour... said: What’s wrong with “Blackbird”?! The boys down at Somerset CCC play it, and sing it, after a victory and so do the Bears - a classic West Country ditty - what have you got against it? Only City should be allowed to play it, anywhere else it makes me feel queasy. *the fact that I support Glos CCC and Glos RFC is nothing to do with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semblar Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 Just once, it would be good to see somebody lose higher or lower (not for the kiddie involved of course but I would happily pay for the same prize for him/her just to see it). As others have said, I'm far from the target audience, but the four youngsters I bring with me love it all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwwtk Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 3 minutes ago, semblar said: Just once, it would be good to see somebody lose higher or lower (not for the kiddie involved of course but I would happily pay for the same prize for him/her just to see it). As others have said, I'm far from the target audience, but the four youngsters I bring with me love it all I agree with you about higher or lower, and that doesn't bother me too much as it is obviously for the kids. It would be funny though, just for once, to see a contestant with a bit of nous about them trying to deliberately lose. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semblar Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, richwwtk said: I agree with you about higher or lower, and that doesn't bother me too much as it is obviously for the kids. It would be funny though, just for once, to see a contestant with a bit of nous about them trying to deliberately lose. "...and it's a 1 - higher or lower?" "Lower!" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 2 hours ago, semblar said: "...and it's a 1 - higher or lower?" "Lower!" "Are you sure? I said it's a 1, do you want to go higher or lower?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 4 hours ago, steveybadger said: Only City should be allowed to play it, anywhere else it makes me feel queasy. *the fact that I support Glos CCC and Glos RFC is nothing to do with it Makes me feel sick when Bristol Bears sing it at 100mph 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gifford2 Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 7 hours ago, richwwtk said: I agree with you about higher or lower, and that doesn't bother me too much as it is obviously for the kids. It would be funny though, just for once, to see a contestant with a bit of nous about them trying to deliberately lose. I’m sure someone lost last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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