The Exiled Robin Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Given today is the anniversary of this momentous event, I thought it a good opportunity to try and change the last sentence of the song that is sung. It has potential to be a really good, club-specific song but has already been ruined by the lame-ass, tinpot 'we're Championship' (ooooooh!) that seems to have evolved. I can't sing that as it's Just. So. LAME! It makes us sound like some tiny provincial side, not one with hopes and ambitions of reaching the Premier League. Come on, let's take this song back to mean something less crappy so we can all get behind it properly! - COYR! Eight men had a dream To save our football team Tore their contracts up so we could go on... Now thirty (ish!) years on We're still going strong And on our way back, to where we belong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123456789000 Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Agree completely, I cringe everytime I hear the 'we're Championship' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 It already has changed to "the city is ours" keep up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 I'd also like to add, that in addition to the last line being rubbish (although now since updated) the opening line is also changed. I don't believe it was really the players dream to destroy their contracts. Would '8 men had no choice' be more appropriate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider red Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 14 minutes ago, The Exiled Robin said: Given today is the anniversary of this momentous event, I thought it a good opportunity to try and change the last sentence of the song that is sung. It has potential to be a really good, club-specific song but has already been ruined by the lame-ass, tinpot 'we're Championship' (ooooooh!) that seems to have evolved. I can't sing that as it's Just. So. LAME! It makes us sound like some tiny provincial side, not one with hopes and ambitions of reaching the Premier League. Come on, let's take this song back to mean something less crappy so we can all get behind it properly! - COYR! Eight men had a dream To save our football team Tore their contracts up so we could go on... Now thirty (ish!) years on We're still going strong And on our way back, to where we belong Been trying to do this without much success since Wembley! Glad its not just me who thinks its tinpot, along with Swindon Town are staying down.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 4 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: I'd also like to add, that in addition to the last line being rubbish (although now since updated) the opening line is also changed. I don't believe it was really the players dream to destroy their contracts. Would '8 men had no choice' be more appropriate? Choice doesn't rhyme with team though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 3, 2016 Admin Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 22 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: It already has changed to "the city is ours" keep up! THIS !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Yep. Already changed to "the city is ours". Lots still singing the old version but it's gradually catching on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lack of Action Man Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Being that we are all pretty fed up of the board can we not somehow sing about "The board gave 8 men stupid deals, our club was like a wagon without any wheels" Ad infinitum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC J Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Love the new words, but it needs to have more tempo to it! It sounds so droany! This is the Wednesday fans singing to the same tune - how good is that? The same on Saturday please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dolman Pragmatist Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 1 hour ago, The Exiled Robin said: Given today is the anniversary of this momentous event, I thought it a good opportunity to try and change the last sentence of the song that is sung. It has potential to be a really good, club-specific song but has already been ruined by the lame-ass, tinpot 'we're Championship' (ooooooh!) that seems to have evolved. I can't sing that as it's Just. So. LAME! It makes us sound like some tiny provincial side, not one with hopes and ambitions of reaching the Premier League. Come on, let's take this song back to mean something less crappy so we can all get behind it properly! - COYR! Eight men had a dream To save our football team Tore their contracts up so we could go on... Now thirty (ish!) years on We're still going strong And on our way back, to where we belong Look I admire what the Ashton Gate eight did, but let's remember that they didn't tear up their contracts because they had a dream, they tore them up because they were backed into a corner by the club and had little or no alternative. Don't get me wrong, I'm very grateful that they did, but what was the alternative? Bankrupt the club and get nothing back anyway? At least some of them found other clubs. They were not at all happy about it at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchred Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 1 hour ago, The Dolman Pragmatist said: Look I admire what the Ashton Gate eight did, but let's remember that they didn't tear up their contracts because they had a dream, they tore them up because they were backed into a corner by the club and had little or no alternative. Don't get me wrong, I'm very grateful that they did, but what was the alternative? Bankrupt the club and get nothing back anyway? At least some of them found other clubs. They were not at all happy about it at the time. And without them doing what they did you may be supporting the gas. Talk about time eases the pain I think in this case time has eroded the brain! I am still convinced 100% these guys have NEVER had the recognition they deserve or get treated well enough by the club today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 8 men had a dream To save their football team They got no money they had no place to go They still went ahead Those 8 saved the Reds Over 30 years later We're still going strong... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 24 minutes ago, frenchred said: And without them doing what they did you may be supporting the gas. Talk about time eases the pain I think in this case time has eroded the brain! I am still convinced 100% these guys have NEVER had the recognition they deserve or get treated well enough by the club today This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Squirrel Kingdom Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 46 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said: 8 men had a dream To save their football team They got no money they had no place to go They still went ahead Those 8 saved the Reds Over 30 years later We're still going strong... Over 30 years later/We're still Cidereds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 3 hours ago, Selred said: Choice doesn't rhyme with team though. It rhymes with Marinas Rolls Royce though, so maybe we could get that in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 2 hours ago, The Dolman Pragmatist said: Look I admire what the Ashton Gate eight did, but let's remember that they didn't tear up their contracts because they had a dream, they tore them up because they were backed into a corner by the club and had little or no alternative. Don't get me wrong, I'm very grateful that they did, but what was the alternative? Bankrupt the club and get nothing back anyway? At least some of them found other clubs. They were not at all happy about it at the time. Why let facts get in the way of a good song? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Taylor is GOD Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 5 hours ago, Kotsy said: Agree completely, I cringe everytime I hear the 'we're Championship' Hear Hear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 I agree that "we're championship" is cringeworthy but I also think that the previous "back where we belong" line was also a bit naff, suggesting the Championship is "where we belong" not very progressive thinking IMO. Personally I think that "we always believe" would be a fitting last line to said song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 It's just a song folks. Is it 100% historically accurate? No. But neither is "We're by far the greatest team the world has ever seen". Allow a little artistic licence please, or romanticism, even. Whatever the truth was, without the final outcome we'd not be in existence. So let's please just rejoice in that. Section 82 in the Atyeo are planning a display in celebration of the events 34 years ago today. Should be ready for the Ipswich game, which ironically Ipswich played Southampton in a fundraiser in 82 which raised £82k for our plight. Section 82 will celebrate the AG8. It's a time in our history we should never forget (for the good and the bad of it). As for the song. It's already been changed to "the city is ours" as the final line. This highlights how we've progressed massively in the 34 years since to basically own football in this city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartcliffe red Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 47 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: I agree that "we're championship" is cringeworthy but I also think that the previous "back where we belong" line was also a bit naff, suggesting the Championship is "where we belong" not very progressive thinking IMO. Personally I think that "we always believe" would be a fitting last line to said song. This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider-manc Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 @YorkshireSection suggested one ending to me that I think works. "We're Bristol city, the dream lives on" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inactive user Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 What's the point when the pub still treats them like horse sh1t. and as for on our way back to where we belong, yes we are, league one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixtyseconds Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Start middle and end needs a teensy rewrite and a different tune. Too much copying Mancs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 6 hours ago, 8MenWith1Dream said: Love the new words, but it needs to have more tempo to it! It sounds so droany! This is the Wednesday fans singing to the same tune - how good is that? The same on Saturday please! I've always loved the Rangers version that they've banged out for years, a full Ibrox giving it large to this one is quite something: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 2 hours ago, cider-manc said: @YorkshireSection suggested one ending to me that I think works. "We're Bristol city, the dream lives on" Eight men made our dream To save our football team They tore their contracts up so we can go on... Now 30 years on, the city is ours We're Bristol city, the dream lives on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 'Lame', 'cringe' ...... Lighten the hell up its a song that less than a few hundred people sing on a match day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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