Ashtonboy Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 The site and sound of other countries now copying the Iceland chant doesn't seem right to me. Is it now ok to sing the West Ham "bubbles" song or Liverpool's "You,ll never walk alone" at the Gate? Obviously not, so why are fans doing this, although I do accept there isn't much original stuff sung these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider red Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 Fans dont seem to be original with chants these days, just look at Freemans on fire, it will now be sung by every premier league club next season, even though it is clearly 'his' song. Same with the Iceland chant im afraid... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 We sing loads of songs started by other clubs. Sad reality of modern football, although we do have some that are genuinely unique they get less airtime over the songs that are popular at the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!james Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 Well Iceland stole it off Motherwell to begin with. Was never unique to them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjias Wrist Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 11 minutes ago, !james said: Well Iceland stole it off Motherwell to begin with. Was never unique to them Or they stole it from iceland. Didnt we make up the adams family chant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 1 hour ago, Ashtonboy said: The site and sound of other countries now copying the Iceland chant doesn't seem right to me. Is it now ok to sing the West Ham "bubbles" song or Liverpool's "You,ll never walk alone" at the Gate? Obviously not, so why are fans doing this, although I do accept there isn't much original stuff sung these days. I agree but the east end used to sing you never walk alone before kick off in the late 70's. There is nothing new in football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 1 hour ago, Ashtonboy said: The site and sound of other countries now copying the Iceland chant doesn't seem right to me. Is it now ok to sing the West Ham "bubbles" song or Liverpool's "You,ll never walk alone" at the Gate? Obviously not, so why are fans doing this, although I do accept there isn't much original stuff sung these days. When I saw Iceland fans do it I thought it was quite impressive...when I saw Wales and their fans do it on TV last night I thought it was pretty cringeworthy to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJI Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 In the 70's we did sing we're forever blowing bubbles and you'll never walk alone in the East End. It was never considered a problem then, not sure why it should be now. The gate needs something to get all stands going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 As far as I'm concerned, what happens in Iceland, stays in Iceland. At least that's what I told the store manager. I hop that it doesn't raise its head at AG because I'm sure it will fail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 6 minutes ago, DJI said: In the 70's we did sing we're forever blowing bubbles and you'll never walk alone in the East End. It was never considered a problem then, not sure why it should be now. The gate needs something to get all stands going. Winning goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 Mums gone to Iceland .... Every little helps.... More for you for less... Try something new today... Blimey they're all at it, not sure if Iceland's is best or not tbh.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charliesboots Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 53 minutes ago, Doozerchris said: I agree but the east end used to sing you never walk alone before kick off in the late 70's. There is nothing new in football. I could remember singing that too.....I knew I wasn't going mad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 45 minutes ago, Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan said: When I saw Iceland fans do it I thought it was quite impressive...when I saw Wales and their fans do it on TV last night I thought it was pretty cringeworthy to be honest. I think if it's taken and then personalised it would be ok. We could try clap bounce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roe Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 2 hours ago, Ashtonboy said: Is it now ok to sing the West Ham "bubbles" song or Liverpool's "You,ll never walk alone" at the Gate? Well there were plans to bring a bubble machine to Ashton Gate.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 I O City .... City I O etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 2 hours ago, Cider red said: Fans dont seem to be original with chants these days, just look at Freemans on fire, it will now be sung by every premier league club next season, even though it is clearly 'his' song. Same with the Iceland chant im afraid... We're we the first to sing it? Genuine question as I remember hearing it at our games well before the will Grigg song caught on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallaceboy Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 19 minutes ago, MarcusX said: We're we the first to sing it? Genuine question as I remember hearing it at our games well before the will Grigg song caught on Think it originally came from his Stevenage day's if my memory is correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaspberryRed Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 2 hours ago, Rudolf Hucker said: Winning goals. I know that was tongue in cheek but when I think of clubs who's supporters I consider always create a great atmosphere. That stadium is usually jumping prior to any winning goals. Granted goals also have a hugely uplifting effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 Iceland fans doing it is fine. Every tinpot outfit in the country will be doing it next season, I hope we don't follow suit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 54 minutes ago, Northern Red said: Iceland fans doing it is fine. Every tinpot outfit in the country will be doing it next season, I hope we don't follow suit. ...no worries there then - speaking as a non tin-pot outfit of course! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciderhead433 Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 there were loads of local songs we used to sing in the 70s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 This chant is done by loads of clubs. Seen it a few times at German and Polish football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whooooossshhhh Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 The AEK lads have been entertaining with the clap for years (oo..er Mrs). I was one of their English associates in Gate 21 in the mid 90's. It's a tad more organised now, but always a great atmosphere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 I like it and if any City player or LJ starts it off I'll join in. Ive not seen anything like it before. It's seems very original to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 Chants and songs are constantly evolving and being shared between clubs, this is nothing new and I don't see anything wrong with it - nor do I see the need to bemoan a lack of originality. It's just evolution. We sing "Come on you Reds" much like Tottenham fans sing "Come on you Spurs". So what? Equally some songs become synonymous with a particular club such as YNWA at Liverpool. Nothing wrong with that either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider red Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 12 hours ago, MarcusX said: We're we the first to sing it? Genuine question as I remember hearing it at our games well before the will Grigg song caught on We were certainly singing it before Wigan! As the other poster said I think it came from Stevenage, clever use of the song for Freemans name, unlike 'will grig, vardy etc. Pisses me off that Wigan are given credit in the media Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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