ross
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Post by ross on Sept 14, 2015 13:42:53 GMT
I know it's not the same sport, but the best way atmosphere at the football is generated is when a group of supporters take it upon themselves to be the ones signing most of the way through the game. Almost like the Ultras section where there is a drum and there's a bunch of fans who will sing and chant more often than not.
Clan have that, Celtic have The Green Brigade, even St. Johnstone has the 'Zone F' supporters who generate the atmosphere for the big matches in the same way. When Saints were in Europe a couple of years ago and we were over in Lucerne in Switzerland there was that European-style ultras section behind one of the goals with lots of banners, instruments, lots of flags etc. and it really worked.
Maybe something along those lines?
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Post by jambitink on Sept 14, 2015 16:09:20 GMT
I can't stand the DJ and the music is played far too loud. But music it is played during stoppage in play in every professional league in the world. Its all part of good entertainment when done correctly. They don't play music in a lot of the European leagues. It's purely the fans creating the atmosphere in the likes of the DEL. I stand corrected
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Post by exref on Sept 14, 2015 21:35:20 GMT
Has no one yet realised the reason for the deafening music? It's so that the coach or anyone else, other than those in the immediate vicinity can't hear criticism being shouted towards the team. I would class myself as being one of the objectors to the way that things are done within 'The Firm' and ruffled a few feathers back in the day. But now the owners, coach or any under performing player can sleep easy at night because they haven't had to endure the wrath of the fans.
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Post by joestoyanovich on Sept 14, 2015 22:49:23 GMT
I know it's not the same sport, but the best way atmosphere at the football is generated is when a group of supporters take it upon themselves to be the ones signing most of the way through the game. Almost like the Ultras section where there is a drum and there's a bunch of fans who will sing and chant more often than not. Clan have that, Celtic have The Green Brigade, even St. Johnstone has the 'Zone F' supporters who generate the atmosphere for the big matches in the same way. When Saints were in Europe a couple of years ago and we were over in Lucerne in Switzerland there was that European-style ultras section behind one of the goals with lots of banners, instruments, lots of flags etc. and it really worked. Maybe something along those lines? Totally agree Ross. The Clan fans create a great atmosphere at Kirkcaldy, love them or hate them. A lot of it down to their drummer, and I think the sound of the drum which is boomy rather than tinny. Get a good drummer and you'll get the crowd going, guaranteed.
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Post by thebear on Sept 15, 2015 6:18:49 GMT
I know it's not the same sport, but the best way atmosphere at the football is generated is when a group of supporters take it upon themselves to be the ones signing most of the way through the game. Almost like the Ultras section where there is a drum and there's a bunch of fans who will sing and chant more often than not. Clan have that, Celtic have The Green Brigade, even St. Johnstone has the 'Zone F' supporters who generate the atmosphere for the big matches in the same way. When Saints were in Europe a couple of years ago and we were over in Lucerne in Switzerland there was that European-style ultras section behind one of the goals with lots of banners, instruments, lots of flags etc. and it really worked. Maybe something along those lines? Totally agree Ross. The Clan fans create a great atmosphere at Kirkcaldy, love them or hate them. A lot of it down to their drummer, and I think the sound of the drum which is boomy rather than tinny. Get a good drummer and you'll get the crowd going, guaranteed. Just a shame we arent allowed a drum intu Braehead Arena though!
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Post by chez86 on Sept 15, 2015 6:33:44 GMT
When did that rule come into force Bear? Fife drummer was there with it last season, i sat in front of the drummer and his family at a game
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Post by happydaysdancer on Sept 15, 2015 9:49:35 GMT
And we call our new mascot Ernie - failing to realise that the Ayr Scottish Eagles mascot was an Eagle called Ernie !
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Post by daviejojo on Sept 15, 2015 9:52:32 GMT
I thought it was a Chicken?
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Post by coloradoflyer on Sept 15, 2015 10:17:20 GMT
they were not allowed to take the drum in to the NIC
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Post by daviejojo on Sept 15, 2015 10:22:02 GMT
That's just silly. That's exactly what generates an atmosphere, rival fans, singing at each other, should be encouraged, not prevented. Suspect there will be some kind of Health & Safety implication, or the Fun Polis will be up in arms at folk enjoying themselves
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Post by coloradoflyer on Sept 15, 2015 10:43:02 GMT
aye the wee man might run roond the rink and stick the drum stick in a panther fans eye of summit eh, jesus i couldn't beleive that when i was told
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Post by thebear on Sept 15, 2015 11:17:07 GMT
That's just silly. That's exactly what generates an atmosphere, rival fans, singing at each other, should be encouraged, not prevented. Suspect there will be some kind of Health & Safety implication, or the Fun Polis will be up in arms at folk enjoying themselves Exactly, whilst on the subject of creating atmosphere, it really saddens me that when we are losing most of the rink falls silent. Seem to perk up when guys on the ice put on a good shift but the whole crowd needs to get right behind this team this year. Braehead fans made our rink their own on Saturday. there is no reason we can't be louder than them all game long. We could do with some new songs or chants as the clap clap Flyers chant seems to fad away after 2 or 3 times. Havent heard When the Fife go Skating in a lot yet. What ever happened to that singing section that was meant to be getting put together?
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Post by scoobydoo on Sept 15, 2015 11:23:58 GMT
When creating an atmosphere you need people grouping together to get it going, if you only have a few people dotted around the rink that are wanting to chant then it's harder to get something going. If all those that wanted to chant sat in one section then I think they would have better success in creating the atmosphere, an "ultra" section is what's needed, a group of fans that want to chant and sing all game to get the rest of the crowd going. Everyone knows how loud FIA can be now imagine it was like that before the game and all the way through the game and the players will get a buzz from this and will play better
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ronniemac
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Post by ronniemac on Sept 15, 2015 12:17:30 GMT
Personally i don't mind singing but drumming does my head in if too close, the Braehead drummer and those crappy songs did not make it a pleasant match night experience for me and i couldn't wait for the game to end.
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watcher
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Post by watcher on Sept 15, 2015 14:59:11 GMT
I thought it was a Chicken? Just waiting for the away fans chanting "You're no an eagle you're a c#ck"!" (word censored by the forum despite it being an accurate description of a male chicken!)
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