creased
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Post by creased on Feb 22, 2015 1:01:00 GMT
Totally sick to death of the DJ, still the same wash.... We won 5-0 and the atmosphere was brutal. A dedicated fan block would be a good way to get chants going other than the same old over and over IMO. The child labour for ice staff looks so unprofessional.
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niall
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Post by niall on Feb 22, 2015 17:15:44 GMT
I don't really understand the not being able to drink alcohol outside of the bar. I have heard in the past that it is due to the price of the licence being prohibitive but if the likes of Dundee and Hull can afford this. Then surely the price can't be too much of an issue.
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Post by sparkymark75 on Feb 22, 2015 17:22:09 GMT
I don't really understand the not being able to drink alcohol outside of the bar. I have heard in the past that it is due to the price of the licence being prohibitive but if the likes of Dundee and Hull can afford this. Then surely the price can't be too much of an issue. Dundee is a council owned building so the council will "pay" for the licence. Braehead arena is owned by a private firm who I imagine pay for it.
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Post by hockeydaft on Feb 23, 2015 22:26:56 GMT
I would love to see a lot of these improvements but as they cost money there is no chance they will happen which is a shame.
There are lots of basic stuff that can be done as well I personally find the "DJ" cringe worthy at times its a hockey game not a primary school disco stick to the it. As for "flyers are on the Powerplay" I hate hearing it but if he was to just changed his tone it would be better.
Adding soap to the toilets as well as working hand dryers surely that's a health and safety breach
Open all the doors at the bar instead of everyone pushing in the one
Also hate when people keep talking about the history of the club it is important but to keep going on about it means one thing, you've not won anything recently
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Post by nobabody on Feb 24, 2015 20:02:34 GMT
Totally sick to death of the DJ, still the same wash.... We won 5-0 and the atmosphere was brutal. A dedicated fan block would be a good way to get chants going other than the same old over and over IMO. The child labour for ice staff looks so unprofessional. watching Swedish hockey league on Premier, home fans making some great atmosphere, orchestrated at least at times by a "cheer leader". I appreciate some don't like the continental style orchestrated stuff but I luv it. Lets face it, would you rather some fans tried to generate an atmosphere or that DJ ? and let's face it, the shoppers have moved on significantly from their often ridiculed beginnings, are now one of the noisiest and put us (supposed best fans in the league)to shame as I've said before, went to see Rapid Vienna a couple of seasons ago, orchestrated and well organised by "ultra" fans, generated an atmosphere better than any I've experienced in any sport at any level. watched a few vids of their prep and holy moly are they organised.
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Post by clanstats on Feb 25, 2015 13:17:10 GMT
Be able to have to take drinks to your seats. Everywhere else does it without a problem so why aren't we able to? It would stop people rushing their drink between periods A few years ago I remember another rink having vendors walking round selling beers in the isles. Can't remember where I think it was Durham or hull but that would be great save me so much effort haha Clan had vendors a couple of years back, selling cans of Coors. The system was binned unfortunately. It was suggested that after paying the guys wages it wasn't making money. Personally I thought it was a great idea.
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Post by silkypaws on Feb 25, 2015 17:26:50 GMT
What happened to the young guy wi the big teeth that used to start the chants in section G? He was nippy as hell, with a face you want to punch, but he did start a lot of chants. No seen him or ages.
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Post by zamboni on Feb 25, 2015 19:29:55 GMT
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creased
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Post by creased on Feb 26, 2015 18:56:37 GMT
Totally sick to death of the DJ, still the same wash.... We won 5-0 and the atmosphere was brutal. A dedicated fan block would be a good way to get chants going other than the same old over and over IMO. The child labour for ice staff looks so unprofessional. watching Swedish hockey league on Premier, home fans making some great atmosphere, orchestrated at least at times by a "cheer leader". I appreciate some don't like the continental style orchestrated stuff but I luv it. Lets face it, would you rather some fans tried to generate an atmosphere or that DJ ? and let's face it, the shoppers have moved on significantly from their often ridiculed beginnings, are now one of the noisiest and put us (supposed best fans in the league)to shame as I've said before, went to see Rapid Vienna a couple of seasons ago, orchestrated and well organised by "ultra" fans, generated an atmosphere better than any I've experienced in any sport at any level. watched a few vids of their prep and holy moly are they organised. Totally agree. A fan block would be great. I would buy my ticket there every week,along with my 3mates who go
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Post by Billkmc on Feb 26, 2015 23:33:59 GMT
watching Swedish hockey league on Premier, home fans making some great atmosphere, orchestrated at least at times by a "cheer leader". I appreciate some don't like the continental style orchestrated stuff but I luv it. Lets face it, would you rather some fans tried to generate an atmosphere or that DJ ? and let's face it, the shoppers have moved on significantly from their often ridiculed beginnings, are now one of the noisiest and put us (supposed best fans in the league)to shame as I've said before, went to see Rapid Vienna a couple of seasons ago, orchestrated and well organised by "ultra" fans, generated an atmosphere better than any I've experienced in any sport at any level. watched a few vids of their prep and holy moly are they organised. Totally agree. A fan block would be great. I would buy my ticket there every week,along with my 3mates who go I thought sectionG was trying to become a sort of chant section but few out with the section seem to join in, also recently when they do get started its hard to make out what their chanting as the DJ drowns them out.
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Post by zamboni on Mar 14, 2015 20:07:43 GMT
Drink flying out the bar tonight
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Post by jack on Mar 14, 2015 22:56:22 GMT
Stars fans were rippin the p@$h out our dj tonight .shouting stars are on the power play.was funny though.
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Post by finchy on Mar 14, 2015 23:07:57 GMT
I'd like to hear Geordie Munro played more often next season - sends the crowd wild every time and is a fantastically inspirational tune.
Would also like more announcements, 'shout-outs' and stuff about twitter over the tannoy. Also need more instructions about making noise etc.
Would also like to see DJ Ali given more responsibility around the club- bench coach or something? Either that or just have both DJ's talking to each other during the game- who cares about the hockey?
I know i"m being greedy but would also like to see Geordie Munro the mascot given a longer slot on the ice at the start- half an hour or so of his crazy antics would really get me pumped up for the game (which I don't care about).
More hot seat prizes.
They tell me the Flyers crowd used to be really noisy- thank goodness we have 'entertainment' now so that isn't neccessary! Hate crowd noise unless we're told to do it.
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Post by brunchie19 on Mar 14, 2015 23:21:08 GMT
I'd like to hear Geordie Munro played more often next season - sends the crowd wild every time and is a fantastically inspirational tune. Would also like more announcements, 'shout-outs' and stuff about twitter over the tannoy. Also need more instructions about making noise etc. Would also like to see DJ Ali given more responsibility around the club- bench coach or something? Either that or just have both DJ's talking to each other during the game- who cares about the hockey? I know i"m being greedy but would also like to see Geordie Munro the mascot given a longer slot on the ice at the start- half an hour or so of his crazy antics would really get me pumped up for the game (which I don't care about). More hot seat prizes. They tell me the Flyers crowd used to be really noisy- thank goodness we have 'entertainment' now so that isn't neccessary! Hate crowd noise unless we're told to do it. I can't hit the like button enough for this post! It's too true. The Flyers are all-round embarrassing! I'm waiting for the Clan to win the league at the FIA next Sunday to really put the icing on this fantastic season. I can't be the only one who's annoyed by Geordie Munro? Surely the mascot should be an Eagle or something? Not a creepy old man......or a bear... (The issues have been there a lot longer than this year, just saying) Attachments:
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Post by neil76 on Mar 15, 2015 13:21:38 GMT
I see I'm not missing much then? Been to 3 games all season and its looking like that won't change, shame hockey used to be a top night win, lose or draw
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