APPEAL TO KOP

[ekke287]

I watched Chicago Fire in the MLS a couple of years ago on a business trip. They had a little scaffold in their "kop" end with a couple of fans in it getting the songs going while facing the crowd.

I thought this was a good idea, until I realised their main chant is basically the Tetris theme tune.

I'm not joking.

On Topic - I'm in BLUT with the wife, always a good atmosphere up there so doubtless we'll be heard!

 

[Piffle and Tosh]

I'm going to clap and cheer in the south stand every time we score!!

me too, gosh how exciting!

 

[Piffle and Tosh]

There's a few of us in t'family stand who always try & sing out loud (gangway B)

I used to sit there and can vouch for you two.

 

[ChipButtyBlade]

Never been to a "quiet" Derby game

 

[blackydog]

Family stand is where we need the most help from. Somone needs to spike the local milk cartons friday morning

We're season tickets in John St. We don't start much going but do respond to Kop and South Stand. We need the GCB starting DURING the game too, most know that and will join in with the rest of us. Both during 1st and 2nd halves. Can't really expect families to sing "Shit on" with 5 year olds in tow.

 

[blackydog]

Are the police allowing Chablis to be served behind the Kop on Friday?

Yes but in plastic pint glasses.

 

[espoo blade]

I'm getting Linz to sew some bells onto my leg blanket.

 

[I should coco]

No random internet bloke tells me what to do.

I'm going to sit on my centre kop seat with my arms folded and stay quiet all game.

That'll learn 'em!

 

[Ricky]

I watched Chicago Fire in the MLS a couple of years ago on a business trip. They had a little scaffold in their "kop" end with a couple of fans in it getting the songs going while facing the crowd.

I thought this was a good idea, until I realised their main chant is basically the Tetris theme tune.

I'm not joking.

On Topic - I'm in BLUT with the wife, always a good atmosphere up there so doubtless we'll be heard!

Loudspeakers are a good idea but I don't think our fans would accept it because we're too 'traditional' and 'brilliant'.

As for BLUT, hopefully it'll be loud and bounce off G/H but it's a shame we couldn't get a group of 30 or so at the back because for this game everybody would've joined in and it would've been non stop.


Regarding standing, Birmingham stood on all sides of the ground in their derby at home to Villa. It's a shame it's so unthinkable that we could do similar.

 

[McGrath]

Yes but in plastic pint glasses.

The heathens, what's wrong with cut class?

 

[Sean Thornton]

Yes but in plastic pint glasses.

It's being piped in at 10.5 degrees C, via Crabs Patented Filtration Unit, which you can see attached to the Kop toilet wall.

 

[Jon Bon II]

I watched Chicago Fire in the MLS a couple of years ago on a business trip. They had a little scaffold in their "kop" end with a couple of fans in it getting the songs going while facing the crowd.

Cool. I'm sure we could do something with the words to 'Lily The Pink'...

 

[ekke287]

Great atmosphere.

I also won a gallon of milk voucher because the keeper made more than three saves in the game.

 

[metalblade]

No random internet bloke tells me what to do.

I'm going to sit on my centre kop seat with my arms folded and stay quiet all game.

That'll learn 'em!

Didn't know tha sat next to me

 

[South Bucks]

Lets get the "sheffield united" chant and echo going from one side of the kop to the other

 

[Ricky]

Great atmosphere.

I also won a gallon of milk voucher because the keeper made more than three saves in the game.

From what I've seen in America there's more standing and singing than there is in English grounds. Fans over there are actively making the effort to try and establish something. Fair play to them.

 

[bladesmanluke]

Has the whole Kop ever stood for a full game since it was converted to seating?

 

[@samjohnson77]

Pretty sure there will be noise from the majority of the stands. Family stand need to sing up and make some noise. If you're on your own singing and get to the point where you think...

"Fuck, I'm on my own here - I sound like a knob" -

You most certainly are not, carry on and get everyone else involved.

UTB.

 

[Ricky]

Has the whole Kop ever stood for a full game since it was converted to seating?

Not that I can remember. But far more used to stand when we were in the PL.

 

[fintious maximus]

There's a few of us in t'family stand who always try & sing out loud (gangway B)

Me and my two lads sing loud in gangway C but the snoozers around us don’t seem to appreciate it

 

[west_yorks_blade]

What time is everyone switching their phone torches on?

 

[torridon]

Shall I be a devil and sneak in my kazoo to ramp it up even more?

 

[knowsnowt]

I'm gonna do some overtone singing on the bog. Hope this helps.

 

[Lawrence]

Not just the kop though, every stand needs to be heard.

Not John Street! I try every home game, but they just want to watch the game... maybe good if we are winning 3-0 :/

 

[wizadry]

Not John Street! I try every home game, but they just want to watch the game... maybe good if we are winning 3-0 :/

Each to their own mate I suppose but it would be great for the atmosphere if all sides made the effort.

It’s on Sky and Talksport are also broadcasting it so let’s try and get the atmosphere across to the viewing and listening public to show people what Bramall Lane can bring to the party, it’s not shown no where near enough nowadays.

When Bramall Lane is rocking there is no finer place.

 

[Angef1Blade]

I used to sit there and can vouch for you two.

Thank you kind Sir (?)

 

[jt64]

I watched Chicago Fire in the MLS a couple of years ago on a business trip. They had a little scaffold in their "kop" end with a couple of fans in it getting the songs going while facing the crowd.

I thought this was a good idea, until I realised their main chant is basically the Tetris theme tune.

I'm not joking.

I went to watch Dresden the midweek before the game at the Sty and their main chant seemed to be something about getting in to Europe to the tune of the Logical Song. I'm also not joking. Will be making noise from gangway E

 

[Derbyblade1968]

The lane is something else ask any club that visits. Its partizan it has history roots the support is fully loyal...not like the plastic supported shithole followed by sheep from south Barnsley ....they are in for a big shock Friday night.

 

[Deleted member 1486]

Pretty sure there will be noise from the majority of the stands. Family stand need to sing up and make some noise. If you're on your own singing and get to the point where you think...

"Fuck, I'm on my own here - I sound like a knob" -

You most certainly are not, carry on and get everyone else involved.

UTB.

Beer helps, as does having children.

You think "Fuck, I'm on my own here", but carry on regardless.

Your kids think "My dad sounds like a knob"

It's what dads are for

 

[Ricky]

I expect BLUT to be far more lively than usual tonight.