"Der Der Der"

[Dkc]

"Tom Hark" was played after the second goal went in against Spurs. Gary Sinclair seems to think that the vast majority of fans like it. So cast your vote and let's see.

 

[madeinsheffield]

No more star wars please, not even second half

 

[Jon Bon]

I thought you meant 'Der Der Derrrr...!' like something dramatic had just happened.

 

[shorehamview]

It's a wonder that this subject has never been broached before...

 

[billyblademan]

"Tom Hark" was played after the second goal went in against Spurs. Gary Sinclair seems to think that the vast majority of fans like it. So cast your vote and let's see.

In the right circumstances, I think it works - Spurs being a perfect example.

When we score against Colchester after 10 minutes, it's rubbish.

 

[FTPE]

I got sick to death of it, the novelty wore of FAST, but when we busted it out against Tottenham for the second goal it just felt right.

 

[HillmortonBlade]

Am old fashioned. I like a lot of celebration, then a quick triumphalist/rousing/inappropriate song generally directed to the opposition fans. No need for pop music.

 

[Grecian2000]

I didn't even hear it the other night. When we score a goal as, potentially, important as that then that bollocks doesn't even register!

 

[SwissBlade]

Oddly they did it for the second goal v Spurs as well. I hate it and the vast majority of fans now don't join in. Unless you've got everyone doing it then it's just a plastic goal celebration. Thankfully people don't bother with it now. Or perhaps they could just pipe it into the john street

 

[Highbury_Blade]

If they played Sham69 or Judas Priest then it wouldn't be as bad. But Tom Hark? Fuck off.

 

[Angef1Blade]

No more star wars please, not even second half

Star Wars is dire - end of

 

[Bladesway]

Oooh another one for Bladesways recurring thread magic 8 ball type thingy

 

[SandyMcBlade]

I agree it should be "Another one bites the dust" and they should come out to Ride of the Valkyries......

 

[Grecian2000]

Oooh another one for Bladesways recurring thread magic 8 ball type thingy

Enjoy while you can.
We can only be a matter of weeks away from "new kit", "new supplier", "new logo", "logo removal", "worst away kit EVER", "ironing/washing tips", "when will it be in the shop?", "why am I too fat for XXXXL?", "why can't we have Xxxxxxx's kit? (photo supplied)", "we should have this kit (photo modified and supplied".

Oh, how those spring days fly by.

 

[Dkc]

It's a wonder that this subject has never been broached before...

The reason we're revisiting the topic is that Tom Hark is apparantly back

 

[Dkc]

I also don't like the way that people who really dislike it are dismissed as "moaners" or "whingers". We all feel strongly about our club and are expressing our view. We don't want our club to look tinpot, and would prefer to celebrate without singing "der der der" and waving our hands in the air.

If it's so great ,why isn't it piped out at Wembley after England score? Why don't Man U, Chelsea, Spurs, Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Newcastle and the other big clubs play goal celebration music? Could it be because it's tinpot?

The only other clubs I am aware of that feel the need for goal celebration music are a few lower league clubs and tinpot plastic clubs like Reading and Wigan.

 

[Bath Blade]

I opened the thread expecting to find a German with a stutter.

 

[Fulwood Blade]

Oddly they did it for the second goal v Spurs as well. I hate it and the vast majority of fans now don't join in. Unless you've got everyone doing it then it's just a plastic goal celebration. Thankfully people don't bother with it now. Or perhaps they could just pipe it into the john street

are you sure the majority don't join in?

Seemed the majority did v Spurs and v Swindon.

UTB

 

[Grecian2000]

and there we go again. I was so thrilled with both goals against Swindon I never heard it. Too busy having my own celebration ("take that you time wasting cunt" aimed at the twatting keeper) to "join in".

 

[shorehamview]

The reason we're revisiting the topic is that Tom Hark is apparantly back

No fucking shit, Sherlock.

 

[Dkc]

are you sure the majority don't join in?

Seemed the majority did v Spurs and v Swindon.

UTB

Not sure if it was played against Swindon.

The fact that "everyone joins in" is often cited by the people who like it as evidence that everyone likes it. But their logic is skewed. In the euphoria immediately following a goal, we'd probably also sing along to "My Old Man's a Dustman" if it was blasted out over the tannoy at high volume. It doesn't mean we want to hear it.

You may as well cite the fact that people still cheer goals when it isn't played as evidence that no-one wants to hear it.

 

[William Henry Foulkes]

It's emotional fascism.

 

[Fulwood Blade]

Not sure if it was played against Swindon.

The fact that "everyone joins in" is often cited by the people who like it as evidence that everyone likes it. But their logic is skewed. In the euphoria immediately following a goal, we'd probably also sing along to "My Old Man's a Dustman" if it was blasted out over the tannoy at high volume. It doesn't mean we want to hear it.

You may as well cite the fact that people still cheer goals when it isn't played as evidence that no-one wants to hear it.

It was played for the 2nd goal v Swindon and the greater majority went along with it - the fact that a minority on here don't want it is immaterial if 1000's actually sing along to it.
I personally think we should ditch it, but the evidence on Saturday was the majority did sing along to it. As for the bloke who actually played it, does anyone on here (complaining) actually KNOW the majority who turn up for games don't want it? he apparently say they do want it played - just sounds like another reason to have a pop at something.

Why don't you complain to someone at the club if people feel that strongly.

Just fail to see the relevance for the post really.

UTB

 

[Lord Bos of Eckington.]

Not sure if it was played against Swindon.

The fact that "everyone joins in" is often cited by the people who like it as evidence that everyone likes it. But their logic is skewed. In the euphoria immediately following a goal, we'd probably also sing along to "My Old Man's a Dustman" if it was blasted out over the tannoy at high volume. It doesn't mean we want to hear it.

You may as well cite the fact that people still cheer goals when it isn't played as evidence that no-one wants to hear it.

Its them who dont come regular join in . they dont know any better

UTB

 

[Dkc]

It was played for the 2nd goal v Swindon and the greater majority went along with it - the fact that a minority on here don't want it is immaterial if 1000's actually sing along to it.
I personally think we should ditch it, but the evidence on Saturday was the majority did sing along to it. As for the bloke who actually played it, does anyone on here (complaining) actually KNOW the majority who turn up for games don't want it? he apparently say they do want it played - just sounds like another reason to have a pop at something.

Why don't you complain to someone at the club if people feel that strongly.

Just fail to see the relevance for the post really.

UTB

The fact is that we can't do a scientific survey and must rely on our own experiences.

I'm in my late 40's and the vast majority of people I speak to, most of whom are in their 30's and 40's, can't stand it. As mentioned, the fact that people will sing along to it in the euphoria of a goal means nothing. On his FB page Gary Sinclair cites the number of people singing along as evidence that it is popular, which, as I said in a previous post, means nothing. Blast out "Rah Rah Rasputin" or "Agadoo doo doo" after a goal and everyone will no doubt jump up and down and sing. Play Tom Hark after England score at Wembley and people will join in.

The poll on here suggests that 75% don't want goal celebration music. It's not scientific I know, but given the chance, I'd put money on a majority being against if we could canvass all the fans. I think it detracts from the matchday experience.

I also don't like the first few bars of the GCB played before kick off. Otherwise I think GS does a great job and I have nothing against him personally.

 

[SwissBlade]

So who's going to send this to Jim Phipps

 

[JasonEllis]

I opened the thread expecting to find a German with a stutter.

Interesting. I thought it was going to be about the dambusters section of "I am the Music Man"

 

[Dkc]

I've been posting on Gary Sinclair's FB wall and there's support for it amongst his friends, so I recognise it's not universally disliked. But if it's apparant that a large number of fans don't like it, then hopefully it will be put to bed for good.

 

[JohnDenver]

So who's going to send this to Jim Phipps

I'll drive it there myself.

(always wanted to say that about something)

 

[WhiteHawk]

I hate it but for the big goals, like the seconds vs Spurs, I like it because everyone joins in and it sounds great.