oafc0000 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Beating Singe to it I suspect I know where this is going to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldhamSheridan Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Beating Singe to it I suspect I know where this is going to go As I said, limit it to one stand. Along with the drum there, a family section in a certain area there can be a very festive zone. Looking at it, the stand would have to be the Chaddy End - so I'd have to move myself, but anything that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wardlelatic Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 As I said, limit it to one stand. Along with the drum there, a family section in a certain area there can be a very festive zone. Looking at it, the stand would have to be the Chaddy End - so I'd have to move myself, but anything that helps. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Mr Shankly Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 I think it's probably right to ban them really. They were OK as a one off for the World Cup, which given they 'added' excitement and interest/talking points to it all, it was probably the worst one by far in my lifetime. It's gimmicky, and most people normally hate having things like a drum near them, so a little plastic trumpet that drones loudly isn't going to catch on like wildfire IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackey Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Beating Singe to it I suspect I know where this is going to go They annoy the hell out of me, but I think banning them is just drawing more unnecessary bad PR towards the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdog Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 To be honest, the echo around out empty ground would make my ears bleed.... Thanks but no thanks, shame my hubby has it in his chuffing phone. If there is one peep of it at BP I will be ejected and banned fromt the ground for launching a projectile weapon...the phone Maybe worth the ban eh!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimeblue Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 They annoy the hell out of me, but I think banning them is just drawing more unnecessary bad PR towards the club. I reckon they'll be alot of other clubs that follow suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmr Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 They annoy the hell out of me, but I think banning them is just drawing more unnecessary bad PR towards the club. i read that quite a few clubs have moved to ban them weeks ago which didnt get them any bad publicity, infact i doubt many people noticed lets keep our atmosphere english (hopefully there will be one this season, has already been better in the one friendly we have had than the whole of last season) loads of kids going crazy on plastic horns is going to be really bloody annoying...... maybe even more annoying than that bellringer at portsmouth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astottie Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 i read that quite a few clubs have moved to ban them weeks ago which didnt get them any bad publicity, infact i doubt many people noticed lets keep our atmosphere english (hopefully there will be one this season, has already been better in the one friendly we have had than the whole of last season) loads of kids going crazy on plastic horns is going to be really bloody annoying...... maybe even more annoying than that bellringer at portsmouth could we have a 'who gives a monkey's?' option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_ragg1984 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 (edited) As I have only ever heard them on TV, I have no idea what they would be like if actually hearing them in person. I would hazard a guess that the people who have decided to ban them also have never heard them live. Everyone who I have heard speak about them who was at the World Cup loved them. It seemed that the only people who were moaning were the people watching on TV. So for that reason, I wouldn't ban them....plus, it's not like BP is usually rocking anyway. Edited July 18, 2010 by dave_ragg1984 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footy68 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 As I have only ever heard them on TV, I have no idea what they would be like if actually hearing them in person. I would hazard a guess that the people who have decided to ban them also have never heard them live. Everyone who I have heard speak about them who was at the World Cup loved them. It seemed that the only people who were moaning were the people watching on TV. So for that reason, I wouldn't ban them....plus, it's not like BP is usually rocking anyway. I can see them being a Health and Safety problem over here... http://www.deafness-and-hearingaids.net/20...a-hearing-loss/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowl Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 How do they create any atmosphere? it's not like you can sing along to the beat! I think they were a good gimmick for Africa, but the only people who would find them entertaining over here are simpletons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc0000 Posted July 18, 2010 Author Share Posted July 18, 2010 I can see them being a Health and Safety problem over here... http://www.deafness-and-hearingaids.net/20...a-hearing-loss/ So a massive 5 DB over fans singing ? I am telling you now, they are not louder than a air horn... The sound they make is a lot duller... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorrro Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 I just fail to see how the drone of a flock of bees can possibly be conducive to a good atmosphere. It makes no sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 a flock of bees Baa-zz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footy68 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 So a massive 5 DB over fans singing ? I am telling you now, they are not louder than a air horn... The sound they make is a lot duller... I don't make the rules dicky, but the H&S brigade will be creaming themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc_lover Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 As I said, limit it to one stand. Along with the drum there, a family section in a certain area there can be a very festive zone. Looking at it, the stand would have to be the Chaddy End - so I'd have to move myself, but anything that helps. unless someone else fancies a bash...the drum will not be used any more as Josh is off to uni in Derby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edhunteruk Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 unless someone else fancies a bash...the drum will not be used any more as Josh is off to uni in Derby. there is a god after all then... im in the camp of they were good for africa and the world cup,but not here...plenty of clubs already banned them and didnt get bad publicity...so really cant see it happening at bp,unless some numpty hasnt read the local rags or been online.... health n safety issues??? damn right,be plenty of people looking like vuvuzella lollipops if one is blown near me...(cue smuttyness) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgoo_84 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 As I have only ever heard them on TV, I have no idea what they would be like if actually hearing them in person. I would hazard a guess that the people who have decided to ban them also have never heard them live. Everyone who I have heard speak about them who was at the World Cup loved them. It seemed that the only people who were moaning were the people watching on TV. So for that reason, I wouldn't ban them....plus, it's not like BP is usually rocking anyway. I'd love to know who you've been talking to Dave, I was at the world cup and did 3 of the 4 games (only missed the USA game) they were the most horrendous thing I've ever encountered & every England fan I spoke to agreed, in fact the amount of England fans threatening to stick them up peoples arses was unreal. Absolutely the right thing to do in banning them, whoever thought mindless blowing of a plastic trumpet at football was a good idea needs shooting! And had clearly never experienced a proper football atmosphere. The relief when we as England fans managed to drown them out in Port Elizabeth & then in Bloemfontein was there for all to see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yard Dog Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 How do they create any atmosphere? it's not like you can sing along to the beat! I think they were a good gimmick for Africa, but the only people who would find them entertaining over here are simpletons. THIS. I'd love to know who you've been talking to Dave, I was at the world cup and did 3 of the 4 games (only missed the USA game) they were the most horrendous thing I've ever encountered & every England fan I spoke to agreed, in fact the amount of England fans threatening to stick them up peoples arses was unreal. Absolutely the right thing to do in banning them, whoever thought mindless blowing of a plastic trumpet at football was a good idea needs shooting! And had clearly never experienced a proper football atmosphere. The relief when we as England fans managed to drown them out in Port Elizabeth & then in Bloemfontein was there for all to see! AND THIS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forte_Baby Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 I was speaking to Alan Hardy after the Barrow game and i was talking about the world cup he made it clear they where to be banned from BP. As someone eho experinced them at South Africa i enjoyed it them brought a little life into the game and at the Holland v Denmark match when the ground was silent sounded good. However i just could not see them ever taking off in England and the fact they could be used as an offensive weapon which i saw myself when a mexican smacked a Liverpool fan over the head with it. Also a Boro fan upset an American when his mate poured beer down it ans he spat it out. However i do not like the plastic horns we see at other games and the drum we have but if fans bring them to games i would just carry on watching the team play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athleticus Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 So a massive 5 DB over fans singing ? I am telling you now, they are not louder than a air horn... The sound they make is a lot duller... Decibels are a logarithmic measurement and 5 db at that end of the scale is quite a big difference actually. It WILL cause hearing damage to some people if exposed to them regularly at matches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc0000 Posted July 19, 2010 Author Share Posted July 19, 2010 Decibels are a logarithmic measurement and 5 db at that end of the scale is quite a big difference actually. It WILL cause hearing damage to some people if exposed to them regularly at matches. The ones at the world cup were not as loud as an air horn... No chance... The poll showed more support than I was expect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowl Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 The ones at the world cup were not as loud as an air horn... No chance... The poll showed more support than I was expect I wouldn't get to excited, I think most people are just using it as another excuse to get at the club. Only you think they are beneficial to football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc0000 Posted July 19, 2010 Author Share Posted July 19, 2010 I wouldn't get to excited, I think most people are just using it as another excuse to get at the club. Only you think they are beneficial to football. The poll is just a laugh mate, the outcome was obvious.... I don't think they are beneficial... I don't think they are negative either... A lot of rubbish has been written about them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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