East Rider 549 Posted June 12, 2019 Now we are back in the big time. Should we be wishing for a more appropriate half time entertainment package. Perhaps a band or a clown even? What would YOU like? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,605 Posted June 12, 2019 Going to take this chance to shamelessly repost this nonsense I wrote last year... https://www.alongcomenorwich.com/articles/half-time-power-rankings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
East Rider 549 Posted June 12, 2019 33 minutes ago, king canary said: Going to take this chance to shamelessly repost this nonsense I wrote last year... https://www.alongcomenorwich.com/articles/half-time-power-rankings Some of that entertainment is over 19 years old! We need more premier level fare Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,605 Posted June 12, 2019 I at least want to be trying to win a holiday to a proper destination... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,760 Posted June 12, 2019 Ricardo doing stunts on his bicycle?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted June 12, 2019 Yes, we don't want to look tinpot on MOTD with crappy HT 'entertainment do we ?' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,386 Posted June 12, 2019 2 minutes ago, Bill said: Yes, we don't want to look tinpot on MOTD with crappy HT 'entertainment do we ?' Dagenham Girl Pipers😀 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,386 Posted June 12, 2019 16 minutes ago, Herman said: Ricardo doing stunts on his bicycle?? I've managed not to fall off this season🚵 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splendidrush 700 Posted June 12, 2019 46 minutes ago, Bill said: Yes, we don't want to look tinpot on MOTD with crappy HT 'entertainment do we ?' We're not on long enough to show the HT entertainment, we're always on last, unless we've got a hammering from Liverpool or Man C. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted June 12, 2019 8 minutes ago, splendidrush said: We're not on long enough to show the HT entertainment, we're always on last, unless we've got a hammering from Liverpool or Man C. HT 'entertainment is never shown, even in live games that was my point Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,137 Posted June 12, 2019 2 hours ago, king canary said: Going to take this chance to shamelessly repost this nonsense I wrote last year... https://www.alongcomenorwich.com/articles/half-time-power-rankings Enjoyed the (re)read. Props to “The fact you’re asking the question highlights the need my friend.” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
East Rider 549 Posted June 12, 2019 I did wonder if each section of the ground could have a game each where during HT they had to come up with a skit or song related to their area of the stand or ground. For example:- the River End upper tier, middle section, first few rows could do a rendition of On the Ball City by tuttering, with the occasional 'Stiepermann, you're fuc&in$ sh1t ' shouted out very loudly as a chorus? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted June 12, 2019 What about a Singing Postman tribute act to lead a singalong 🎶"Granty Hanley He is so manly and he's my little back line boi .......can ya play on the roight boi can ya play on the roight" 🎶 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Felixfan 53 Posted June 13, 2019 Why do we need entertaining at half time. By the time I have queued for the gents and returned it is probably over anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woodman 92 Posted June 13, 2019 My preferences: Marching bands - who refuse to divert around subs having a kick about. Schoolkids relay race - one in each corner / half way line. Or aren't kids allowed to be competitive now? Police Dog show - I'm sure I remember that from when I was a kid in the 70s/80s. Crossbar challenge / skill game - especially when the participants are wearing leather soled brogues and have been in the hospitality suites for a few hours. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Ryans Express 32 Posted June 13, 2019 Another vote here for the police dog show...There used to be a staged scuffle in the old river end penalty box and a bloke with a heavily padded right arm would leg it down the pitch to be brought down by a slavering alsation before the Barclay in front of an indifferent crowd . In my shoddy memory it used to be every other home game alternating with a marching band of various kinds.... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,846 Posted June 13, 2019 Bring back the inflatable sumos from 1992/93, I say. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
East Rider 549 Posted June 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Felixfan said: Why do we need entertaining at half time. By the time I have queued for the gents and returned it is probably over anyway. Are you saying that entertainment in the gents at half time, is more satisfying than watching the marching band ruin the half time run out for the subs? It is certainly an option I hadn't considered, but we can add it as a possible if you wish? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christoph Stiepermann 1,135 Posted June 13, 2019 If he's not in the team send out McLean with a bottle of MD 2020 and a microphone 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobLoz3 492 Posted June 13, 2019 I think we should have reduced versions of varying Shakespeare plays. Different one each week. Surely the average footie attending fan would love that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daly 501 Posted June 13, 2019 Should imagine we will see a lot of Delia with a bottle of sherry staggering out at half time with her """Lets be aving yer""" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,459 Posted June 13, 2019 What happened to the Aviva divas ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,846 Posted June 13, 2019 7 minutes ago, BobLoz3 said: I think we should have reduced versions of varying Shakespeare plays. Different one each week. Surely the average footie attending fan would love that? But would the season end with The Comedy Of Errors, or All's Well That Ends Well? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,846 Posted June 13, 2019 Whereas Ipswich will have to make do with The Taming Of The Shrewsbury... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobLoz3 492 Posted June 13, 2019 1 minute ago, Feedthewolf said: But would the season end with The Comedy Of Errors, or All's Well That Ends Well? Hopefully our opening game will be a Midsummer Night's Dream for us and not a nightmare. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norfolk Mustard 94 Posted June 13, 2019 1 hour ago, John Ryans Express said: Another vote here for the police dog show...There used to be a staged scuffle in the old river end penalty box and a bloke with a heavily padded right arm would leg it down the pitch to be brought down by a slavering alsation before the Barclay in front of an indifferent crowd . In my shoddy memory it used to be every other home game alternating with a marching band of various kinds.... Dogs would pretty much guarantee we get even more c**p on the pitch at half-time... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Ryans Express 32 Posted June 13, 2019 Well, there's a better use for the Tampa Bay target tarpaulin.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cornish sam 953 Posted June 13, 2019 At Leeds rhinos they used to have "opera guy" before every match and at some half times, he went down surprisingly well considering the reputation of RL fans... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted June 13, 2019 How about some Gladiatorial combat? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sooty57 403 Posted June 13, 2019 An oompah band with the U23 team dancing in Bavarian costume 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites