damn that Ralph Coates! 74 Posted October 27, 2023 I know this is a marmite-style dilemma. I wasn't sure about a Carrow Rd drummer at first personally, and yet I think have now been won over. This week at the Middlesbrough match he was absent and it was an opportunity to see how things went without - what was obvious was that the crowd was very quiet, long before going behind, and long before the boo-ing of the Idah departure etc. When the drummer is there, not only does it stimulate lots more chanting/singing from the first minute that wasnt happening this week at 0-0, but the away fans are truly put off. 😀 When Birmingham were here with a vast contingent, their songs were stopped from gaining momntum, partly as our drummer was on a totally different beat from their chant, just yards away from them.... Middlesbrough were a far smaller contingent for obvious reasons on a Tuesday night, yet were very obvious and vocal from the start and never deterred by a noisy Barclay. They felt more loud than the Leeds fans of vaster numbers. I've also sat through fan dissatisfaction in many seasons since 1973 including 90 mins of "Chase out" etc and want the players to be encouraged instead of distracted by that sort of stuff. Social media, and sites like this, plus Canary Call etc are sufficient nowadays to vent the anger at Wagner/Webber. The drummer can return asap as far as I'm concerned. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 7,804 Posted October 27, 2023 It is a controversial statement to say that while I'm not still not sold on the idea of drums at grounds they still sound far better than clappers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creedence Clearwater Couto 1,633 Posted October 27, 2023 5 hours ago, damn that Ralph Coates! said: I know this is a marmite-style dilemma. I wasn't sure about a Carrow Rd drummer at first personally, and yet I think have now been won over. This week at the Middlesbrough match he was absent and it was an opportunity to see how things went without - what was obvious was that the crowd was very quiet, long before going behind, and long before the boo-ing of the Idah departure etc. When the drummer is there, not only does it stimulate lots more chanting/singing from the first minute that wasnt happening this week at 0-0, but the away fans are truly put off. 😀 When Birmingham were here with a vast contingent, their songs were stopped from gaining momntum, partly as our drummer was on a totally different beat from their chant, just yards away from them.... Middlesbrough were a far smaller contingent for obvious reasons on a Tuesday night, yet were very obvious and vocal from the start and never deterred by a noisy Barclay. They felt more loud than the Leeds fans of vaster numbers. I've also sat through fan dissatisfaction in many seasons since 1973 including 90 mins of "Chase out" etc and want the players to be encouraged instead of distracted by that sort of stuff. Social media, and sites like this, plus Canary Call etc are sufficient nowadays to vent the anger at Wagner/Webber. The drummer can return asap as far as I'm concerned. Great post. And agree. Always find it bonkers that a minority of fans oppose it. It improves the atmosphere, and team performance. No question. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,902 Posted October 27, 2023 (edited) When the drummer's Moby D ick maybe one of you could bash a few saucepans and stream it back to the ground... Edited October 27, 2023 by nutty nigel 🍳🥁🍳🙃👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 4,682 Posted October 27, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, cambridgeshire canary said: It is a controversial statement to say that while I'm not still not sold on the idea of drums at grounds they still sound far better than clappers? On a personal level when attending matches, do you enjoy the drum Cambridge? Edited October 27, 2023 by Midlands Yellow 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFN FC 1,142 Posted October 27, 2023 Everyone should bring a drum! ~26000 drummers drumming would be epic! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 4,682 Posted October 27, 2023 (edited) 6 hours ago, damn that Ralph Coates! said: I know this is a marmite-style dilemma. I wasn't sure about a Carrow Rd drummer at first personally, and yet I think have now been won over. This week at the Middlesbrough match he was absent and it was an opportunity to see how things went without - what was obvious was that the crowd was very quiet, long before going behind, and long before the boo-ing of the Idah departure etc. When the drummer is there, not only does it stimulate lots more chanting/singing from the first minute that wasnt happening this week at 0-0, but the away fans are truly put off. 😀 When Birmingham were here with a vast contingent, their songs were stopped from gaining momntum, partly as our drummer was on a totally different beat from their chant, just yards away from them.... Middlesbrough were a far smaller contingent for obvious reasons on a Tuesday night, yet were very obvious and vocal from the start and never deterred by a noisy Barclay. They felt more loud than the Leeds fans of vaster numbers. I've also sat through fan dissatisfaction in many seasons since 1973 including 90 mins of "Chase out" etc and want the players to be encouraged instead of distracted by that sort of stuff. Social media, and sites like this, plus Canary Call etc are sufficient nowadays to vent the anger at Wagner/Webber. The drummer can return asap as far as I'm concerned. I’d guess when you are attending every week as a home fan it’s hard to adjudicate. My last two matches at Carrow Road for (Sheff Utd April and Leicester September were quiet to say the least from the home ends) Edited October 27, 2023 by Midlands Yellow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glory.win or die. 273 Posted October 27, 2023 Because Wagner us so **** we can't even beat a drum at home now 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigManInTheBarclay 84 Posted October 27, 2023 Glad the bloody drum wasn't there.....try sitting near it for the 90mins like I have at games. Hope it never comes back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 7,804 Posted October 27, 2023 24 minutes ago, NFN FC said: Everyone should bring a drum! ~26000 drummers drumming would be epic! Not heard that part of twelve days of christmas.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bradwell canary 112 Posted October 27, 2023 Not so clever if he is just behind you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Raptor 1,574 Posted October 27, 2023 Everything the first guy said. Plus I'd hate it if it was close to me. I had the misfortune to sit 2 rows Infront of the England band once. That was the last International I've been too! The drum adds to the atmosphere definitely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 10,774 Posted October 27, 2023 Yes, it 100% improves the atmosphere, especially if the game itself isn't creating much of one. Players have always been pro it too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rhiadd 7 Posted October 27, 2023 8 hours ago, cambridgeshire canary said: It is a controversial statement to say that while I'm not still not sold on the idea of drums at grounds they still sound far better than clappers? How about rattles? Still have mine from 1959 with a tattered piece of green and yellow ribbon attached and the team written on it in pen. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
city4eva 243 Posted October 28, 2023 16 hours ago, cambridgeshire canary said: It is a controversial statement to say that while I'm not still not sold on the idea of drums at grounds they still sound far better than clappers? Do you sit anywhere near the drummer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWC 318 Posted October 28, 2023 Maybe be we could record some chanting and then post it through the PA at extra volume like they do at Spurs, Man City, Liverpool etc.that way we could all have a nice sit down, and enjoy our Bovril 🤔😜 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creedence Clearwater Couto 1,633 Posted October 28, 2023 11 hours ago, BigManInTheBarclay said: Glad the bloody drum wasn't there.....try sitting near it for the 90mins like I have at games. Hope it never comes back. Stick to booing like a petulant child then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
East Rider 589 Posted October 28, 2023 35 minutes ago, NWC said: Maybe be we could record some chanting and then post it through the PA at extra volume like they do at Spurs, Man City, Liverpool etc.that way we could all have a nice sit down, and enjoy our Bovril 🤔😜 Witnessed that a couple of times, especially at Spurs. Very strange that they are never really called out on it. It is quite obvious and rather odd however, I'm desperately hoping that one day it will fail half way through and stop abruptly during 'come on you spurs' chant live on tv Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
