Swearing

[epicrebel]

I'm not an old fuddy duddy, but Slough Supporters had the reputation of being the club that NEVER used the F or C words in the songs at game. 

Now it's been put back into them not liking this.

For example King's Lynn ,.,.,. 1 nil and you "F'ed"   it up, but now  

edit..,.,..,,. well the C word from the supporter not a song,

[Reading Rebel]

I think anyone who uses the C or F word at games so that it can be heard should be thrown out.

There are women and children at games and should not be subjected to this type of language. 

[Reading Rebel]

Perhaps a bit harsh to say 'thrown out' but certainly warned about their offensive language. 

[epicrebel]

2 hours ago, Reading Rebel said:

I think anyone who uses the C or F word at games so that it can be heard should be thrown out.

There are women and children at games and should not be subjected to this type of language. 

That's why I've brought it up. More women and kids are coming along, we don't need this now.

[GlenSTFC]

I was at the home game v Bath City with my 2 young girls and a man sitting in front of us was ‘effing and blinding’ when the winner went in. The thing is I’d be exactly the same if I wasn’t with my daughters and I was surprised but pleased that he actually apologised which to me was fine. Obviously if he had been the type to constantly swear during the game I would have either have moved or told him to calm it down, or if that didn’t work speak with a steward. Unfortunately you’re not going to get rid of the bad language at football not matter how much you try to educate it’s part of society. But if it’s constant and especially near families then the simple thing is to inform a steward who you would hope would deal with it correctly.

[Longshot]

There is a very similar thread to this on the Reading FC Fans forum,  A man was complaining that a Reading fan at plymouth on Tuesday night was continually swearing in front of his young daughter. seems its occurring at all levels.

[Rebellier]

And as we are non league hearing the players shout certain words is a bit shocking too....

I also recall our own Bakes and Unders having a right sweary go at the ref on the way back to the dressing rooms at Marlow a few years back!

[Hammer_rebel]

Women hearing swearing!!!!!  What ever next ? are we living in the Stone Age? In front of children I can understand but this is part of football if you like it or not... I am sure you are all saints and do not swear but I also think Neil and Jon had every right to be angry at the marlow game 

[Neil Baker]

Let’s be honest, we have sworn at football in the past, and sure we will again, we are not whiter than white, however on the whole it is pretty rare, so won’t lose too much sleep.

[Curtis]

I think there is a big difference between an individual fan swearing at a match, and what was mentioned at the beginning of this thread, which was the use of swear words in the songs our Club’s fans sing.

If we do want to be a family club and attract more of the younger generation, and bring our children &/or grandchildren to matches we probably don’t want them running around at home singing some of the songs...... but credit to our fans, there are many songs which are great and I do enjoy singing along too, and they create a fantastic atmosphere when everyone behind the goal becomes vocal.

[Mark44]

I take my two boy to the matches (5 & 2). I don't necessarily like to hear swearing but it is kind of part and parcel of Football, emotions run high and swearing comes as a natural element of that....

For me, there are areas of the ground that are worse than others and so we will tend to avoid those when possible. 

Having said that, I don't like the idea of swearing in our songs as that is encouraging others to swear which isn't giving the right image of our support

[Big J R]

Sorry, but I'm poking my nose in again......

 

Children, unfortunately are bombarded on television by the media, where profanity seems to be the norm.

HOWEVER  -  This does NOT give right to people to use it near children AND adults at a football match.

 

Stewards have the power to ask people to desist, and the right to ask them to leave the ground. 

 

The use of foul and abusive language IS a criminal offence.  People who fail to comply should then be told that the police are going to be called rather than stewards getting involved in a physical confrontation.

[GlenSTFC]

But in reality would the police really come out because one or two are swearing?

Surely it’s part the professional stewards job to deal with these situations and the easiest and safest option is to tell them.

[Big J R]

I agree in principal Glen. When I was safety office for the now defunct Dorking FC, I only remember a couple of such occasions, both of which resulted the the young idiots realising they COULD face a criminal record.

I do, however remember one hilarious occasions in late summer.  Wasps were everywhere, attracted to the match by soft drinks and food. man from the stand came storming up to me complaining about a "wasp that had pestering his wife".  Something beyond my remit at that exact time in question.

He went on and on beligerantly asking me "what was I going to do about it ??"  By then, the Chairman had joined us, and this guy was still going on about this wasp.

I'd had enough by now, and in my 6ft-2" nicest voice replied as sweetly as possible, "OK Sir.  If you or your wife can definitely identify the said wasp, I will do my very up-most to have it removed from the ground !!"

That made my afternoon.

[Irishadrian]

3 hours ago, GlenSTFC said:

But in reality would the police really come out because one or two are swearing?

Surely it’s part the professional stewards job to deal with these situations and the easiest and safest option is to tell them.

I think Glen has it right Theres no need for there to be a confrontation with stewards who order people to stop swearing and remind them that they can be expelled  and banned from the ground and that if necessary police will be called The main reason swearing is on the increase is that the culprits are not challenged and clamped down upon

[Windsor Rebel]

Its football for gods sake not Sunday church.

[Stan]

Watching Football should be a passionate affair. Occasionally that tips into the odd expletive. All part of the experience . However gratuitous abuse or a nasty songs should not be part of the deal.

When we had 200 odd people watching we all knew each other and we would no more swear at game  than we would in someone’s home, if we accidentally did , immediate apology to anyone with kids ! With bigger crowds comes greater anonymity , We  don't always know who we are sitting next to , and some newer people feel liberated to say what they like or they are much more used to the ‘angry’ culture at league games . It was noticeable at the big cup games as new people came along they started to abuse the opposing keeper from the off,  rather than start with banter and humour to put him off or just have a laugh .

I hope that as our crowds rise the new recruits begin to adopt our more sparing  and humorous  use of Anglo Saxon , rather than we lapse into boring cliches.