Here Come the Fleet

[Richard C]

Or just hand out some sort of voting slips at the margate match and take it from the percentage of returns. At least everybody has been given the choice then. I for 1 dont really mind if we do or we dont have 'here come the fleet'. Its up to everyone to decide.

[Guest]

Writing as the ex-tannoy man I too could never satisfy everyone re Here Come the Fleet, some said "play it" others said "don't".

Rather than hold another poll why not ask the players what they want to run out to - after all they're the ones we want to be inspired!

[David Holden]

We had a poll last season when nigh on 400 people voted with their pockets and bought a copy.

 

My point is that as nobody voted to stop playing it, then the status quo should be maintained until the anti brigade organise a poll to get it stopped.

 

[color:"red"]Stopping playing it cannot be just one person's decision simply because they have their hands on the CD player and don't like the song [/color]

[Richard C]

I think it should still be played. In fact up until this thread was started i thought it was still played as behind the goals the tannoys are so quiet you cant hear anything anyway. Its only when i used to stand on the half way line last season that you can really hear it. I agree leave it in until people complain. 'Innocent till proven guilty' - 'Good till proven bad'

[Bate'o]

Perhaps a classy remix could be arranged.

 

It is a shame that Fat Boy Slim is from Brighton.

[Ronnie]

While it would be a nice touch to ask the players, in a couple of years time we'd have to go through all this again when a lot of them may have moved on. Sadley players come and go (except Jacko) but we're always there.Although I favour democracy I personally think Here Comes The Fleet is pants. But then so was Eddie the Eagle. Sometimes things are so bad they become legend. Untill anything better is suggested I think that rather than be embarresed by this awful song we should embrace it as part of the history of the club. So lets not just play it when the lads come out, lets actually sing along with the bloody thing.

 

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[Dave M]

At the end of last season, you may remember, there was a Fans Forum with Andy in the bar and I asked him about what the players thought of the tune. His reply was understandably diplomatic, the supporters who were also there firmly endorsed the tune.

 

Shame there was no real ale available Saturday but CB is a good step in the right direction.

[Jessica]

I am will come straight out and I say I HATE THE SONG. and yes I do have a reason for backing the tannoy man and if you do not know who I am well tough

Apart from that CD which Dave has kindly offered to donate,all other music has to be supplied i.e. purchased by the person doing the job. Supporting the Club,

 

Yes lets ask the lads and if they want to hear The Fleet then so be it. But to Date:

 

 

One person i.e. Dave has asked about the song, so all of you who's Saturday is not complete without hearing it, why have you all been so quiet.

 

As Brian previously stated some moan because it is not played, some moan because it is played, so shall we play it every other home match to make it fair.

 

Also if you do not know who Jimmy is unless you are a Life Member you could always join Supporters Association he does the membership.

 

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[Guest]

I always like to offer a compromise.

 

Being one of those who always ends up in the bar too long , and misses the tune ( which I am a big fan of) and also the lads coming out.

 

Can I kindly request that the song is only played in the bar and not on the terraces, and it is played only when the lads come out, so that :

 

1) Those that are embarrassed by it, can stand on the terraces and not have to suffer it, and can listen to 'we are the champions ' or something equally as mainstream and mind numbing.

 

2) Those of us who love the song can remain in the bar for a right ol' sing song, to get us in the mood for the match.

 

and 3) We all know that the kick off is imminent, and can start finishing our pints.

 

If the same could also be done for when they come out for the 2nd half , I would be most obliged.

 

Surely this would keep both factions happy.

 

I haven't got where I am without being able to negotiate compromises ,

 

ACAS

[David Holden]

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Apart from that CD which Dave has kindly offered to donate,all other music has to be supplied i.e. purchased by the person doing the job. Supporting the Club,

 

 

 

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If you need any CDs for playing at home matches, let me know and I am sure that something can be arranged.

 

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yes I do have a reason for backing the tannoy man and if you do not know who I am well tough

 

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[Hirsty]

I do most humbly apologise........I didn't realise it was Jimmy who did the Life Membership ! ... still don't know who he is because I am only a season Ticket holder and shareholder....but hey ? who cares ? maybe I would know the face....I know quite a few jimmy's....anyway he probably doesn't know who I am either ...so we will settle for a draw on this one I think !! I haven't got life membership in case I peg out shortly !

 

Cheers,

[David Holden]

I didn't know that there was Life Membership, I thought my ten year membership was the longest available.

[Halifax Lass]

Well done Jessica for having the courage to say what you think under your own name. Just a query, but what do the opposition come out to?

 

 

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[I.C.@G&NFC]

A deathly hush, usually.

[Richard C]

Followed by a barrage of friendly rivalry!

[Guest]

ok i know hctf may not be some peoples taste but it is OUR song and we should play it untill another suitable song has been written for us ,so get pens to paper + see if the hctf haters can do any better ! lets get behind our boys at such a crucial time and cheer for the fleet !!! x <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/beerchug.gif" alt="" />

[Jessica]

OK Hirsty. I will think that you may find that lots of people are season tickets holders, share holders etc so no hearts and flowers please.

 

Membership can be for a year, 10 years or if you are really special Life Membership. but I think most Fleet fans are Life Supporters anyway.

 

Well at least we agree on something. I HOPE

[Wobbly Wayne rides again]

Superb & inspired idea ACAS - certainly gets my vote.

 

Pints, sing song and a time check.

 

Your talents of compromise and negotiation are wasted on us, we are still awaiting the TV to return to the bar, let alone music.

 

 

 

 

[David Holden]

Well if you had come to the quiz tonight and raised some money for the preseason tour, you would have seen the TV in all it's glory!

[FleetFanatic]

re: telly - is the cup draw Saturday afternoon

(like it was last season after the Burton match?)

 

A good chance for some extra custom in the bar if it is...