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| Quote: Th'Observer "When the Brigantes first came about with the colourful flags above the South Stand, the flag waving at the bottom and the banners in the crowd it was fantastic. It was the best atmosphere we had probably ever seen at the DW. Okay, it still wasn't outstanding but it was so much better than nothing.
A club within a club? You seriously need to get over yourselves with that attitude. Some Wigan fans pi$$ and moan about the lack of atmosphere yet condemned one of the best things for generating atmosphere in what was basically a "fans movement".
It is a shame that some morons got involved and spoiled it to a certain extent but I honestly don't see why the movement couldn't have continued to exist despite that.
The people running the original Brigantes with the flags and scarves were clearly sensible and knowledgeable people who are passionate about the club and did all they could in their spare time to have meetings and generate ideas. I thought it was bloody marvellous and before anyone says, no, I wasn't a part of the movement but I admired it from my seat in the East Stand.
It was great and it inspired things like the "Fat Dogs" at Bradford. For a brief spell it became the envy of many fans of opposition Super League clubs based on what was going on at both home and away matches. I'd love to see it return. The movement should be resurrected.
For those who don't like the Brigantes, for those who don't like the drum but continue to moan about the poor atmosphere. What is it that you exactly want? Besides moaning consistently about anything. If you don't like noise, don't go to an event which consistently sees 11,000+ people attend.
Stay at home, draw your curtains and be an armchair fan in the comfort of your own silence.
I'd also like to take this opportunity to thank those who take their time to put up the flags at the top of the South Stand. It's the one bit of residue left from a really positive and vibrant movement created by the fans.'"
Absolutely spot on.
If just 10% of our ‘fans’ put in half the amount of thankless effort (to actually take the time to organise meetings, make flags, banners etc..,), noise, and passion that the Brigantes managed to put into the club, we wouldn’t have a problem with a lack of atmosphere.
To borrow & amend a line from JFK ,“Ask not what your club can do for you, ask what you can do for your club“.
I would also add my thanks to the fans still who take the time and effort to put up the flags in the South stand. Yet something else most fans just take for granted & man about when they aren't there. Was pleasantly surprised and amazed to hear a couple of chants starting in the East Stand last night - It can be done!
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| Quote: TVC15 "Absolutely spot on.
If just 10% of our ‘fans’ put in half the amount of thankless effort (to actually take the time to organise meetings, make flags, banners etc..,), noise, and passion that the Brigantes managed to put into the club, we wouldn’t have a problem with a lack of atmosphere.
To borrow & amend a line from JFK ,“Ask not what your club can do for you, ask what you can do for your club“.
I would also add my thanks to the fans still who take the time and effort to put up the flags in the South stand. Yet something else most fans just take for granted & man about when they aren't there. Was pleasantly surprised and amazed to hear a couple of chants starting in the East Stand last night - It can be done!'"
I was in the East Stand near where the chants started. It started with one or two people and this infected those around them who joined in. The 'one man Brigante' thing last night also showed that it only takes a small catalyst to get things going. I think most people want to get an atmosphere going but it just needs a Cataylst. Sometimes the game is the catalyst itself e.g. if the team is playing particularly well or if the game has particular meaning such as a Derby or against another close rival. So my take on last night is that what we need are just a few enthusiastic individuals strategically located in each stand to spark things off. If they operated as a team then it would be even better. I think this would be accepted more by the majority of the fans rather than trying to have a separate dedicated singing section or fan group.
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| Crap stadium, crap atmosphere.
Shouldn't be playing at Wigan Athpathetic's ground. Would love our own ground again.
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icons077e_files/5454-3678dentheman-msnicons.jpg Fans Forum 28.08.08 Fan from Haydock
"I've got one word for you Mr Chairman - Penalty Count"
[quote="The Daddy"]I've got one word for you all......Steve Hanley[/quote]
Some Salford fan said to me and I quote "You are by far and away the most Handsome & Knowledgeable Rugby League Fan in England!"
I thanked him and went on my Merry way!
RIVERCAVE DWELLER OF THE YEAR 2015!
"The club used you last night and didn't tell the truth."
Officially one of the 119 Mugs used by the club:icons077e_files/5454-3678dentheman-msnicons.jpg |
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| Quote: TVC15 "Absolutely spot on.
If just 10% of our ‘fans’ put in half the amount of thankless effort (to actually take the time to organise meetings, make flags, banners etc..,), noise, and passion that the Brigantes managed to put into the club, we wouldn’t have a problem with a lack of atmosphere.
To borrow & amend a line from JFK ,“Ask not what your club can do for you, ask what you can do for your club“.
I would also add my thanks to the fans still who take the time and effort to put up the flags in the South stand. Yet something else most fans just take for granted & man about when they aren't there. Was pleasantly surprised and amazed to hear a couple of chants starting in the East Stand last night - It can be done!'"
No probs (me, conroy and our new recruit had a smashing time last week with our erection).
Our new recruit passed his interview so we have more members in the Erection section now which should help us moving forward as it has been very difficult to organise this year due to personal and work issues for me and conroy.
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icons077e_files/5454-3678dentheman-msnicons.jpg Fans Forum 28.08.08 Fan from Haydock
"I've got one word for you Mr Chairman - Penalty Count"
[quote="The Daddy"]I've got one word for you all......Steve Hanley[/quote]
Some Salford fan said to me and I quote "You are by far and away the most Handsome & Knowledgeable Rugby League Fan in England!"
I thanked him and went on my Merry way!
RIVERCAVE DWELLER OF THE YEAR 2015!
"The club used you last night and didn't tell the truth."
Officially one of the 119 Mugs used by the club:icons077e_files/5454-3678dentheman-msnicons.jpg |
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| Quote: JimmyFairhurst "Crap stadium, crap atmosphere.
Shouldn't be playing at Wigan Athpathetic's ground. Would love our own ground again.'"
That's a great idea
Let me know when you've built it and I'll organise a meeting to arrange the club moving to it?
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| Quote: Jukesays "That's a great idea
I'll text you
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icons077e_files/5454-3678dentheman-msnicons.jpg Fans Forum 28.08.08 Fan from Haydock
"I've got one word for you Mr Chairman - Penalty Count"
[quote="The Daddy"]I've got one word for you all......Steve Hanley[/quote]
Some Salford fan said to me and I quote "You are by far and away the most Handsome & Knowledgeable Rugby League Fan in England!"
I thanked him and went on my Merry way!
RIVERCAVE DWELLER OF THE YEAR 2015!
"The club used you last night and didn't tell the truth."
Officially one of the 119 Mugs used by the club:icons077e_files/5454-3678dentheman-msnicons.jpg |
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| Quote: JimmyFairhurst "I'll text you'"
Tweet me?
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| Quote: Jukesays "Tweet me?'"
Nah, us ground builders are too down to earth for that twa***r nonsense
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| The club need to concentrate on getting the 2000 or so regular fans from a couple of seasons ago back. Our average attendance has been steadily declining since 2011. Having the main singing/noise making section at the back of the south is definitely the way forward.
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icons077e_files/5454-3678dentheman-msnicons.jpg Fans Forum 28.08.08 Fan from Haydock
"I've got one word for you Mr Chairman - Penalty Count"
[quote="The Daddy"]I've got one word for you all......Steve Hanley[/quote]
Some Salford fan said to me and I quote "You are by far and away the most Handsome & Knowledgeable Rugby League Fan in England!"
I thanked him and went on my Merry way!
RIVERCAVE DWELLER OF THE YEAR 2015!
"The club used you last night and didn't tell the truth."
Officially one of the 119 Mugs used by the club:icons077e_files/5454-3678dentheman-msnicons.jpg |
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| Quote: JimmyFairhurst "Nah, us ground builders are too down to earth for that twa***r nonsense'"
Good grief man get with the times!
Anyone who knows me knows how "Cutting Edge" I am.
I do still have a pigeon coop so you can always send it that way?
PS, seeing as your in the game I'm guessing you'll get the groundwork done on the cheap so don't spare when it comes to the cladding ![NAUGHTY eusa_naughty.gif](images/smilies//eusa_naughty.gif)
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| Quote: Jukesays "No probs (me, conroy and our new recruit had a smashing time last week with our erection).
Our new recruit passed his interview so we have more members in the Erection section now which should help us moving forward as it has been very difficult to organise this year due to personal and work issues for me and conroy.'"
Is there any truth he's on a YTS scheme ?
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icons077e_files/5454-3678dentheman-msnicons.jpg Fans Forum 28.08.08 Fan from Haydock
"I've got one word for you Mr Chairman - Penalty Count"
[quote="The Daddy"]I've got one word for you all......Steve Hanley[/quote]
Some Salford fan said to me and I quote "You are by far and away the most Handsome & Knowledgeable Rugby League Fan in England!"
I thanked him and went on my Merry way!
RIVERCAVE DWELLER OF THE YEAR 2015!
"The club used you last night and didn't tell the truth."
Officially one of the 119 Mugs used by the club:icons077e_files/5454-3678dentheman-msnicons.jpg |
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| Quote: twosevenzero "Is there any truth he's on a YTS scheme ?'"
No
He's on a PTS!
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39110_1363272058.jpg Dropkick Murphy..we actually saw and heard a mass of bouncing and scarf and flag waving to Dale Cavese that drowned out anything we could muster.. It stopped us singing our own celebratory songs, it died out seconds later when we accepted we couldn't be heard over the Wigan lot
Celebrations muted from us, job done from them. Most fans who slag them off are jealous their own club's support is nowhere near that good
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sally cinnamon..Why not discuss Wigan? It's a rugby league message board. Wigan are the most famous brand in rugby league
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Tre Cool..Saints fans are hopeless unless it's a cup final or grand final. Wigan fans are so much more loyal and passionate
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the flying biscuit..Wires havent been massively succesful over the years, but I've spoke to Brian Bevan And he spoke to me and i wouldnt swap that for Wigans History, ever
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Ande..on the TV i could only hear the Wigan fans with about 10 to go
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Saint94..Every team is in your feckin shadow, we all know
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| Quote: Jukesays "No probs (me, conroy and our new recruit had a smashing time last week with our erection).
Our new recruit passed his interview so we have more members in the Erection section now which should help us moving forward as it has been very difficult to organise this year due to personal and work issues for me and conroy.'"
Oi! I have been up on the gantry before most games this season. My lonely Easter Monday erection was the biggest and hardest of the season so far.
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39110_1363272058.jpg Dropkick Murphy..we actually saw and heard a mass of bouncing and scarf and flag waving to Dale Cavese that drowned out anything we could muster.. It stopped us singing our own celebratory songs, it died out seconds later when we accepted we couldn't be heard over the Wigan lot
Celebrations muted from us, job done from them. Most fans who slag them off are jealous their own club's support is nowhere near that good
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sally cinnamon..Why not discuss Wigan? It's a rugby league message board. Wigan are the most famous brand in rugby league
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Tre Cool..Saints fans are hopeless unless it's a cup final or grand final. Wigan fans are so much more loyal and passionate
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the flying biscuit..Wires havent been massively succesful over the years, but I've spoke to Brian Bevan And he spoke to me and i wouldnt swap that for Wigans History, ever
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Ande..on the TV i could only hear the Wigan fans with about 10 to go
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Saint94..Every team is in your feckin shadow, we all know
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| Quote: Th'Observer "When the Brigantes first came about with the colourful flags above the South Stand, the flag waving at the bottom and the banners in the crowd it was fantastic. It was the best atmosphere we had probably ever seen at the DW. Okay, it still wasn't outstanding but it was so much better than nothing.
A club within a club? You seriously need to get over yourselves with that attitude. Some Wigan fans pi$$ and moan about the lack of atmosphere yet condemned one of the best things for generating atmosphere in what was basically a "fans movement".
It is a shame that some morons got involved and spoiled it to a certain extent but I honestly don't see why the movement couldn't have continued to exist despite that.
The people running the original Brigantes with the flags and scarves were clearly sensible and knowledgeable people who are passionate about the club and did all they could in their spare time to have meetings and generate ideas. I thought it was bloody marvellous and before anyone says, no, I wasn't a part of the movement but I admired it from my seat in the East Stand.
It was great and it inspired things like the "Fat Dogs" at Bradford. For a brief spell it became the envy of many fans of opposition Super League clubs based on what was going on at both home and away matches.
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