Atmosphere during games
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Re: Atmosphere during games
Like a lot of things, there is a right way to do this and a wrong way.
You don't want it to be excessively loud. You don't want it be too frequent.
But there are times when a gee up or an icebreaker would be good. And then let it be.
You don't want it to be excessively loud. You don't want it be too frequent.
But there are times when a gee up or an icebreaker would be good. And then let it be.
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Re: Atmosphere during games
Rugbygramps I mentioned Wasps and Irish because they were two clubs that used the tannoy a lot. You could add Sale and Saracens to the list. Personally I find that rugby is usually exciting and the crowd can generate the noise. Quins, Saints and all Welsh teams sing, at Tigers we are not very good at that but we do have our moments and Gloucester certainly.make themselves heard. In commentary last week Austin advocated music being played during a lul in play when an.injured player (fortunately not serious) was receiving attention, I think that disrespectful and without knowing the extent of injury could be insensitive
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Very good point. Playing, "When the Saints go marching in" when someone is lying on the field with a ruptured ACL for instance.johnthegriff wrote: ↑Thu Nov 23, 2023 5:35 pm Rugbygramps I mentioned Wasps and Irish because they were two clubs that used the tannoy a lot. You could add Sale and Saracens to the list. Personally I find that rugby is usually exciting and the crowd can generate the noise. Quins, Saints and all Welsh teams sing, at Tigers we are not very good at that but we do have our moments and Gloucester certainly.make themselves heard. In commentary last week Austin advocated music being played during a lul in play when an.injured player (fortunately not serious) was receiving attention, I think that disrespectful and without knowing the extent of injury could be insensitive
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"Get up, Stand up" by Bob Marley would be worse..Old Hob wrote: ↑Thu Nov 23, 2023 8:01 pmVery good point. Playing, "When the Saints go marching in" when someone is lying on the field with a ruptured ACL for instance.johnthegriff wrote: ↑Thu Nov 23, 2023 5:35 pm Rugbygramps I mentioned Wasps and Irish because they were two clubs that used the tannoy a lot. You could add Sale and Saracens to the list. Personally I find that rugby is usually exciting and the crowd can generate the noise. Quins, Saints and all Welsh teams sing, at Tigers we are not very good at that but we do have our moments and Gloucester certainly.make themselves heard. In commentary last week Austin advocated music being played during a lul in play when an.injured player (fortunately not serious) was receiving attention, I think that disrespectful and without knowing the extent of injury could be insensitive
I actually quite liked what the organisers did at the World Cup in terms of little sound bites such as Freddie Mercury etc, becaue it got he crowd involved without being IMHO OTT.
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Re: Atmosphere during games
They do little bits in the NFL when it comes to third downs etc. Some NFL crowds don't need whipping up, however.
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It would be wrong to go from famine to feast and goes without saying respect for injured players which is exceptional in rugby.
I’ve always liked that instrumental bit from Loose yourself, inoffensive and gets the juices flowing
I’ve always liked that instrumental bit from Loose yourself, inoffensive and gets the juices flowing
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I think the point would/should be to enhance the atmosphere rather than to (try to) create it.
There are injuries and there are breathers/strapping. It's usually pretty obvious which is which.
There are injuries and there are breathers/strapping. It's usually pretty obvious which is which.
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As I use for my signature, from dear old Cockers, if you want entertainment, go to the theatre, rugby players are here to win.
"If you want entertainment, go to the theatre," says Edinburgh head coach Richard Cockerill. "Rugby players play the game to win.15/1/21.
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So you don’t expect to be entertained for however much it is you pay for your tickettigerburnie wrote: ↑Fri Nov 24, 2023 10:32 am As I use for my signature, from dear old Cockers, if you want entertainment, go to the theatre, rugby players are here to win.
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There are various opinions of what is entertainment.........the main event is the match itself......some fans enjoy a good old school battle with a low score whilst others want to see free flowing rugby with plenty of tries and winning,
The main priority for all clubs is to get wins and the entertainment factor is the second priority.
Fans can create the atmosphere and I personally have no issue with interludes of music during extended breaks in matches.
Not everyone can be satisfied with what is offered.
The main priority for all clubs is to get wins and the entertainment factor is the second priority.
Fans can create the atmosphere and I personally have no issue with interludes of music during extended breaks in matches.
Not everyone can be satisfied with what is offered.
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If the game is not the entertainment you are looking for, you are probably watching the wrong sport.Rugbygramps wrote: ↑Fri Nov 24, 2023 10:50 amSo you don’t expect to be entertained for however much it is you pay for your tickettigerburnie wrote: ↑Fri Nov 24, 2023 10:32 am As I use for my signature, from dear old Cockers, if you want entertainment, go to the theatre, rugby players are here to win.
"If you want entertainment, go to the theatre," says Edinburgh head coach Richard Cockerill. "Rugby players play the game to win.15/1/21.
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Totally agree, which leads on to this point ...
There has to be *someone* with both the awareness of the game situation & the musical creativity to pick the right bits of music at the right time. That seems hard to me, and we're looking to control or even reduce match day costs.
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That isn’t what you saidtigerburnie wrote: ↑Fri Nov 24, 2023 11:27 amIf the game is not the entertainment you are looking for, you are probably watching the wrong sport.Rugbygramps wrote: ↑Fri Nov 24, 2023 10:50 amSo you don’t expect to be entertained for however much it is you pay for your tickettigerburnie wrote: ↑Fri Nov 24, 2023 10:32 am As I use for my signature, from dear old Cockers, if you want entertainment, go to the theatre, rugby players are here to win.
I agree with Tigerbeat that different people look to enhance their enjoyment in different ways but to say as a spectator all,you’re concerned about is winning seems some what short sighted.
Then again it comes from a man who seems to be unable to hold down regular employment for some reason
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Re: Atmosphere during games
I like it as it is at Welford Road. Other grounds appear to need to force an atmosphere. Maybe it’s because of disparities in crowd sizes.
However I recognise that most of the people around me in the Crumbie have probably put their best years behind them (like me) so if it needs more razzmatazz to keep crowds of 20k+ then I can live with that.
Just not that da*n trumpet fanfare, I beg you.
However I recognise that most of the people around me in the Crumbie have probably put their best years behind them (like me) so if it needs more razzmatazz to keep crowds of 20k+ then I can live with that.
Just not that da*n trumpet fanfare, I beg you.
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Re: Atmosphere during games
Do you ever wish you hadn’t started something
The original post was all about a comment that the energy can drop during lulls in the game and can/should anything be done to keep that energy maintained in the crowd. I don’t think the fact that there are drops in energy can be disputed.
We have a huge number of traditionalists on this forum who balk at the idea of anything new and would be more than happy if the game moved back to the pre professional era, in terms of the laws, style of play officiating etc.
The issue comes around that eventually these traditionalists will stop attending due to age or infirmities, and who is going to fill those seats/terrace spots
The original post was all about a comment that the energy can drop during lulls in the game and can/should anything be done to keep that energy maintained in the crowd. I don’t think the fact that there are drops in energy can be disputed.
We have a huge number of traditionalists on this forum who balk at the idea of anything new and would be more than happy if the game moved back to the pre professional era, in terms of the laws, style of play officiating etc.
The issue comes around that eventually these traditionalists will stop attending due to age or infirmities, and who is going to fill those seats/terrace spots