The Gibson Chant

[swain_drfc]

Did I just hear "and we're playing Finland off the park" don't tell me they changed it to the team they were playing?
This one who's "moaning" did all his singing 50+ years ago and I don't sit in the South stand

Why do those that are older believe that they have done their time creating an atmosphere so now have the right to moan about others that do because “they did their singing 50+ years ago.” If you have an issue with any chant then get yourself in amongst it and start the songs off yourself.

[TonySoprano]

Your analogy doesn't fit here.

The more accurate one would be, to not talk about your own spouse infront of someone who lost theirs 40 years ago.
Which is of course, daft.



There's better ways to show respect, and remember the victims of that terrible tragedy.
I personally will visit the memorial, and have a few mins of quiet reflection.

That's a really shit analogy

A better one would be to visit someone who had their entire family murdered horrifically 40 years ago and repeatedly say "I could murder a cuppa".

You wouldn't do it, would you? Unless you were utterly crass.

They weren't murdered you muppet! Trying to rewrite history ?
Lowlife

[idler]

The ones that went to the exit at the back of the stand were as good as murdered. The door was still padlocked.

[BillyStubbsTears]

Your analogy doesn't fit here.

The more accurate one would be, to not talk about your own spouse infront of someone who lost theirs 40 years ago.
Which is of course, daft.



There's better ways to show respect, and remember the victims of that terrible tragedy.
I personally will visit the memorial, and have a few mins of quiet reflection.

That's a really shit analogy

A better one would be to visit someone who had their entire family murdered horrifically 40 years ago and repeatedly say "I could murder a cuppa".

You wouldn't do it, would you? Unless you were utterly crass.

They weren't murdered you muppet! Trying to rewrite history ?
Lowlife

Think about what "analogy" means.

[ravenrover]

Did I just hear "and we're playing Finland off the park" don't tell me they changed it to the team they were playing?
This one who's "moaning" did all his singing 50+ years ago and I don't sit in the South stand

Why do those that are older believe that they have done their time creating an atmosphere so now have the right to moan about others that do because “they did their singing 50+ years ago.” If you have an issue with any chant then get yourself in amongst it and start the songs off yourself.

And the the first part of the question?

[Padge_DRFC]

Also talking of the Bradford game. There seems little interest. There's about 300 left of the initial 1100 allocation. Cheaper than Grimsby. Probably equally as far dependant on village you live in. Odd Grimsby sold out weeks before. This fixture never seems to drum up any interest for an hour away.

[TonySoprano]

Your analogy doesn't fit here.

The more accurate one would be, to not talk about your own spouse infront of someone who lost theirs 40 years ago.
Which is of course, daft.



There's better ways to show respect, and remember the victims of that terrible tragedy.
I personally will visit the memorial, and have a few mins of quiet reflection.

That's a really shit analogy

A better one would be to visit someone who had their entire family murdered horrifically 40 years ago and repeatedly say "I could murder a cuppa".

You wouldn't do it, would you? Unless you were utterly crass.

They weren't murdered you muppet! Trying to rewrite history ?
Lowlife

Think about what "analogy" means.

Your talking about analogy fitting, and then talking about murder.
Give your head a wobble.

[GazLaz]

Also talking of the Bradford game. There seems little interest. There's about 300 left of the initial 1100 allocation. Cheaper than Grimsby. Probably equally as far dependant on village you live in. Odd Grimsby sold out weeks before. This fixture never seems to drum up any interest for an hour away.

Only gone on general sale today haven’t they?

[Filo]

Your analogy doesn't fit here.

The more accurate one would be, to not talk about your own spouse infront of someone who lost theirs 40 years ago.
Which is of course, daft.



There's better ways to show respect, and remember the victims of that terrible tragedy.
I personally will visit the memorial, and have a few mins of quiet reflection.

That's a really shit analogy

A better one would be to visit someone who had their entire family murdered horrifically 40 years ago and repeatedly say "I could murder a cuppa".

You wouldn't do it, would you? Unless you were utterly crass.

They weren't murdered you muppet! Trying to rewrite history ?
Lowlife

Think about what "analogy" means.

Your talking about analogy fitting, and then talking about murder.
Give your head a wobble.

Bit of a drama queen aren’t you Tony?

[BillyStubbsTears]

Your analogy doesn't fit here.

The more accurate one would be, to not talk about your own spouse infront of someone who lost theirs 40 years ago.
Which is of course, daft.



There's better ways to show respect, and remember the victims of that terrible tragedy.
I personally will visit the memorial, and have a few mins of quiet reflection.

That's a really shit analogy

A better one would be to visit someone who had their entire family murdered horrifically 40 years ago and repeatedly say "I could murder a cuppa".

You wouldn't do it, would you? Unless you were utterly crass.

They weren't murdered you muppet! Trying to rewrite history ?
Lowlife

Think about what "analogy" means.

Your talking about analogy fitting, and then talking about murder.
Give your head a wobble.

Fair enough. DON'T think about what "analogy" means then. Just chuck a strop.

[TonySoprano]

Your analogy doesn't fit here.

The more accurate one would be, to not talk about your own spouse infront of someone who lost theirs 40 years ago.
Which is of course, daft.



There's better ways to show respect, and remember the victims of that terrible tragedy.
I personally will visit the memorial, and have a few mins of quiet reflection.

That's a really shit analogy

A better one would be to visit someone who had their entire family murdered horrifically 40 years ago and repeatedly say "I could murder a cuppa".

You wouldn't do it, would you? Unless you were utterly crass.

They weren't murdered you muppet! Trying to rewrite history ?
Lowlife

Think about what "analogy" means.

Your talking about analogy fitting, and then talking about murder.
Give your head a wobble.

Bit of a drama queen aren’t you Tony?

My own fault, what's that old saying ?
"You can't argue with idiots" 

[TonySoprano]

Your analogy doesn't fit here.

The more accurate one would be, to not talk about your own spouse infront of someone who lost theirs 40 years ago.
Which is of course, daft.



There's better ways to show respect, and remember the victims of that terrible tragedy.
I personally will visit the memorial, and have a few mins of quiet reflection.

That's a really shit analogy

A better one would be to visit someone who had their entire family murdered horrifically 40 years ago and repeatedly say "I could murder a cuppa".

You wouldn't do it, would you? Unless you were utterly crass.

They weren't murdered you muppet! Trying to rewrite history ?
Lowlife

Think about what "analogy" means.

Your talking about analogy fitting, and then talking about murder.
Give your head a wobble.

Fair enough. DON'T think about what "analogy" means then. Just chuck a strop.

not entertaining you,
You start talking about murder and wonder why someone calls you out on it.
Like I say " can't argue with idiots, because they just drag you to their level, and beat you with experience"

[RoversInSpain]

For me a few people hitting the nail on the head.
It’s not about us being offended, it’s not about Bradford fans being offended, its not about Woke, it’s not about restricting speech (or song), its not about silly analogies.
It’s simply about a little thoughtfulness, respect, for OUR fellow football fans who went to a match and became victims of a most horrific event, and didn’t get back home to see their families.
Bradford fans would probably think that singing about sparks and fires at Valley Parade is just a little bit insensitive, but mostly rather thick.
And I for one would agree with them.

[Bentley Bullet]

TS.

An analogy is a comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on the resemblance of a particular aspect.

As a matter of interest, just suppose the 56 spectators who accidentally burned to death in the Valley Parade fire were murdered instead by an arsonist. Would that scenario deter you from singing The Gibson Chant at Valley Parade?

[ravenrover]

Your analogy doesn't fit here.

The more accurate one would be, to not talk about your own spouse infront of someone who lost theirs 40 years ago.
Which is of course, daft.



There's better ways to show respect, and remember the victims of that terrible tragedy.
I personally will visit the memorial, and have a few mins of quiet reflection.

That's a really shit analogy

A better one would be to visit someone who had their entire family murdered horrifically 40 years ago and repeatedly say "I could murder a cuppa".

You wouldn't do it, would you? Unless you were utterly crass.

They weren't murdered you muppet! Trying to rewrite history ?
Lowlife

Think about what "analogy" means.

Your talking about analogy fitting, and then talking about murder.
Give your head a wobble.

Bit of a drama queen aren’t you Tony?

Carefull Filo he'll be offering to meet you face you face.

[DearneValleyRover]

Your analogy doesn't fit here.

The more accurate one would be, to not talk about your own spouse infront of someone who lost theirs 40 years ago.
Which is of course, daft.



There's better ways to show respect, and remember the victims of that terrible tragedy.
I personally will visit the memorial, and have a few mins of quiet reflection.

That's a really shit analogy

A better one would be to visit someone who had their entire family murdered horrifically 40 years ago and repeatedly say "I could murder a cuppa".

You wouldn't do it, would you? Unless you were utterly crass.

They weren't murdered you muppet! Trying to rewrite history ?
Lowlife

I would imagine the families of those who lost their lives and knowing The fire doors were chained up probably think differently

[BillyStubbsTears]

Your analogy doesn't fit here.

The more accurate one would be, to not talk about your own spouse infront of someone who lost theirs 40 years ago.
Which is of course, daft.



There's better ways to show respect, and remember the victims of that terrible tragedy.
I personally will visit the memorial, and have a few mins of quiet reflection.

That's a really shit analogy

A better one would be to visit someone who had their entire family murdered horrifically 40 years ago and repeatedly say "I could murder a cuppa".

You wouldn't do it, would you? Unless you were utterly crass.

They weren't murdered you muppet! Trying to rewrite history ?
Lowlife

Think about what "analogy" means.

Your talking about analogy fitting, and then talking about murder.
Give your head a wobble.

Fair enough. DON'T think about what "analogy" means then. Just chuck a strop.

not entertaining you,
You start talking about murder and wonder why someone calls you out on it.
Like I say " can't argue with idiots, because they just drag you to their level, and beat you with experience"

I don't agree with you on much, but I can wholeheartedly agree that you're not entertaining me.

For the record, an analogy can have any theme. And in this case, the one I chose is particularly appropriate because both the original event and the analogy refer to horrific mass deaths. The fact that one is murder and the other an event for which the club and council were found legally responsible is really not important.

The point is, you wouldn't go to someone's house whose family had all been murdered, and repeatedly say, "I could murder a cuppa", would you? And if you wouldn't, and you can't see the analogy with a chant at Bradford about starting a fire, I think you're being deliberately evasive.