Match day band? your opinion

[tommy toes]

So it looks like the decision has already been made.
A band for Christ's sake!
Why not get someone to dress up as Homer Simpson and he can dance along to them.
I've a good mind to cancel my season ticket.

[RedJ]

Well that's a bit extreme..

[tommy toes]

No it isn't. I cant stand the gradual Americanisation of OUR game.
A lousy couple of trumpets wont make ANY difference.
The atmosphere is what it is. People forget that at Belle Vue it was much the same and is at most football grounds.

[CraigyBoy]

Seems like the decision has been made before the question was asked! Jesus, talk about "our club"... I always say that atmosfere can't be created, it has to be spontaneos. Bit like that silly "standing/singing" thing the other season at the keepmoat. Still, we'll get what we're told we like I suppose.

[Mr1Croft]

Seems like the decision has been made before the question was asked! Jesus, talk about "our club"... I always say that atmosfere can't be created, it has to be spontaneos. Bit like that silly "standing/singing" thing the other season at the keepmoat. Still, we'll get what we're told we like I suppose.

Not strictly true; the opening posts says it has been suggested "after the recent survey", which I read as it was something some fans have suggested and the club have thought "hmm, yes lets give it a try, but before we do lets ask people's opinions first so we have a reaction to base it against if we do trial it".

For the record I don't think we should have a band, but at least the club are actually trying to do something about the atmosphere. We have just been promoted, ST sales are above target and next season will see us against bigger competition; the club could have just easily ignored atmosphere and relied on the feel good factor but no our club Doncaster Rovers have decided not to look back, keep moving forward and always striving to be better and while that attitude exists I will remain proud of my club.

[DonnyBazR0ver]

Going back to the original question, it seems a band is not a popular choice but as WanchopeDickov says, perhaps not enough people on here to gauge a real opinion, so I guess we may just have to trial it, eh Martin?

Can't believe you fell for my wind up!!

[godlike1]

I think a big thing that kills the atmosphere is at the start if the game and at the start of half time when the music is played far too loud to hear yourself think and the bloke on the mike who has far too much to say for himself at both times, sometimes less is more.

Another problem is that we just don't have enough fans who are as passionate and like to sing about it as much as others clubs like Portsmouth, Blackpool, palace, etc are ones who have always impressed me with their vocal support both home and away. They have had years to do this and not lost generations to other local clubs like we have

This is sometimes because thoughs who go to away games to sing like to take their kids in the family stand at home, or like to sit near the halfway line for a better/different view to away games. It's then harder to join in with the singing when your the only one in your section. I like sitting in the south stand (although I don't always sing) because you get a better sense of atmosphere.

Overall the club should not be chastised for wanting to put a fans idea forward and although some are against it, why not try it to see how it goes, it can't do any harm and if it works then great for all around, if not then stick with what we know.

I am wondering if something else could be done to promote an atmosphere on match days if people want to in say the south stand only but in a way it would not be annoying, whether its whistles to go with the band.

Maybe in addition to sky sports news there could be a montage of rovers history and goals etc on some screens in the home concourse before the game to help build some pride and confidence in the fans add to this some pre match entertainment such as certain acts or a band playing on the pitch all to help build the atmosphere

Just some little ideas which when combined together get you looking forward to the game and in good voice especially for the kick off. A lot then relies on how the team plays

[DonnyBazR0ver]

Using my crystal ball, this thread will probably be long forgotten, surpassed by the astute signings of Dickov, moulding a team with skill, endeavour, guile, pace and goals.

The last throws of summer, moving into autumn brings party atmospheres to the KM following significant wins against so called 'fancied teams'.

All without the aid of a 'band'.

[Viking Don]

Said all along that the loud music blasting out when the teams come out along with stupid music after a goal kills all attempts by the singers to create an atmosphere as they're drowned out. A matchday band will kill it even more unless folk just want to listen to poor brass band renditions of football songs they'd normally be chanting themselves.

I hate bands at football matches so much that I'll be giving those games a miss and hope I can't hear them on Radio Sheff or RW. I really hope this isn't the way Rovers are heading or it's Armthorpe Welfare for my fix in future.

And before anyone starts, this is only a negative opinion if you are in favour of the matchday band. Personally I'd call not spoiling football with brass bands a positive opinion.

[tommy toes]

Hear Hear Don. All this unnecessary music and razzamataz helps to ruin any atmosphere not enhance it.
A band would be the final straw for me. I'd be OOT!

[Leebtyler]

Said all along that the loud music blasting out when the teams come out along with stupid music after a goal kills all attempts by the singers to create an atmosphere as they're drowned out. A matchday band will kill it even more unless folk just want to listen to poor brass band renditions of football songs they'd normally be chanting themselves.

I hate bands at football matches so much that I'll be giving those games a miss and hope I can't hear them on Radio Sheff or RW. I really hope this isn't the way Rovers are heading or it's Armthorpe Welfare for my fix in future.

And before anyone starts, this is only a negative opinion if you are in favour of the matchday band. Personally I'd call not spoiling football with brass bands a positive opinion.

the club did stop the goal music and the music before kick off last season for certain games.

it didnt work.

[RedJ]

Said all along that the loud music blasting out when the teams come out along with stupid music after a goal kills all attempts by the singers to create an atmosphere as they're drowned out. A matchday band will kill it even more unless folk just want to listen to poor brass band renditions of football songs they'd normally be chanting themselves.

I hate bands at football matches so much that I'll be giving those games a miss and hope I can't hear them on Radio Sheff or RW. I really hope this isn't the way Rovers are heading or it's Armthorpe Welfare for my fix in future.

And before anyone starts, this is only a negative opinion if you are in favour of the matchday band. Personally I'd call not spoiling football with brass bands a positive opinion.

the club did stop the goal music and the music before kick off last season for certain games.

it didnt work.

It did, but John Ryan insisted it was back apparently, or so I seem to remember reading on here so could easily be wrong.

[silent majority]

That's it pretty much. We argued for, and got, a change in the music, some changes around our friend on the 'mic' and other assorted bits and pieces. But gradually it moved back to where it started.

We have another opportunity to influence proceedings before we start the new season. Lets see how we get on again.

[Bristol Red Rover]

I've a feeling our JR is someone who likes razzmatazz and would leap at the Americanisation.

[DonnyBazR0ver]

There's nothing wrong with trying to improve the 'entertainment' on offer.

We'll never get everyone to agree about what's best as everyone's taste is different. I'm sure some have not changed their pre-match routine for years and don't really give two hoots about pre-match music/entertainment.

Judging by the late arrivals and early departures of some the club can't do much to tickle those folk. Everyone to their own.

I think the club should just get on with trying things and see how they are received. Not suggesting for one minute that a band during the game will be good, bad, indifferent or just really annoying. However, I'd be curious if nothing else.

I'd like to see Donny Dog get up to more antics on match days. I'm sure many of us have witnessed many funny moments. I'd love the current Dog to lighten up a bit and learn to ride a mini-motorbike. For those who didn't see it first time around, I'm sure they'll find it hilarious.

Donny Dog during the match used to run up and down trying to get the crowd going. In many ways, he was our cheerleader and did much to get the atmosphere going.

I saw our current Donny Dog recently doing the filming for a video doing the Gangnam on the back of Andy's little truck, so we know she's got it in her to entertain!   
   

[Filo]

There's nothing wrong with trying to improve the 'entertainment' on offer.

We'll never get everyone to agree about what's best as everyone's taste is different. I'm sure some have not changed their pre-match routine for years and don't really give two hoots about pre-match music/entertainment.

Judging by the late arrivals and early departures of some the club can't do much to tickle those folk. Everyone to their own.

I think the club should just get on with trying things and see how they are received. Not suggesting for one minute that a band during the game will be good, bad, indifferent or just really annoying. However, I'd be curious if nothing else.

I'd like to see Donny Dog get up to more antics on match days. I'm sure many of us have witnessed many funny moments. I'd love the current Dog to lighten up a bit and learn to ride a mini-motorbike. For those who didn't see it first time around, I'm sure they'll find it hilarious.

Donny Dog during the match used to run up and down trying to get the crowd going. In many ways, he was our cheerleader and did much to get the atmosphere going.

I saw our current Donny Dog recently doing the filming for a video doing the Gangnam on the back of Andy's little truck, so we know she's got it in her to entertain!   
   

Nice and cryptic Baz

[DonnyBazR0ver]

Ha ha. Tinker!