The Big Drum Debate

[DRAKEY]

Not sure who is aware of this but the drum was banned from Tuesday nites game and all evening games by FGR officials...

It was said that the other small drum could b used tho (and was)

What I want to know is if the drum can be used at normal Saturday games at FGR as their officials were like well we will c...prob so I didnt start something...

Can someone shed some light on this because I cant be bothered to carry it all the way in if FGR officials are going to moan about it!

Any comments apreciated

:thumbsup:

[Neil]

Drakey Drakey BANG YOUR DRUM!

[Simon]

Use it anyway! :D

[EGG]

It'll never be the T-end until the drum is beat. It'll never be home without it.
Surely it they can't say no to Saturdays, I can maybe understand in the evenings due to the homes around and kids trying to sleep but who sleeps at 3pm on a Saturday (apart from night shifts before anyone tries to be smart).
As Neil say 'BANG YOUR DRUM!', but don't break the stick again. :thumbsup:

[DaveH]

What about a whip-round so we can call him Drakey-Two-Drums? A svelte evening off the shoulder number to please the stewards, and our familiar massive saturday afternoon drum?

[Pablo]

FGR had there own drum when I went on Monday.

[Simon]

FGR had there own drum when I went on Monday.

Wasn't that a Biscuit tin though? :D

[darrenb]

I think we should be able to bang the drum as loud as we want on a Saturday!

[Press Officer @ FGR FC]

Sadly whilst we do not wish to be kill joys, I have to inform you Drakey that the use of the BIG Drum is banned.
We have a licence for the ground and whilst it may be a football stadium, we have to operate within the limitations set down. Conditions were attached to the building regualtions when the stadium was built. We are now in the 21st century when it comes to regulating particular noise. The small one is quite acceptable but we have to be careful to ensure we operate within those regulations. You are treated no differently to anyone at our own matches.

[tigermatty]

is someone measuring the decibels then?

[city supporter]

What a crying shame.:cry: The T-End will never be the same.

Keep the Drum though Drakey, perhaps our new ground will be in the middle of nowhere and you can BANG to your hearts content.

Talking about Bangs, just wish the powers that be would BAN the noise that accompany's Firework night a week before and A WEEK AFTER THE EVENT. Drives my dog insane .....and for that matter his owner !

[bobcarolgees]

You dont want to upset the FGR stewards....

http://www.movieprop.com/tvandmovie/reviews/universalsoldier.jpg

[Neil]

Sadly whilst we do not wish to be kill joys, I have to inform you Drakey that the use of the BIG Drum is banned.
We have a licence for the ground and whilst it may be a football stadium, we have to operate within the limitations set down. Conditions were attached to the building regualtions when the stadium was built. We are now in the 21st century when it comes to regulating particular noise. The small one is quite acceptable but we have to be careful to ensure we operate within those regulations. You are treated no differently to anyone at our own matches.Surely the sounds of fans cheering when a goal is scored is louder than the drum? And the sound of singing and chanting? And your microphone makes quite reverberation too! Whilst you may not wish to be a killjoy, thats exactly what you are...

[bobcarolgees]

Press officer, I will be buying a city shirt on Saturday. The noise of hundreds of moths escaping from my wallet may will be louder than the drum. Will I get in????

[DRAKEY]

What a crying shame.:cry: The T-End will never be the same.

Keep the Drum though Drakey, perhaps our new ground will be in the middle of nowhere and you can BANG to your hearts content.

Talking about Bangs, just wish the powers that be would BAN the noise that accompany's Firework night a week before and A WEEK AFTER THE EVENT. Drives my dog insane .....and for that matter his owner !

Panic not Sandra the drum will still be at use at the away games.......whilst we may have to do as we are told by our hosts...I have other plans afoot....watch this space!

:thumbsup:

[Dr Wart Hoover]

...'old on - we were told that the big drum was OK on Saturday afternoons ... what is the actual rule - and why?

[Neil]

...'old on - we were told that the big drum was OK on Saturday afternoons ... what is the actual rule - and why?They make them up as they go along :thumbsup:

[ItmustbeCity]

Shock horror, who'd have thought that spectators inside a football ground produce noise :rolleyes:. I suppose only a certain number will be allowed to sing as to not go over the decibel limit and as for City goals scored its probably best to clap politely.

Still I suppose the only ones happy tomorrow will be the Rugby Town supporters ;)

[Neil]

No, I suggest we all nod in agreement and go "yep" ;)

[Simon]

Thats just ridiculous. The noise of 400 fans cheering is ALOT louder than one drum.

No wonder FGR haven't got an atmosphere to rival ours :rolleyes:

[darrenb]

No amount of complaining is going to change FGR's decision on this one I'm afraid.

I don't agree with it but I think we need to respect the rules at our new landlords ground and make sure we make plenty of noise singing the lads to victory :thumbsup::D:thumbsup:

[Sam b]

Thats just ridiculous. The noise of 400 fans cheering is ALOT louder than one drum.

No wonder FGR haven't got an atmosphere to rival ours :rolleyes:


I agree seems a strange decision and I can understand your feelings about the big drum.:confused:

However the atmosphere isnt bad at the New Lawn with Oxford and Torquay fans complimenting the atmosphere created by our lot.

You should go to some other BSP clubs the atmospheres are similar to morgues they really are!!

[Dr Wart Hoover]

i'll bring the bongoes and a tambourine as well if i can find one ... but we will make noise !!!

[NI-Branch]

Signs on the pitch saying :

"If you're a city supporter, player or official, keep off the grass"

:thumbsup:

very strange decision about the drum, but hey I think we have to unfortunately respect FGR's rules as per 01/09/07, Colin Peake is looking for the rule book for next week has anyone seen it ?

[spandau_wirral]

Is it okay if i bring my triangle?

[DRAKEY]

I agree seems a strange decision and I can understand your feelings about the big drum.:confused:

However the atmosphere isnt bad at the New Lawn with Oxford and Torquay fans complimenting the atmosphere created by our lot.

You should go to some other BSP clubs the atmospheres are similar to morgues they really are!!

Reli????

I have been to a few FGR games to show my support and I thort the atmosphere was poor to say the least

:confused:

[joycie]

there are all sorts of odd rules and regulations that seem stupid but have to be maintained - take for example at FGR there are no bins? this is because one of the risk assesments with the new stadium was the problem if there were bees hovering around the bins! and how often does the weather at FGR see bees flying around???

[EGG]

Is there anyone who can perform human beat box instead of the using a drum, no drum just a megaphone required :thumbsup:

[Neil]

Is there anyone who can perform human beat box instead of the using a drum, no drum just a megaphone required :thumbsup:Maybe we should invite the Rock Steady Crew?

You're probably too young for that ;)

[city supporter]

How does the decibel rating come off when the Eggchasers score....with their size of crowds and the fact that they are slap-bang in the middle of a residential area !

These Planning regs. mistify me, plus they have just erected an even bigger stand to hold more noisy fans :confused:

It's just ridiculous when you think about it.

[tigermatty]

It is a bit ridiculous that a ground can be allowed to have a tannoy system installed and play loud music through speakers before a match, but a drum is too noisy?!

I personally believe that certain people are concerned about the FGR support being outdone by a club two divisions below it...

[joycie]

i'm sure the reason behind regulations saying you can't have a drum is not because were worried you'll be noisier than us! as much as a stupid rule it may be it has to be respected - although i agree 3,000 fans like the oxford game like last year are clearly going to make much more noise than a drum!

[Sam b]

Reli????

I have been to a few FGR games to show my support and I thort the atmosphere was poor to say the least

:confused:

You obviously were not at many matches last season where we outsung most opposistion, especially against Aldershot and the atmosphere against Halifax last season was magical.

You make a lot of noise but remember that it always sounds louder to you when you are the main singers. Thought Gloucester were pretty quiet when we played you earlier this season. However so were we that day!:rolleyes:

Most clubs in the BSP complimented our atmosphere last season and Torquay thought there was a cracking atmosphere last week.

[Simon]

You obviously were not at many matches last season where we outsung most opposistion, especially against Aldershot and the atmosphere against Halifax last season was magical.

You make a lot of noise but remember that it always sounds louder to you when you are the main singers. Thought Gloucester were pretty quiet when we played you earlier this season. However so were we that day! :rolleyes:

Most clubs in the BSP complimented our atmosphere last season and Torquay thought there was a cracking atmosphere last week.

Have you heard of a Pre Season Friendly? And the fact that no one cares about singing in them?

Also, I was at that Torquay game and the atmosphere was made by the 1000+ Torquay fans, not your dozen singers and a biscuit tin. Thats my opinion on the matter.

[Sam b]

Also, I was at that Torquay game and the atmosphere was made by the 1000+ Torquay fans, not your dozen singers and a biscuit tin. Thats my opinion on the matter.[/QUOTE]

Funny how Torquay fans recon we made alot of noise! There was alot more than twelve people singing more like 50 odd.

Remember you making this point before its utter bull-****. no offence but id rather take oppinions from clubs like Oxford and Torquay fans rather than Gloucester who are dislike by manyy aclub and with your attitude I can see why.:brickwall:

[Fromie]

If you dislike them so much why the f*ck are you on there forum to**pot??

[yates jr]

If you dislike them so much why the f*ck are you on there forum to**pot??

:thumbsup: :D

[Sam b]

Thanks for the personal abuse.

Im saying my piece I didnt say I particularly disliked Gloucester did I! I just said that there are a fair few clubs that do and some could because of a certain arragance regarding other clubs noise levels.

[Fromie]

Remember you making this point before its utter bull-****. no offence but id rather take oppinions from clubs like Oxford and Torquay fans rather than Gloucester who are dislike by manyy aclub and with your attitude I can see why

I think its the bit where you say i can see why suggests you agree with them!!!!

[Sam b]

I can see why rather suggests that I think that particular poster does not help things with his particular attitude.

You are putting two and two together and comming out with five! In no way shape or form did I actually say I particurlarly dislike Gloucester. Get your facts right and cut out the pathetic insults.

[Neil]

Whats wrong with pathetic insults? They're grrrrreeeaaatttttt!

[Fromie]

If its the Simon post your on about i think if he wants to say what he wants on his own teams forum then thats fair enough

[Sam b]

Yeah i could say that its a bit rich that you are calling me insults not on your particular forum, but I wont!! :thumbsup:;)

[Fromie]

Thats ok though aint it? However i wouldnt come on the Gloucester forum and moan about a Gloucester fan, from what ive seen and heard there a decent bunch:D

[Dr Wart Hoover]

...ok, the big drum won't appear at home games ... apparently the little drum sounds like a biscuit tin from far away and annoys the locals and is too loud close in ... do we need any drums at all for home games?

[yates jr]

Yep !

[Clifty]

i think that we need a drum, but the smaller drum needs to be used in moderation like the big drum was!

[Exiled]

Yeah i could say that its a bit rich that you are calling me insults not on your particular forum, but I wont!! :thumbsup:;)

Everyone is welcome to their say on The Tigers forum,critical or not!
All dedicated fans spend a lot of paper pounds and time supporting and following their teams,most times in our case, with little reward.
It's a pity but most teams do not match the standard of their supporters. Players come and players go but the "loyal fans" go on for ever.

[SHANDY LOVE MACHINE]

These Planning regs. mistify me, plus they have just erected an even bigger stand to hold more noisy fans :confused:

Nothing to do with planners Sandra, building regs are the domain of building control inspectors, ask Drakey - he's one of them!

Could anyone tell me what instruments can be brought in as I was going to come to the next game with John Shuttleworth

[DRAKEY]

[QUOTE=SHANDY LOVE MACHINE;9037]Nothing to do with planners Sandra, building regs are the domain of building control inspectors, ask Drakey - he's one of them!

I thort it would be part of planning requirement for noise Mr Shandy....however B Regs do not put noise conditions on applications :p

[DRAKEY]

i think that we need a drum, but the smaller drum needs to be used in moderation like the big drum was!

This is a very good point Clifty, Although we do apreciate the efforts of The Doc, I think its important that his drum is used in moderation.....perhaps he will show me how to play his drum so I can have a little go as I am feeling depressed and drumless!

:confused:

[SHANDY LOVE MACHINE]

[QUOTE=SHANDY LOVE MACHINE;9037]Nothing to do with planners Sandra, building regs are the domain of building control inspectors, ask Drakey - he's one of them!

I thort it would be part of planning requirement for noise Mr Shandy....however B Regs do not put noise conditions on applications :p

Environmental Health might have included it as a condition on the approval - should be able to go on-line and see exactly what it says in the approval for the football ground. I'm too busy doing stupid postings at the moment but if I remember I'll have a scan.

[Dr Wart Hoover]

... may not be able to get to the game next sat ... maybe a lesson this week ...?

[city supporter]

[QUOTE=DRAKEY;9043]

Environmental Health might have included it as a condition on the approval - should be able to go on-line and see exactly what it says in the approval for the football ground. I'm too busy doing stupid postings at the moment but if I remember I'll have a scan.

Or, perhaps the rules are made up as we go along :thumbsup:

[Dr Wart Hoover]

happy to train ayyone in the use of the little drum .. in moderation ... believe me it curently is after my experience at Lowestoft!

anyone fancy a trip to Hempsted before the big game tomorrow let me know!

[chris]

welcome back smithy

[chris]

wrong thread sorry:thumbsup: