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The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2022 7:25 pm
by AlargeClaret
Thought the minutes silence was impeccable and the “ new” anthem sung with gusto ( ok the CF were about 5 secs inexplicably ahead ) While god save the King doesn’t yet have the patriotic fervour of GSTQ ,it was for me ( and the club ) a superb powerful and classy gesture to HMQEII.
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2022 7:29 pm
by Claret Till I Die
I found it moving today
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2022 7:30 pm
by Milltown1882
Spine tingling. There’s a lot of generations on this board but I doubt any of us will see a moment like that again.
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2022 7:36 pm
by Top Claret
To bloody right I was.
Iam proud of my great country and its wonderful history and a Royalist
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2022 7:49 pm
by claptrappers_union
I stood and took it in. I didn’t sing it though. The whole thing is not my bag.
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2022 7:52 pm
by BleedingClaret
claptrappers_union wrote: ↑Sat Sep 17, 2022 7:49 pm
I stood and took it in. I didn’t sing it though. The whole thing is not my bag.
Yes same here
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2022 7:58 pm
by KRBFC
As an atheist, am I supposed to sing the national anthem? I don't think god exists, so why am I singing about god saving someone? Not a very inclusive anthem.
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2022 8:11 pm
by up_the_clarets_1989
I didn’t. Not that I’ve got anything against anyone who did but I just don’t agree with it. Obviously joined in the silence though.
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2022 8:24 pm
by Claretitus
The guy singing it clearly got mixed up halfway through as he sang “ send HER victorious “. Practice, practice, practice.
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2022 8:33 pm
by bfcjg
KRBFC wrote: ↑Sat Sep 17, 2022 7:58 pm
As an atheist, am I supposed to sing the national anthem? I don't think god exists, so why am I singing about god saving someone? Not a very inclusive anthem.
Would you sing bat out of hell? Angels ? Heaven knows I'm miserable now, Spirit in the Sky, knocking on heavens door etc etc ?
It's the symbolism of the anthem.
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2022 8:34 pm
by fidelcastro
Claretitus wrote: ↑Sat Sep 17, 2022 8:24 pm
The guy singing it clearly got mixed up halfway through as he sang “ send HER victorious “. Practice, practice, practice.
Or even... Practise, practise, practise.
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2022 10:48 pm
by IanMcL
I stood in silence throughout - in respect.
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2022 10:57 pm
by Stalbansclaret
Likewise stood in silent respect. Not a great fan of the sort of jingoistic stuff Biily Bragg once termed "John Bull-S**t" but was happy to show respect for the late Queen. Found it mildly amusing when the singer did a last minute swerve and sang "Send Her..m Victorious"
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2022 9:08 am
by Claretitus
fidelcastro wrote: ↑Sat Sep 17, 2022 8:34 pm
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The guy singing it clearly got mixed up halfway through as he sang “ send HER victorious “. Practice, practice, practice.
Or even... Practise, practise, practise.
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Once again the grammarists are out.But in this case,criticising my use of practice, is clearly incorrect.
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2022 9:14 am
by JohnMac
I stood proud and sung with gusto!
GSTK
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2022 11:17 am
by Bosscat
bfcjg wrote: ↑Sat Sep 17, 2022 8:33 pm
Would you sing bat out of hell? Angels ? Heaven knows I'm miserable now, Spirit in the Sky, knocking on heavens door etc etc ?
It's the symbolism of the anthem.
Well said bfcjg
Its like someone asks something and the reply "God knows" its nowt to do with religion
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2022 11:27 am
by Big Vinny K
Nope
Stood in silent respect and thought of loved ones.
Never sang the national anthem in my life and whilst I am not a great fan of jingoistic stuff and some of the things the British flag represents when it comes to this particularly occasion and mourning the loss of The Queen and everything she has done I can fully understand why a lot of people would want to sing the anthem.
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2022 12:25 pm
by beddie
JohnMac wrote: ↑Sun Sep 18, 2022 9:14 am
I stood proud and sung with gusto!
GSTK
I stood proud and sung with the wife.
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2022 12:26 pm
by ClaretPete001
I think it is absolutely absurd to stand in a football stadium singing ritualistic songs and engaging in jingoistic support of a socio-geographic concept constructed by boundaries on a map.
Doh......!
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2022 12:33 pm
by helmclaret
Absolutely not and I have my reasons.
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2022 12:36 pm
by MT03ALG
Claretitus wrote: ↑Sat Sep 17, 2022 8:24 pm
The guy singing it clearly got mixed up halfway through as he sang “ send HER victorious “. Practice, practice, practice.
I sang the National Anthem gustily as did my choir when we were practising at choir practice last Wednesday.
However, I also made the same mistake as the singer re. HER instead of HIM !!
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2022 12:39 pm
by Loyal Supporter
The Queen lived every single day of her life in luxury we can only dream about. And people want us to mourn, applaud and sing about her?
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2022 12:43 pm
by fidelcastro
Loyal Supporter wrote: ↑Sun Sep 18, 2022 12:39 pm
The Queen lived every single day of her life in luxury we can only dream about. And people want us to mourn, applaud and sing about her?
That's because we have too many people who are brainwashed sycophants.
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2022 12:47 pm
by Colburn_Claret
Claretitus wrote: ↑Sat Sep 17, 2022 8:24 pm
The guy singing it clearly got mixed up halfway through as he sang “ send HER victorious “. Practice, practice, practice.
That's not true
He sang send herm victorious
It was so nearly a good save.
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2022 12:50 pm
by Colburn_Claret
Loyal Supporter wrote: ↑Sun Sep 18, 2022 12:39 pm
The Queen lived every single day of her life in luxury we can only dream about. And people want us to mourn, applaud and sing about her?
That statement just highlights your complete ignorance of the Queen, and myopic, envious view of the Royal Family.
Honestly, you don't have a clue.
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2022 1:15 pm
by Devils_Advocate
Colburn_Claret wrote: ↑Sun Sep 18, 2022 12:50 pm
That statement just highlights your complete ignorance of the Queen, and myopic, envious view of the Royal Family.
Honestly, you don't have a clue.
Your comment just highlights your ignorance and inability to accept someone else's opinion without stooping to childish insults
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2022 1:28 pm
by Colburn_Claret
Devils_Advocate wrote: ↑Sun Sep 18, 2022 1:15 pm
Your comment just highlights your ignorance and inability to accept someone else's opinion without stooping to childish insults
Do one you muppet, I have no Interest in what you say, on any subject, ever.
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2022 1:46 pm
by Devils_Advocate
Colburn_Claret wrote: ↑Sun Sep 18, 2022 1:28 pm
Do one you muppet, I have no Interest in what you say, on any subject, ever.
More insults, what a lovely person you seem to be.
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2022 1:55 pm
by Loyal Supporter
Colburn_Claret wrote: ↑Sun Sep 18, 2022 12:50 pm
That statement just highlights your complete ignorance of the Queen, and myopic, envious view of the Royal Family.
Honestly, you don't have a clue.
Which part of my description was incorrect?
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2022 1:57 pm
by gandhisflipflop
Yes I was singing. Mrs FF chose not to sing, as she isn’t a royalist. Each to their own. The CFS seemed to struggle with the slower pace of the song though
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2022 1:59 pm
by JoeAM89
As I’m a republican and an atheist, I didn’t sing it and never will.
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2022 2:09 pm
by Colburn_Claret
Loyal Supporter wrote: ↑Sun Sep 18, 2022 1:55 pm
Which part of my description was incorrect?
All of it
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2022 2:15 pm
by RVclaret
Minutes silence and national anthem a mess at Goodison just now. Embarrassing.
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2022 2:18 pm
by IanMcL
RVclaret wrote: ↑Sun Sep 18, 2022 2:15 pm
Minutes silence and national anthem a mess at Goodison just now. Embarrassing.
Shambles of a silence and then anthems all over the place! Everyone singing something different!
...and they expect their team to be co-ordinated!
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2022 2:30 pm
by FCBurnley
Minutes silence followed by National Anthem followed by minutes applause on 70 minutes. Way too much imo.
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2022 2:36 pm
by fatboy47
Thread title looks to me like a pretty shallow attempt to start a fight really.
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2022 2:37 pm
by NewClaret
RVclaret wrote: ↑Sun Sep 18, 2022 2:15 pm
Minutes silence and national anthem a mess at Goodison just now. Embarrassing.
Disgraceful.
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2022 2:38 pm
by NewClaret
Top Claret wrote: ↑Sat Sep 17, 2022 7:36 pm
To bloody right I was.
Iam proud of my great country and its wonderful history and a Royalist
Me too, full voice, loud & proud. As everyone around me was.
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2022 2:38 pm
by Rileybobs
Hopefully the club issue banning orders for the fans who decided to persistently stand for the duration of the minute’s applause.
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2022 10:29 pm
by basil6345789
Rileybobs wrote: ↑Sun Sep 18, 2022 2:38 pm
Hopefully the club issue banning orders for the fans who decided to persistently stand for the duration of the minute’s applause.
That's silly.
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2022 11:04 pm
by jos
Yes, it’s the National Anthem.
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2022 11:06 pm
by fidelcastro
jos wrote: ↑Sun Sep 18, 2022 11:04 pm
Yes, it’s the National Anthem.
Yes. The one about the unelected monarch needing divine intervention. Brilliant isn't it?
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:03 am
by scouseclaret
Did anyone else notice the bloke on the pitch singing “…send her-im victorious…”?
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2022 1:38 am
by Silverturf
Of course. It sounded great from the whole ground, home and away fans alike, Well done.
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2022 8:31 am
by timshorts
Colburn_Claret wrote: ↑Sun Sep 18, 2022 12:47 pm
That's not true
He sang send herm victorious
It was so nearly a good save.
Perhaps he's from the channel Islands.
I now have mixed feelings re the national anthem. Not being English, for the most part it is still a symbol of historical oppression, but as the King is a Claret, his being victorious in that context is laudable.
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2022 8:35 am
by wilks_bfc
scouseclaret wrote: ↑Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:03 am
Did anyone else notice the bloke on the pitch singing “…send her-im victorious…”?
TBF it’s something that’s been done/heard for so many years it “muscle memory” kicks in.
The first day I returned to work after moving home, I drove to the old home after work and didn’t realise until I got there
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2022 8:58 am
by Woodleyclaret
Definitely not
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2022 9:09 am
by Alanstevensonsgloves
gandhisflipflop wrote: ↑Sun Sep 18, 2022 1:57 pm
Yes I was singing. Mrs FF chose not to sing, as she isn’t a royalist. Each to their own. The CFS seemed to struggle with the slower pace of the song though
Uh-oh.....
Gandhisflipflop accidently outs himself as FACTUAL FRANK!
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2022 9:20 am
by gandhisflipflop
Alanstevensonsgloves wrote: ↑Mon Sep 19, 2022 9:09 am
Uh-oh.....
Gandhisflipflop accidently outs himself as FACTUAL FRANK!
I’m sorry I don’t follow.
Re: The National Anthem -were you singing
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2022 9:22 am
by Big Vinny K
Come on - it’s hardly Line of Duty
