The National Anthem -were you singing

AlargeClaret · Post by **AlargeClaret** » Sat Sep 17, 2022 7:25 pm

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.

Claret Till I Die · Post by **Claret Till I Die** » Sat Sep 17, 2022 7:29 pm

I found it moving today

Milltown1882 · Post by **Milltown1882** » Sat Sep 17, 2022 7:30 pm

Spine tingling. There’s a lot of generations on this board but I doubt any of us will see a moment like that again.

Top Claret · Post by **Top Claret** » 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

claptrappers_union · Post by **claptrappers_union** » 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.

BleedingClaret · Post by **BleedingClaret** » Sat Sep 17, 2022 7:52 pm

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

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » 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.

up_the_clarets_1989 · Post by **up_the_clarets_1989** » Sat Sep 17, 2022 8:11 pm

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.

Claretitus · Post by **Claretitus** » 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.

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Sat Sep 17, 2022 8:33 pm

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.

fidelcastro · Post by **fidelcastro** » Sat Sep 17, 2022 8:34 pm

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.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Sat Sep 17, 2022 10:48 pm

I stood in silence throughout - in respect.

Stalbansclaret · Post by **Stalbansclaret** » Sat Sep 17, 2022 10:57 pm

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"

Claretitus · Post by **Claretitus** » Sun Sep 18, 2022 9:08 am

fidelcastro wrote: ↑
Sat Sep 17, 2022 8:34 pm
[quote=Claretitus post_id=<a href="tel:1914869">1914869</a> time=<a href="tel:1663442681">1663442681</a> user_id=1205]
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.

JohnMac · Post by **JohnMac** » Sun Sep 18, 2022 9:14 am

I stood proud and sung with gusto!

GSTK

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Sun Sep 18, 2022 11:17 am

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

Big Vinny K · Post by **Big Vinny K** » Sun Sep 18, 2022 11:27 am

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.

beddie · Post by **beddie** » Sun Sep 18, 2022 12:25 pm

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.

ClaretPete001 · Post by **ClaretPete001** » Sun Sep 18, 2022 12:26 pm

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......!

helmclaret · Post by **helmclaret** » Sun Sep 18, 2022 12:33 pm

Absolutely not and I have my reasons.

MT03ALG · Post by **MT03ALG** » Sun Sep 18, 2022 12:36 pm

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 !!

Loyal Supporter · Post by **Loyal Supporter** » 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?

fidelcastro · Post by **fidelcastro** » Sun Sep 18, 2022 12:43 pm

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.

Colburn_Claret · Post by **Colburn_Claret** » Sun Sep 18, 2022 12:47 pm

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.

Colburn_Claret · Post by **Colburn_Claret** » Sun Sep 18, 2022 12:50 pm

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.

Devils_Advocate · Post by **Devils_Advocate** » Sun Sep 18, 2022 1:15 pm

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

Colburn_Claret · Post by **Colburn_Claret** » Sun Sep 18, 2022 1:28 pm

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.

Devils_Advocate · Post by **Devils_Advocate** » Sun Sep 18, 2022 1:46 pm

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.

Loyal Supporter · Post by **Loyal Supporter** » Sun Sep 18, 2022 1:55 pm

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?

gandhisflipflop · Post by **gandhisflipflop** » 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

JoeAM89 · Post by **JoeAM89** » Sun Sep 18, 2022 1:59 pm

As I’m a republican and an atheist, I didn’t sing it and never will.

Colburn_Claret · Post by **Colburn_Claret** » Sun Sep 18, 2022 2:09 pm

Loyal Supporter wrote: ↑
Sun Sep 18, 2022 1:55 pm
Which part of my description was incorrect?

All of it

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Sun Sep 18, 2022 2:15 pm

Minutes silence and national anthem a mess at Goodison just now. Embarrassing.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Sun Sep 18, 2022 2:18 pm

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!

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Sun Sep 18, 2022 2:30 pm

Minutes silence followed by National Anthem followed by minutes applause on 70 minutes. Way too much imo.

fatboy47 · Post by **fatboy47** » Sun Sep 18, 2022 2:36 pm

Thread title looks to me like a pretty shallow attempt to start a fight really.

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Sun Sep 18, 2022 2:37 pm

RVclaret wrote: ↑
Sun Sep 18, 2022 2:15 pm
Minutes silence and national anthem a mess at Goodison just now. Embarrassing.

Disgraceful.

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Sun Sep 18, 2022 2:38 pm

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.

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » 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.

basil6345789 · Post by **basil6345789** » Sun Sep 18, 2022 10:29 pm

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.

jos · Post by **jos** » Sun Sep 18, 2022 11:04 pm

Yes, it’s the National Anthem.

fidelcastro · Post by **fidelcastro** » Sun Sep 18, 2022 11:06 pm

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?

scouseclaret · Post by **scouseclaret** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:03 am

Did anyone else notice the bloke on the pitch singing “…send her-im victorious…”?

Silverturf · Post by **Silverturf** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 1:38 am

Of course. It sounded great from the whole ground, home and away fans alike, Well done.

timshorts · Post by **timshorts** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 8:31 am

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.

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 8:35 am

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

Woodleyclaret · Post by **Woodleyclaret** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 8:58 am

Definitely not

Alanstevensonsgloves · Post by **Alanstevensonsgloves** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 9:09 am

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!

gandhisflipflop · Post by **gandhisflipflop** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 9:20 am

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.

Big Vinny K · Post by **Big Vinny K** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 9:22 am

gandhisflipflop wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 19, 2022 9:20 am
I’m sorry I don’t follow.

Come on - it’s hardly Line of Duty