ok im generally a casual lurker on this board but if someone somewhere is taking any notice of this thread then im going to make a contribution for once because the music policy is close to stopping me coming down despite being a season ticket holder for over 20 years!
the ready to go - let me entertain you combo is so grating that im getting annoyed even thinking about it. i totally agree with the other posts that we need some variety. if we have to have a pre-match anthem then kasabian is as good as anything i suppose. i would love the old post-horn gallop to be brought back, its a million times better than the new one or henry horn. whatever is chosen does not need to be blared out at 114dB in a misguided attempt to create an atmosphere. all it does is drowns out the fans chanting and perforates my eardrums.
im only 28 so id like to think that im just about in touch with what the kids like aswell and i wouldve thought that a mix of mostly newer stuff like arctic monkeys and the view with the odd older tune like oasis or the jam thrown in for good measure. personally, i dont generally listen to any of those bands but your average punter on the terrace will happily tap his foot along and theres not really much place at a football match for boybands or dance music anyway in my opinion. however, there still has to be different tracks played from week to week - in fact, id quite happily make a playlist for every home game if given the chance!
during half time, if the music is alright then im quite happy to get a pie, read my programme, chat to the bloke next to me, listen to the half-time scores, reflect on the poor first half or whatever and not have any entertainment although the penalty shootouts or crossbar challenges arent objectional either so im not going to rant about this!
just my tuppence worth of course but i really do hope someone is listening...
themoralkiosk
