@aloysius would never compare himself to David Carroll. But if he is to be the one defending the vulnerable against the all-powerful, while the crowds mock and jeer him, only to be proven right time and again (and worshipped for millennia to come) than so be it.
Have I missed something? Agree with most posters that this is a sensible approach by the club to a contentious issue. What I haven't seen is any discussion regarding how the club may select a matchday drummer. Is there a list of potential drummers and how would any supporter go about adding his/her name to that list? Will each would-be drummer be auditioned in order to establish competence?
Ideally the club should (eventually) have a list of competent drummers and introduce a rota system. End of season award for the most popular drummer? Sponsorship? Lots to consider methinks.
If I get to AP in the spring I am going to bring my acoustic guitar just to see if I get kicked out for violating the non-drum instrument clause. If they let me stay I will play a ballad of Ye Olde Buckes Boyes.
@Jonny_King and @Shev making metaphorical sweet love in the rain to fireworks as our promotion to the championship is sealed with a display so magnificent it makes Brazil 1970 look like Westley Stevenage.
Sadly, health issues have prevented me from attending matches for the last two seasons and I’m afraid I won’t be returning.
Hope you’re keeping well yourself, Jonny. I tried to get a copy of the last issue of The Wanderer but missed out in the end. I still drive locally so the next time it’s on sale in Hillbottom Road I’ll drive there - it’s only about five miles - at about 2pm or earlier if it’s being sold earlier.
Enjoy the Exeter match and any others that you are able to get to.
I wouldn't worry. The reality is a broken guitar string and abuse from the terrace as Charlton stuff us 5-0 to send us to a boring midtable finish. @Malone is just an optimist!
I’m so sorry to hear that, but of course health comes first. I hope you’re still able to follow games via the majesty of Phil Catchpole’s dulcet tones. (Have you recently purchased a holiday home in the charming surrounds of Vipienne?)
There’ll be a new edition of The Wanderer out for the Exeter game. I will hopefully be there selling so will keep an eye out for you. Please do let me know if you ever miss out on an issue and I will see if there is a copy that can be put aside for you.
I can try and find out about the previous issue if you’re still after a copy?
There's a fire in the terrace the game must be stopped, oh, no, you're alright, it's just @Shev and,@Jonny_King leading the new fan anthem kum-bay-yah and reciting poetry round the camp fire. Toasted marshmallows said to be a great addition to the new catering range.
Thanks for that, @Jonny_King. I’ll try to be there and will put the hazard lights on for a quick chat ! Slightly battered silver Hyundai i10. No chips. Screen safer from mrs micra than windscreen.
I'm surprised this is still going on tbh. Just don't allow the lad who everyone seems to be criticising on the drum ever. Nobody has a birth right to frustrate others around them.
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Many thanks!
@aloysius would never compare himself to David Carroll. But if he is to be the one defending the vulnerable against the all-powerful, while the crowds mock and jeer him, only to be proven right time and again (and worshipped for millennia to come) than so be it.
Have I missed something? Agree with most posters that this is a sensible approach by the club to a contentious issue. What I haven't seen is any discussion regarding how the club may select a matchday drummer. Is there a list of potential drummers and how would any supporter go about adding his/her name to that list? Will each would-be drummer be auditioned in order to establish competence?
Ideally the club should (eventually) have a list of competent drummers and introduce a rota system. End of season award for the most popular drummer? Sponsorship? Lots to consider methinks.
When do you believe you've been proven right out of interest?
Mass drum-off at half-time tomorrow
Give everyone on the terrace two wooden sticks and see what happens, shouldn't take long to play out.
Hasn't happened yet.
https://www.wwfc.com/news/2023/july/27/return-of-the-drum-/
Sometimes the gasroom isn't the place to go for the ITK knowledge.
If I get to AP in the spring I am going to bring my acoustic guitar just to see if I get kicked out for violating the non-drum instrument clause. If they let me stay I will play a ballad of Ye Olde Buckes Boyes.
(disclaimer: not really)
I demand this happens
I can see the scenes now.
@Jonny_King and @Shev making metaphorical sweet love in the rain to fireworks as our promotion to the championship is sealed with a display so magnificent it makes Brazil 1970 look like Westley Stevenage.
Trumpet. Of course. Sorry about that.
Sadly, health issues have prevented me from attending matches for the last two seasons and I’m afraid I won’t be returning.
Hope you’re keeping well yourself, Jonny. I tried to get a copy of the last issue of The Wanderer but missed out in the end. I still drive locally so the next time it’s on sale in Hillbottom Road I’ll drive there - it’s only about five miles - at about 2pm or earlier if it’s being sold earlier.
Enjoy the Exeter match and any others that you are able to get to.
Good lord! To be honest, I think Shev could metaphorically do better…
I wouldn't worry. The reality is a broken guitar string and abuse from the terrace as Charlton stuff us 5-0 to send us to a boring midtable finish. @Malone is just an optimist!
I’m so sorry to hear that, but of course health comes first. I hope you’re still able to follow games via the majesty of Phil Catchpole’s dulcet tones. (Have you recently purchased a holiday home in the charming surrounds of Vipienne?)
There’ll be a new edition of The Wanderer out for the Exeter game. I will hopefully be there selling so will keep an eye out for you. Please do let me know if you ever miss out on an issue and I will see if there is a copy that can be put aside for you.
I can try and find out about the previous issue if you’re still after a copy?
Shev on ukulele doing a cover of this.
There's a fire in the terrace the game must be stopped, oh, no, you're alright, it's just @Shev and,@Jonny_King leading the new fan anthem kum-bay-yah and reciting poetry round the camp fire. Toasted marshmallows said to be a great addition to the new catering range.
Absolute carnage as the season fizzles out in a miserable freezing cold rain, whilst fireworks in the daylight go off.
While the designated drummer for the game leads the drone army to a rhythmical rendition of "sack the board".
Thanks for that, @Jonny_King. I’ll try to be there and will put the hazard lights on for a quick chat ! Slightly battered silver Hyundai i10. No chips. Screen safer from mrs micra than windscreen.
No chips! When did you get a job in the kiosk at Adams Park?
I’d better come clean. She has collected a couple - probably driving in someone’s slipstream.
Too late to edit. I must have meant ‘bodywork’, not windscreen.
Give every one on the terrace the inflatable “boom” sticks or whatever they were called.
anyone out of time has theirs punctured until just a handful left. Drummer selection sorted.
(and this is not a genuine proposal for those with lack of irony)
Saw someone asking about whether the club will be "tuning" the drum and maintaining it in between games.
I think anyone asking such questions is nailed on for the role!
That was the drummer..... the good one ! So let's hope he is nailed on for it !
Paul’s a good drummer, but there is absolutely no need for the drum to be tuned.
It certainly sounds like timing was a lot more of the issue than tuning was!
I respect Paul a lot for staying professional throughout the last few years of the dramatic drum nonsense online and in the terrace
https://youtu.be/6cH20Xdk3Zk
I'm surprised this is still going on tbh. Just don't allow the lad who everyone seems to be criticising on the drum ever. Nobody has a birth right to frustrate others around them.