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Post by Gods on Nov 17, 2021 23:34:49 GMT
Da Da; Da Da Da; Da Da Da Da; CITY
Da Da; Da Da Da; Da Da Da Da; CITY
Okay it doesn't look so great written down on paper but when I first starting going it was just about the only chant we had that was not of the 'You're gonna get your flipping heads kicked in', 'You'll never make the station' and 'You're going home in a North Staffs ambulance' variety, none of which you are really encouraged to sing in polite society these days.
So how it goes is just before every Stoke attacking position be it a free kick or corner an unlikely looking and rather short gentlemen on the Boothen End with a moustache and glasses bedecked in a white bakers coat with the names of the players Greenhoff, Conroy, Dobing, Smith, Pejic etc. embroidered in red letters on the front and those immortal words 'SCFC Waddington' on the back would sound a klaxon twice on the first 'Da Da' and 3 or 4 thousand pairs of hands would go up in the air to drum home the chant, 'Da Da; Da Da Da; Da Da Da Da; CITY, Da Da; Da Da Da; Da Da Da Da; CITY'.
It looked amazing, I mean can you imagine? Like all great design the genius was in the simplicity!
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Post by tommycarlsberg on Nov 17, 2021 23:52:45 GMT
Bed time.
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Post by tinofspam on Nov 18, 2021 0:56:52 GMT
I back this song, but if we sing the cursed and dross sounding “you’re fucking shit” song one more time, I’m off down the vale😂
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Post by terrorofturfmoor on Nov 18, 2021 1:26:51 GMT
To many lyrics to remember!!! 🤯
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Post by Paul Spencer on Nov 18, 2021 1:51:38 GMT
Da Da; Da Da Da; Da Da Da Da; CITY Da Da; Da Da Da; Da Da Da Da; CITY Okay it doesn't look so great written down on paper but when I first starting going it was just about the only chant we had that was not of the 'You're gonna get your flipping heads kicked in', 'You'll never make the station' and 'You're going home in a North Staffs ambulance' variety, none of which you are really encouraged to sing in polite society these days. So how it goes is just before every Stoke attacking position be it a free kick or corner an unlikely looking and rather short gentlemen on the Boothen End with a moustache and glasses bedecked in a white bakers coat with the names of the players Greenhoff, Conroy, Dobing, Smith, Pejic etc. embroidered in red letters on the front and those immortal words 'SCFC Waddington' on the back would sound a klaxon twice on the first 'Da Da' and 3 or 4 thousand pairs of hands would go up in the air to drum home the chant, 'Da Da; Da Da Da; Da Da Da Da; CITY, Da Da; Da Da Da; Da Da Da Da; CITY'. It looked amazing, I mean can you imagine? Like all great design the genius was in the simplicity! I had to read this back a few times Gods to understand what you are on about. This wasn't ever a 'chant', the Da Da bit you've referred to, was actually a handclap and the only chant part of it, was the two syllable "CI-TY" coming at the end of that rhythmic hand clap, almost certainly prompted (as you say) by an air horn on the Boothen. |
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Post by JoeinOz on Nov 18, 2021 4:38:00 GMT
Da Da; Da Da Da; Da Da Da Da; CITY Da Da; Da Da Da; Da Da Da Da; CITY Okay it doesn't look so great written down on paper but when I first starting going it was just about the only chant we had that was not of the 'You're gonna get your flipping heads kicked in', 'You'll never make the station' and 'You're going home in a North Staffs ambulance' variety, none of which you are really encouraged to sing in polite society these days. So how it goes is just before every Stoke attacking position be it a free kick or corner an unlikely looking and rather short gentlemen on the Boothen End with a moustache and glasses bedecked in a white bakers coat with the names of the players Greenhoff, Conroy, Dobing, Smith, Pejic etc. embroidered in red letters on the front and those immortal words 'SCFC Waddington' on the back would sound a klaxon twice on the first 'Da Da' and 3 or 4 thousand pairs of hands would go up in the air to drum home the chant, 'Da Da; Da Da Da; Da Da Da Da; CITY, Da Da; Da Da Da; Da Da Da Da; CITY'. It looked amazing, I mean can you imagine? Like all great design the genius was in the simplicity! I had to read this back a few times Gods to understand what you are on about. This wasn't ever a 'chant', the Da Da bit you've referred to, was actually a handclap and the only chant part of it, was the two syllable "CI-TY" coming at the end of that rhythmic hand clap, almost certainly prompted (as you say) by an air horn on the Boothen. Usually inspired by a corner |
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Post by TinkerT on Nov 18, 2021 5:21:34 GMT
I back this song, but if we sing the cursed and dross sounding “you’re fucking shit” song one more time, I’m off down the vale😂 Worked well against Cardiff.. |
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Post by Dutchpeter on Nov 18, 2021 5:39:01 GMT
You’ll have a job hearing either ‘Stoke’ or ‘City’ in a match day chant. Mind you, that ostigard song really gets the crowd going (ahem).
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Post by boweryboy on Nov 18, 2021 7:17:53 GMT
Think it's getting mixed up with the old Steam tune,
Nah nah
Nah nah nah nah
Hey hey hey
Stoke City
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Post by Gods on Nov 18, 2021 8:00:38 GMT
Da Da; Da Da Da; Da Da Da Da; CITY Da Da; Da Da Da; Da Da Da Da; CITY Okay it doesn't look so great written down on paper but when I first starting going it was just about the only chant we had that was not of the 'You're gonna get your flipping heads kicked in', 'You'll never make the station' and 'You're going home in a North Staffs ambulance' variety, none of which you are really encouraged to sing in polite society these days. So how it goes is just before every Stoke attacking position be it a free kick or corner an unlikely looking and rather short gentlemen on the Boothen End with a moustache and glasses bedecked in a white bakers coat with the names of the players Greenhoff, Conroy, Dobing, Smith, Pejic etc. embroidered in red letters on the front and those immortal words 'SCFC Waddington' on the back would sound a klaxon twice on the first 'Da Da' and 3 or 4 thousand pairs of hands would go up in the air to drum home the chant, 'Da Da; Da Da Da; Da Da Da Da; CITY, Da Da; Da Da Da; Da Da Da Da; CITY'. It looked amazing, I mean can you imagine? Like all great design the genius was in the simplicity! I had to read this back a few times Gods to understand what you are on about. This wasn't ever a 'chant', the Da Da bit you've referred to, was actually a handclap and the only chant part of it, was the two syllable "CI-TY" coming at the end of that rhythmic hand clap, almost certainly prompted (as you say) by an air horn on the Boothen. Exactly that Paul. It seems from the luke warm reaction its one of those ones where you needed to have been there! :-) |
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Post by scfc75 on Nov 18, 2021 8:21:32 GMT
Are airhorns still a thing?
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Post by whatsashig on Nov 18, 2021 15:54:17 GMT
On corners
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Post by heworksardtho on Nov 18, 2021 17:15:33 GMT
Da Da; Da Da Da; Da Da Da Da; CITY Da Da; Da Da Da; Da Da Da Da; CITY Okay it doesn't look so great written down on paper but when I first starting going it was just about the only chant we had that was not of the 'You're gonna get your flipping heads kicked in', 'You'll never make the station' and 'You're going home in a North Staffs ambulance' variety, none of which you are really encouraged to sing in polite society these days. So how it goes is just before every Stoke attacking position be it a free kick or corner an unlikely looking and rather short gentlemen on the Boothen End with a moustache and glasses bedecked in a white bakers coat with the names of the players Greenhoff, Conroy, Dobing, Smith, Pejic etc. embroidered in red letters on the front and those immortal words 'SCFC Waddington' on the back would sound a klaxon twice on the first 'Da Da' and 3 or 4 thousand pairs of hands would go up in the air to drum home the chant, 'Da Da; Da Da Da; Da Da Da Da; CITY, Da Da; Da Da Da; Da Da Da Da; CITY'. It looked amazing, I mean can you imagine? Like all great design the genius was in the simplicity! The doctor will see you at 1pm tomorrow 😉 |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2021 20:23:26 GMT
That Terry Conroy song is another one that needs bringing back.
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Post by onionman on Nov 18, 2021 22:56:45 GMT
That chant is one of the only tunes I can play on the piano. I agree we should bring it back.
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Post by kerouac on Nov 18, 2021 23:30:22 GMT
I remember it well and have also been thinking there’s been something missing at corners(apart from aswell, the near post O’Callaghan flick) …..it used to be an automatic reaction from the crowd as soon as the ball went out.Oh the good old days.
Quite liked that Jacob Brown chant at Luton mind…
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Post by skip on Nov 18, 2021 23:44:20 GMT
Are air horns still on the banned list of things to take into grounds on match day? There used to be a poster with wonderfully naive drawings of the things you couldn't take in, along with darts, and possibly ball hammers and throwing stars.
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Post by zommbee on Nov 19, 2021 0:29:31 GMT
Are air horns still on the banned list of things to take into grounds on match day? There used to be a poster with wonderfully naive drawings of the things you couldn't take in, along with darts, and possibly ball hammers and throwing stars. According to article seven of the current ground regulations, no air horns allowed. 7 The following articles must not be brought within the Ground - knives, fireworks, smoke canisters, air-horns, flares, weapons, dangerous or hazardous items, laser devices, bottles, glass vessels, cans, poles and any article that might be used as a weapon and/or compromise public safety and/or illegal substances. Any person in possession of such items will be refused entry to the Ground. It's not even possible to sing the old classic "We don't carry knives, we don't carry lead, we only carry hatchets, to bury in your head!" any more according to article nine  9 The use of threatening behaviour, foul or abusive language is strictly forbidden and will result in arrest and/or ejection from the Ground. The Club may impose a ban for one or more Matches. |
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Post by BristolMick on Nov 19, 2021 0:52:35 GMT
Da Da; Da Da Da; Da Da Da Da; CITY Da Da; Da Da Da; Da Da Da Da; CITY Okay it doesn't look so great written down on paper but when I first starting going it was just about the only chant we had that was not of the 'You're gonna get your flipping heads kicked in', 'You'll never make the station' and 'You're going home in a North Staffs ambulance' variety, none of which you are really encouraged to sing in polite society these days. So how it goes is just before every Stoke attacking position be it a free kick or corner an unlikely looking and rather short gentlemen on the Boothen End with a moustache and glasses bedecked in a white bakers coat with the names of the players Greenhoff, Conroy, Dobing, Smith, Pejic etc. embroidered in red letters on the front and those immortal words 'SCFC Waddington' on the back would sound a klaxon twice on the first 'Da Da' and 3 or 4 thousand pairs of hands would go up in the air to drum home the chant, 'Da Da; Da Da Da; Da Da Da Da; CITY, Da Da; Da Da Da; Da Da Da Da; CITY'. It looked amazing, I mean can you imagine? Like all great design the genius was in the simplicity! I had to read this back a few times Gods to understand what you are on about. This wasn't ever a 'chant', the Da Da bit you've referred to, was actually a handclap and the only chant part of it, was the two syllable "CI-TY" coming at the end of that rhythmic hand clap, almost certainly prompted (as you say) by an air horn on the Boothen. The two syllable CITY usually sounded like one as in SAY. BM |
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Post by Gods on Nov 19, 2021 1:00:26 GMT
Are air horns still on the banned list of things to take into grounds on match day? There used to be a poster with wonderfully naive drawings of the things you couldn't take in, along with darts, and possibly ball hammers and throwing stars. According to article seven of the current ground regulations, no air horns allowed. 7 The following articles must not be brought within the Ground - knives, fireworks, smoke canisters, air-horns, flares, weapons, dangerous or hazardous items, laser devices, bottles, glass vessels, cans, poles and any article that might be used as a weapon and/or compromise public safety and/or illegal substances. Any person in possession of such items will be refused entry to the Ground. It's not even possible to sing the old classic "We don't carry knives, we don't carry lead, we only carry hatchets, to bury in your head!" any more according to article nine 9 The use of threatening behaviour, foul or abusive language is strictly forbidden and will result in arrest and/or ejection from the Ground. The Club may impose a ban for one or more Matches. No wonder then that air-horn man with the moustache and spectacles had to finally hang up his bakers coat. 'SCFC Waddington' I salute you, wherever you are! |
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Post by withnall on Nov 19, 2021 2:49:05 GMT
DDDPPPPPPPPPPPP
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Post by marrer on Nov 19, 2021 8:31:22 GMT
I had to read this back a few times Gods to understand what you are on about. This wasn't ever a 'chant', the Da Da bit you've referred to, was actually a handclap and the only chant part of it, was the two syllable "CI-TY" coming at the end of that rhythmic hand clap, almost certainly prompted (as you say) by an air horn on the Boothen. Usually inspired by a corner The other one that always came at every corner was 'come on you reds'. Great stufff but haven't heard it in bloody ages. |
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Post by fraybentos on Nov 19, 2021 8:31:29 GMT
Da Da; Da Da Da; Da Da Da Da; CITY Da Da; Da Da Da; Da Da Da Da; CITY Okay it doesn't look so great written down on paper but when I first starting going it was just about the only chant we had that was not of the 'You're gonna get your flipping heads kicked in', 'You'll never make the station' and 'You're going home in a North Staffs ambulance' variety, none of which you are really encouraged to sing in polite society these days. So how it goes is just before every Stoke attacking position be it a free kick or corner an unlikely looking and rather short gentlemen on the Boothen End with a moustache and glasses bedecked in a white bakers coat with the names of the players Greenhoff, Conroy, Dobing, Smith, Pejic etc. embroidered in red letters on the front and those immortal words 'SCFC Waddington' on the back would sound a klaxon twice on the first 'Da Da' and 3 or 4 thousand pairs of hands would go up in the air to drum home the chant, 'Da Da; Da Da Da; Da Da Da Da; CITY, Da Da; Da Da Da; Da Da Da Da; CITY'. It looked amazing, I mean can you imagine? Like all great design the genius was in the simplicity! I'll get the drummer in the south stand do the Da's  |
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Post by Gods on Nov 19, 2021 8:40:43 GMT
Are air horns still on the banned list of things to take into grounds on match day? There used to be a poster with wonderfully naive drawings of the things you couldn't take in, along with darts, and possibly ball hammers and throwing stars. Another example of health and safety gone mad :-) |
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Post by jarvinski on Nov 19, 2021 9:01:14 GMT
Jesus Christ!
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Post by Huddysleftfoot on Nov 19, 2021 9:11:39 GMT
Da Da; Da Da Da; Da Da Da Da; CITY Da Da; Da Da Da; Da Da Da Da; CITY Okay it doesn't look so great written down on paper but when I first starting going it was just about the only chant we had that was not of the 'You're gonna get your flipping heads kicked in', 'You'll never make the station' and 'You're going home in a North Staffs ambulance' variety, none of which you are really encouraged to sing in polite society these days. So how it goes is just before every Stoke attacking position be it a free kick or corner an unlikely looking and rather short gentlemen on the Boothen End with a moustache and glasses bedecked in a white bakers coat with the names of the players Greenhoff, Conroy, Dobing, Smith, Pejic etc. embroidered in red letters on the front and those immortal words 'SCFC Waddington' on the back would sound a klaxon twice on the first 'Da Da' and 3 or 4 thousand pairs of hands would go up in the air to drum home the chant, 'Da Da; Da Da Da; Da Da Da Da; CITY, Da Da; Da Da Da; Da Da Da Da; CITY'. It looked amazing, I mean can you imagine? Like all great design the genius was in the simplicity! I had to read this back a few times Gods to understand what you are on about. This wasn't ever a 'chant', the Da Da bit you've referred to, was actually a handclap and the only chant part of it, was the two syllable "CI-TY" coming at the end of that rhythmic hand clap, almost certainly prompted (as you say) by an air horn on the Boothen. Ahhhhh yes...got it now, thanks Paul! Brilliant back in the day. |
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Post by Huddysleftfoot on Nov 19, 2021 9:12:58 GMT
We also used to do a long, sustained "ahhhhhhhhhh" sort of thing at every corner around the same time.
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Post by andystokey on Nov 19, 2021 11:29:29 GMT
Da Da; Da Da Da; Da Da Da Da; CITY Da Da; Da Da Da; Da Da Da Da; CITY Okay it doesn't look so great written down on paper but when I first starting going it was just about the only chant we had that was not of the 'You're gonna get your flipping heads kicked in', 'You'll never make the station' and 'You're going home in a North Staffs ambulance' variety, none of which you are really encouraged to sing in polite society these days. So how it goes is just before every Stoke attacking position be it a free kick or corner an unlikely looking and rather short gentlemen on the Boothen End with a moustache and glasses bedecked in a white bakers coat with the names of the players Greenhoff, Conroy, Dobing, Smith, Pejic etc. embroidered in red letters on the front and those immortal words 'SCFC Waddington' on the back would sound a klaxon twice on the first 'Da Da' and 3 or 4 thousand pairs of hands would go up in the air to drum home the chant, 'Da Da; Da Da Da; Da Da Da Da; CITY, Da Da; Da Da Da; Da Da Da Da; CITY'. It looked amazing, I mean can you imagine? Like all great design the genius was in the simplicity! Made a difference knowing we might score from a corner. Those Paul Maguire nearpost inswingers to a Big Bren flick on were lethal in the day. |
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Post by mickeythemaestro on Nov 19, 2021 12:00:25 GMT
Whatever happened to, "I owe city, city i owe" repeat X whatever. Not heard it since i was a nipper in the family end at the Vic. Thought it was a bit weird even back then.
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Post by skip on Nov 19, 2021 12:12:23 GMT
Are air horns still on the banned list of things to take into grounds on match day? There used to be a poster with wonderfully naive drawings of the things you couldn't take in, along with darts, and possibly ball hammers and throwing stars. According to article seven of the current ground regulations, no air horns allowed. 7 The following articles must not be brought within the Ground - knives, fireworks, smoke canisters, air-horns, flares, weapons, dangerous or hazardous items, laser devices, bottles, glass vessels, cans, poles and any article that might be used as a weapon and/or compromise public safety and/or illegal substances. Any person in possession of such items will be refused entry to the Ground. It's not even possible to sing the old classic "We don't carry knives, we don't carry lead, we only carry hatchets, to bury in your head!" any more according to article nine 9 The use of threatening behaviour, foul or abusive language is strictly forbidden and will result in arrest and/or ejection from the Ground. The Club may impose a ban for one or more Matches. They should add half and half scarves to that verboten list. |
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