BAWZ Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 Firstly, just to be clear, I wasn't actually embarassed on the night, as I was on the terracing behind goals at the Love Street end that night and, to be honest, was unware of any racist abuse or even booing more than normal. My memory is also very vague from those days, but I'm sure I remember it being reported next day in the Daily Oldfirm that Gullit had been spat on as he came out for the second half. That did mortify me and I didn't want to believe it. However, a few days later, a mate who had been in the Enclosure below the Main Stand at the Feyenoord game told me people were leaning over railings and spitting on him in the tunnel. As I said, my memory of the night is vague, but I also don't remember us "being all over them" in the second half, though I did think we gave a good account of ourselves, considering their line up. I do remember being amazed at how good Cruyff was despite being well into his 30's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isabella Duke Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 (edited) I do remember being amazed at how good Cruyff was despite being well into his 30's. He was 36 and it was his last season as a player. He was good alright. He played in all but 1 of Feyenoord's games that season and scored 11 goals. As I mentioned before, Feyenoord won the Dutch league and cup double and Cruyff was the Dutch Player of the Year. He had apparently not been offered a contract by Ajax at the end of the previous season and so joined Feyenoord out of spite. What a way to stick the boot into them at Feyenoord! Edited September 7, 2013 by Isabella Duke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud the Baker Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 (edited) Firstly, just to be clear, I wasn't actually embarassed on the night, as I was on the terracing behind goals at the Love Street end that night and, to be honest, was unware of any racist abuse or even booing more than normal. My memory is also very vague from those days, but I'm sure I remember it being reported next day in the Daily Oldfirm that Gullit had been spat on as he came out for the second half. That did mortify me and I didn't want to believe it. However, a few days later, a mate who had been in the Enclosure below the Main Stand at the Feyenoord game told me people were leaning over railings and spitting on him in the tunnel. As I said, my memory of the night is vague, but I also don't remember us "being all over them" in the second half, though I did think we gave a good account of ourselves, considering their line up. I do remember being amazed at how good Cruyff was despite being well into his 30's. Interesting, I was in the North Bank and didn't hear or see any treatment that I would have classed as racist and felt Gullit was playing the Ali G card but fair enough maybe it was a bad night for the club in more ways than one. As for the match I remember the goal and the injustice we felt at it being allowed to stand, how classy Cruyff was and their fans at the edge of the match - I suppose I'll have to add your mates recollections to the list now. He was 36 and it was his last season as a player. He was good alright. He played in all but 1 of Feyenoord's games that season and scored 11 goals. As I mentioned before, Feyenoord won the Dutch league and cup double and Cruyff was the Dutch Player of the Year. He had apparently not been offered a contract by Ajax at the end of the previous season and so joined Feyenoord out of spite. What a way to stick the boot into them at Feyenoord! An abrasive character at times, I remember him referring to this and saying something along the lines of "if you're going to be awkward then you have to be good" - well he was and then some! Edited September 7, 2013 by Bud the Baker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo Whiffy Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 (edited) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Pot-bellied over forty buffoon, IMO I know you're having a light hearted dig Drew. But honestly, its a bit of comedy from shull. It's in terms from a bygone era, in reference to a bygone era, its done to make folk laugh. If Murray Street is too young, or too naive to understand the woosh factor, then he shouldn't feel qualified enough to comment. He probably thinks the woosh factor should be hosted by Louis Walsh! It's a gag from shull, take it in the spirit it was it was intended. There's enough conflict without going looking for it. Edited September 7, 2013 by Jumbo Whiffy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StMirrenAli Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 As well as Crieff and gullitt -and correct me if I'm wrong- we did have Platini playing at our hallowed ground on one occasion as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StMirrenAli Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 That would be cruyff , not Crieff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 Or maybe just our usual Grief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belfast billy Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 It was some Feyenoord side we faced that night. They won the Dutch League & Cup double that season and Johan Cryuff won the Dutch Player of the Year in his last season. They only managed to beat us at Love Street via a last minute own goal IIRC. I remember that night like it was yesterday . cruyff was all over the park . Once he picked up the ball in the right back position . played a pass and seconds later was over on the left wing to receive it from another player . As you say feyenoord had some team that night . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ged62 Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 I heard he was a complete gent today. But then again isn't he always he prob was Colin but IMO his time is up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlucifer Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 I didn't realise they had changed the thread title to: "Lennon must go threads merged,,,, WAE EVERY OTHER PIECE OF NONSENSE"! Lennon should stay to see if he can turn things around.At least in the short term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud the Baker Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 I didn't realise they had changed the thread title to: "Lennon must go threads merged,,,, WAE EVERY OTHER PIECE OF NONSENSE"! Lennon should stay to see if he can turn things around.At least in the short term. I reckon the digressions are the joy of the forum - without them there'd be a lot less to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murray street Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 I know you're having a light hearted dig Drew. But honestly, its a bit of comedy from shull. It's in terms from a bygone era, in reference to a bygone era, its done to make folk laugh. If Murray Street is too young, or too naive to understand the woosh factor, then he shouldn't feel qualified enough to comment. He probably thinks the woosh factor should be hosted by Louis Walsh! It's a gag from shull, take it in the spirit it was it was intended. There's enough conflict without going looking for it. ♫♫We'll go wherever you may go cause we are the Northbank Agaro ♫♫ That song would strike fear in to Assad. Guys in their 40s and 50s embarrassing themselves singing such a song when they couldn't aggravate a fùckin chip poke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo Whiffy Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 ♫♫We'll go wherever you may go cause we are the Northbank Agaro ♫♫ That song would strike fear in to Assad. Guys in their 40s and 50s embarrassing themselves singing such a song when they couldn't aggravate a fùckin chip poke. Congratulations on your self inflicted double woosh. Perhaps you could start a new thread on the topic you're discussing that no one else is. That'll allow you to see if anyone is actually interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_Flatcap Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Congratulations on your self inflicted double woosh. Perhaps you could start a new thread on the topic you're discussing that no one else is. That'll allow you to see if anyone is actually interested. Exactly lets get back on track here Boooooooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaksoft Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 ♫♫We'll go wherever you may go cause we are the Northbank Agaro ♫♫ That song would strike fear in to Assad. Guys in their 40s and 50s embarrassing themselves singing such a song when they couldn't aggravate a fùckin chip poke. Aggravate a chip poke? What does that even mean? I mean - saying a striker can't hit a cows arse with a banjo makes sense. So does shouting at a bloke with dentures - I've seen mair teeth on a chicken's beak. Aggravating a chip poke though? WTF? How do you even go about doing that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vambo57 Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 (edited) Firstly, just to be clear, I wasn't actually embarassed on the night, as I was on the terracing behind goals at the Love Street end that night and, to be honest, was unware of any racist abuse or even booing more than normal. My memory is also very vague from those days, but I'm sure I remember it being reported next day in the Daily Oldfirm that Gullit had been spat on as he came out for the second half. That did mortify me and I didn't want to believe it. However, a few days later, a mate who had been in the Enclosure below the Main Stand at the Feyenoord game told me people were leaning over railings and spitting on him in the tunnel. As I said, my memory of the night is vague, but I also don't remember us "being all over them" in the second half, though I did think we gave a good account of ourselves, considering their line up. I do remember being amazed at how good Cruyff was despite being well into his 30's. My memories of the return leg (those which I can repeat on this forum anyway ) was: 1. It was like being in the Land of The Giants. 2. Being chatted up by a couple of real Dutch beauties who were sitting with the Saints fans. Turns out they were only interested to see if we were going to fight the home fans on the way out. 3. The Feyenoord fans in the tier above us bizzarly shouting 'Celtic' at us throughout the match. 4. being scudded on the top of the head in the 2nd half by a stone (thrown or dropped from above, which bounced straight up around 20ft in the air. 5. The mad monk and their Centre-Half (?) being sent off for sticking the head on each other. 6. Saints playing rather well, despite being beat. 7. There were hunners if no thoosans (I may have been seeing double) of their 'aggro' singing and heading straight for us as we came out the stadium. If I desremember correctly, there was a couple of English lads (maybe army?) who really relished this and led a mini charge at them and they ran away, or at least stopped them in their tracks. Can anybuddie confirm this? Edited September 8, 2013 by Vambo57 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murray street Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Aggravate a chip poke? What does that even mean? I mean - saying a striker can't hit a cows arse with a banjo makes sense. So does shouting at a bloke with dentures - I've seen mair teeth on a chicken's beak. Aggravating a chip poke though? WTF? How do you even go about doing that? ♫♫We'll go wherever you may go cause we are the Northbank Agaro ♫♫ are you in the 'crazy' northbank agaro? Danny Lennon is about as much use as tits on a bull, how's that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo Whiffy Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Danny Lennon is about as much use as tits on a bull, how's that? As opposed to you who appears to be a tit that talks bull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murray street Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 (edited) As opposed to you who appears to be a tit that talks bull. How about an update to this song for a true reflection of the auld farts singing it? we'll go wherever you may go cause we are the northbank doddering Edited September 9, 2013 by murray street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SergioTacchiniGuy Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 How about an update to this song for a true reflection of the auld farts singing it? we'll go wherever you may go cause we are the northbank doddering Fool!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo Whiffy Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 No further questions Your Honour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbie Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 As well as Crieff and gullitt -and correct me if I'm wrong- we did have Platini playing at our hallowed ground on one occasion as well?Ask Millport Saint..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud the Baker Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 How about an update to this song for a true reflection of the auld farts singing it? we'll go wherever you may go cause we are the northbank doddering You'll know all about it when you get zimmered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windae cleaner Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 My memories of the return leg (those which I can repeat on this forum anyway ) was: 1. It was like being in the Land of The Giants. 2. Being chatted up by a couple of real Dutch beauties who were sitting with the Saints fans. Turns out they were only interested to see if we were going to fight the home fans on the way out. 3. The Feyenoord fans in the tier above us bizzarly shouting 'Celtic' at us throughout the match. 4. being scudded on the top of the head in the 2nd half by a stone (thrown or dropped from above, which bounced straight up around 20ft in the air. 5. The mad monk and their Centre-Half (?) being sent off for sticking the head on each other. 6. Saints playing rather well, despite being beat. 7. There were hunners if no thoosans (I may have been seeing double) of their 'aggro' singing and heading straight for us as we came out the stadium. If I desremember correctly, there was a couple of English lads (maybe army?) who really relished this and led a mini charge at them and they ran away, or at least stopped them in their tracks. Can anybuddie confirm this? Kenny McDowall wasn't playing for us then. Frank MacDougall got sent off and went down the wrong tunnel for the dressing room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie-dee Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 as my son who was then 6 sung "We'll go wherever saint mirren go and we will have a casserole" never had the heart to correct him and when he found the right lyrics he called me a few choice names. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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