mattman Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 54 minutes ago, The Original 59er said: I understand your point, but as Shull says (in one of his saner moments[!])................. what does the word "aggro" mean or refer to in the context of the group? It’s been covered mate, it’s more down to the song, and keeping tradition with the song. We are the northbank aggro, so it’s been used in stickers etc. The groups name is northbank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leatherface Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 1 hour ago, mattman said: It’s been covered mate, it’s more down to the song, and keeping tradition with the song. We are the northbank aggro, so it’s been used in stickers etc. The groups name is northbank. Can I ask seriously what age you are? Interested to know if you stood in Northbank... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattman Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 33 minutes ago, Leatherface said: Can I ask seriously what age you are? Interested to know if you stood in Northbank... 28 mate, it was well seated by the time I started going but still stood up the back corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leatherface Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 4 hours ago, mattman said: 28 mate, it was well seated by the time I started going but still stood up the back corner. 👍good that u remember it in some shape or form, back in the 80's it was fecking nuts in there🥳🥳 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original 59er Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 6 hours ago, mattman said: It’s been covered mate, it’s more down to the song, and keeping tradition with the song. We are the northbank aggro, so it’s been used in stickers etc. The groups name is northbank. Technically, no it hasn't been covered. The sticker states" Northbank Aggro Ultras Paisley". Nowhere does it refer to a song or a vague reference to a song. I know what "aggro" means and it's not appropriate in the contest of being a supporter of any team. I also know what the implication of the word "ultras" is meant to represent. I'm not being a snowflake, I enjoy the noise the enthusiasm and the atmosphere created by W7, it's a great addition to the sounds and support for the team. Stickers suggesting an alternative thought process aren't necessary or called for. Sorry to disagree with your thought processes................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattman Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 (edited) 19 minutes ago, The Original 59er said: Technically, no it hasn't been covered. The sticker states" Northbank Aggro Ultras Paisley". Nowhere does it refer to a song or a vague reference to a song. I know what "aggro" means and it's not appropriate in the contest of being a supporter of any team. I also know what the implication of the word "ultras" is meant to represent. I'm not being a snowflake, I enjoy the noise the enthusiasm and the atmosphere created by W7, it's a great addition to the sounds and support for the team. Stickers suggesting an alternative thought process aren't necessary or called for. Sorry to disagree with your thought processes................... Don’t need to apologise, forums are for opinions but it has really been covered tbf. the fans sing we are the northbank aggro, that’s where it came from, simple as that. There’s no hidden meaning or anything else other than it’s a song everyone has been singing for years, there’s even been T-shirt’s made with the slogan northbank aggro on it!! Think you’re thinking far too much into this tbh bud, if you read the responses from glenburnsaint, he covered the ultras side of it. We are a group called northbank (in tribute to the stand where a fair few of us started going in our younger years)not a section called w7. So In simple terms, northbank aggro - from the well known st mirren song. ultras paisley - ultras that are from paisley who support st mirren. hope this helps. Edited July 22, 2020 by mattman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlenburnSaint1996 Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 23 minutes ago, The Original 59er said: Technically, no it hasn't been covered. The sticker states" Northbank Aggro Ultras Paisley". Nowhere does it refer to a song or a vague reference to a song. I know what "aggro" means and it's not appropriate in the contest of being a supporter of any team. I also know what the implication of the word "ultras" is meant to represent. I'm not being a snowflake, I enjoy the noise the enthusiasm and the atmosphere created by W7, it's a great addition to the sounds and support for the team. Stickers suggesting an alternative thought process aren't necessary or called for. Sorry to disagree with your thought processes................... Why you scared of the word ultra ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattman Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 29 minutes ago, lugton said: Should it actually be North Bank Agarow ? As the song goes Good point, might as well call us st mirn as the song goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattman Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Yflab said: It’s St Murn. 🤣 spectacular fail on my part 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original 59er Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, GlenburnSaint1996 said: Why you scared of the word ultra ? Not scared, in fact not scared of any word in the English language, however if you google the word "Ultra" as to how it relates to football fans, the first example that comes up is: "What is a football ultra? The term 'ultras' refers to a portion of a club's fanbase which usually consists of some of the most extreme and passionate supporters. Unfortunately, however, there is often a violent element. Indeed, the word 'ultra' itself means 'beyond' or 'extreme'" Just relating to the connotation is presents. Edited July 22, 2020 by The Original 59er Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st jock Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 I know a few of the boys who brighten up the W7, and they have brought atmosphere to a stadium that was severely lacking and for that I am grateful. I also know they aren't a violent or intimidating bunch. They are a bunch of young lads who love their club. To say they get outsung by 20 livvy fans is embarrassing. Us older ones can remember the 70s and 80s when the grounds were a lot more violent with the casuals, hell even the Raith Rovers quarter final in 1987 was a bottlefest. The players love the noise and displays they do. They are a credit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doakes Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 3 hours ago, lugton said: I sit in W2 and W7 are outsung by all away fans. Maybe the acoustics are superior in the away stand. Or maybe the W7 lads needing lessons in chanting. Sound doesn't travel well along the stand but it certainly goes out on to the pitch. Been confirmed by many of our players Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 1 minute ago, Doakes said: Sound doesn't travel well along the stand but it certainly goes out on to the pitch. Been confirmed by many of our players No trouble hearing W7 from the Gasworks end of the Main Stand.Keep up the good work.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russian Saint Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 Someone has to promote the club about the town 🤪[emoji23], but yep mate that’s exactly it, seems to be an old firm sticker and graffiti war in paisley and the west of Scotland, good to see some of the young lads showing there’s more than 2 clubs around this area. Any chance you young fellows could come up with some decent songs?The likes of “Oooooohhhhh wee Stevie Mallan” doesn’t cut it these days.What about a couple of wee toe tapper type numbers for when the fans are allowed back. [emoji4] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattman Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Russian Saint said: Any chance you young fellows could come up with some decent songs? The likes of “Oooooohhhhh wee Stevie Mallan” doesn’t cut it these days. What about a couple of wee toe tapper type numbers for when the fans are allowed back. Unfortunately that song was sung before the northbank group or even w7 was fully open at home games. But yeah hopefully there should be more for the song book once were allowed back in 😊 Edited July 23, 2020 by mattman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPAFKA Jersey 2 Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 36 minutes ago, Russian Saint said: Any chance you young fellows could come up with some decent songs? The likes of “Oooooohhhhh wee Stevie Mallan” doesn’t cut it these days. What about a couple of wee toe tapper type numbers for when the fans are allowed back. When did you last go to a game? 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russian Saint Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 When did you last go to a game? 🤣Scottish cup tie at home to Aberdeen.Note......... I said songs LIKE that ditty to Stevie Mallan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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