Ban on singing at football when crowds return?

[G B Young]

Discussion on Radio Scotland earlier made mention of a return to places of worship being phased in as part of the latest easing of lockdown measures, but that singing would be banned. The pundit, whose name I didn't catch, suggested that this would be something that would need to be looked at when crowds return to football, rugby etc.

Mind you, it's not really going to be feasible to sing while wearing a mask (which I imagine crowds will be asked to wear, at least initially).

[SteveHFC]

Discussion on Radio Scotland earlier made mention of a return to places of worship being phased in as part of the latest easing of lockdown measures, but that singing would be banned. The pundit, whose name I didn't catch, suggested that this would be something that would need to be looked at when crowds return to football, rugby etc.

Mind you, it's not really going to be feasible to sing while wearing a mask (which I imagine crowds will be asked to wear, at least initially).

Could see the crowds being like this if that happens.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doWnqN8GJ4c

[Peevemor]

Discussion on Radio Scotland earlier made mention of a return to places of worship being phased in as part of the latest easing of lockdown measures, but that singing would be banned. The pundit, whose name I didn't catch, suggested that this would be something that would need to be looked at when crowds return to football, rugby etc.

Mind you, it's not really going to be feasible to sing while wearing a mask (which I imagine crowds will be asked to wear, at least initially).

You can talk and sing no problem with a mask on.

[SouthMoroccoStu]

Discussion on Radio Scotland earlier made mention of a return to places of worship being phased in as part of the latest easing of lockdown measures, but that singing would be banned. The pundit, whose name I didn't catch, suggested that this would be something that would need to be looked at when crowds return to football, rugby etc.

Mind you, it's not really going to be feasible to sing while wearing a mask (which I imagine crowds will be asked to wear, at least initially).

That'll suit Hearts

[hibby rae]

Discussion on Radio Scotland earlier made mention of a return to places of worship being phased in as part of the latest easing of lockdown measures, but that singing would be banned. The pundit, whose name I didn't catch, suggested that this would be something that would need to be looked at when crowds return to football, rugby etc.

Mind you, it's not really going to be feasible to sing while wearing a mask (which I imagine crowds will be asked to wear, at least initially).

Worth bearing in mind, one is outdoors, and probably spread out over a greater distance, whilst the other activity is indoors in a more confined space.

[HoboHarry]

Could go back to the old fashioned rattles? Or even Vuvuzelas? With filters on the end obviously. :greengrin

[davhibby]

They’d be better off not bothering if that was the case. Totally unenforceable and defeats the purpose of anyone being there. Thankfully BBC haven’t exactly been on the ball recently with their comments about football so I don’t see it happening

[Keith_M]

I'm sure there's something we could arrange for Smartphones, where we can press some buttons and have moans, cheers, chants, etc, as appropriate.

1 - Cheer
2 - Boo
3 - "Hi-bees, Hi- bees..."
4 - "Offside!"
5 - "Lewis, what are ye playin at!!!"
...etc.

[G B Young]

Could go back to the old fashioned rattles? Or even Vuvuzelas? With filters on the end obviously. :greengrin

😀 Or just pipe fake crowd noise via the tannoy?

[hibbyfraelibby]

Could go back to the old fashioned rattles? Or even Vuvuzelas? With filters on the end obviously. :greengrin

The Vuvuzela require you to blow so they're banned...ckacjers anhone (of a particulary age)

[hibbyfraelibby]

😀 Or just pipe fake crowd noise via the tannoy?

The tannoy in the East Stand does that without programming already...

[Hibs1969]

I'm sure there's something we could arrange for Smartphones, where we can press some buttons and have moans, cheers, chants, etc, as appropriate.

1 - Cheer
2 - Boo
3 - "Hi-bees, Hi- bees..."
4 - "Offside!"
5 - "Lewis, what are ye playin at!!!"
...etc.

If you’re developing an app, can I request the following golden oldie classics, directed from the terraces & stands at countless players including Ally Brazil, Brian Hamilton and many, many more besides? All to be bellowed at top volume of course...

6.“(Insert name) see you, you’re f***ing sh*te”
7 “(insert name) f***ing hell, I’ve seen milk turn quicker than you”
8 “(insert name) you’re nothing but a f***ing wage thief”

The possibilities are endless 😀

[greenpaper55]

A collective shhhhh would be just as bad as the singing !

[HoboHarry]

The Vuvuzela require you to blow so they're banned...ckacjers anhone (of a particulary age)

I called them rattles but you are right, clackers is what I was meaning.....

[Pretty Boy]

It's not really enforceable at football unless the punishment is closing the ground if there is audible singing.

In a church service if you omit the hymns no one is likely to start belting out a tune on their own. In football all it takes is 1 or 2 people to start and it will spread.

[AZhibee]

I'm sure there's something we could arrange for Smartphones, where we can press some buttons and have moans, cheers, chants, etc, as appropriate.

1 - Cheer
2 - Boo
3 - "Hi-bees, Hi- bees..."
4 - "Offside!"
5 - "Lewis, what are ye playin at!!!"
...etc.


Apps for singing and cheering....the end is near

[G B Young]

You can talk and sing no problem with a mask on.

I guess it might depend on the quality of mask when it comes to 'breathability' but personally I'm already itching to take mine off after just a few minutes in a shop. Maybe it's just something we'll get used to but I can't imagine wearing one for a 90 minute football match, let alone trying to sing with one on. Hopefully by the time crowds are allowed back masks won't be deemed compulsory.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Bring it on, just so that Ibrox and Parkhead can actually give the impression that they are not full of throw backs.

[Keith_M]

Apps for singing and cheering....the end is near


You missed out booing, moaning... and shouting to your mate to buy you a coffee when he's down at the Snack Bar.



I'm going to upload it to Google Play quite soon.

Sadly, Apple's App Store have already sent me a 'cease and desist' letter.

:greengrin

[Eyrie]

I guess it might depend on the quality of mask when it comes to 'breathability' but personally I'm already itching to take mine off after just a few minutes in a shop. Maybe it's just something we'll get used to but I can't imagine wearing one for a 90 minute football match, let alone trying to sing with one on. Hopefully by the time crowds are allowed back masks won't be deemed compulsory.

Got a cotton one yesterday and it gets very humid very quickly. I'll put it on before going into a shop and it'll be coming off as soon as I'm outside.

[Peevemor]

I guess it might depend on the quality of mask when it comes to 'breathability' but personally I'm already itching to take mine off after just a few minutes in a shop. Maybe it's just something we'll get used to but I can't imagine wearing one for a 90 minute football match, let alone trying to sing with one on. Hopefully by the time crowds are allowed back masks won't be deemed compulsory.I'm not saying that masks are comfortable to wear, they're not - especially for more than 5-10 minutes.

But you can still shout or sing in them.

[The_Exile]

I'm sure there's something we could arrange for Smartphones, where we can press some buttons and have moans, cheers, chants, etc, as appropriate.

1 - Cheer
2 - Boo
3 - "Hi-bees, Hi- bees..."
4 - "Offside!"
5 - "Lewis, what are ye playin at!!!"
...etc.

Text 07 if you hate the Hearts.