Caledonian Craig Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 I am flabberghasted. So we should bin FOS purely for one random line in the lyrics? Do me a favour eh? How many Scotland fans cannot stand The Sound of Music as a film but readily join in to sing 'Doe a Deer'? How many England fans hate or can't stand royal family but sing GSTQ? Need I go on? Flower of Scotland is our national anthem and that is what it remains. If you want to give the team the best support then belt it out as loud as you can whether you not you want to protest at the independence vote which is now an irrelevance as far as this match is concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exile Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 (edited) Presumably, if they play FoS, a large proportion of the crowd will sing along Presumably, knowing this, they will play FoS Edited October 5, 2014 by exile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano1314 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Lets sing it Louder and Prouder than ever before. This is our Country! Alba Gu Bragh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hampden will Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 When we first started singing FOS we probably had about 5% yes voters in this country and now we have 45% and we want to bin it.....can't quite figure out the logic of that......and now we have the best chance to qualify in years...people don't want to go.......or sing the anthem...or get behind the team.....don't get me started......he he.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 When we first started singing FOS we probably had about 5% yes voters in this country and now we have 45% and we want to bin it.....can't quite figure out the logic of that......and now we have the best chance to qualify in years...people don't want to go.......or sing the anthem...or get behind the team.....don't get me started......he he.... Nail on the head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastiebeastie Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Surely now is the time to stand United and belt it out. We want to be a 'nation again' & presumably Most Scotland supporters still do, so why would it be binned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1172 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 When we first started singing FOS we probably had about 5% yes voters in this country and now we have 45% and we want to bin it.....can't quite figure out the logic of that......and now we have the best chance to qualify in years...people don't want to go.......or sing the anthem...or get behind the team.....don't get me started......he he.... This. Every word true! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robroysboy Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 When we first started singing FOS we probably had about 5% yes voters in this country and now we have 45% and we want to bin it.....can't quite figure out the logic of that......and now we have the best chance to qualify in years...people don't want to go.......or sing the anthem...or get behind the team.....don't get me started......he he.... Bill for first minister. There's a vacancy soon apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auchinyell Sox Change Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 When we first started singing FOS we probably had about 5% yes voters in this country and now we have 45% and we want to bin it.....can't quite figure out the logic of that......and now we have the best chance to qualify in years...people don't want to go.......or sing the anthem...or get behind the team.....don't get me started......he he.... higher than 5% i would wager look at the devolution vote from late 70s to get an indication of the feeling within the country though a major factor in the 70s for the union was not the 'institution club', or perceived i'm all right jack brigade, but the working class who got through the war and it's aftermath together - and subsequent allegiance to the monarchy this generation is dwindling obviously Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamia Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 I am flabberghasted. So we should bin FOS purely for one random line in the lyrics? Do me a favour eh? One "random lyric" are you f'in serious. It is the whole point of the song! And you're flabbergasted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 One "random lyric" are you f'in serious. It is the whole point of the song! And you're flabbergasted! If you don't want to sing it, don't sing it. And other folk will sing it if they want to. In the overall scheme of things it's no really that big a decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jts73 Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 sing it for the team ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debian Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 If I see someone not singing it, I will be throwing my Pie at them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastiebeastie Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 (edited) Surely we sing the anthem to show support to the team ? Time to put away the petted lip and get behind the players and WGS ! Edited October 6, 2014 by Eastiebeastie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReid Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 IMO, there is no better time to sing the FOS than now. I'm more than proud of my yes vote, I was as broken as the next man but the only way to pick ourselves up is with positivity. Dont give these britnats the satisfaction, the 45 need to stick together with a show of unity. The people who have the dilemma whether to sing it or not is the No voters. Belt it out. Be proud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamia Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 If you don't want to sing it, don't sing it. And other folk will sing it if they want to. Try pointing out something that isn't obvious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 the battle is lost.... the war is not over... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 I will say this. Those of you thinking you are making some sort of a statement by not singing Flower of Scotland are playing into No voters or union supporting hands. It is the union lovers that would have us change our national anthem from FoS and so what are we who want independence achieving by not showing our utter defiance by singing Flower of Scotland - LOUD AND BLOODY PROUD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Some of us have been singing FoS for longer than Roy Willliamson. For most of that time it looked like there wasn't the remotest possibility that Scotland could become an independent nation again. We are closer now than we have ever been in my lifetime. I am not going to give up now, when the prize is almost within touching distance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtscotland Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 The unionists and No voters wont care that FOS is being belted out as before .... they will see it as job done, everything back to normal. A stony silence would be seen to be much more significant to those who have voted No - and that to me is what counts because there would be reverse psychological effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnyTJS Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 A stony silence would be seen to be much more significant to those who have voted No - and that to me is what counts because there would be reverse psychological effect. Are you sure you're not overthinking this a bit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Laud Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 The unionists and No voters wont care that FOS is being belted out as before .... they will see it as job done, everything back to normal. A stony silence would be seen to be much more significant to those who have voted No - and that to me is what counts because there would be reverse psychological effect. I agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jts73 Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 (edited) The unionists and No voters wont care that FOS is being belted out as before .... they will see it as job done, everything back to normal. A stony silence would be seen to be much more significant to those who have voted No - and that to me is what counts because there would be reverse psychological effect. How does that support the Scotland team exactly ? As a no voter your reaction endorsees my vote and squashes any doubts , Cheers ! Edited October 6, 2014 by jts73 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jts73 Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 (edited) The unionists and No voters wont care that FOS is being belted out as before .... they will see it as job done, everything back to normal. A stony silence would be seen to be much more significant to those who have voted No - and that to me is what counts because there would be reverse psychological effect. Seriously what is the goal with a protest and how will this achive the desired outcome ? as a No voter I would like to understand this ? (A)To make No voters uncomfortable / vent your anger ? (B)Convince No voters to vote yes in the future ? .. … Almost forgot (C ) Support Scotland in the football game that coincidently is taking place after the anthem ? Edited October 6, 2014 by jts73 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenfrewBlue Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 The unionists and No voters wont care that FOS is being belted out as before .... they will see it as job done, everything back to normal. A stony silence would be seen to be much more significant to those who have voted No - and that to me is what counts because there would be reverse psychological effect. This. Not to mention that the No voters will get a wee perverse kick our of the twee Ta sing song. I also wonder about this we will get another chance" theme that's sprung up. Based on what exactly? Why would Westminster even risk this again? If they choose not to then we don't get another chance ever. And as was pointed out often enough even if every ascot votes the same way it matters not one jot to the Government. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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