gianlucatoni Posted August 30, 2019 Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 Friday 30th August, 2019 at 2:57pm Partick Thistle is a family club and aim to ensure that everyone experiences a friendly and safe atmosphere at our games. We are aware that a minority of our supporters are singing a song that is deemed to be unacceptable by the footballing authorities. This behaviour has been included in recent SPFL Match Delegate’s Reports and continuation of this conduct may lead to the Club being punished. Consequently, we appeal for this type of singing and chanting to stop and request that supporters refrain from engaging in any form of behaviour that is unacceptable, disrespectful and which others may find offensive. Partick Thistle is extremely proud of our support and don’t want anything to damage our reputation. Your cooperation is appreciated. What song they talking about? Is it Mary fae Maryhill? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinhead Posted August 30, 2019 Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 FTP & FTQ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianlucatoni Posted August 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 I see - another failure to appreciate the context of our position in the city. Easier to hammer us after collectively sitting on their hands for 100+ years of the twin cheeks and their filth. FTSFA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted August 30, 2019 Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 11 minutes ago, Pinhead said: FTP & FTQ? Aye. It's not ironic, it's double bigotry! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firhillista Posted August 30, 2019 Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 Just now, gianlucatoni said: I see - another failure to appreciate the context of our position in the city. Easier to hammer us after collectively sitting on their hands for 100+ years of the twin cheeks and their filth. FTSFA The 'context' of singing '**** the Pope' or '**** the Queen' in Glasgow isn't that you gain the moral high ground over the old firm, it's that you're brought right down into the filth with them. Gonnae no' dae that? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Rubble Posted August 30, 2019 Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 In the aftermath of UEFA pulling up Sevco for their away fans' standard set-list, and given our governing bodies' intransigence over that issue to date, It would not be a surprise if the selfsame governors decided to dodge the Sevco issue by using Thistle's song as an example to make a point. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted August 30, 2019 Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 49 minutes ago, Firhillista said: The 'context' of singing '**** the Pope' or '**** the Queen' in Glasgow isn't that you gain the moral high ground over the old firm, it's that you're brought right down into the filth with them. Gonnae no' dae that? Couldn't agree more. We have plenty of other songs to sing. Leave the sectarianism to the teams that appreciate it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinistar Posted August 30, 2019 Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 Looking forward to the SPFL Match Delegate’s Report after the match on Sunday when the party songs have been aired in full as they are at every game in the SPFL when UEFA aren't looking and the Scottish football authorities say and do nothing. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianlucatoni Posted August 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 3 hours ago, scotty said: Aye. It's not ironic, it's double bigotry! 2 hours ago, Auld Jag said: Couldn't agree more. We have plenty of other songs to sing. Leave the sectarianism to the teams that appreciate it. 3 hours ago, Firhillista said: The 'context' of singing '**** the Pope' or '**** the Queen' in Glasgow isn't that you gain the moral high ground over the old firm, it's that you're brought right down into the filth with them. Gonnae no' dae that? Jings - this former shed boy well & truly telt gents - times a changing and aw that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weebaw1 Posted August 30, 2019 Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 4 minutes ago, gianlucatoni said: Jings - this former shed boy well & truly telt gents - times a changing and aw that. Good point. ‘The old road is rapidly changing.Please set out a new one if you can’t lend a hand’ Sir Bob was right. After all these years, perhaps the times are changing for the better. DO NOT sing that song, it is not smart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlsarmy Posted August 30, 2019 Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Sinistar said: Looking forward to the SPFL Match Delegate’s Report after the match on Sunday when the party songs have been aired in full as they are at every game in the SPFL when UEFA aren't looking and the Scottish football authorities say and do nothing. Easy way to sort it , take points off them and then it’ll soon stop. Over to you Maxie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keiththejag Posted August 30, 2019 Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 Hello hello how do you do? Times have maybe changed but in truth our song is not rooted in bigotry. The arse cheeks get a free pass every week when they are both up to their knees in bigotry. That bein said we are n should always be a family club so fair enough. The shed was the biggest blow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted August 30, 2019 Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 I fully understand how the song should be interpreted as totally ironic. Anything that brackets the similarity between both of the ugly sisters as opposed to how they mistakenly think they're polar opposites is fine with me. What I don't understand is why the song should surface when we're playing Morton, Ross County or for that matter every other club outside of the OF. Gotta say I'm not a singer (at football games anyway) so I'm about the least qualified to opine. Certainly no way am I judging. One thing tho' is if the singing of this song is causing concern just now is it not likely to be more to the fore in a few weeks when we play at the San Giro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillresigned Posted August 30, 2019 Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 4 hours ago, gianlucatoni said: Friday 30th August, 2019 at 2:57pm Partick Thistle is a family club and aim to ensure that everyone experiences a friendly and safe atmosphere at our games. We are aware that a minority of our supporters are singing a song that is deemed to be unacceptable by the footballing authorities. This behaviour has been included in recent SPFL Match Delegate’s Reports and continuation of this conduct may lead to the Club being punished. Consequently, we appeal for this type of singing and chanting to stop and request that supporters refrain from engaging in any form of behaviour that is unacceptable, disrespectful and which others may find offensive. Partick Thistle is extremely proud of our support and don’t want anything to damage our reputation. Your cooperation is appreciated. What song they talking about? Is it Mary fae Maryhill? Sorry I’ve run out of likes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted August 30, 2019 Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 We all know the two main culprits will never be punished by the Scottish authorities. But if said authorities can punish a smaller team they will do. Then they will say they are doing something to cut it out. It is best we don't give them any excuse to make an example of us. Lets hope we have 3 points to celebrate tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiThistle Posted August 30, 2019 Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 “Dear SPFL, In light of recent concerns, we will immediately begin urging match attendees to ‘hug the Pope and hug the Queen’ during select Thistle songs where appropriate. Please know that should the Pope be found guilty of any impropriety, as does occasionally happen with men of the cloth, we already plan to update our songbooks to ‘Chug a Coke and hug the Queen.’ Should the medical community take exception with chugging a Coke due to its obvious impact on childhood obesity, we are prepared to counter with ‘Rub a Bloke and Mug the Queen’, to which we can find no immediate exception. Sincerely, The Partick Thistle Song and Chant Trust” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dl1971 Posted August 30, 2019 Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 3 minutes ago, ChiThistle said: “Dear SPFL, In light of recent concerns, we will immediately begin urging match attendees to ‘hug the Pope and hug the Queen’ during select Thistle songs where appropriate. Please know that should the Pope be found guilty of any impropriety, as does occasionally happen with men of the cloth, we already plan to update our songbooks to ‘Chug a Coke and hug the Queen.’ Should the medical community take exception with chugging a Coke due to its obvious impact on childhood obesity, we are prepared to counter with ‘Rub a Bloke and Mug the Queen’, to which we can find no immediate exception. Sincerely, The Partick Thistle Song and Chant Trust” I like this idea. I've sang that song many times but I'll grudgingly admit that in the current times we need to change a little too. Change the words and its sentiment remains....an anti rangers and celtic song. Let's HUG away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted August 30, 2019 Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 18 minutes ago, ChiThistle said: “Dear SPFL, In light of recent concerns, we will immediately begin urging match attendees to ‘hug the Pope and hug the Queen’ during select Thistle songs where appropriate. Please know that should the Pope be found guilty of any impropriety, as does occasionally happen with men of the cloth, we already plan to update our songbooks to ‘Chug a Coke and hug the Queen.’ Should the medical community take exception with chugging a Coke due to its obvious impact on childhood obesity, we are prepared to counter with ‘Rub a Bloke and Mug the Queen’, to which we can find no immediate exception. Sincerely, The Partick Thistle Song and Chant Trust” Ran out of likes. . Only one problem anybody with a hearing difficulty could mishear 'chug a coke' and might think you are saying to chug something else. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Could we change Pope and Queen to Lennon and Gerrard ? actually I’d rather we drop the song. I’ve never been comfortable with it and we have many others 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erty13 Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 As a Thistle supporter and a catholic, i have never sung this song as the words offend me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garscube Road End Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 32 minutes ago, erty13 said: As a Thistle supporter and a catholic, i have never sung this song as the words offend me. As a Thistle supporter and a protestant I have never sang it, but I dont give a rat's arse about it. You are easily offended. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcia blaine Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Change the last line to “we’re Glasgow’s ONLY football team”? Gets the same point across... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 17 minutes ago, Garscube Road End said: As a Thistle supporter and a protestant I have never sang it, but I dont give a rat's arse about it. You are easily offended. And this is the reason that the bigotry continues in Scottish football. Fans who don't give a rat's arse for anyone but themselves and their own! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p12tfc Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 9 minutes ago, marcia blaine said: Change the last line to “we’re Glasgow’s ONLY football team”? Gets the same point across... That’s actually quite good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javeajag Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 As a Buddhist I have always found this song problematic..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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