Independent Leyton Orient Forum

Any ideas for alternatives to this turgid drone?

RedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Wed May 29, 2019 4:28 pm

Disoriented wrote: ↑Tue May 28, 2019 8:54 pm It is embarrassing every time a gammon risks a coronary starting it off.

Well then one of you snowflakes should start off something better.

Not being a gammon does not make one a snowflake.

I think is fine last few minutes of a game but when this being sung at the Braintree game, the old girl behind and her husband couldn't see, so be a little considerate at times

Disoriented wrote: ↑Wed May 29, 2019 5:10 pm

RedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Wed May 29, 2019 4:28 pm

Disoriented wrote: ↑Tue May 28, 2019 8:54 pm It is embarrassing every time a gammon risks a coronary starting it off.

Well then one of you snowflakes should start off something better.

Not being a gammon does not make one a snowflake.

You sound like one .

Should only be used when in a secure winning position and / or success guaranteed to appreciate the team playing particularly well. Bloody stupid at 0-0 like at Wembley when Fylde went up the other end and scored in the middle of it.

Mistadobalina wrote: ↑Wed May 29, 2019 2:22 pm

CreamofSumYungGai wrote: ↑Wed May 29, 2019 7:56 am

orienfan64920 wrote: ↑Tue May 28, 2019 11:51 pm Can't be the only one that likes it? Better than sitting in silence.

Other non-cringy songs are available.

We don't exactly have a wealth of them. Don't see the problem with it, don't think it being a legacy of the Bechetti era invalidates it.

keep it but get rid of that bloody awful La la la O song goes back to the 50- and 60's

Made me laugh(sic) in cup final, couple of yoofs in front were so busy shouting and waving arms like demented Emus's at those behind they missed the Fylde goal. I started to think it was a curse 'cos Fylde nearly scored every time they performed.

but they also missed the two times we hit the post same reason, thoroughly annoying song, means nothing and not our song and definitely the reason we lost.

Stand up for the Orient (repeat 3 times)

On a positive note, it scans really well and has an inclusive message. The downside - as has been pointed out above - is that it encourages unruly behaviour in areas designated for sitting down.

A solution could be to keep the framework of the song but alter the first two words.

FargO wrote: ↑Thu May 30, 2019 7:26 am The downside - as has been pointed out above - is that it encourages unruly behaviour in areas designated for sitting down.

That is exactly why the song started, initially by supporters of teams in all seater stadiums.
Stewards would spend ages getting on everyones nerves by telling people to sit down so a regular burst of " Stand up, if you love *********" or " Stand up, if you hate *********" would ensure that they could remain standing.

FargO wrote: ↑Thu May 30, 2019 7:26 am Stand up for the Orient (repeat 3 times)

On a positive note, it scans really well and has an inclusive message. .....

Not very inclusive for the disabled, or others who have difficulty standing or even short people who can't see when those in front stand up.

spen666 wrote: ↑Thu May 30, 2019 11:34 am

FargO wrote: ↑Thu May 30, 2019 7:26 am Stand up for the Orient (repeat 3 times)

On a positive note, it scans really well and has an inclusive message. .....

Not very inclusive for the disabled, or others who have difficulty standing or even short people who can't see when those in front stand up.

Or neutrals.....

How about... " God save our gracious O's, god save our.... .... " and so on. Turgidity personified :-)

How about "Sit Down for the Orient"?

Scans just as well.

If the chant goes on too long, I modify it to "Sit Down, 'cos I'm getting old".

My friend who has a season ticket at Chelsea, says that 2 large gentleman, who sit a few rows behind him, found the perfect solution to this sort of thing. They growl " SEDAN " in a menacing manner & it works every time.

point nine one eight wrote: ↑Wed May 29, 2019 7:51 pm

Mistadobalina wrote: ↑Wed May 29, 2019 2:22 pm

CreamofSumYungGai wrote: ↑Wed May 29, 2019 7:56 am

Other non-cringy songs are available.

We don't exactly have a wealth of them. Don't see the problem with it, don't think it being a legacy of the Bechetti era invalidates it.

keep it but get rid of that bloody awful La la la O song goes back to the 50- and 60's

La la la la la OI is a belter

I find the chant a bit embarrassing now. I'm sure it came about when we were fighting for survival when West Ham got the Olympic stadium and it looked as though it might spell the end of Leyton Orient.

That's in the past and it didn't spell the end, so we should move on.

Every time it happens I have to stand up as well so I can see the match. Perhaps it should only be allowed during breaks in play (injuries etc) when I could stay seated and not miss any action.

StillSpike wrote: ↑Thu May 30, 2019 3:29 pm How about "Sit Down for the Orient"?

Scans just as well.

That's what a lot of teams supporters do.
Once everyone has stood up it changes to Sit Down...………………. and everyone sits down.
Try it next season