The lamentable south east corner

[Harpers So Solid Crew]

Lets be fair, most of y25/26 are not singers, they are the lads that made it to the edge of the SouthBank, and back in the day would join in with the proper singers who massed together.

We hear a lot about singing onhere, but many will never really be singers at the home games, due to being spread all over the place.

[Big Foot]

every club in the land the away support outsings the home support

welcome to the real world of football

if you want a sing song, go to an away game

Not at many away games I've been to l8ly m8

oh well, it's the club I love and I'm prepared to sacrifice being surrounded by silent mongs to watch them. Shame though really.

[Rex]

I think we did ok in the stands today. Enjoyed the banter.

[Stuffed Crust Pizza]

I'll add my tuppence to this dicussion as its one that I feel very strongly about. Having sat in various locations of the East Stand since we moved to the new stadium twelve years ago - I must say that Y25/26 is definately the place to be for the singers. Having failed miserably with my Biscuit Boy campaign last year due to lack of numbers and the clubs insistency of employng thugs in orange coats, I moved my seat from Y19 to the back of Y25 in the summer. Joined by a few like minded supporters we do our best to generate an atmosphere in our corner of the ground that is not always heard in other parts of the ground. The noise seems to get lost on the pitch and often drowned out by the (predicatably) noisey travelling fans, pumped up for a day out. However I see evidence that the players hear our cries as they seem to (and always have) applaud our section of the home ends more enthusiatically than others.

I fully appreciate that when you are in amongst the noise it sounds the loudest part of the ground but compared to the drummer's corner and the north stand it wins hands down for volume and enjoyment. Since McDermott took over I've even started to hear original chants and they are continuing for over the usual thirty second burst. In the last two home fixtures we've even stood up for large parts of the game, unchallenged by stewards. And I'm sure its no coincidence that the noise levels and passions have risen.

So before you write us off , come and join us in Y25/26 and experience it for youselves. Or just continue to sit on your hands... if thats your bag!

[Big Foot]

I'll add my tuppence to this dicussion as its one that I feel very strongly about. Having sat in various locations of the East Stand since we moved to the new stadium twelve years ago - I must say that Y25/26 is definately the place to be for the singers. Having failed miserably with my Biscuit Boy campaign last year due to lack of numbers and the clubs insistency of employng thugs in orange coats, I moved my seat from Y19 to the back of Y25 in the summer. Joined by a few like minded supporters we do our best to generate an atmosphere in our corner of the ground that is not always heard in other parts of the ground. The noise seems to get lost on the pitch and often drowned out by the (predicatably) noisey travelling fans, pumped up for a day out. However I see evidence that the players hear our cries as they seem to (and always have) applaud our section of the home ends more enthusiatically than others.

I fully appreciate that when you are in amongst the noise it sounds the loudest part of the ground but compared to the drummer's corner and the north stand it wins hands down for volume and enjoyment. Since McDermott took over I've even started to hear original chants and they are continuing for over the usual thirty second burst. In the last two home fixtures we've even stood up for large parts of the game, unchallenged by stewards. And I'm sure its no coincidence that the noise levels and passions have risen.

So before you write us off , come and join us in Y25/26 and experience it for youselves. Or just continue to sit on your hands... if thats your bag!

Would love to but no longer an option for some of us for unforeseen circumstances!

[sandman]

There was once a time when away fans had at least a bit of a challenge from the home fans in the south east corner.

Now our fans in that part of the ground seem to have given up even singing. Barnsley and Plymouth fans sang constantly and the response from our lot was.....silence.

Why do you lot bother to sit there? For the number of you who have any intention of singing you'd be better off in the south west corner where you would be closer together and actually make a decent noise.

Failing that you might as well come down near the drummer. At least we sing down the north east corner.

Made a big difference to their teams performance didn't it? The way they roared them on to defeats was truly immense.

As said before away fans outsing home fans up and down the country. It's about a siege mentality away fans are outnumbered so they will up the vocal support to make up for the numerical disadvantage.

We're actually better than some give us credit for but our fans seemingly worry about atmosphere more than supporters of other teams.

[Nobby]

I'll add my tuppence to this dicussion as its one that I feel very strongly about. Having sat in various locations of the East Stand since we moved to the new stadium twelve years ago - I must say that Y25/26 is definately the place to be for the singers. Having failed miserably with my Biscuit Boy campaign last year due to lack of numbers and the clubs insistency of employng thugs in orange coats, I moved my seat from Y19 to the back of Y25 in the summer. Joined by a few like minded supporters we do our best to generate an atmosphere in our corner of the ground that is not always heard in other parts of the ground. The noise seems to get lost on the pitch and often drowned out by the (predicatably) noisey travelling fans, pumped up for a day out. However I see evidence that the players hear our cries as they seem to (and always have) applaud our section of the home ends more enthusiatically than others.

I fully appreciate that when you are in amongst the noise it sounds the loudest part of the ground but compared to the drummer's corner and the north stand it wins hands down for volume and enjoyment. Since McDermott took over I've even started to hear original chants and they are continuing for over the usual thirty second burst. In the last two home fixtures we've even stood up for large parts of the game, unchallenged by stewards. And I'm sure its no coincidence that the noise levels and passions have risen.

So before you write us off , come and join us in Y25/26 and experience it for youselves. Or just continue to sit on your hands... if thats your bag!

SCP was it you that tried a rally a few fans to the South West corner against Sheff U a while ago?

The stewards were intent on being idiots that day.

Failing that, the view from the centre of the north stand is good and Reading usually shoot that way for the second half which I think most people prefer. I wouldn't think the view from the SE corner was all that good.

[Rex]

The North stand has more empty seats than full. Having sat there for a number of seasons it might have a good view but the atmosphere is non existant.

[FORSTERS_RIGHT_FOOT]

I'll add my tuppence to this dicussion as its one that I feel very strongly about. Having sat in various locations of the East Stand since we moved to the new stadium twelve years ago - I must say that Y25/26 is definately the place to be for the singers. Having failed miserably with my Biscuit Boy campaign last year due to lack of numbers and the clubs insistency of employng thugs in orange coats, I moved my seat from Y19 to the back of Y25 in the summer. Joined by a few like minded supporters we do our best to generate an atmosphere in our corner of the ground that is not always heard in other parts of the ground. The noise seems to get lost on the pitch and often drowned out by the (predicatably) noisey travelling fans, pumped up for a day out. However I see evidence that the players hear our cries as they seem to (and always have) applaud our section of the home ends more enthusiatically than others.

I fully appreciate that when you are in amongst the noise it sounds the loudest part of the ground but compared to the drummer's corner and the north stand it wins hands down for volume and enjoyment. Since McDermott took over I've even started to hear original chants and they are continuing for over the usual thirty second burst. In the last two home fixtures we've even stood up for large parts of the game, unchallenged by stewards. And I'm sure its no coincidence that the noise levels and passions have risen.

So before you write us off , come and join us in Y25/26 and experience it for youselves. Or just continue to sit on your hands... if thats your bag!

'greed.

Moved my season ticket last season to Y26 from B18 in North Stand and have loved it.

[Big Foot]

There was once a time when away fans had at least a bit of a challenge from the home fans in the south east corner.

Now our fans in that part of the ground seem to have given up even singing. Barnsley and Plymouth fans sang constantly and the response from our lot was.....silence.

Why do you lot bother to sit there? For the number of you who have any intention of singing you'd be better off in the south west corner where you would be closer together and actually make a decent noise.

Failing that you might as well come down near the drummer. At least we sing down the north east corner.

Made a big difference to their teams performance didn't it? The way they roared them on to defeats was truly immense.

As said before away fans outsing home fans up and down the country. It's about a siege mentality away fans are outnumbered so they will up the vocal support to make up for the numerical disadvantage.

We're actually better than some give us credit for but our fans seemingly worry about atmosphere more than supporters of other teams.

Also all the fans are in one place rather than scattered out

[Stuffed Crust Pizza]

SCP was it you that tried a rally a few fans to the South West corner against Sheff U a while ago?

The stewards were intent on being idiots that day.

Yep, thats me! Did you join us in GU1? The stewards were way over the top that night. I was so incensed after the match that I went about organising a meeting with the club, stewards and STAR to discuss the aftermath of the evening. However in the coming weeks I decided against the meeting as I was so disheartened with the club and was sure to be fed a load of 'ground regulation' drivel.

In the summer I moved my seat the back of Y25 and have enjoyed the more buoyant atmosphere in the last few weeks. I agree that the singers would be better served in the north stand but I don't think too many would follow my lead. I'm also sure the club would be there usual unhelpful self. The noise generated in Y25/26 does seem to get lost somehow and I feel our efforts would go further coming from beind the goal, but I guess we'll never know!

[North Eaat royal]

The North stand has more empty seats than full. Having sat there for a number of seasons it might have a good view but the atmosphere is non existant.

+1

[Toon Toon Blue army]

Fill the south-east corner with lads, give them beer and let them stand. Problem solved.

+1

[Magnus]

If you want a sing song, join a choir.

[Royalshow]

If you want a sing song, join a choir.

oxf*rd off

[weybridgewanderer]

every club in the land the away support outsings the home support

welcome to the real world of football

if you want a sing song, go to an away game

Not at many away games I've been to l8ly m8

oh well, it's the club I love and I'm prepared to sacrifice being surrounded by silent mongs to watch them. Shame though really.

singing was good in the way end last night

getting a few results helps lift the spirits

[Nobby]

SCP was it you that tried a rally a few fans to the South West corner against Sheff U a while ago?

The stewards were intent on being idiots that day.

Yep, thats me! Did you join us in GU1? The stewards were way over the top that night. I was so incensed after the match that I went about organising a meeting with the club, stewards and STAR to discuss the aftermath of the evening. However in the coming weeks I decided against the meeting as I was so disheartened with the club and was sure to be fed a load of 'ground regulation' drivel.

In the summer I moved my seat the back of Y25 and have enjoyed the more buoyant atmosphere in the last few weeks. I agree that the singers would be better served in the north stand but I don't think too many would follow my lead. I'm also sure the club would be there usual unhelpful self. The noise generated in Y25/26 does seem to get lost somehow and I feel our efforts would go further coming from beind the goal, but I guess we'll never know!

No I wasn't there. I watched from the north east corner but I was hoping it might lead to a little crowd building up there.

However I was alarmed at the way the stewards behaved. If there had been 200 of you, they'd have been a bit more careful. I never realised what @rseholes they can be.

[readingfc13]

At least we sing down the north east corner.

What you mean "COOOOOOOMMMMMMEEEEE OOOOOOONNNNNNN RRREEEEEEAAAADDDIIIINNNNNGGGGGG...."

You sound like a load of "specials" on a day out.

YES EPIC +1! The original chant was ferocious and passionate but this is frankly embarrassing.

[URZZZZZZZZ]

I'll add my tuppence to this dicussion as its one that I feel very strongly about. Having sat in various locations of the East Stand since we moved to the new stadium twelve years ago - I must say that Y25/26 is definately the place to be for the singers. Having failed miserably with my Biscuit Boy campaign last year due to lack of numbers and the clubs insistency of employng thugs in orange coats, I moved my seat from Y19 to the back of Y25 in the summer. Joined by a few like minded supporters we do our best to generate an atmosphere in our corner of the ground that is not always heard in other parts of the ground. The noise seems to get lost on the pitch and often drowned out by the (predicatably) noisey travelling fans, pumped up for a day out. However I see evidence that the players hear our cries as they seem to (and always have) applaud our section of the home ends more enthusiatically than others.

I fully appreciate that when you are in amongst the noise it sounds the loudest part of the ground but compared to the drummer's corner and the north stand it wins hands down for volume and enjoyment. Since McDermott took over I've even started to hear original chants and they are continuing for over the usual thirty second burst. In the last two home fixtures we've even stood up for large parts of the game, unchallenged by stewards. And I'm sure its no coincidence that the noise levels and passions have risen.

So before you write us off , come and join us in Y25/26 and experience it for youselves. Or just continue to sit on your hands... if thats your bag!

SCP was it you that tried a rally a few fans to the South West corner against Sheff U a while ago?

The stewards were intent on being idiots that day.

I was there that day. Got chucked out!

[Royalshow]

I'll add my tuppence to this dicussion as its one that I feel very strongly about. Having sat in various locations of the East Stand since we moved to the new stadium twelve years ago - I must say that Y25/26 is definately the place to be for the singers. Having failed miserably with my Biscuit Boy campaign last year due to lack of numbers and the clubs insistency of employng thugs in orange coats, I moved my seat from Y19 to the back of Y25 in the summer. Joined by a few like minded supporters we do our best to generate an atmosphere in our corner of the ground that is not always heard in other parts of the ground. The noise seems to get lost on the pitch and often drowned out by the (predicatably) noisey travelling fans, pumped up for a day out. However I see evidence that the players hear our cries as they seem to (and always have) applaud our section of the home ends more enthusiatically than others.

I fully appreciate that when you are in amongst the noise it sounds the loudest part of the ground but compared to the drummer's corner and the north stand it wins hands down for volume and enjoyment. Since McDermott took over I've even started to hear original chants and they are continuing for over the usual thirty second burst. In the last two home fixtures we've even stood up for large parts of the game, unchallenged by stewards. And I'm sure its no coincidence that the noise levels and passions have risen.

So before you write us off , come and join us in Y25/26 and experience it for youselves. Or just continue to sit on your hands... if thats your bag!

SCP was it you that tried a rally a few fans to the South West corner against Sheff U a while ago?

The stewards were intent on being idiots that day.

I was there that day. Got chucked out!

if we had one that day the whole aftermath would have been completely different.