Barry Robson
  • AJAX79AJAX79
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    krisaug5 said:

    chauchi09 said: Love all these unique chants we have for each player!

    It was one we decided on when he was first announced, as it's the one that I believe Celtic did for him and we thought it would be a good bridge...

    Yup! That it is.

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  • MarchanderMarchander
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    krisaug5 said: "Barry Robson doo doo doo do!" repeat.

    Not sure what kind of pull anyone has with the club, but It would be GREAT if we could get Carl to bring him out of the Bell Box when the SS arrive at the plaza for a true welcome.

    I know it's short notice but it would awesome to do!

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    The gingers are taking over

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  • MarchanderMarchander
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    Also this is the chant krisaug5 was getting at?

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  • BrentonBrenton
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    That's the one. Good ol' Pigbag.

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  • mainroadmainroad
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    What a class act. Couldn't be more impressed with his honesty and his non-ego attitude. Giving the respect to his new teammates like he did blew me away. Just the way he said it, pure class. He's going to fit in very well with this club.

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  • OldFanOldFan
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    bili said: Call me skeptical.

    Yes, it will be hard for Robson to adjust playing in such a dump.

  • Number4Number4
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    Marchander said: Also this is the chant krisaug5 was getting at?

    Love it.

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  • valleywhitecapsvalleywhitecaps
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    You must love this mainroad. One of the best players in somewhat recent Dundee Utd history coming to play for your Caps.

  • The_Real_DealThe_Real_Deal
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    we did that for Bobby Robson in the 70's & 80's at Ipswich

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  • bilibili
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    OldFan said:

    bili said: Call me skeptical.

    Yes, it will be hard for Robson to adjust playing in such a dump.

    Actually has nothing to do with that. Moreso the rah rah squad here that are setting the bar so high.

  • JRunn14JRunn14
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    bili said:

    OldFan said:

    bili said: Call me skeptical.

    Yes, it will be hard for Robson to adjust playing in such a dump.

    Actually has nothing to do with that. Moreso the rah rah squad here that are setting the bar so high.

    Somebody has to balance out your Debbie Downer attitude to any and everything.

  • mainroadmainroad
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    valleywhitecaps said: You must love this mainroad. One of the best players in somewhat recent Dundee Utd history coming to play for your Caps.

    Yup. My grandfather was a Dundee United supporter to the day he died and went to every home match. He said Robson was a class act way back in the day and always thought he would go places. Who'd a thought he'd play for his grandson's club all these years later.

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  • OldFanOldFan
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    JRunn14 said:

    bili said:

    OldFan said:

    bili said: Call me skeptical.

    Yes, it will be hard for Robson to adjust playing in such a dump.

    Actually has nothing to do with that. Moreso the rah rah squad here that are setting the bar so high.

    Somebody has to balance out your Debbie Downer attitude to any and everything.

    I remember the time when I was the "debbie downer" of the board; happy I have passed the torch.

  • BledforDaysBledforDays
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    I thought the Doo do do do dooooo thing was for Omar Salgado. I'm sure when we do DARRen MATTox it pisses off ERic HASSli. But then again, I'm just part of the rah rah squad. What would I know. Bili, sigh.

    P.S.The neg 1 is from me.

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  • bilibili
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    I also remember you being right more often than wrong. Does one have to do with other?

  • OldFanOldFan
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    bili said: I also remember you being right more often than wrong. Does one have to do with other?

    Well, considering last year's mess, being right most of the time also meant being negative. So, i think it did go hand in hand :)

  • BledforDaysBledforDays
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    I'm pretty sure you're responding to OldFan. I'm rarely right.

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  • BledforDaysBledforDays
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    OldFan said:

    bili said: I also remember you being right more often than wrong. Does one have to do with other?

    Well, considering last year's mess, being right most of the time also meant being negative. So, i think it did go hand in hand :)

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  • vancouversoccermanvancouversoccerman
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    Barry Robson is coming into the 'Caps fold as perfect as it can be. Right attitude, right position, completely respectful of his teammates and the great accomplishments they've achieved so far. Up until now, I just looked at his addition as "I know his skills are fantastic...wonder what attitude he'll bring..."

    I'm so impressed by his attitude coming here! He's going to help us in a big way over time I hope!

  • OldFanOldFan
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    vancouversoccerman said: Barry Robson is coming into the 'Caps fold as perfect as it can be. Right attitude, right position, completely respectful of his teammates and the great accomplishments they've achieved so far. Up until now, I just looked at his addition as "I know his skills are fantastic...wonder what attitude he'll bring..."

    I'm so impressed by his attitude coming here! He's going to help us in a big way over time I hope!

    yeah, I think we have another YP Lee type of situation. The guy absolutely wants to be in Vancouver for the long term with his family and is a team-first type of player; of very high quality and integrity.

  • Jay_DukeJay_Duke
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    If the Whitecaps could be a consistent competitor on the pitch, they have a real chance to actually be that top 25 club, insofar as when players look for a move outside of the Prem, Bundesliga, or La Liga, they think of coming to Vancouver for being a world class city and a world class organization.

    LA Galaxy have done fairly well at being an international brand, and a few more YP Lee and Barry Robsons who come here to be in a good city and playing for a good organization, and we could be on par with the LA Golden Balls.

    ETA: Yes I realize top 25 club in the world is silly, but it's a good 25 year goal.

    Post edited by Jay_Duke at 2012-06-18 21:49:04
  • JSpiceJSpice
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    BledforDays said: I thought the Doo do do do dooooo thing was for Omar Salgado. I'm sure when we do DARRen MATTox it pisses off ERic HASSli. But then again, I'm just part of the rah rah squad. What would I know. Bili, sigh.

    P.S.The neg 1 is from me.

    Yup, we do that for Omar already. And Charles Gbeke in the good old days. Maybe we should do something new for Robson?

  • slamoslamo
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    JSpice said:

    BledforDays said: I thought the Doo do do do dooooo thing was for Omar Salgado. I'm sure when we do DARRen MATTox it pisses off ERic HASSli. But then again, I'm just part of the rah rah squad. What would I know. Bili, sigh.

    P.S.The neg 1 is from me.

    Yup, we do that for Omar already. And Charles Gbeke in the good old days. Maybe we should do something new for Robson?

    Eddie Sebrango. Marcus Haber, Charles Gbeke, Jason Jordan, Omar Salgado, it's good cause it works with 4 or 5 syllables. :-D

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  • AJAX79AJAX79
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    Omar's is now "butter through knife" Omar... :P

    Doo doo do do has been a Robson staple wherever he's been. The chance of singing that for Omar this year is very very slim anyways.

    It would be a simple perfect and meaningful welcome for Robson.

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  • BledforDaysBledforDays
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    Well, OK then.

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  • AJAX79AJAX79
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    ...just sayin :P

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  • WoosangWoosang
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    I like what he said in the press conference. He seems like a class act and I think our team just got even better. Really looking forward to watching him playing for us.

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  • The_Real_DealThe_Real_Deal
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    JSpice said:

    BledforDays said: I thought the Doo do do do dooooo thing was for Omar Salgado. I'm sure when we do DARRen MATTox it pisses off ERic HASSli. But then again, I'm just part of the rah rah squad. What would I know. Bili, sigh.

    P.S.The neg 1 is from me.

    Yup, we do that for Omar already. And Charles Gbeke in the good old days. Maybe we should do something new for Robson?

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  • GoFGoF
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    I like that he's going to be here till he's 36.

    Then with him looking at his coaching licences, who knows, he may even end up as part of the coaching staff.

    Would be great for the young guys comings through (Bryce, Caleb, Fisky) to have a guy with his leadership around for all of their key years and beyond.

    Good stability for the overall team too.

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  • toffeemantoffeeman
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    Robbo's move to Vancouver on Boro's website mfc.co.uk/page/news/latest/0,,1~2816182,00.html

    photos by our own Christopher Vose

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  • rovers_adamrovers_adam
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    i was toying with a BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAREEEEEEEEEEE chant is in order, maybe changing the carefree lyrics seeing the original chant doesn't get much love these days?

    i also quite like something in a "ginger ninja"

  • DannyBoyDannyBoy
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    How about some Frankie Valli and some doo-wop....

    Ba-arry, Barry Robson

    Ba-arry, Barry Robson

    Ba-arry can you score one tonight?

  • GhostdogGhostdog
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    rovers_adam said: i was toying with a BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAREEEEEEEEEEE chant is in order, maybe changing the carefree lyrics seeing the original chant doesn't get much love these days?

    i also quite like something in a "ginger ninja"

    While it would lack wit to be sure a simple "Barry, Barry, Barry" a la the Jerry Springer show (not that I would know from personal experience, of course) could have legs because its super easy, thus guaranteeing mass appeal.

    Post edited by Ghostdog at 2012-06-19 10:35:00
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  • troberts98troberts98
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    How about a SS welcome at the plaza and a Barry Robson chant at the 14th minute

  • theonewolftheonewolf
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    to the tune of mrs robinson (simon and garfunkel)

    Here's to you, --Barry Robson-- Southside loves you more than you will know ---(Wo, wo, wo)--- God bless you please, --Barry Robson-- Southside holds a place for you too play --(Hey, hey, hey)--

    Post edited by theonewolf at 2012-06-19 14:07:04
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  • troberts98troberts98
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    Love It!!

  • JohnnieMonsterJohnnieMonster
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    How about this classic from Vancouver's very own 54-40?

    Nice to love you Barry
    With all my heart and soul
    Nice to love you Barry
    No matter where I go! (I go! I go!)

    Instantly recognizable to any Vancouverite over the age of 25. Easy enough for the rest to catch on.

    Post edited by JohnnieMonster at 2012-06-19 14:50:56
  • HammerHammer
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    bili said:

    OldFan said:

    bili said: Call me skeptical.

    Yes, it will be hard for Robson to adjust playing in such a dump.

    Actually has nothing to do with that. Moreso the rah rah squad here that are setting the bar so high.

    Are you wanting the New York and LA type DP's bili? Bigger names more offensive flair?

    IMO this guy is going to make us better and it is in a position that we need and have needed for years. My gut feeling is that this guy is going to be good for the club.

    Is he going to, by himself, win us a cup? Probably not but he's what we need right now.> theonewolf said:

    to the tune of mrs robinson (simon and garfunkel)

    Here's to you, --Barry Robson-- Southside loves you more than you will know ---(Wo, wo, wo)--- God bless you please, --Barry Robson-- Southside holds a place for you too play --(Hey, hey, hey)--

    Very Good!

    This one gets my vote.

  • SeathanaichSeathanaich
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    I love creativity in songs, but the creativity should be for "anthems", not player chants. Player praise chants should be very short, and should primarily consist of repeating the player’s name, so that (a) they can quickly and easily be joined by the whole stadium, and (b) they can be understood and heard immediately by the player on the field you are praising.

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  • theonewolftheonewolf
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    Beer in hand when singing?!?!

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  • bilibili
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    Hammer said:

    bili said:

    OldFan said:

    bili said: Call me skeptical.

    Yes, it will be hard for Robson to adjust playing in such a dump.

    Actually has nothing to do with that. Moreso the rah rah squad here that are setting the bar so high.

    Are you wanting the New York and LA type DP's bili? Bigger names more offensive flair?

    Nope. I am just worried that everyone around here is getting a little ahead of themselves.

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    I felt the same about Lee.

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  • limmeisterlimmeister
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    I think Robson is going to help the club improve overall, and I believe the biggest impact he'll have is on Koffie, personally. Kind of like how Sundin when he was with the Canucks really had a lasting impact on Kesler particularly.

    Can't wait to see Robson hit the pitch.

    I wonder what other players will be transferring to the 'Caps this Summer?

  • NoJoyTapNoJoyTap
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    Well if you believe Irfaan Gaffar it should be an "interesting" week. Although you can't really get much more vague than that.

  • GoFGoF
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    We started a #IrfaansInterestingWeek hashtag on twitter. It was after midnight so we only played a bit with it, but we could have some fun with that one.

    I love the Mrs Robinson song for Barry. The more songs we have with southside/southsiders in it, the less people will sing it if people care about that.

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  • SAFC_YankSAFC_Yank
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    bili said:

    Hammer said:

    bili said:

    OldFan said:

    bili said: Call me skeptical.

    Yes, it will be hard for Robson to adjust playing in such a dump.

    Actually has nothing to do with that. Moreso the rah rah squad here that are setting the bar so high.

    Are you wanting the New York and LA type DP's bili? Bigger names more offensive flair?

    Nope. I am just worried that everyone around here is getting a little ahead of themselves.

    I share that opinion to an extent, but felt more that way a month ago when the team was struggling and he was being viewed as the cure-all. I sense less of that now.

  • ChrisChris
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    NoJoyTap said: Well if you believe Irfaan Gaffar it should be an "interesting" week. Although you can't really get much more vague than that.

    He didn't even say "should". It "may" be an interesting week. Any week MAY be an interesting week.

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  • GoFGoF
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    Just found myself humming this and this works perfectly for "Barry Robson". Keeps some do do do's in there but not one we've used before

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  • GoFGoF
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    The above is used for Scottish darts player Gary Anderson in Sky promos.

    If you want a really traditional Scottish terracing chant for him, I would go with the simple:

    Oh, Barry, Barry.

    Barry Barry Barry Barry Roooobson

    It's sung to the tune of the Chorus of Chicory Tip's "Son of a Father". He'd love it and recognise it right away as being very Scottish.

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