How to maximise the atmosphere on Wednesday

[NorthumberlandBoro]

I think we are all hoping Wednesday will be electric and akin to the Brentford play off and Brighton games.

Anyone got any thoughts on what we can do as fans to get the riverside bouncing as much as we can?

I’ll be getting there a good 20 minutes earlier than usual to try and join in any chanting pre kick off. It will make a big difference if as many people as possible are seated early.

I think Rob had said there is something planned in terms of a display?

If there is a way the usual pre match video/audio can be played 10 minutes earlier to give a good gap for crowd chanting to properly start that would be great. Maybe reduce the volume a tad.

When the game gets underway, I’m sure red faction will be central in keeping the chanting up for large spells. It would be great to see the south all singing as one rather than two different ends. This also tends to help with getting the other 3 sides involved. Let’s here lots of the classic chants, but try and embrace anything new if you can. We’ve got super Michael Carrick, Finest team in football, C’mon Boro (at every corner), boro boro boro, follow follow follow, chants for Jones, steffan, Howson, Chuba, Hackney, Crooks…

Anyone sat in the north stand - sing loud and proud. We’re the north stand, we’re the north stand, we’re the north stand red army! Bounce off the south!

Set aside any fears of Steffan taking risks. Give him a cheer and be thankful we have a keeper with such a passing range and who can take a forward out of the game with a simple turn in close proximity.

And if the worst happens and we go behind - remember all those times under carrick where this has happened and we’ve then scored 3 or 4 to win comfortably.

Let’s hope for a great atmosphere.

I believe flags are being put on seats, as per the Brighton game, only because Rob was seeking volunteers.
Certainly helps with the visuals/ sense of occasion.

 

[UTB70]

I enjoy the thunderclaps so hope south stand do that.,
Take your scarve wave them, sing loud and proud...its our big chance to get to wembley. Put the ref under pressure too by screaming for every decision to go our way.

 

[Glover_elbow]

Would love a massive ticker tape display like the 78 world cup final

 

[TheYorkshireTerrier]

Karanka’s decision to play the speech from Rocky before Brentford worked out last time, wonder if we do something similar

 

[h_m_boro]

Bit of argy-bargy in the tunnel beforehand. Paddy offering Gyokeres out in the car park "now" for a straightener. McGree making cut throat gestures at Harmer. Jones coming across all South London gangsta and threatening Bidwell that his posse will shank him "afta da game. Innit".

The smell of fear from Coventry will be overwhelming......

 

[NorthumberlandBoro]

I would like to see Steve Gibson charge on to the pitch, just before kickoff, and stick a Boro flag violently in the centre circle, Souness style.

 

[HolgateCorner]

People are deeply divided on this hymn. I get its historical significance with some people but I always think of it as a song sung in defeat rather than victory. It is a losers song.

Belongs to Ayresome Park in my opinion.

 

[HolgateCorner]

I believe flags are being put on seats, as per the Brighton game, only because Rob was seeking volunteers.
Certainly helps with the visuals/ sense of occasion.

I don’t think there will be any problem with atmosphere on Wednesday, Coventry and their fans will know they are a long way from home.

 

[NorthumberlandBoro]

Leicester seem to have adopted 'when you're smiling '.
Not sure when it started but doesn't feel massively appropriate at the moment.

 

[Nero]

Very easy.
Oh Carrick says, he fu cking loves Paddy McNair, oh oh words can't describe Isiah running down the right hand side, Crooks hair is fine, scores belters all the time, that's why we sing this song, for the Boro all night long. Job done.

Some people might not like it, but I've never heard a song sung so loud by so many. Even away fans agree, just ask the Preston fans last season. Or the footage on TV when 2 down to Chelsea. The atmosphere under Carrick hasn't got anywhere near the atmosphere under Wilder for that reason alone.

Without a doubt. This tune was sung by the whole South Stand and South West at times. It's too late now to resurrect it but that is the way too go. Perhaps a slight change to lyrics. Replace Crooks with Chupa for example and it still works. Maybe Ryan running down the left-hand side instead of Isiah too.

 

[Corcaigh_the_Cat]

What happens on the pitch will dictate the atmosphere. If the game is exciting or we're tearing them apart the whole crowd will lift.

 

[h_m_boro]

What happens on the pitch will dictate the atmosphere. If the game is exciting or we're tearing them apart the whole crowd will lift.

Fact

 

[Glover_elbow]

I would like to see Steve Gibson charge on to the pitch, just before kickoff, and stick a Boro flag violently in the centre circle, Souness style.

Save that for the final against the mackems

 

[1finny]

Take the knee (only joking)

We have a pretty good record of getting The Riverside rocking for the right games.
I do agree tho - shut the bars and turn the tannoy off early.
The rest will take care if itself

Sorry I can't lend a helping hand

 

[Johngannonsunderpants]

Absolutely agree. The RF need to play for/with the crowd like they used to, not just for themselves.

I disagree it should be both. RF make the atmosphere, the rest of us should get on board with them.

 

[Johngannonsunderpants]

Without a doubt. This tune was sung by the whole South Stand and South West at times. It's too late now to resurrect it but that is the way too go. Perhaps a slight change to lyrics. Replace Crooks with Chupa for example and it still works. Maybe Ryan running down the left-hand side instead of Isiah too.

When Carrick took over shortly after all 3 of those players were not around. Crooks injured, Issey and McNair not in favour. They are all back now so it's good to go again. I did think about Chuba for Crooks due to his goals but he's got his own song and we don't want to upset tree.

 

[Morton94]

Change the lyrics to the Reading anthem on here to relation to Boro. I offer to do the rap in a full John Cena outfit in the center circle.

It is the only way!

 

[Steve Bee]

Oldy but goody, "Boro boys we are here, wooo, woooo, Boro boys we are here.."

 

[Pak_Doo_Ik]

What happens on the pitch will dictate the atmosphere. If the game is exciting or we're tearing them apart the whole crowd will lift.

Before kick off??? I’m not sure having a really good warm up will get the crowd going

 

[The Card Cheat]

Cometh the hour, cometh the man.......get Leo out on the pitch.

I remember when he was on the pitch before the Villa play off game. I have rarely heard the crowd so loud or emotional. I'd definitely be up for Leo on the pitch again!