Hey Baby!!!

[blobbyblob]

Its plain to say - Everyone hates Hey Baby

I'm sure we can get this changed by the time the Croatia game comes around but what do you want it replaced by. Suggestions please.

I'd go with the rift from Dearg Doom from Horslips that they used on The Italia 90 song.


Anyone?

[max power]

well its better that congratulations from cliff, what $hite.


house of pain - jump around

or

blur - song 2

[Bondvillain]

"Jump around". Rock!
"Fiesta" by the Pogues maybe?


Although I LOVE Paul Cleary & The Blades, playing "last man in Europe" or "Ghost of a chance" always put the sh!ts up me in the warm ups....too ominous.... and as for watching David Connolly forlornly battering balls over an empty net at a half time run out to the strains of "Ordinary Man"...the less said the better.

I'm indifferent towards the church of Bono, but the standout Music/Landsdowne crossover moment for me was "Elevation" at The Dutch game. The old crappy stadium was just vibrating.

[Colm55]

Do we even need a cheesy tune ? ? ? The roar of the crowd, inevitably followed by a chorus of 'Come on you boys...' 'Ireland, Ireland ....' or whatever. I feel that a natural reaction from the crowd beats any tune that the FAI come up with, because of the passion and emotions involved. I think that blasting cheesy pop ruins this natural reaction of the crowd to a goal.

[blobbyblob]

Do we even need a cheesy tune ? ? ? The roar of the crowd, inevitably followed by a chorus of 'Come on you boys...' 'Ireland, Ireland ....' or whatever. I feel that a natural reaction from the crowd beats any tune that the FAI come up with, because of the passion and emotions involved. I think that blasting cheesy pop ruins this natural reaction of the crowd to a goal.

Well I think theyre gonna play one anyway so might as well be something everyone is in agreement with rather than a cringeathon

[macdermesser]

Its plain to say - Everyone hates Hey Baby

I'm sure we can get this changed by the time the Croatia game comes around but what do you want it replaced by. Suggestions please.

I'd go with the rift from Dearg Doom from Horslips that they used on The Italia 90 song.


Anyone?

I'd go with that ... its easily as catchy as that White Stripes riff they play after goals in some stadiums.

The most embarassing moment for me was at the Pats Shels game about 3 years ago at Richmond .. I think it ended up 4-3 to pats.. and they played "Who let the dogs out" after each Pats goal... I had managed to persuade a few spanish and italian work colleagues to attend the game with me. They're still slagging me over it :(

[fergalr]

We don't need any of this crap music. Certainly not just before the game and certainly not when we score - all it does is discourage the crowd noise. We especially don't need that "Hey Baby" rubbish - unless we're styling ouselves on an English provincial team circa 2001 (Preston to be precise).

[Kingdom]

I'd go with that ... its easily as catchy as that White Stripes riff they play after goals in some stadiums.

The most embarassing moment for me was at the Pats Shels game about 3 years ago at Richmond .. I think it ended up 4-3 to pats.. and they played "Who let the dogs out" after each Pats goal... I had managed to persuade a few spanish and italian work colleagues to attend the game with me. They're still slagging me over it :(

Too right. Who in their right mind would go to a Pats match when there was chess on down the Oblates on the same night???
Are you mad man?

[JimmyP]

Agreed - but if they feel they have to play something, the riff from dearg doom is at least a better suggestion. There's nothing Irish about 'Hey Baby' :(

[jbyrne]

i cant believe that anyone could possibly think that playing a pop-tune, or any tune, after a goal is scored can help create atmosphere. how does it help??... the one time that you certainly dont need false atmosphere is after a goal is scored as everyone is cheering anyway. it is just not befitting an international football occasion. all it actually achieves is to dampen the enthusiasm of the crowd.

i thought it couldnt get any worse than "hey baby" until proved wrong last night when they played "Congratulations" after Keane got his first......... what will it be next??.... "happy birthday" when its the player who scored's birthday??? "here comes the bride" when a player just got married??!!

[aidz1]

if they wanna play anything where all can recognise then play something from pogues or u2

[Jerry The Saint]

"Put your hands up in the air/Put your hands up in the air" :eek:

A couple of things...

1. What's all that about? Why would they need to tell us to "put our hands up in the air" after a goal? They'll all be up anyway and besides, it's none of their f'ing business what I do with my hands!! :)

2. I don't remember that bit even being part of that song (although it's a few years old now - another reason to ditch it - so I could be wrong). Is this some Landsdowne Road-remix special where they stick bits of various cheesy crap old songs together for the purposes of maximum annoyance?

It's going so long that you don't really notice it but, seriously,

"Hey Baby. Oooh ah. I want to know if you'll be my girl" :rolleyes: Who is this supposed to be aimed at? Robbie?

This has gone too far. Someone asked on another thread who they'd have to kill to get it stopped. Well you could always do humanity a favour by doing away with DJ Otzi and Sir Cliff but it still wouldn't stop them playing stupid bits of songs after a goal. We need to bombard Fran the Man with FEEDBACK (http://www.fai.ie/feedback.asp) until this abomination has been laid to rest. :o

[Lionel Ritchie]

is this problem not caused by the fai getting some shower of cnuts who do this nonsense at the british glaswegians who wear green clubs matches to "event manage" the atmosphere at LR.

Well I think they've failed miserably and that should be communicated to the fai and if they wont listen, maybe maybe just maybe we should start booing when this muck comes on. :eek:

[Bondvillain]

is this problem not caused by the fai getting some shower of cnuts who do this nonsense at the british glaswegians who wear green clubs matches to "event manage" the atmosphere at LR.

Well I think they've failed miserably and that should be communicated to the fai and if they wont listen, maybe maybe just maybe we should start booing when this muck comes on. :eek:


Or we could throw things at the dignitaries...

Full agreement, but the only problem with the Booing idea is that "HEY F*CKING BABY" is only played when we score. Not a good time for the fans to be caught booing on camera, n'est ce pas?

[Lionel Ritchie]

Or we could throw things at the dignitaries...

Full agreement, but the only problem with the Booing idea is that "HEY F*CKING BABY" is only played when we score. Not a good time for the fans to be caught booing on camera, n'est ce pas?

au contraire -the fact that Irish supporters start booing right after Ireland score will raise eyebrows and have the likes of Eircom saying " well really -showing contempt for your own -this isn't the type of behaviour we want to be associated with"

I think I'll set up a website to popularise this ....
Maybe I'll call it ok2boo -no wait that sounds like the type of nokia speak some redneck muppet hick fcuk might use :rolleyes:

[Bondvillain]

Got it!

Spread a rumour that D.J. Otzi plays for Rangers. Deafening Boos for hours on end!

[max power]

Got it!

Spread a rumour that D.J. Otzi plays for Rangers. Deafening Boos for hours on end!

yeah there was a rumour last night at the match that one of the oppision players watched a rangers game once, what a c*nt ;)

[onenilgameover]

Agreed...Hey baybe is so last year..I reckon they should have nothin...the crowd should be makin the noise when ireland score....If there had to be something the riff from dearg doon a good bet. Congratulations made my toes curl but hey he has got that weight off his back even though he did have a bad game

[dynamo kerry]

just sent in my feedback requesting the removal dj otzi and his ilk.

resisted the temptation to diss the pa annoucner as well. one thing at a time wha?

[sylvo]

just sent in my feedback requesting the removal dj otzi and his ilk.

resisted the temptation to diss the pa annoucner as well. one thing at a time wha?


No DK give that clown both barrells as well, he does my head in.

[sylvo]

I'm not for tunes being played after goals have been scored, I'd rather the sound of the crowd hearlds the goal celabration, but if I had to give a song to be played if I had scored a goal and as I was doing a breakdance or cartwheels or doing riverdance around a corner flag i'd pick,
Le freak, by Chic

AAAHHHHHHH FREAK OUT :D

[El Nino]

I think having to play a song or a piece of music after a goal is scored is a true indictment on how much the atmosphere is lacking at Landsdowne Road.Before and after the game it definitely adds to setting a lively atmosphere, but during the game begs the question as to what fans want when the go to see a match and how bothered they are to fully appreciate the match. Maybe a half time concert would appease the Irish soccer fans!!

[Bondvillain]

I think having to play a song or a piece of music after a goal is scored is a true indictment on how much the atmosphere is lacking at Landsdowne Road.Before and after the game it definitely adds to setting a lively atmosphere, but during the game begs the question as to what fans want when the go to see a match and how bothered they are to fully appreciate the match. Maybe a half time concert would appease the Irish soccer fans!!

I dont think the use of a goal sting is strictly an Indictment of the Graveyard gloom around Landsdowne, Several other international venues use a 'crowdshaker' whenever a goal is scored.
The one that immediately comes to mind is a bizzare, heavily accented version of "Here we Go" that used to blare out in the Amsterdam Arena whenever the Dutch scored, & I wouldn't consider the Arena to be a venue short on atmosphere...

I think anything that helps create a jubilant mood in the grand old home of Irish rugby is to be commended, but the general concensus is that 'Hey baby' is horrible muck, and most certainly doesn't create any mood except "Bad".

If forced to choose between DJ Otzi's contemporary masterpiece and complete silence, granted, yes I would choose silence, but being honest, I Dont think that a few Celebratory Irish-themed Licks after a goal (a la the Pogues, Horselips, House of Pain, Lizzy, etc, as mentioned earlier..) would do the general vibe any harm at all....

As for notifying the F.A.I. via the feedback forum on the website? Does the term "p*ssing against the wind" ring any bells....? I think they have a spam filter that blocks out anything containing the words "complain", "atmosphere", "p.a.", "announcer", "music", "cliff F*cking richard", "otzi", "b*llocks", "enjoyment" (and possibly "I".....)

Ivory tower dwelling halfwits.....

[jbyrne]

....but being honest, I Dont think that a few Celebratory Irish-themed Licks after a goal (a la the Pogues, Horselips, House of Pain, Lizzy, etc, as mentioned earlier..) would do the general vibe any harm at all....

surely the one time that false atmosphere isn’t required is just after a goal is scored…. i've never found the roar after an Irish goal lacking ever until they introduced that "hey baby" muck at lansdowne. does anyone remember McAteers goal against Holland? Keanes against Portugal?? even Kennedy’s against Yugoslavia???..... magic moments to be remembered for what they are.... classic Irish sporting moments with the crowd going bananas to add to the excitement unspoilt by a ridiculous pop tune!! I honestly believe that the playing of music after a goal kills the spontaneity of the crowds reaction to a goal..... all it does is pander to the armchair fan who wants to sit in their seat and be entertained!

[Babysis]

I think your right in as much as "Hey Baby" does spoil the atmosphere. But I think the right song will only serve to boost the atmosphere in the ground after a goal. I reckon a bit of "put em under pressure" would work a treat! :D

[Colm55]

I think your right in as much as "Hey Baby" does spoil the atmosphere. But I think the right song will only serve to boost the atmosphere in the ground after a goal. I reckon a bit of "put em under pressure" would work a treat! :D

Ah yes "put em under pressure" the memories of Italia 90come flooding back ..........

Unfortunately your suggestion may be met with dissention on this forum (although I reckon it would be a good choice) due to a certain 'ole ole ole' chorus within that song, I say this because i've read on other posts that 'ole ole ole' has no significance to Irish football ! ! :(

Given that, my previous post on this thread has been echoed a few times, I still reckon that the natural reaction of the crowd will beat any songs hands down!

[Babysis]

Ah yes "put em under pressure" the memories of Italia 90come flooding back ..........

Unfortunately your suggestion may be met with dissention on this forum (although I reckon it would be a good choice) due to a certain 'ole ole ole' chorus within that song, I say this because i've read on other posts that 'ole ole ole' has no significance to Irish football ! ! :(

Given that, my previous post on this thread has been echoed a few times, I still reckon that the natural reaction of the crowd will beat any songs hands down!


Yes I have read those posts. It makes no sense. As someone pointed out, you only need to look at the words of that song to see how significant it is to irish football. If not put em under pressure, then..............cath me if you can by the legend Brendan shine :D

[Bondvillain]

catch me if you can by the legend Brendan shine :D


Ah, A particularly ironic title bearing in mind Mr Shines recent ban for driving while intoxicated...


Maybe they should try "Carrots" or even better "Do you want your oul lobby washed down, Con Shine?" That'll get the corporate raiders swinging....

[LadyJane]

We should try & get the ''DAILY ST*R'' onside on the ''hey baby'' debacle. It seem like its the only paper the FAI pay attention to... Anyone any connections? (Joe o Shea doesnt count... ) :)