English booing the national anthems

**jebus** · 21/11/2007, 6:56 PM

Does any other country do this? They've gone quiet now but as soon as the Croat anthem started they started booing, and have just booed the end of it too. I remember Motson getting the hump about the Germans booing God Save the Queen in response to the English booing their anthem a few years back. Real eye opener to how blind some English are to the faults of their fellow countrymen

**Superhoops** · 21/11/2007, 7:12 PM

Originally Posted by Spanner

I could clearly here them booing the Croatian anthem and I think Motson then says they '..respected it.. and the mgt team would be pleased they did..' or words to that effect.

Does he not think listeners could here that??

Boo Boys silenced in the most emphatic fashion!!!

**see's it** · 21/11/2007, 7:29 PM

2 nil down and darren bent is warming up ha ha

**Metrostars** · 21/11/2007, 7:33 PM

This is what you get for booing the other team's anthem:

http://www.d1g.com/video/show/?id=1547759

Quite the comedy act

**shakermaker1982** · 21/11/2007, 9:13 PM

I'm glad I'm not the only one who heard it. For a minute there I thought I was imagining it because Motto comes out with the "well respected there??!!" Why the **** would you boo another countries national anthem?

**rambler14** · 21/11/2007, 9:20 PM

Originally Posted by jebus

Does any other country do this? They've gone quiet now but as soon as the Croat anthem started they started booing, and have just booed the end of it too. I remember Motson getting the hump about the Germans booing God Save the Queen in response to the English booing their anthem a few years back. Real eye opener to how blind some English are to the faults of their fellow countrymen

John Motson is past it he should retire because as the games go on he makes more mistakes.

**CollegeTillIDie** · 21/11/2007, 9:23 PM

When Yugoslavia was reduced to Serbia and Montenegro, the Serbian fans used to boo the old anthem '' Hey Slavs'' which was played until Montenegro gained independence and Serbia now has a different anthem. The reason for that was it was deemed no longer applicable as it was the Old Six Republic Yugoslavia Anthem. They did to be fair respect opponent anthems.

**pineapple stu** · 21/11/2007, 9:49 PM

Sounds like something similar to Irish fans booing Rangers players. A lot of them probably think it's cool, or it's what's done. I'd say the FA could eradicate it as quickly as we did with our problem if they wanted to.

**jebus** · 21/11/2007, 9:53 PM

Originally Posted by rambler14

John Motson is past it he should retire because as the games go on he makes more mistakes.

Thought Motty was gas tonight, "please Beckham please" and "Just say something Mark" had me rolling on the floor. Plus why does that complete spare ***** Lawrenson refer to England as we? And why does he care so much? Ditto Hansen (although at least he doesn't say we in reference to England).

**beautifulrock** · 21/11/2007, 9:54 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

Sounds like something similar to Irish fans booing Rangers players. A lot of them probably think it's cool, or it's what's done. I'd say the FA could eradicate it as quickly as we did with our problem if they wanted to.

not sure it is the same and in fairness to the FA they have tried their best. It is always in the programs to observe the national anthems. It is not as bad as it used to be though,

**pineapple stu** · 21/11/2007, 9:56 PM

Originally Posted by jebus

Plus why does that complete spare ***** Lawrenson refer to England as we? And why does he care so much?

'Cos he's English maybe? And would have grown up supporting the English national team?

People can be from two places.

**jebus** · 21/11/2007, 10:00 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

'Cos he's English maybe? And would have grown up supporting the English national team?

People can be from two places.

But he also refers to Ireland as we. Plus I thought he was born here and moved over there at a young age?

**pineapple stu** · 21/11/2007, 10:11 PM

He supports England and Ireland. May not compute for most of us, but no reason that's the case for everyone.

**Cymro** · 21/11/2007, 10:14 PM

Scotland certainly did it to England at 'Euro 96.

I think booing is inevitable when it's a heated rivalry, but can't understand why England would boo Croatia's anthem. Well, they got their just desserts I suppose.

**shaneker** · 21/11/2007, 10:43 PM

Its an absolute disgrace and the Beebs failure to point it out and try to cover it up is equally bad. Look how pitch invaders or streakers are treated by commentators, 'There's some idiot on the pitch', 'Well its a shame some fool has to spoil the game like this' etc, and then you hear Motty congratulating the fans on their 'respect' for the anthem.

Please, please God we will never become like that.

**kingdom hoop** · 21/11/2007, 11:57 PM

Originally Posted by Cymro

I think booing is inevitable when it's a heated rivalry

Cf Ireland v England 24th February 2007 Croke Park.

Thankfully karma played its role that day too.

Holds true in life, attacking others for no good reason shows a weakness and be it directly or indirectly is counter-productive.

Like the bully in school, I'm delighted to see England get its comeuppance.

**Closed Account 2** · 22/11/2007, 12:08 AM

They were booing the Soviet / Russian anthem in the match in September too, the Russians booed them back in Moscow - rightfully so, hell hath not fury like mother Russia scorned!

**drinkfeckarse** · 22/11/2007, 8:04 AM

England fans have always booed the opponents anthem for as long as I can remember. I'm surprised some people think this is a new thing???

**Stuttgart88** · 22/11/2007, 8:20 AM

FYI, Lawrenson has frequently said on air that he's an Irishman - there was a thread on this a while back.

He's no different to Andy Gray or Alan Greene in that he's paid by the biggest broadcaster in England to comment on England games.

Motty was hilarious alright. Serves the tool right.

**seand** · 22/11/2007, 8:27 AM

Originally Posted by shanekerins

Its an absolute disgrace and the Beebs failure to point it out and try to cover it up is equally bad. Look how pitch invaders or streakers are treated by commentators, 'There's some idiot on the pitch', 'Well its a shame some fool has to spoil the game like this' etc, and then you hear Motty congratulating the fans on their 'respect' for the anthem.

Please, please God we will never become like that.

Yeh, like booing Rangers and former Rangers players, that'd be embarassing.