Onward

[adamdz]

Great work by all. Hard to tell how good things sound when standing inside 112, but it's nice to know that folks were in top form. Regarding chants and such; the slow clap needs work. Don't start off so slow. It's obvious, when most people start getting ahead of the capo, that the capo needs to pick up the pace. Also, Oh When the Reds is being sung way too slow at the start. Again, people keep getting ahead of the capo. Goes to show that the pace is off. Needs to be a bit faster and with consistent tempo! None of these long pauses between lines.

My 2 cents.

I think this is the fault of the crowd, not the capo. When a song is off beat, or off pace, I first look to the capo and try to sync with him. If that fails I go with predominant pace of crowd. If the capo is gesturing to clap or moving his hands to dictate speed, it is easy enough to see. Most people don't look to the capo and just sing at whatever speed they think is correct. Either because they are watching the game, or just don't care. IMO the section often goes way too quick on many chants, sometimes it gets ridiculous.

[Jeffro]

I agree with Flatpicker, the slow clap should be paced out by the drum, which would make the timing better, and I think it should be used at specific moments, like on free kicks/corners.

I also agree that the slow intro is a bit too slow for Reds Go Marching In. It seems 112 wants to go just slightly faster than 113 does, which always makes things a bit shaky until we get to the faster part.

[Chris Wren]

Sorry, not buying anyone any clothing. It's the thought that counts. I don't think anyone is sabotaging any chants. The guys who started the Dichio chant early were just excited. Many chimed in to tell them they were early and they stopped right away They got right back in when it started proper and were singing all game long.

[Technorgasm]

my TFC! (my tfc)
I LVOE YOU SO! (I lvoe you so)
and we will follow anywhere you go! (where you go!

ONWARD! (onward)
FEAR FREE! (fear free)
CUZ TORONTO IS THE ONLY DRUG I'll EVER need!

[Yohan]

my TFC! (my tfc)
I LVOE YOU SO! (I lvoe you so)
and we will follow anywhere you go! (where you go!

ONWARD! (onward)
FEAR FREE! (fear free)
CUZ TORONTO IS THE ONLY DRUG I'll EVER need!

I love the Horto

[Code Red]

Fantastic support indeed. Huge props to Polish Dave and Bobby for their coordination and efforts in leading the group. It was evident last night that both the club and supporters were up for giving it their all. Kudos to all supporters.

I'd just like to add that doing the bounce really adds to getting everyone going. Would love to see us do it more frequently, perhaps even including a new one with the lyrics "Jump for T-F-C... Jump for T-F-C" *insert drumbeat here*

[AL-MO]

Following my previous post it was beyond a simple prerequisite that a follow up was required.

I posted my disappointment in our efforts last Saturday. Today I am proud we all took a collective moment and brought it for 90+

A slow clap well deserved for all.

Indeed, we must commend not only ourselves but fellow our peers who contributed in the supporters sections and beyond. Truly, we took ownership of the moment and stepped up this evening. Many carried themselves with pride well beyond 90+. It was a great event and one of those moments to showcase to anyone that would question the potential we have when our resolve is united.

It was a historic match and we lived up to the necessary support that such an event required.

With the elements conspiring against us, the rain, the wind, the late start time mid week and beyond, the end result was clear in the end. When motivated we cannot be held silent. The excuses were cast aside in favour of 90+ minutes of solidarity.

The door of a quiet evening and subsequent complaints was wide open to be had. Instead, down 1-0, we stepped up, took an account of what we could muster within ourselves and served notice of what we can do together.

Fucking right.

This is what we need to bring as supporters on a regular basis. If you need a definition to base what being a supporter means, you could look at tonight as a template. 100 years from now continued moments like this will only serve to further our purpose.

Bobby B and Polish Dave should have their choice of free drinks next week because they were truly excellent capoing this evening. They conducted and worked together quite well. Redrat and Bellrose were excellent on the drums too. These guys were a rock for our voices to co-ordinate.

A good showing versus Columbus is another step in developing our legacy.

Rest up, motivate, Saturday.

Come on you reds.

I see you made the post we discussed @ the pub after the game! I agree 100%. Great night for support.

The atmosphere in 112 was absolutely brilliant. I feel just as described above, as if I'd gotten beat up. Lost my voice and I'm overall exhausted before heading to a lab hah

P.S. I don't get the whole 'as much colour as possible' thing. So long as most people are wearing a scarf or bringing a flag the visual effect is enough, in my opinion. I wear dark colours and bring my red scarf to increase the contrast. Looks nicer in my opinion.

IMO that applies to flags, banners, two sticks and other visual forms of support. Wear whatever the fuck you want IMO. (just nothing related to the opposition)

Great work by all. Hard to tell how good things sound when standing inside 112, but it's nice to know that folks were in top form. Regarding chants and such; the slow clap needs work. Don't start off so slow. It's obvious, when most people start getting ahead of the capo, that the capo needs to pick up the pace. Also, Oh When the Reds is being sung way too slow at the start. Again, people keep getting ahead of the capo. Goes to show that the pace is off. Needs to be a bit faster and with consistent tempo! None of these long pauses between lines.

My 2 cents.

Crowd follows the capo....not the other way around.

We still have lots of work to do on the slow clap, but it will get better over time.

[flatpicker]

Crowd follows the capo....not the other way around.

We still have lots of work to do on the slow clap, but it will get better over time.

I wasn't suggesting the capo follow the crowd. My point was that the crowd was getting ahead of the capo because they were correct with the tempo and the capo was off rhythm. I'm a big fan off slowly singing Reds Go Marching In. But just watch other stadiums sing it (like Spurs, I think) and you will see how to do a good slow version.

[AL-MO]

I wasn't suggesting the capo follow the crowd. My point was that the crowd was getting ahead of the capo because they were correct with the tempo and the capo was off rhythm. I'm a big fan off slowly singing Reds Go Marching In. But just watch other stadiums sing it (like Spurs, I think) and you will see how to do a good slow version.

I was referring more to your mention of the slow clap.

Also the capos and drummers were great last night. Dave did an amazing job leading the crowd and the drummers worked together just as well. They set the tone for the night.

[flatpicker]

^ I don't disagree with that.
Other than those couple observations, they did great.