Yeah, that's what I thought.

"town full of bombers" is straight out of the same book as "you're going down like a Russian submarine". Topical, very poor taste, and likely to offend. I can imagine many being upset by it, but on the spectum of football chants, it's not as bad as it could be.

Posted By: roywallerslovechild on August 9th 2005 at 13:53:23

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"town full of bombers" chant (might be a little controversial) (General Chat) - Dave in France, Aug 9, 13:45:51
- How long before (General Chat) - scrimmage, Aug 9, 14:10:10
  - Or a steward blubs when hearing You Fat Bastard ? Oh... (n/m) (General Chat) - Steve in Holland, Aug 9, 14:12:05
- didn't most of the bombers come from Yorkshire anyway? (General Chat) - mr carra, Aug 9, 13:55:37
  - Swot I thought. Still it was bang out of order. A bit like (General Chat) - Steve in Holland, Aug 9, 14:03:21
- surely people crying is rubbish... (General Chat) - MJ_Bucks05, Aug 9, 13:49:43
- "Town full of bombers", maybe. I certainly see where you're coming from. (General Chat) - roywallerslovechild, Aug 9, 13:49:07
  - oh i didn't hear about that bit. (General Chat) - Dave in France, Aug 9, 13:50:29
    - Yeah, that's what I thought. (General Chat) - roywallerslovechild, Aug 9, 13:53:23
      - the thing is (General Chat) - Dave in France, Aug 9, 13:55:19
- I thought it was quite amusing in a weird way. (General Chat) - BeverlyHills0201, Aug 9, 13:48:14
  - Im afraid to say if several hundred fans were singing... (General Chat) - MJ_Bucks05, Aug 9, 13:51:40
    - When I heard about it, I thought then "well, I can imagine e block of the barclay ... (General Chat) - roywallerslovechild, Aug 9, 13:54:28
      - that's exactly why i never go near E block anymore (General Chat) - Dave in France, Aug 9, 14:00:38
      - maybe, but I sit in 'E' and I can assure you it is mostly 'D' block coming out with the (General Chat) - malkybarkid, Aug 9, 13:58:25
        
        Er - I am not so sure about that - seems to be E block to me. (General Chat) - Newboro Canary, Aug 9, 14:03:01
        
        aah I stand corrected then - didn't realise that was 'E' as well - thought it was 'D' - I (General Chat) - malkybarkid, Aug 9, 14:12:37
        
        Yeah well - did not hear anything on Saturday - perhaps they are getting (General Chat) - Newboro Canary, Aug 9, 14:17:09
        
        that shitty chant has stopped now hasn't it (General Chat) - mickfoot, Aug 9, 14:06:04
        
        Have not heard it for a while - Thank God. (General Chat) - Newboro Canary, Aug 9, 14:07:42
        
        The burglars one was the one I thought was ridiculous (n/m) (General Chat) - Steve in Holland, Aug 9, 14:08:46
        
        haven't heard that one for a good while too (General Chat) - mickfoot, Aug 9, 14:10:39
        
        Oh, OK, I stand corrected. (General Chat) - roywallerslovechild, Aug 9, 14:00:26
        
        Yes it was - Big Al who stands next to me started it (n/m) (General Chat) - malkybarkid, Aug 9, 14:10:52
        
        likewise (General Chat) - Dave in France, Aug 9, 14:02:23
        
        Block A is alright (n/m) (General Chat) - mickfoot, Aug 9, 14:05:03
        
        too near the snake pit though. I prefer the upper (General Chat) - Dave in France, Aug 9, 14:16:29
        
        hmmm, I'd rather sit anywhere other than upper barclay (General Chat) - mickfoot, Aug 9, 14:22:20
        
        Must be low if you cant see the game! - Good call re South Stand - or City Stand Top Tier (n/m) (General Chat) - Newboro Canary, Aug 9, 14:24:41
        
        Worrying about of Burberry scarfs for a colder evening game last year too. (n/m) (General Chat) - Newboro Canary, Aug 9, 14:04:33
- *'sung' not 'sang' (n/m) (General Chat) - Dave in France, Aug 9, 13:46:44

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