I want to put forth an idea for what Vancouver Canucks fans need to put them over the top in terms of game fanaticism: English Football-type chants. Ive been thinking this for a very long time now, further enforced by the Korea contingent chanting from the 2002 World Cup (like really, they probably show up more to chant than anything else, the games were just an excuse to), and after the match yesterday at Old Trafford to watch Manchester United against Portsmouth... its a no brainer now. Vancouver Canucks need chants. After hearing the 75K plus Manchester home "supporters" belting them out... its simply two words for a visiting spectator: fucking cool. Sure we started Towel Power and the whole fan participation 'O Canada' thing, which Edmonton seems to get more credit for because of their Cup run, but adding this to the arsenal would be something to be really proud of and distinct. And really it shouldn't be too hard. All that is needed is to copy the tune of a bog standard common song, like 'Walking in a Winterwonderland" for example... changing the lyrics a bit to reflect Canucks Fandom, keeping the lyrics simple so drunk people can yell along and not forget the words... incorporate a lot of clapping to rhythm and there you got a chant, done and done. Have 3 or 4 of those to chant out at random during home matches.. ehem.. I mean games.. then GM Place is the best home court advantage in terms of passion. Or an even nicer one, as a seperate item entirely, but equally 'chill inducing' adopting a home song, like "Youll Never Walk Alone" song from Liverpool. A song everyone can yell out before the start of a game, or during a conclusion to a win. A song every one knows. A song that goes to the root of being Canadian, and even being from Vancouver. And the song has to develop organically and grassroots naturally, so it doesnt sound forced or contrived... it wouldnt work out if that was the case. One candidate I can think of off the top of my head is Spirit of the West "Take me Home?", but thats just a starter idea. We should do this. Yes. We. Can.
Anyways had a pretty sweet time in Manchester, although I got caught in the biggest rainfall ever while running to the train station. It was terrible, and all I had on was a cotton Hoodie. I was soaked, felt like a kid again playing in the rain with my jean saturated from the thighs on down. And the fact that I had to get onto a flight in this state was... I dont even have the words. Also Manchester, great shopping city... but alas I am unbelievably skint (poor) so it was somewhat masochistic. There at the Apple Store, I saw the Macbook Air for the first time. Holy Crap thats some light laptop...
The match at Old Trafford was what totally made the trip.. my first Manchester United game. FA Cup Quarterfinal. And somehow they lost. Things is, they almost never lose at home, especially to a also-ran team such as Portsmouth. To be fair, they should of won 4-1. Very unlucky. Its a good thing I dont really support Manchester United anyways. Actually I somewhat quite enjoyed the loss, much like how I would delight in a Yankee loss if (when) I go to Yankee Stadium for the first time.
Pretty Boy and Shrek defending their goals
Cristiano Ronaldo kicking into a Portsmouth wall
Manchester Airport Skywalk
The "Manchester Eye" LOL
Downtown Manchester
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