mccoist355

What we need is to realise that WHATEVER version of TBB we go for, the same haters who've managed to maintain a fiction that our club had died in the MSM for so long, will be all over this chant making a mile out of every inch they can get.
TWO things are non-negotiable in order to retain the best bit of the chant: the atmosphere it generated.
1. The tune.
2. The line "Hullo Hullo we are the X boys Hullo Hullo ul know us by our noise
The rest is peripheral to the chant and must be tailored to bring:
a. popularity/legitimacy with the fans
b. minimal hassle towards the club/bad publicity
As long as these principles are kept at the centre of this thing, I believe it can work with the right support (TBO and UBs backing is essential)

What we need is to realise that WHATEVER version of TBB we go for, the same haters who've managed to maintain a fiction that our club had died in the MSM for so long, will be all over this chant making a mile out of every inch they can get.
TWO things are non-negotiable in order to retain the best bit of the chant: the atmosphere it generated.
1. The tune.
2. The line "Hullo Hullo we are the X boys Hullo Hullo ul know us by our noise
The rest is peripheral to the chant and must be tailored to bring:
a. popularity/legitimacy with the fans
b. minimal hassle towards the club/bad publicity
As long as these principles are kept at the centre of this thing, I believe it can work with the right support (TBO and UBs backing is essential)

What we need is to realise that WHATEVER version of TBB we go for, the same haters who've managed to maintain a fiction that our club had died in the MSM for so long, will be all over this chant making a mile out of every inch they can get.
TWO things are non-negotiable in order to retain the best bit of the chant: the atmosphere it generated.
1. The tune.
2. The line "Hullo Hullo we are the X boys Hullo Hullo ul know us by our noise
The rest is peripheral to the chant and must be tailored to bring:
a. popularity/legitimacy with the fans
b. minimal hassle towards the club/bad publicity
As long as these principles are kept at the centre of this thing, I believe it can work with the right support (TBO and UBs backing is essential)

I posted this in 2009
http://forum.rangersmedia.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=102767

Posted 17 March 2009 - 08:04 PM
The roar, the defiance, winding up for a big HUUUUULLO! HUUUUULLO! the hair standing up on the back of my neck.
Now this was just in the florida Park on Sunday, imagine getting that back for the next OF game. this is how IMO it could happen - with some help from the supporters groups.
1.Appointed representatives from The Blue Order, Union Bears, Club Deck Loyal, Vanguard Bears, EE fan group etc.. meet (online if need be) and agree something along the lines of the following:
We need to rescue our greatest terrace chant from the dustbin to which its been discarded at matches.
The only sensible way to do this whilst avoiding sanctions against the club is for us to change the words.
2. A new set of words is decided upon, true to our core traditions and values, whilst being robust enough to survive the inevitable spotlight upon which they will be placed - fan votes on the net could also be taken into account.
3. The groups agree they will sing the New TBB at a said time during a said match - ie. The start of the Old Firm match vs the Scum, drowning out YNWA.
4. A joint statement is penned - stating the new words and the philosphy behind it. This is emailed to supporters groups, the club, the media, etc... the word is spread so that as many people are made aware that the New TBB - words included - will be getting sung at particular time. A pot of £50 would cover a hell of a lot of flyers to distribute on match days or day of planned rendition. It is highly likely that the media would pick up on this story and the word would be spread even further afield.
5. The New TBB is sung at said time/said match.
6. the extent to which it works/ the number of people sing it vs old version will determine what happens next.
7. Worst case scenario - the initiative is a failure and messages that TBB is banned are reiterated. A return to status quo with the cost of some time and effort and £50 of print outs.
8. Best case scenario - the majority drowns out any attempts to sing the old words and the chant goes from strength to strength. The club approves of the initative whilst reiterating any return to the old version will result in trouble. The Hullo Hullo roar becomes re-established as the best chant around once again.
We could have this for the next Old Firm game if enough people want it

Present Bears with 3 choices:
1. Never sing The Hullo Hullo chant again - admit defeat in losing our trademark roar.
2. Bring back the old version and risk arrest for the individual, tarring and feathering for the club
3. Help bring about a new RANGERS worded chant, that retains the roar that made TBB so special
Now if you think the majority of Rangers fans are happy kowtowing to the haters, you'll think option 1 will win through.
If you think the majority of Rangers fans are stupid, you'll think option 2 will win through.
If you think the majority of Rangers fans are neither, you SHOULD be confident that option 3 is worth a damn good shot
Ask yourself the question. Have faith in your fellow Bears.

Present Bears with 3 choices:
1. Never sing The Hullo Hullo chant again - admit defeat in losing our trademark roar.
2. Bring back the old version and risk arrest for the individual, tarring and feathering for the club
3. Help bring about a new RANGERS worded chant, that retains the roar that made TBB so special
Now if you think the majority of Rangers fans are happy kowtowing to the haters, you'll think option 1 will win through.
If you think the majority of Rangers fans are stupid, you'll think option 2 will win through.
If you think the majority of Rangers fans are neither, you SHOULD be confident that option 3 is worth a damn good shot
Ask yourself the question. Have faith in your fellow Bears.