billmcmurdo 462 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 http://www.thecoplandroad.org/2013/01/could-you-be-done-for-illegal-rhythms.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RM Monitor And Standards Officer 112,641 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 http://www.thecoplandroad.org/2013/01/could-you-be-done-for-illegal-rhythms.htmlExcellent writing mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBluenose1972 1,405 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Good stuff! The ball is well and truly rolling... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Robot 21,513 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Now we just need to agree on suitable words and then our much loved anthem is back. A great idea to contact FOCUS for some clarity. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geronimoo 1,565 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 After reading the blog it looks like the police are saying that a song with the same rythm as the BB can never be made in Scotland. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane 338 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Just thought I'd stop by and say HULLO HULLO and here's to the beginning of a happy 2013 lads. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RM Monitor And Standards Officer 112,641 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 After reading the blog it looks like the police are saying that a song with the same rythm as the BB can never be made in Scotland.Read it again Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big V 271 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 This is just one aspect, the local police, we still need support from the club who originally banned it, and in addition we need to liaise with UEFA to ensure it wont cause sanctions.Nevertheless a good step in the right direction.At this rate all the committee tasks will have been undertaken and completed before the committee even gets set up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Carpintero 546 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 After reading the blog it looks like the police are saying that a song with the same rythm as the BB can never be made in Scotland.To get an official response (not that I doubted Mr Smith, let it be said) I managed to contact Marian Maclean, deputy director of the Football Coordination Unit for Scotland - known as FoCUS - with Strathclyde Police.She said: “I cannot speak for what another police officer may have told the journalist you mentioned. However, as far as my team are concerned singing of 'The Billy Boys' without lyrics involving sectarian or other offensive language would notresult in us looking to arrest those involved.” Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod 62 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 It is ludicrous that anyone could be arrested for singing a tune that was once sung to what was considered offensive or sectarian lyrics.FFS that would mean that if the fans sung 'Marching Through Georgia' they could get lifted. I'd dearly love to see that one tested in court. If a version that keeps off the 'blood dancing' bit could be agreed then we should go for it. The days when we can get done for breathing out of our right nostril, while these ugly bassas go around glorifying terrorists, are on the way out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZZed 4,558 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 we need to change 1 line of the song. I am sure someone will come up with something good and the song can be sung again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesh 28 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 It's sad that we have to change it in the first place.The great old RC skill of telling a lie often enough that it becomes a truth working well again! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireBear 222 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 we need to change 1 line of the song. I am sure someone will come up with something good and the song can be sung again. Indeed!How about something like - Were up to our knees in dirty scum, surrender or you'll dieWhat ever we go with the fenian replacement still needs to be double syllable to keep the tempo the same! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLawMan 6,240 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 It's still not without its complications if the line resembles the old version. People would still mistakenly sing it when pissed. Police could still claim they heard somebody sing it. UEFA are not known for bothering about listening to reason if it "sounds the same". obliterate the "we're up to our knees in ?? Blood" and replace it with something 100% recognizable as Rangers and we are on easy street. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HG5 12,175 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Nobody took issue with the 'Edu' version, did they? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekrfc87 6 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 It's still not without its complications if the line resembles the old version. People would still mistakenly sing it when pissed. Police could still claim they heard somebody sing it. UEFA are not known for bothering about listening to reason if it "sounds the same". obliterate the "we're up to our knees in ?? Blood" and replace it with something 100% recognizable as Rangers and we are on easy street. 100% agree. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVB 2,560 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 As some of you will know, I've always been against bringing this song back............. However, I'm prepared to go with the flow here, and suggest: We're up to our knees in silverware. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DietofWorms 2,077 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Hello hello, we are the Billy boys.Hello hello, you'll know us by our noise.Our enemies tried to kill us..But we will never die.'cause we are the Rangers Billy boys.I know, I know ..but taking out the 'bad' words and making the song about our survival and strength makes it legal and relevant.Something along those lines. Btw I don't want to change any of it ...but I'd like it back so I'd compromise. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carsons Dog 9,878 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I see FoCuS are advertising for lip readers in the Herald today£28k a year Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandblue 366 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Very positive step well done Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben10 2,294 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 If a reincarnation is to be survivable please leave out any lyrics like; 'they tried to kill us of but we will never die.'Please. It will only encourage fans to sing the old lyrics if the new ones are heavy shite. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosesMcNeil 1,664 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 As some of you will know, I've always been against bringing this song back............. However, I'm prepared to go with the flow here, and suggest: We're up to our knees in silverware.Far and away the best suggestion yet.+1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosesMcNeil 1,664 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 After reading the blog it looks like the police are saying that a song with the same rythm as the BB can never be made in Scotland. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Nosed Babe 21,400 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Far and away the best suggestion yet.+1I suggested that on another thread and got carpeted for it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogzy 31,195 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 As some of you will know, I've always been against bringing this song back............. However, I'm prepared to go with the flow here, and suggest: We're up to our knees in silverware.see my suggeation a few posts back mate. You approve? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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