Ditch the Drum

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

We could all just hum.

In the Trinity we all just tut and shake our heads sagely.

[He wears a magic hat]

Is the drum less popular than Lambert yet

[mattjpa]

Keep it you miserable bunch of old farts. It adds atmosphere! it also plays a part in getting the crowd going. I would ask that the drummer applies common sense and consideration with how much it is used though, I can imagine if you are sat in close proximity an instrument player who insists on going for the full 90mins it could be annoying.

I havent had the pleasure of being behind one of those massive flag wavers yet but I could imagine that would be even more annoying than the drum

[TheMalandro]

Not sure what I've done exactly.

Force you out Drummund and I'm out too

[john e]

I voted not bothered, because I'm.... not bothered

im in my early 50's so I don't do much singing and chanting nowadays, so if the younger fans want to beat a drum they better be getting on with it

I guarantee most people voting no will be over 40, you will use excuses like 'small time' to justify banning the drum but the real reason is your to old, and don't like anything new or changes to the routine

for those in there 20's voting no, your old before your time,
you probably drive a Mondeo estate or a old merc 300d let your hair down and go out and buy a 2 seater sports car and live a little while you can

[Chris Smith]

I don't like the drum because I think it is shit. In the same way that I think that people making sweeping generalisations is shit.

[UK Redsox]

I'm there to watch the football. I really don't understand why people feel the need to bang a drum or wave a flag during the game

[itbrvilla]

Get rid. Small time nonsense best left to lower league clubs.

I'm sure a number of clubs in the chumps league use drums the small time wankers....

[saunders_heroes]

Hopefully the club will come to its senses and ban the bloody drum.

[edgysatsuma89]

I can't imagine being by the drum, the noise would f**k me off no end. Then again something blocking my vision wouldn't please me either.

[in exile]

No drum ta very much

[bruisedshins]

Well that escalated quickly, you come on here to post a season review and next thing the pitch forks are being sharpened.

Like i've said on the other thread the point of the drum is simply to keep a rhythm to the songs, it's not meant to drown out songs or be beat at random times. The sound should be a background beat and we have modified the drum to make it sound more like a seat being clattered and less bassey.

I personally think it adds to the atmosphere, it keeps the rhythm ticking over, stops people from going too fast with songs and them burning out and keeps songs going longer. L8 last seaosn was definitely louder following the addition of the drum. As long as it contributes to the atmosphere in a positive way then I think it's a good thing.

In terms of this whole "small time" argument i don't buy it at all. Yeah Wigan had a drum once, i've no idea if they still do, but so do the likes of Dortmiund and Bayern. It isn't really the point either, it's not about the size of the club, it's about improving the atmosphere. The best examples of fans using a drum in the UK are the likes of Palace, Celtic and Rangers, the atmosphere at Selhurst Park is quality, it's probbably the ground where the noise and passion of the fans is most noted by pundits and journalists and having a drum there definitely helps.

[dave.woodhall]

As as been said before Palace haven't got a good atmosphere, theirs is way too orchestrated.

[Brend'Watkins]

As as been said before Palace haven't got a good atmosphere, theirs is way too orchestrated.

Manufactured in fact. 

But there's something else becoming evident as this thread evolves.  The opinion of the majority on here shows that the drum should be ditched.  That's not entirely indicative of all the Villa support but I'd guess it isn't far off the reality.  What we are now seeing is bruisedshins making his point based on rhythm backed up with how great Palace's support is (it really isn't) and because of that, sod anybody else who disagrees because bruisedshins and co no better. 

The General some years back was informed by many of us that music after a goal was a complete and utter no no.  He took heed.  The drum isn't as bad but right up there in my opinion for shitness and small timeness.  bruisedshins should look and listen to what the majority of other supporters are saying and also take heed.  If not, I'm sure a petition against the drum for the reasons outlined given to the club might force their hand. That would be a shame as in the main the efforts of the Brigada lot are welcome.

[UK Redsox]

the atmosphere at Selhurst Park is quality, it's probbably the ground where the noise and passion of the fans is most noted by pundits and journalists and having a drum there definitely helps.

Support from the fans should be natural, artificial cheerleading is not required. Please get rid of the drum