National Anthems
Oct 7th 2011, 7:59 pm
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National Anthems
Just been watching the NAs for the England V Montenegro match and once again, Rooney's mouth was shut tight for the NA (along with a couple of others)
This REALLY annoys me. Playing for your country is an honour and I do believe that if you aren't prepared to sing your NA, then you shouldn't play. In fact, if the players don't sing, then they shouldn't be allowed to play
Or is it just me
This REALLY annoys me. Playing for your country is an honour and I do believe that if you aren't prepared to sing your NA, then you shouldn't play. In fact, if the players don't sing, then they shouldn't be allowed to play
Or is it just me
Oct 7th 2011, 8:51 pm
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Re: National Anthems
They have to be nervous though. I agree that they should sing and make it part of their ritual but theres a huge amount of mental preparation and nerves associated and every person deals with that differently.
I know the national anthem very well but when I need to focus I am not sure a song would come easily to mind - especially not in welsh lol
I know the national anthem very well but when I need to focus I am not sure a song would come easily to mind - especially not in welsh lol
Oct 7th 2011, 10:43 pm
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Re: National Anthems
a lot of players dont believe they are playing for the queen
if it was anything other than god save the queen im sure they would all be singing. just my opinion though
if it was anything other than god save the queen im sure they would all be singing. just my opinion though
Oct 7th 2011, 10:57 pm
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Re: National Anthems
He probably doesn't know the words, dumb chav. I heard he was sent off too, what a knucklehead.
Anyway England needs its own national anthem just like Scotland has, and I presume Wales.
Anyway England needs its own national anthem just like Scotland has, and I presume Wales.
Oct 8th 2011, 1:54 am
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Re: National Anthems
He was humming the tune.....
Catchy, but remembering the words? Rooney? Nah... Dream on
Catchy, but remembering the words? Rooney? Nah... Dream on
Oct 8th 2011, 2:40 am
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Re: National Anthems
Originally Posted by soapy©
a lot of players dont believe they are playing for the queen
if it was anything other than god save the queen im sure they would all be singing. just my opinion though
if it was anything other than god save the queen im sure they would all be singing. just my opinion though
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Oct 8th 2011, 2:55 am
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Re: National Anthems
I think it's quite common though for players not to sing the national anthem, I've noticed it a fair bit in the rugby world cup which I'm being forced to watch 
Listening to some of the anthems, I'm not surprised though!
Listening to some of the anthems, I'm not surprised though!
Oct 8th 2011, 3:32 am
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Re: National Anthems
But God Save The Queen is also the Royal Anthem of Australia, New Zealand, Canada and many other countries... So it's like singing for the Commonwealth of Nations.
Oct 8th 2011, 5:32 am
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Re: National Anthems
Originally Posted by commonwealth
But God Save The Queen is also the Royal Anthem of Australia, New Zealand, Canada and many other countries... So it's like singing for the Commonwealth of Nations.
Oct 8th 2011, 9:26 am
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Re: National Anthems
Some sing it and some don't, it's nothing new really.
Oct 8th 2011, 10:42 am
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Re: National Anthems
Originally Posted by chris955
Some sing it and some don't, it's nothing new really.
I prefer to see them singing it but don't think they mean anything bad by not participating.
BTW, nice to see you back.
We are definitely from different camps (as you know) but that is what makes the world tick. I don't like to see enforced holidays.
Oct 8th 2011, 10:49 am
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Re: National Anthems
Yeah I think different players just focus in different ways, it's not disrespectful or anything else really.
Thanks, not everyone feels the way you do and I appreciate it. I agree, I consider them unnecessary if too one sided.
Thanks, not everyone feels the way you do and I appreciate it. I agree, I consider them unnecessary if too one sided.
Originally Posted by Bix
Agreed.
I prefer to see them singing it but don't think they mean anything bad by not participating.
BTW, nice to see you back.
We are definitely from different camps (as you know) but that is what makes the world tick. I don't like to see enforced holidays.
I prefer to see them singing it but don't think they mean anything bad by not participating.
BTW, nice to see you back.
We are definitely from different camps (as you know) but that is what makes the world tick. I don't like to see enforced holidays.
Oct 8th 2011, 11:35 am
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Re: National Anthems
I think it's disrespectful. You have the honour of playing for your country. The National Anthem gets played, you sing along regardless of whether it's a crap song or not. End of. It should be Land of Hope and Glory imo.
Oct 8th 2011, 12:28 pm
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Re: National Anthems
Watch any game with any countries and some will be singing, some will be moving their mouths at more or less the right time and others wont be doing anything. It's not disrespectful, like I said players have different ways of building up to a game that's all.
Oct 8th 2011, 12:48 pm
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Re: National Anthems
Originally Posted by chris955
Watch any game with any countries and some will be singing, some will be moving their mouths at more or less the right time and others wont be doing anything. It's not disrespectful, like I said players have different ways of building up to a game that's all.
