Guest Neo Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 I await to be shot; i'm sure the title will at least guarantee some response! Can somebody kindly explain what this is all about. I certainly don't want to categorise people, however, I see posts saying things along the lines of the yellow submariners are wearing 1 yellow glove to Swindon and I think Primary school! I need to know how this group came about and why wearing a bright latex glove is so amusing in order to grasp this concept. Before anybody comes back with "boring fart" etc.; that I certainly ain't and I like a good laugh; might even wear a latex glove to Swinedown myself; just struggling with what this group or club or whatever are are all about; is it just a follow on of the "We are the EastEnders" stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Neo Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 To elaborate:- When I was 10, my and my mates formed the "White Hand Gang" which had a then with the standard 10 year old copy of Mayfair, hidey hole etc. This I could understand. Now i'm older, I can even understand the "CSF" and "Soul Crew" in terms of they have a purpose and notority. So I guess i'm asking what is the purpose of the Yellow Submarine Gang. Is it trying to obtain a notority as a barmy bunch of fans? Maybe get a slot on Soccer am eventually? Come up with new and improved songs? Or simply something that evolved from a chant at some past game? I am generally intrigued and not purely taking the mick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WillsbridgeRed Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 Neo it's good these people can be out and about in the community, as long as they're not a threat to the public Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest westoncider Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 We are just a group of supporters who travel to away games in a mode of transport akin to a yellow submarine. Looking forward to a very big marigold following in the statton bank. :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Neo Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 my and my mates formed the "White Hand Gang" which had a then My first thought reading this back was what an Illiterate ###### However, found another of those forum quirks. When you type the word then it comes out as then (which of course when you read it now, this will say then and then!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderEagle Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 All this talk about Mayfair ("White Hand Gang -ew!) has made me feel somewhat ... just off for a quick then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Neo Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 All this talk about Mayfair ("White Hand Gang -ew!) has made me feel somewhat ... just off for a quick then... The irony of it all. You're 10 years old and you get to see hair down there and things you only see when your Mum's friends bend down to give you a kiss; yet you're unaware of your best mate Palmela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest out of harms way Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 You sad men. If you can't see the significance of the sub and the marigolds then get lost. I, like most of the subbers, can remember the days when the Gate was full of characters, singing and shouting their hearts out for the club. Subbers are remembering those days and trying to inject humour, quirkiness and above all singing and noise into football. You're as bad as those on here who slag off the Wurzels. You're only interested in uniformity - what ever happened to celebrating the uniqueness of regions - hence the parady of the Wurzels - we're West Country and proud. We're subbers and proud. Get your yellow glove on Neo and wave away.... :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderEagle Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 The irony of it all. You're 10 years old and you get to see hair down there and things you only see when your Mum's friends bend down to give you a kiss; yet you're unaware of your best mate Palmela "Have you met my girlfriend" - <outstretched hand> Neo, that brought back some very disturbing memories... but I am glad to know it wasn't just me... The old Green Shield Stamps catalogue ... ah happy days ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brady bunch Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 You sad men. If you can't see the significance of the sub and the marigolds then get lost. I, like most of the subbers, can remember the days when the Gate was full of characters, singing and shouting their hearts out for the club. Subbers are remembering those days and trying to inject humour, quirkiness and above all singing and noise into football. We're subbers and proud. Get your yellow glove on Neo and wave away.... I think you miss understand Neo's point, we are as keen as you to don the yellow marigold and wave away, we just would like to know if there is anything behind it all??? yours thinking about boarding the sub so to speak! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midland red Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 o.k. lets try to explain the concept although not entirely new.you get a bunch of fans together all after the same goal i.e. first division football. we follow the city home and away and do our utmost to get behind the team 100% by singing and chanting for the full 90 mins. we are not looking to become famous or infamous but to genuinely have a good time and make the best of the day come win or lose. we come up with things like balaclavas and yellow marigolds to add to the fun, not to be sinister or deviant in any way.i hope this clears up any doubts about the subbers or what we are trying to achieve. p.s. don"t think we like the "gay" jibe because we do not want to be attatched to any one group of any persuasion. yours sometimes disgruntled midland red. :Costumed19: :Party12: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brady bunch Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 bit harsh midland red, Neo was just wondering what it was all about and seemed keen on donning the yellow marigold once we all knew the plot! now we know there is no plot, just a barking mad idea, we like it alot!! I for one will be ensuring I pinch one of my wifes before the next game!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brady bunch Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 as for the gay bit, does Neo not mean that its a bit of fun / joy - or am I being old fashioned and is there another meaning???? I think we should be told!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Neo Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 You sad men. If you can't see the significance of the sub and the marigolds then get lost. You're as bad as those on here who slag off the Wurzels. You're only interested in uniformity - we're West Country and proud. We're subbers and proud. Get your yellow glove on Neo and wave away.... :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: Nice and friendly. Taking things slightly seriously aren't we? If you bothered to read the posts carefully you will see that I was merely asking what it is about. Funny enough, your post answers the question. What is sad is that even though I have said i'm all for a laugh and only intrigued you have to then presume I am against it with your uniformity comment. As for we're "West Country and proud"; so am I, however, I don't feel insecure enough that I have to tell all and sundry. As for the Wurzels; they are a barrel of monkey-spunk As for the yellow glove; if I remember next time i'm in a suitable shop, I will get a pair; 1 for me and 1 for my daughter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderEagle Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 The only person in my house who wears Marigolds is the missus (I wish ... ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest out of harms way Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 Hey Brady Bunch - fair play to you - just getting a bit hot under the collar about all this PC b*******s than sometimes appears on here. The subbers can be found at the back of the East End, and are especially lively at certain away games (next will be Vale). The name originates from an horrific yellow coach, once hired for away trips (quoting the subber Malagro here - who's appeared in my office and is trying to get me the sack by encouraging me to leave and drink cider in town!). A group of like minded City mad fans whose ages should mean they know better, enjoy drinking, singing and generally arsing about with our tounges firmly in our cheeks not our arses. Along the lines of Man City's inflatable bananas, Grimsby's haddock, we are just trying to inject some fun into supporting City, hoping atmosphere will improve along with performances. :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midland red Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 could never quite work that one out, it was larry grayson that always confused me. yours a very straight midland red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderEagle Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 Just want to say that I think the whole Sub thing is fantastic - it would be great to get the whole away crowd wearing one yellow glove .... interested in whay you think any comments on this thread come under the heading "PC b*******" though ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest out of harms way Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 Cider Eagle - just ranting away really - its that 3 o'clock thing - glad you're up for the ethos of subbing. Its all a laugh and we all need a bit of humour now and again. Looking forward to seeing ya, glove an all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Uncle Ern Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 A group of like minded City mad fans whose ages should mean they know better, enjoy drinking, singing and generally arsing about with our tounges firmly in our cheeks not our arses. Along the lines of Man City's inflatable bananas, Grimsby's haddock, we are just trying to inject some fun into supporting City, hoping atmosphere will improve along with performances. :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: Agreed .We may appear as barking but we are 100% committed(or soon to be !) We do not tolerate slagging our own players,we're as vocal as hell and yes a bunch of p-takers. As stated the humour is very much tongue in cheek. I referred to the initial incarnation of the "marigold experience" from the 70's in a previous post,and was that a laugh! We are definitely not gay although Old spot has a preference for pigs ! :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fct Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 Ahhh...I see what this yellow subber thingyimajib is all about now! Thanks for the explanation and thanks for asking the question in the first place!!! I considered asking myself but I bottled out, being a typical dyed in the wool old ##rt who can remember when we used proper money and not this decimal rubbish. SIGH those were the days. Thruppeny bits...ahhhh.. sixpence for your milk teeth..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Neo Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 We are definitely not gay although Old spot has a preference for pigs ! :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: Women are ok, but you can't be the real thing This reminds me of my youth; going home with a woman and waking up with apig and a headache the size of peking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest B>reds Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 Probably a stupid question but were the yellow subbers at peterbrough stood by the drum by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest out of harms way Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 B>reds - yep - some subbers were there. Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Neo Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 For a group who seem so intent on fun, there appears to be a lot of seriousness. The word gay if you are 10 years old means things such as :- you're a bender, you kiss boys, you're a gaylord was always the best. The word gay in this context was indeed happy. Also, the 3 smilies at the very top of my post was intended to show that it was a bit of fun ALONG with the comment at the top along the lines of "I knew the title would get a response". I didn't expect to get called a disgrace I must admit; after all, my post has only help to increase the intrigue/interest in this group of fans. Shame some credit can't be given. I notice the other person getting upset in the other post on this subject has thanked everybody but me for their interest. If I cared, I would be getting upset about now! :Sleep12: :Sleep12: :Sleep12: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greg Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 Thank you for your interest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest out of harms way Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 Thank you thank you thank you Neo! Didn't realise you were the sensitive type mate! The other person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greg Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 we cant have people cryin now can we Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest B>reds Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 That was my first away game after over 10 years of supporting city. I have been to 2 since (sheffield and stockport), but that one was the best crack even though the game up until the goal was dire the atmosphere was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest out of harms way Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 But Neo, i really can't forgive you for calling the Wurzels, "a barrel of monkey spunk". Naughty, very naughty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greg Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 shocking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Neo Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 But Neo, i really can't forgive you for calling the Wurzels, "a barrel of monkey spunk". Naughty, very naughty. That was an off-the-cuff remark as I knew you wouldn't like it I think they're great; after all, their music have driven so many terrace chants. I particularly enjoy the walking around the pitch thing they do recently miming to a tape. I pray for a Freddie Starr type moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest out of harms way Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 glad you enjoyed the crack B>reds - didn't go myself - but was at Stockpit and Hillsborough. As far as i know, Vale is the next big outing - last year the venue for an incredible last minute winner from Leroy - absolutely bloody marvellous and i'll take that again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest B>reds Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 Ill be there........how many of you are going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest out of harms way Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 I particularly enjoy the walking around the pitch thing they do recently miming to a tape. I pray for a Freddie Starr type moment :huh Fair play. I was talking about this only this morning - we were reminising about the lone bloke in the middle of the pitch with his drum! But i also remember my dad taking me to see them at various country fairs as a kid. Skittles, cider, pigs (calm old spot) and the Wurzels. Fantastic memories. Also, as Malagro recently said to me, goose pimples all over when remembering the constant chanting of Drink up Thy Cider at Anfield. Lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midland red Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 we try to take as many crew members away as possible, but due to action overseas and shore leave we can sometimes be left a little exposed.but you will find subbers at every away game just keep an ear out for them, next full sub is the vale of port. yours in charge of parachutes midland red. :Costumed19: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderEagle Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 Actually I think "A barrel of monkey spunk" is on the Wurzels' next album. possibly to the tune of Goodnight Irene ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Uncle Ern Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 Ill be there........how many of you are going? A coach load with any luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Neo Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 I'm going as well. I'll be the one in the pink marigolds looking gay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest westoncider Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 should be a full sub with any luck!!!!!the new improved lux version???? :Wave: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Neo Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 All banter or whatever it was aside. And just an idea as I wouldn't want to upset anybody! As well as wearing 1 yellow marigold on your hand, wouldn't it be a good idea to take a few spares and some string and blow them up for when the team runs out? Only the fans closest to us will be able to make out the yellow hands. All the Swinedon herd will be able to see 100 "cow-udders" bouncing around our end! Please let us know your views as I will have to visit the Pound Shop as I am a tight-arse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordofthebling Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 I think many of us want to know, "how do u join the Yellow Subbers?!" And.. is there an initiation process?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midland red Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 we may be looking for new crew members for the voyage to the vale of port so watch the forum for details, as for the initiation process, well all i can say is oldspot , boxer shorts and greased piglets will probably paint its own picture. yours a banjo playing midland red. :Costumed19: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest westoncider Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 Pain & suffering on a long arduous away trip is the only initiation.ELVIS & OLD SPOT singing relieves the agony & frequent refueling stops to replenish the subs rum barrel :Party27: :Party27: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Neo Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 All banter or whatever it was aside. And just an idea as I wouldn't want to upset anybody! As well as wearing 1 yellow marigold on your hand, wouldn't it be a good idea to take a few spares and some string and blow them up for when the team runs out? Only the fans closest to us will be able to make out the yellow hands. All the Swinedon herd will be able to see 100 "cow-udders" bouncing around our end! Please let us know your views as I will have to visit the Pound Shop as I am a tight-arse! Just to make this the last question as it was new before the merger and may have been missed. :Wave: :Wave: Udder Udder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Uncle Ern Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 Why not wear both udders and gloves ?? One blown up and stretched around the head could be entertaining for that "Cockrel" look. :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old spot Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 should be a full sub with any luck!!!!!the new improved lux version???? Yeah right, I'll believe that when i see it. The Sheffield SUB was just as bad as "quaint as the original only bigger and slower.And anyway it just wouldn't be the same without the pain and suffering! :Wave: we may be looking for new crew members for the voyage to the vale of port so watch the forum for details, as for the initiation process, well all i can say is oldspot , boxer shorts and greased piglets will probably paint its own picture. You're at it again you old "villain" , I think you're becoming infatuated! :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Topbuzz Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 As someone who hopefully will be taking his first trip on the yellow Sub to the vale of port ....There a class group of lads and i cant wait ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old spot Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 As someone who hopefully will be taking his first trip on the yellow Sub to the vale of port ....There a class group of lads and i cant wait ! The way the crew's growing we're going to have to upgrade to an aircraft carrier soon! :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: :Wave: STRATTON BANK WE'RE 'AVIN A LAFFF......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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