L1onheartNew Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Boys in blue has always made me cringe; largely because it contains the word soccer. Soccer is the game we play. No, we don't. And in the very next line' were playing football, football. Which is it boys? That aside, is it just me, or does it sound 30 years older than Mouldy Old Dough? Both Mouldy Old Dough and Fanfare For The Common Man are brilliant musically and I have no problem with either. However, Boys In Blue sounds like a groany, corny xmas record. Wu woo woo woo woo. Sic Follow that with Roy on commentary and I am that bit closer to sharing a padded cell with McMurphy. Get rid or keep? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimeblue Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 It's shit. Keep. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlemoor Lad Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 There's only one proper tune that sums up everything Oldham and that's the Inspirals 'This is how it feels' (our towns anthem) Taking me further back I'd plumb for 'The Floral dance' by the Brighouse & Rastrick brass band, especially over the winter month's Rousing tunes for 'Ice Station Zebra' 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handsy Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Is it just me I have never liked mouldy old dough anybody else feels the same about it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlemoor Lad Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 6 minutes ago, Handsy said: Is it just me I have never liked mouldy old dough anybody else feels the same about it Unless you're a crusty old bass, it has no relevance Can't stand it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukers1 Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 10 minutes ago, Handsy said: Is it just me I have never liked mouldy old dough anybody else feels the same about it Love it, remember Franny reading the teams out in the mid 80’s with Andy Goram collecting crosses in the warm up whilst having banter with the Chaddy End. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100milesaway Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Mouldy old dough does nowt for me . But the Cannon and Ball song does, and even at 75 years old I still sing it just before the players come out. This season I didn't renew my subs to listen to Roy and the other fellas comedy show. Roy's a lovely bloke, and a great ambassador for the club. However, a football pundit he is not. And with that, we're the boys in blue wu woo woo woo. Happy New year to one and all. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Tic Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Singing the blues guy Mitchell , love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobledgersheart Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Story of the Blues, The Mighty Wah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticMark Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 I remember when Mouldy Old Dough was a newly released 7" single. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flemboy Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Mouldy Old Dough by Lieutenant Pidgeon forever since reminds me of my earlier days supporting Latics A few years ago a mate of mine Dave Moore who runs an alternative Latics site rang me and said Lieutenant Pidgeon were on at the Railway pub in Greenfield and we had a great time and loud cheers when they played that song. Long may it remain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzlatic Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Not many clubs’ “anthems” are particularly relevant. They’re just part of a club’s history and tradition. Boys in blue and mouldy old dough are a big part of our home games for me. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritchierich Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Keep em both, as NZ says, it’s simply part of our history. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardie Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 "Meat pie, sausage roll come on Oldham give us..." No thanks. Don't mind "Mouldy Old Dough" as part of our tradition but 'Boys in Blue' means nothing to me. My fave was when the players emerged to "Who Let the Dogs Out?". I think was a player's choice [Lee Duxbury?] Fanfare for the Common Man is one to keep although the young ones probably wouldn't agree. I can't listen to Roy anymore, it's so bad it's embarrassing and as much as he has done for the club, it needs changing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Mikey Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Mouldy Old Dough every time. What I do miss (when we get a rare home win) is walking out of BP with three points in my arse pocket to the sound of the Black Eyed Peas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Tic Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 53 minutes ago, Flemboy said: Mouldy Old Dough by Lieutenant Pidgeon forever since reminds me of my earlier days supporting Latics A few years ago a mate of mine Dave Moore who runs an alternative Latics site rang me and said Lieutenant Pidgeon were on at the Railway pub in Greenfield and we had a great time and loud cheers when they played that song. Long may it remain. Me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlemoor Lad Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 We might as well play 'we'll meet again' and the 'Ovaltinees' at this rate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100milesaway Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 My good lady is asking me about a tune with a thumping beat, it was played as the players came out for the second half. Maybe 10 / 15 years ago. Any ideas ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfluff1985 Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 9 minutes ago, 100milesaway said: My good lady is asking me about a tune with a thumping beat, it was played as the players came out for the second half. Maybe 10 / 15 years ago. Any ideas ? Planet perfecto. Bullet in the gun? Also did they used to play Vera Lynn at end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfluff1985 Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Or Gracie Fields Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100milesaway Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 (edited) 27 minutes ago, mcfluff1985 said: Planet perfecto. Bullet in the gun? Also did they used to play Vera Lynn at end? Nah. She says that sounds like a ballad compared to the one she recalls. Maybe it's 5 to 10 years ago. Edited December 31, 2023 by 100milesaway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Mikey Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 52 minutes ago, Littlemoor Lad said: We might as well play 'we'll meet again' and the 'Ovaltinees' at this rate We need to bring it up to date with the Floral Dance by the Brighouse and Rastrick brass band. The Athleticos will love it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Mr Shankly Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 4 hours ago, L1onheartNew said: That aside, is it just me, or does it sound 30 years older than Mouldy Old Dough? Both Mouldy Old Dough and Fanfare For The Common Man are brilliant musically and I have no problem with either. However, Boys In Blue sounds like a groany, corny xmas record. Wu woo woo woo woo. Sic Alright Lester Bangs, calm down. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimeblue Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 (edited) Still remember us coming out to the 'Beverley Hills Cop' them tune in the late 80's/Early 90's. Fond memories as a 7 year old Sat behind the hoardings of the Chaddy. "Boys are back in town" and The Rugrats for the away team. Happy days. Should get the Roger Palmer rap out. I can still recite it. The B-side has long gone from the memory bank, though. Happy new year, all. Up the Tics. Edited December 31, 2023 by longtimeblue 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcmetty Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Still got it on vinyl somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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