I agree about the anti FC songs, but lets be honest they have been going on for a long time, personally I find them embarrassing unless we are playing them.

The one thing I do have an issue about is the use of the term bandwagoners, that just reinforces the view that were a small time club (like the anti fc songs). Can;t believe anyone has been forced out of 'their spot' either because except for last week the east stand has always had plenty of room in it. All clubs have fans who come and go with success, I hope we get a thousands of more of these at will mean we are being successful. The clubs vision is to compete at the top of the game and without a large fan base this can be kissed goodbye. The loyal 1200 have been just that but there is an element of self righteousness about some that to be honest is misplaced. I personally am glad we're in a position i had more or less thought I'd never see again.

I agree beating FC shouldn't be the be all and end all but to some finishing 1 place above them lot is enough. If they pay their money and they're happy with that who am I to argue. Suppose its better than being peed off all the time.

Good points.

Although I'm not sure it was actually noisier pre SL - but chants certainly captured more of the stand it seemed.
As Nick points out a lot of chants die a quick death nowadays, whereas this wasn't always the case.

Can't say I shout too much myself now tbf n all. I kind of put this down to usually having someone direct in front of me (the step immediately in front) and I more or less end up shouting right down his/her ear. If you don't know these people IMO it can be a bit of a put off when you're all crammed in and you find you're the only one who's shouting. Days of old you'd have your own 'space' and freedom to get involved (and have pint/sit down @ half time) - chants/songs seemed to have a natural flow along the East Stand whereas now, things have been somewhat diluted.

The demographics of the East Stand have more or less kinda’ stayed the same - I still go to the same spot I did pre SL (although a lot earlier) and the 'ultras' (want for a better word) are still in the middle. However the extension does now solely belong to those who love nothing better than to sing about Hull. I think our rivalry with Hull makes it easier to give 'new' fans a quick Hull KR identity by singing stuff about em, but in some ways, that's all what appears to matter to quite a few now. What got the biggest cheer 2nd half against Crusaders? One Josh Charnley?

It may be an unfavourable term but they are indeed bandwagoners. They jumped on and will jump off just as quick. I have no problems with them supplying our club with the much needed income and they can stand where they like because it is unreserved terracing. The problem is though they see where the most fun is had in the East stand and instantly desend on that spot but suddenly find they are out of their depth in the support we have always had in the middle.

If people do not want to sing the full song why start in the first place? I don't mind the occasional anti-FC song but it is when it is time after time. We are Hull KR, we want our team to be the most successful in the league not just the city. Hull for two years before last finished near the bottom of the league yet it was more important to these paying customers (shall we call them?) to beat these failures than it was to beat the main competition.

I just wish everyone would get behind Hull KR and join in the songs that support these boys. Fair enough if you don't like certain songs but when you die off on our club anthem then there is seriously something wrong with your support.

I think we've just found a major contender for the most ridiculous thread of the year award.

Thought it sounded quite good myself!