Ill say the first name and you ..............

[Chunky The Gooner]

We had a brief chat about the PA before but it seems more and more people are getting fucked off with it. I hate all that American style razzmatazz shit . But what takes the biscuit for me is

"Ill say the first name and you say the second name "

What a complete load of bollocks that is. I thought it was just me at first being a miserable fucker but from talking to a few people Im not on my own ! Your opinions please fellow gooners!

[Rilo II]

I find it quite embarrassing. I'm sure away fans must rip the piss out of us for it. It would be better doing it like the old days when the fella on the mike says the name and we all cheer the player.

[REB]

great that there tryin to get the crowd goin but honest,, hate that first name second name shite

[Chunky The Gooner]

Spot on Rilo II

That will do . No need for any of that other crap.

[T.S]

I actually think it's more of a German thing than anything. I don't like it but the majority of the fans seem to respond to it, so fair play.

[Wayno]

I reckon they should play a video on the big screen of each player introducing themselves, like on Soccer AM's crossbar challenge. I reckon that would be better and we could then cheer each player in turn.

[collins]

im with rilo and rebel its embarressing and it makes me think we are at like butlins or something

[Chunky The Gooner]

I think it is too !

[Rilo II]

I reckon they should play a video on the big screen of each player introducing themselves, like on Soccer AM's crossbar challenge. I reckon that would be better and we could then cheer each player in turn.

Oh I like this idea a lot. Someone email the club.

[OT02]

I find it embarrassing, and I can imagine all the away fans pissing themseleves hearing us shout "-berto" or "Almunia".

In principle it's a good idea, but who else has noticed the stern silence between each player?

[charliegeorgewhocanhitem]

I agree with everyone else, it's a pile of embarrassing bollocks that the away fans must be having a great time with. Fortunately I rarely suffer it as I'm still on my way from the pub but on the occaisions I've been early enough to witness it I cringe. I wonder who's great idea that was

[RocastleRock]

They also do this at villa park i hear.. I dont think its all that bad, seems like gone are the days when we had a song for every player on the pitch.. perhaps this is the way forward.

[stats]

Been around for a few years now which it is ok but if more fans did turn up before the ball is kicked (which i do not have a problem with BTW) then it would make it alot better
I go over to the Grove on my own & the people who i talk to next to me arrive after the PA so i don't enjoy it otherwise
Redaction try so hard with the Arsenal to try out new things but sometimes it don't come around like they want it to

[DB10GOONER]

I reckon they should play a video on the big screen of each player introducing themselves, like on Soccer AM's crossbar challenge. I reckon that would be better and we could then cheer each player in turn.

I've complained before about this first name/last name shite!! I HATE it.

That's a great idea Wayno! That really could work.

Maybe even have them do a little trick with the ball before they introduce themselves!! We pay their f*cking wages - I WANT TRICKS!!

Only kidding about that last bit... But I genuinely like Wayno's idea.

[Galasso]

Why doesn't the announcer just call out the players numbers and names. Do you think this would work?

Surprised no-one thought of this!