Absolute mad support for RSL

Czar Jake · 12-07-2004, 03:18 PM

I've been looking at pictures of supporters groups around the world, and I think we must try to emulate their passion as much as possible. Unfortunately I imagine flares aren't allowed, but signs, flags, mosaics, chants, scarves, etc. should all be used constantly. (smoke bombs?)

This Italian newspaper says "Confalone: 'When I look toward the cuve, I feel unstoppable'" That's the kind of support we need for our squad, except they will say "When I look toward the Loyalist corner" or something. Plus, the more we do, the more it will encourage other fans to get involved, and newbies to the sport to come back to the stadium. I know that's what first drew me in was seeing the passion of the curva sud at Roma games.

Let's overwhelm the place with our presence. Flags, banners, chants, and all... who is with me?

montgjules · 12-07-2004, 03:24 PM

Yeah, baby!

We're ALL with you! That's what the Loyalists are all about! Am I right? :D

Deuce · 12-07-2004, 03:44 PM

Whatever it takes!

Count me in!

Hiddnfox · 12-07-2004, 03:45 PM

yes! I plan on embarrasing myself and my wife and kid at games, YEEEE HAW!

Jim Umber · 12-07-2004, 04:24 PM

How boring, to simply watch the game. You gotta go for the gusto! You gotta make yourself heard! Flags, banners, drums, chants, songs and enthusiasm all equal PRESENCE, SUPPORT, INSPIRATION (for the team).

Up with the ReAL, down with (everyone else)!

YES! Embarass yourself! That's what fans are for!

the cup · 12-07-2004, 04:40 PM

At some point, we all need to get RSL or Loyalists tatoos.

Until then, we need to plan on drums, scarves, flags, and some simple songs or chants to get us started.

If we can get two or three really big flags that would already put us ahead of most of the other supporter groups. I think if we show we can behave ourselves with the flags, the Front Office would support us.

Smoke, we must have smoke. Security probably isn't going to like smoke bombs due to them technically being considered a "firework." I'd like to see though if the Front Office would actually give maybe one person permission to bring some in and use them in a controlled manner.

Neil · 12-07-2004, 04:51 PM

I embarass myself on a daily basis, at least now I'll have a reason. My seats aren't in the Loyalists section, but I'll make sure my section gets involved as well.

the cup · 12-07-2004, 05:13 PM

We have our work cut out for us, but we can do it.

Look at the Fire fans though. I think these are plastic table rolls used to cover up big banquet tables. Using these would be one easy thing we could do to get started off on the right foot.

http://www.section8chicago.com/images/streamerpanoramic.jpg

http://members.aol.com/cdickey370/incoming/110903streamers.jpg

Czar Jake · 12-07-2004, 07:37 PM

Yeah, those are good. I made some 3x4 foot checkered flags myself, I made two of them for about $7.00... If everyone tossed in $7.00 we could make a gargantuon one, I'd even volunteer to do the sewing (I got used to it really quick (it's easy)) or we could all sew some and then sew the sum of the parts together. The only cost is the fabric (I got some polyester stuff that won't get ruined in the rain) and the thread (I used yellow/gold because I used the blue and red on the checkers). Would anyone be interested in going in on this project? It just seems like the more banners, flags, and everything else we can get, the better. No reason to wait until April.

Cup I agree 100% I know they won't allow flares but there must be some way we can work the smoke bombs. Maybe a smoke machine??

montgjules · 12-07-2004, 07:45 PM

Jake, be sure to bring your flag to the next Loyalist meeting to show to us!

Everyone write these ideas down so we can talk about them all at the next meeting, too.