lcfcadam Posted 26 April 2011 Posted 26 April 2011 From http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Dundee/article/13286/sammy-the-tammy-condemned-by-his-local-mp.html Sammy the Tammy condemned by his local MPDunfermline and West Fife MP Thomas Docherty has condemned the actions of Dunfermline Athletic's mascot Sammy the Tammy prior to the weekend local derby with fierce rivals Raith Rovers, describing them as "unnecessary." Dunfermline FC mascot's 'disgraceful' pre-match antics The mascot has faced stern criticism for his pre-match stunt where he faced the opposing support in a cardboard "tank" complete with accompanying "gun" noises from the stadium's PA system. Fife Constabulary have said they are to take up the matter with the Pars and the individual. The Courier understands that "Sammy" will be questioned by officers today about his antics, which were labelled "disgraceful" by Raith Rovers Football Supporters Club chairman Gordon Adamson. Mr Docherty — a regular at East End Park — said he had accompanied the police on the day of the match to gain an insight into how they work on such an important sporting occasion. He was quick to point out that he didn't approve of the behaviour of Sammy the Tammy. "I saw what he did and know that the Raith support didn't see the funny side of it. I think it was unnecessary," he said. "In the context of everything else it wasn't particularly clever. "I have spoken to the Dunfermline directors and have been reassured that no one knew in advance of what Sammy was planning. "It was a shame as there was a great atmosphere. I think it was silly. "It is now a matter for the police to decide what they want to do." He praised Fife Constabulary for their handling of the game and its aftermath. "You don't realise just how much is involved," he said, "not only policing the game but also traffic issues and keeping Dunfermline town centre safe. "It helped that no one in the Raith end had allocated seats so they came into the ground early." Sammy the Tammy is no stranger to controversy. In March last year he slid down a flight of stairs in the Norrie McCathie stand at East End Park prior to a first division league match against Ayr United and ended up crashing into some of the seating. It was believed he was paying tribute to gold medal-winning UK skeleton bobsleigh champion Amy Williams, who had triumphed at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Sammy was given a telling off from club officials but his weekend antics at the Fife derby may result in him being charged by the police. The reaction of supporters of both clubs has been mixed. On DAFC.net, one Raith Rovers fan said, "Total joke. I was in the Raith end laughing my head off (like most around me). "It's good banter and I applauded as he left the park. Good support from Raith, amazing numbers from the Pars and is what Saturdays should be all about. "Sammy is the same every week with his antics and people should have been expecting it." However, one disgruntled Pars supporter said, "Sorry but I am going against the majority on this as it was not funny in the slightest and the guy and whoever played the accompanying sound effects should be facing police charges. "How anyone can sit before a game and think up this kind of routine when the country's young men and women are putting their lives on the line in war zones is beyond me. "Just the other week the town of Kirkcaldy buried a young Lance Corporal-how would any of his family or friends feel watching that? "Sometimes, and I mean only sometimes, he is funny but yesterday he stepped over the mark and the club, as should all clubs, should be monitoring before games what their mascots intend to do on the football park." A spokesman for the club said, "Dunfermline Athletic FC would like to apologise to any supporters at the match on Saturday who were offended by our mascot Sammy the Tammy. "The club are disappointed with the content of Sammy's programme and will be dealing with the matter internally." I was at this, and I can tell you with 110% confidence that EVERYONE was laughing, and the pretty much all the away support were happily joining in the banter. I'm not sure I'm gonna be able to cope with this endless tide of political-correctness crap much longer. One thing it doesn't even mention in that article is that the Scottish News of the World even tried to link the story to the recent Neil Lennon affair. Yeah, cos as we all know the ugly mug was sent a ****ing TANK in the post.
lcfcadam Posted 26 April 2011 Author Posted 26 April 2011 In other news, if perchance you fancy hearing the most brilliantly funny bit of Fife brogue then watch this (the goal's not bad either...)
ajthefox Posted 26 April 2011 Posted 26 April 2011 From http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Dundee/article/13286/sammy-the-tammy-condemned-by-his-local-mp.html I was at this, and I can tell you with 110% confidence that EVERYONE was laughing, and the pretty much all the away support were happily joining in the banter. I'm not sure I'm gonna be able to cope with this endless tide of political-correctness crap much longer. One thing it doesn't even mention in that article is that the Scottish News of the World even tried to link the story to the recent Neil Lennon affair. Yeah, cos as we all know the ugly mug was sent a ****ing TANK in the post. Probably not the most tasteful way of taunting away fans but I'd laugh at it, and as sad as it may be it doesn't surprise me something intended as light hearted has been taken way too seriously by the higher ups.
Fosse Boy Posted 26 April 2011 Posted 26 April 2011 Bring back Cyril the Swan I say - now he was an aggro cunt. He'd have ragged Vikki senseless and made Cousin Dennis watch, that's the kind of badass he was.
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