I noticed on the OS pictures of last nights' win over Swindon Town a banner in the Saints fans entitled "Scum Army". It made me chuckle, but then think. We all know that social group often claim or re-claim terms so that they no longer hold offence, but I doubt that anyone is seriously offended by being called 'scummer' or 'skate' if you are blue. However, I think it would be fantastic to claim the title for a couple of songs. Singing "Scum Army", at least only at Fratton this year (maybe Brighton too, in between bouts of "does your boyfriend know you're hear" I did hear a few return calls of "scummer" when they popped over in League One) would cause chuckles on all sides, and perhaps relieve the somewhat spiteful tension. We need more banter at games with Pompey and less hatred. Also, singing "we are the scummers, the pride of the south, we love/hate (you decide) all those ******** who come from Portsmouth, they only take benefits, they only take drugs, the scummer boys are in town" would also bring a tickle to my beer filled belly. Or perhaps I am sad, and have too much time on my hands before Uni (I do work though so don't say it). Just something light-hearted, but anyone fancy joining me for a few choruses with our faviroute name?
