Chicofan Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Don't ask me why..maybe I just need reassurance that I'm not going mad. Does anyone remember the group of 5 or 6 guys that used to turn up at the first game of the season dressed up as monks?? This dates back to the late eighties iirc and happened for a number of years in the 90's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindau Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Don't ask me why..maybe I just need reassurance that I'm not going mad. Does anyone remember the group of 5 or 6 guys that used to turn up at the first game of the season dressed up as monks?? This dates back to the late eighties iirc and happened for a number of years in the 90's. You aint going mad......they did exist! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamiltonjag Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Sackcloth & Ashes brigade. Yep. I remember them too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifexile Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 used to flagelate themselves with their scarves when things weren't going well....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norgethistle Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Did they not only come to the first home game of the new year, something to do with a lambie comment IIRC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernsoul Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Don't ask me why..maybe I just need reassurance that I'm not going mad. Does anyone remember the group of 5 or 6 guys that used to turn up at the first game of the season dressed up as monks?? This dates back to the late eighties iirc and happened for a number of years in the 90's. Neilly, thank you. I asked a number of my pals, who attended Firhill at this time whether they remembered it or not and they didn't. It felt like I was the insane one when I brought it up and folk were looking completely bemused. My Dad told me this story not long ago. It was before he started taking me, so the dates are right. They used to stand up at where the Police Box would be in the City End (where he would take me) and he said they were dressed in cardboard as well. "******* hilarious", my Dad stated. I'm so glad this has its own thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicofan Posted June 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Neilly, thank you. I asked a number of my pals, who attended Firhill at this time whether they remembered it or not and they didn't. It felt like I was the insane one when I brought it up and folk were looking completely bemused. My Dad told me this story not long ago. It was before he started taking me, so the dates are right. They used to stand up at where the Police Box would be in the City End (where he would take me) and he said they were dressed in cardboard as well. "******* hilarious", my Dad stated. I'm so glad this has its own thread. I'm even gladder some people have come on to concur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Willjag Posted June 4, 2012 Members Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 I'm sure one or two of the guys used to post on the old dotnet forum in the past. Maybe a Sick In The Basin connection along the way somewhere. The name Fritzy or somthing rings a bell as well. Wasn't the first game of the season though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicofan Posted June 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 (edited) I'm sure one or two of the guys used to post on the old dotnet forum in the past. Maybe a Sick In The Basin connection along the way somewhere. The name Fritzy or somthing rings a bell as well. Wasn't the first game of the season though. Are you sure?? the memory I have and have omitted from my OP was that i had spoken to them at one of the games....and I'm sure they came to the first game of the season to bring us good luck. Edited June 4, 2012 by Chicofan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven H Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Are you sure?? the memory I have and have omitted from my OP was that i had spoken to them at one of the games....and I'm sure they came to the first game of the season to bring us good luck. How I remember it too, but it could've been the first game of the year as someone else highlighted earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Think New Year was their regular outing but I'm sure they were at some other games. Get them back for the north stand home debut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 I even remember seeing one or two photos of the nutters brothers in the papers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potty trained Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 They appear in a scotsport highlights section from around the early to mid 90s. No idea what game tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_mac Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 I remember Charlie Kirkwood and his pals used to dress up quite a lot back in the day, was it maybe them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 I remember once seeing them, about 15 minutes before kick-off. They were walking up Maryhill Road, near Queen's Cross. They were in single file, cowls completely over their heads and arms folded with their hands hidden up the sleeves of their robes………. spooky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartanjag Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 The Mad Monks definately existed but only remember seeing them once at New Year. It was post the de-commissioning of the South Terrace -where they stood- and pre the Bing. Anyone remember the Xmas trees ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Hansen Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 The Mad Monks definately existed but only remember seeing them once at New Year. It was post the de-commissioning of the South Terrace -where they stood- and pre the Bing. Anyone remember the Xmas trees ? I had almost forgaotten about the monks and I definately remember the Christmas Trees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 The Mad Monks definately existed but only remember seeing them once at New Year. It was post the de-commissioning of the South Terrace -where they stood- and pre the Bing. Anyone remember the Xmas trees ? I also definitely remember seeing a close-up online photo of them wailing and chanting on the city terracing. I've had a look for it, but can't find it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eff Tee Ohh Eff Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Definitely remember seeing the monks on more than one occasion. Anyone mind the two Pink Panthers at the promotion winning game against Forfar in 92? I remember somebody telling me that one of them was spotted comatose on the pavement on Maryhill Road in the early hours of the morning after the match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potty trained Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 They are in one of NorthernSoul's highlight videos, on YouTube. Standing up the back of the city end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChewinGumMacaroonBaaaz Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 I'm sure i heard somewhere it was a bunch of students originally who had learned about an ancient order of monks who self harmed to show their devotion to their faith and empathy to christ's suffering. hence the beating themselves with their scarves. Think the angle was if they were around now, they'd be jags fans as supporting our team can be torture. Definately attended more than once, maybe even a couple of away games. Think they may even have had a few copycats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Definitely remember seeing the monks on more than one occasion. Anyone mind the two Pink Panthers at the promotion winning game against Forfar in 92? I remember somebody telling me that one of them was spotted comatose on the pavement on Maryhill Road in the early hours of the morning after the match. Yes, I remember the Pink Panthers, the only entertaining thing in a very boring game. You could tell they were pished by the way one of them kept trying to put his panther head on back to front! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bunny Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Yes, I remember the Pink Panthers, the only entertaining thing in a very boring game. You could tell they were pished by the way one of them kept trying to put his panther head on back to front! Nah, he was the sober one - remember you said the game was rubbish. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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