AIBU to want thm to play the Scottish National anthem when chris hoy got his gold

[BlueBirdsNest]

They hould have played flower of scotland

Latara is a new Jerusalem not that dusty old in in palestine but a new one in Englands green and pleasant lands.

I vow to thee my country...now there is an anthem. At least it actually means something and is about the country and not one person.

YABU, OP.

I don't think he rates representing Scotland much given that he did not go to the last Commonwealth Games. He is undecided about the next ones. If he does win a Commonwealth medal, they will play Scotland the Brave, which is far superior to FoS.

now i want to vote this as the new GB anthem

He is not undecided about going to the 2014 commenwealth games..........he has said that would be a fitting end

Er, ok, but why rebuild Jerusalem in England when it already exists in Israel (ok obv taking it too literally maybe then...)

i wonder that too?

Because England is the best place in the world, of course, and the promised land should be there too.

Because the christians think there will be a new Jerusalem rebuilt in the future. The British song is a popular hymn at public schools so I doubt you'll get it adopted by the masses.

God Save the Queen is about the best national anthem there is and no doubt the most recognised in the world except in the USA where they stole it and put their own words to it.

I just wish the Scots would have a vote on independence to settle this issue once and for all and either separate or accept they're part of gb.

well be careful what you wish for

we ought to have the theme from the Archers played

The best national anthem there is? Are you kidding? Its the worst! How can a whole countries anthem be about one person?

BlueBirdsNest - good choice, i like it!! But obviously then 500 miles has to be the Scottish anthem. & Tom Jones 'Delilah' can be the Welsh anthem! :)

Why should I be careful what I wish for? If the people of Scotland

I just wish the Scots would have a vote on independence to settle this issue once and for all and either separate or accept they're part of gb.

Ah yes, of course. The SNP want Independence because they can't stand the national anthem.

That's totally what this thread is about

I knew someone would get all antsy and bring politics into it. It was almost 100% light-hearted up until you LucieMay.

Yes, I very much doubt we'll have an independent Scotland before the next olympics. I'm glad that they get to vote on it, but I don't think it will go the way the snp would like it to go.

As for the OP, yabu. Chris Hoy has no doubt benefited from the investments in British cycling over the years, and he is competing as part of the British team. Yes, he identifies as a scot, but he has also made it abundantly clear that he's proud to compete as a British athlete - whether you approve or not.

wll I quite liked Tommy Sheridon

YABU

He's competing as GB not Scotland. There's been enough commentators saying team England instead of GB.

And I'm Scottish who doesn't vote SNP

Tommy Sheridan is a creishy wee fox.

Champagne socialism at it's worst.

On Radio Scotland tonight they played The Flying Scotsman by Jim McLeods Dance band to honour Chris Hoy, the DS's danced round the room.

I thought Scotland the Brave was our anthem but I've looked it up and apparently we don't have one. Not a huge fan of Flower of Scotland.

I know someone who chose Jerusalem as a hymn for their wedding ( in Edinburgh) just because they liked the tune, the minister wouldn't let them have it!

Ffs. He competed for team GB. Why is that so hard to get your head around?