The official Phil Cunningham appreciation thread

Johnny wrote:

NObabe wrote: Get over Gillian for once you moaning bastards and give this good man a chance! End of.

He has been given a chance.he`s been with em since 2001.how much longer does he fookin need!.jeez

Listen to yourself! Alright, he’s been with the band since 2001, he doesn’t need to prove anything to you lot. He’s a great guitarist indeed. It’s only natural for him to bring a new vibe to their music and you know you love it … yet you keep bitching over it like the guy’s a fookin retard or something. Bet you’d never say that to his face though. All I’m saying is you’re not being fair to him. And yeah give me HNWYD over Guilt any day I say. Would love to see you moshing while Guilt is on. Bollocks!

Mr Cunnilingus may be a great guitarist, I won't discuss it. But... I don't like the brit-pop direction New Order has been following since 2001. I don't know if Mr Cunnilingus bears some responsibility in it, but I regret that the band didn't hire someone more interested in synth programming and electronic music. But then again, this is not a statement against Mr Cunnilingus but rather about the band's musical choices.

By the way, Maya, I'm sure you like him just because of his funny name.

NObabe wrote:

Johnny wrote:

NObabe wrote: Get over Gillian for once you moaning bastards and give this good man a chance! End of.

He has been given a chance.he`s been with em since 2001.how much longer does he fookin need!.jeez

Listen to yourself! Alright, he’s been with the band since 2001, he doesn’t need to prove anything to you lot. He’s a great guitarist indeed. It’s only natural for him to bring a new vibe to their music and you know you love it … yet you keep bitching over it like the guy’s a fookin retard or something. Bet you’d never say that to his face though. All I’m saying is you’re not being fair to him. And yeah give me HNWYD over Guilt any day I say. Would love to see you moshing while Guilt is on. Bollocks!

ALRIGHT, KEEP YA BLOODY HAIR ON!. JEEZ!

Hes cool.And its silly to live in the past, i know ,and wish Gillian was still in the frame.But times change and it`s not the 80s anymore.Alright.Point taken.Fookin ell.

leave phil alone-he's from oswaldtwistle

I think Phil has came in and done a good job

Phil=guitar wankering.

Team Szwajkos wrote: Phil=guitar wankering.

Don`t beat about the bush, Jonathan.Say how you feel!

Team Szwajkos wrote: Phil=guitar wankering.

dont be a pillock!

what's a pillock?

No problem with Phil, really. I just feel somebody with some electronic expertise could bring so much more.

Team Szwajkos wrote: what's a pillock?

It's contracted slang for "Pillow Buttock" apparently. ;)

Team Szwajkos wrote: what's a pillock?

Definition pillock Show phonetics noun [C] UK OFFENSIVE a stupid or silly person: You pillock, look what you've done!

Team Szwajkos wrote: No problem with Phil, really. I just feel somebody with some electronic expertise could bring so much more.

Like who? Whoever joined would still get the same abuse from certain wassocks!

NO Regret wrote:

Team Szwajkos wrote: No problem with Phil, really. I just feel somebody with some electronic expertise could bring so much more.

Like who? Whoever joined would still get the same abuse from certain wassocks!

yea thats true plus someone else would not have been from oswaldtwistle

I like Phil. I think he is a great addition to the band. However, NO needs a dedicate synth player if they plan to play those songs that require synths and keys. NO should be a 5 piece these days.

Ben wrote: Mr Cunnilingus may be a great guitarist, I won't discuss it. But... I don't like the brit-pop direction New Order has been following since 2001. I don't know if Mr Cunnilingus bears some responsibility in it, but I regret that the band didn't hire someone more interested in synth programming and electronic music. But then again, this is not a statement against Mr Cunnilingus but rather about the band's musical choices.

By the way, Maya, I'm sure you like him just because of his funny name.

Interesting perspective,but you are all a bunch of Doyles

Mark down another vote for Phil here; he's a welcome addition to the band IMO, so leave the poor sod alone! He's not a 'great' guitarist (well, comparatively I guess he's more competent than Barney) but he certainly adds another dimension that was lacking. The accusation of 'Guitar wankery' is utter bollocks - it's not like he launches into 'Flight of the bumblebee' solos is it? CTB

Guitar Wankery, is just too easy to roll off the tongue No need to give Phil a bum rap really is there

Lets face it,he could of been any fucker for all we care...He can play, so might as well let him, and enjoy New Order a while longer

Oh,and he's the Luckiest cunt in music for landing the job,who would'nt??????

At least Phil doesnt try and hog the sportlight - he has sort of stayed quiet like he should and not tried to claim NO as 'his' band, he knows his place, I think.

Although, I'm not a tremendous fan of extended guitair solos, and hope they will be few and far between. He never really fluffs the keyboards live - which is what I liked about Gillian, but I can't exactly blame him for that, can I?

Some gents here need to face that their teenage fantasy is no longer there!Are you lacking something to ogle during live performances? Just kidding. Phil is NOT a girl - maybe if he was this wouldnt be such a big problem. I know I liked there being a female influence on the music, cos I'm young I sort of... idolise Gillian a bit, corny as it sounds.

I think Phil is great - but its justified to miss the original line up that penned all the hits. It must be rally tough for Phil to step into that position - I think he deserves praise for handling it so well. I dont think he or his musical talent should be attacked in any way. He's a great musician.

Hi People..my first post and happy to be here ! To all these haters (or non believers) of Phil..lay off the friggin guy, like someone mentioned previous hes been with band since 2001..damn he must be doing something right ! line-ups need a shake up/change round..brings new elements to the mix..i knew phil when we were kids..good mates at the time, same school/just lived round the corner (oh and its not oswaldthistle in Lancashire..where he was born, he himself hails from Macclesfield..well a little village just outside)..this guy as a 9/10yr old used to sit in his bedroom for hours on end practicing while we pissed around climbing roofs and doing other non-events. He showed a lot of dedication from an really early age, so u cant say where he is now aint thru want of trying..i say top f****in marks to him...give the lad a chance and stop weeping over the past....adios !!!!

bansheeman wrote:

Johnny wrote:

bansheeman wrote: someone told me phil is from oswaldtwistle in lancashire(its a connecting town to mine) but i dont know if thats true. anyone know where he is from ?

Bernard states that exact same on the 5 11 Finsbury DVD.States that Phil comes from "a little place called Oswaldwhistle"

wow.janice battersby,hayley and now phil.this place is crawling with b list celebs.lol.

Not forgetting my very good self!! I live in Ossy too! (AKA Oswaldtwistle), and Im famous for my Hooky impersonations in the local!! I bet he seen me a few times!!

better job than bein in Marion i suppose

john kershaw wrote: better job than bein in Marion i suppose

"Aint that the truth ruth !"

I completely agree! Their music still sounds fabulous. Keep up the good work, Phil!

now i am confused is phil from ossy or macc ? i know what,i'll ask rocket mick !!

bansheeman wrote: now i am confused is phil from ossy or macc ? i know what,i'll ask rocket mick !!

He may live in Oswaldthistle ?!?! now...but he was born in Sutton, Macclesfield

mrembo wrote:

bansheeman wrote: now i am confused is phil from ossy or macc ? i know what,i'll ask rocket mick !!

He may live in Oswaldthistle ?!?! now...but he was born in Sutton, Macclesfield

yes. rocket mick as also confirmed macc. its not that i didnt believe you,its just confusing because of what is said on finsbury park dvd