I obviously know there is a difference but what does each group offer and how long have they been going ?
A little explanation of both would be nice for just us normal fans and would be much appreciated.
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The Vikings v Third Battalion
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The Vikings follow New Order, in the main, but a lot - if not all - are boycotting the Troxy as there's no Hooky. Hence the interest in the George instead, where ReOrder have managed to hold onto their bass player. Easy to spot - lot of gingers in the Vikings, and a fair few Scottish accents. Lots of Barbour jackets, flat-caps and prison-white trainers. Look out for anyone sporting Viking merchandise, such as the SS WIKING armband or anything vaguely resembling a swastika (like the band before them there's an unhealthy obsession with the Nazis). And if you see anyone with a horrific facial scar, or a Factory-related neck tattoo, then they're probably a Viking.
Third Battalion align themselves with British Sea Power. They're mostly wrong 'uns. A lot of them carry blades. Big lads, you have to be at least 6'2 to qualify for the Third. Their dresscode is camouflage gear and a fair few are ex forces. They're only showing Saturday to kick-off with the Vikings again. First chance for a proper 'meet' in five years on these shores, although a few of them, including Kevo, their top boy, popped up in a pub next to the Bataclan in October, made a bit of noise, threw a few slaps and chucked a few pint pots about. Fair play to them, took bottle. Just a bit of handbags though really, all brewing up nicely for a proper showdown on Saturday.
confusion wrote:
The vikings have Micro Mike and Third Battalion hasn't.
:D
Indeed. He's a nutter.
Rumour doing the rounds that he recently went to a Kraftwerk gig in Munich a day early just to have a pop at the 3B at a British Sea Power gig in that City. Bit of a suicide mission if that's true. Proper mentalcase.
El Jarvo wrote:
confusion wrote:
The vikings have Micro Mike and Third Battalion hasn't.
:D
Indeed. He's a nutter.
Rumour doing the rounds that he recently went to a Kraftwerk gig in Munich a day early just to have a pop at the 3B at a British Sea Power gig in that City. Bit of a suicide mission if that's true. Proper mentalcase.
Mike does only outdoors gig and wasn't in Munich. 
El Jarvo wrote:
Third Battalion align themselves with British Sea Power. They're mostly wrong 'uns. A lot of them carry blades. Big lads, you have to be at least 6'2 to qualify for the Third. Their dresscode is camouflage gear and a fair few are ex forces. They're only showing Saturday to kick-off with the Vikings again. First chance for a proper 'meet' in five years on these shores, although a few of them, including Kevo, their top boy, popped up in a pub next to the Bataclan in October, made a bit of noise, threw a few slaps and chucked a few pint pots about. Fair play to them, took bottle. Just a bit of handbags though really, all brewing up nicely for a proper showdown on Saturday.
But El Jarvo, I thought we were all meant to be 'po-faced librarians'?
El Jarvo wrote: The Vikings follow New Order, in the main, but a lot - if not all - are boycotting the Troxy as there's no Hooky. Hence the interest in the George instead, where ReOrder have managed to hold onto their bass player. Easy to spot - lot of gingers in the Vikings, and a fair few Scottish accents. Lots of Barbour jackets, flat-caps and prison-white trainers. Look out for anyone sporting Viking merchandise, such as the SS WIKING armband or anything vaguely resembling a swastika (like the band before them there's an unhealthy obsession with the Nazis). And if you see anyone with a horrific facial scar, or a Factory-related neck tattoo, then they're probably a Viking.
Third Battalion align themselves with British Sea Power. They're mostly wrong 'uns. A lot of them carry blades. Big lads, you have to be at least 6'2 to qualify for the Third. Their dresscode is camouflage gear and a fair few are ex forces. They're only showing Saturday to kick-off with the Vikings again. First chance for a proper 'meet' in five years on these shores, although a few of them, including Kevo, their top boy, popped up in a pub next to the Bataclan in October, made a bit of noise, threw a few slaps and chucked a few pint pots about. Fair play to them, took bottle. Just a bit of handbags though really, all brewing up nicely for a proper showdown on Saturday.
Busy...?!
El Jarvo wrote: you have to be at least 6'2 to qualify
Thought that read 62 at first and thought yeah thats about right. Really veteran collection of miscreants comprise the Third but perhaps an even more ancient qualification is required for the Vikings?
a very small boy wrote:
El Jarvo wrote: you have to be at least 6'2 to qualify
Thought that read 62 at first and thought yeah thats about right. Really veteran collection of miscreants comprise the Third but perhaps an even more ancient qualification is required for the Vikings?
Fookin 'ell. Gotta be yer first post in several years Chris?
Kevo - I thought it was tree huggers not po faced librarians?
El Jarvo wrote: The Vikings follow New Order, in the main, but a lot - if not all - are boycotting the Troxy as there's no Hooky. Hence the interest in the George instead, where ReOrder have managed to hold onto their bass player. Easy to spot - lot of gingers in the Vikings, and a fair few Scottish accents. Lots of Barbour jackets, flat-caps and prison-white trainers. Look out for anyone sporting Viking merchandise, such as the SS WIKING armband or anything vaguely resembling a swastika (like the band before them there's an unhealthy obsession with the Nazis). And if you see anyone with a horrific facial scar, or a Factory-related neck tattoo, then they're probably a Viking.
Third Battalion align themselves with British Sea Power. They're mostly wrong 'uns. A lot of them carry blades. Big lads, you have to be at least 6'2 to qualify for the Third. Their dresscode is camouflage gear and a fair few are ex forces. They're only showing Saturday to kick-off with the Vikings again. First chance for a proper 'meet' in five years on these shores, although a few of them, including Kevo, their top boy, popped up in a pub next to the Bataclan in October, made a bit of noise, threw a few slaps and chucked a few pint pots about. Fair play to them, took bottle. Just a bit of handbags though really, all brewing up nicely for a proper showdown on Saturday.
brilliant
i have both a link & a log in but don't tell anyone
heard a rumour that at least two 3B members will be at the george.
I have seen BSP twice in Cork,both memorable gigs.
I Didn't see any sign of the famed/feared 
Third Battalion though..
3B only pretend to be interested in birdwatching and stuff 'cause their band says they should be. Lightweights.
Just so I understand, Viking and 3B (are both NO fans) that show up at gigs and beat the shit out of each other??? Kinda like soccer hooligans, but New Order hooligans.
Yeah?
hibster wrote: i have both a link & a log in but don't tell anyone
heard a rumour that at least two 3B members will be at the george.
More like a dozen.
James Thomas wrote: 3B only pretend to be interested in birdwatching and stuff 'cause their band says they should be. Lightweights.
Were you at Cypress Avenue in 2005? I was at that. There was a fair few of us over there for that one. Great night.
Safesurfer wrote:
James Thomas wrote: 3B only pretend to be interested in birdwatching and stuff 'cause their band says they should be. Lightweights.
Were you at Cypress Avenue in 2005? I was at that. There was a fair few of us over there for that one. Great night.
No, was it a twitch?
New Order are amazing.
British Sea Power suck. They sound like an even whinier Arcade Fire, if that is possible.
So to sum up .To be a Viking you have to be Scottish, wear decent clobber and be handy in a fist fight and to be a Third Battalion member you need to prefer another band that most people havent heard of and like all things anorak?
So why the fook do British Sea Power fans come to New Order gigs!?!? I guess Get Ready and Waiting For The Sirens Call have some more explaining to do.
Safesurfer wrote:
James Thomas wrote: 3B only pretend to be interested in birdwatching and stuff 'cause their band says they should be. Lightweights.
Were you at Cypress Avenue in 2005? I was at that. There was a fair few of us over there for that one. Great night.
I was there,it was amazing, as I said I saw them twice here but Cyprus Avenue was I think the second time... The first time I saw them they had t-shirts and badges on sale,very well organised even then.
British Sea Power played at my local library a year or so ago. Library is a just a few minutes walk from my house but like fuck was i gonna bother to go and see em
everyoneverywhere wrote: So why the fook do British Sea Power fans come to New Order gigs!?!? I guess Get Ready and Waiting For The Sirens Call have some more explaining to do.
I think you're allowed to like more than one band!
I first saw New Order in 1984.
Safesurfer wrote:
everyoneverywhere wrote: So why the fook do British Sea Power fans come to New Order gigs!?!? I guess Get Ready and Waiting For The Sirens Call have some more explaining to do.
I think you're allowed to like more than one band!
I first saw New Order in 1984.
I saw British Sea Power three times this year and I like them. By the way if the vikings would play football against 3rd battalion, I think, the vikings would win.
confusion wrote: If the vikings would play football against 3rd battalion, I think, the vikings would win.
That's an interesting one, I can imagine a few 'tasty' tackles going in! Perhaps we should've organised a lunch-time match for Saturday. Another time, maybe.
confusion wrote:
Safesurfer wrote:
everyoneverywhere wrote: So why the fook do British Sea Power fans come to New Order gigs!?!? I guess Get Ready and Waiting For The Sirens Call have some more explaining to do.
I think you're allowed to like more than one band!
I first saw New Order in 1984.
I saw British Sea Power three times this year and I like them. By the way if the vikings would play football against 3rd battalion, I think, the vikings would win.
just stick you in goal. Job's a good 'un.
Safesurfer wrote:
confusion wrote: If the vikings would play football against 3rd battalion, I think, the vikings would win.
That's an interesting one, I can imagine a few 'tasty' tackles going in! Perhaps we should've organised a lunch-time match for Saturday. Another time, maybe.
Count the Corby Order in for this. As for the tasty tackles, I relish the opportunity of taking the piss, even at 36 I throw down the challenge that none of your lot would get close enough. There's only one Zico Voller 
Pacorosssco wrote: So to sum up .To be a Viking you have to be Scottish, wear decent clobber and be handy in a fist fight and to be a Third Battalion member you need to prefer another band that most people havent heard of and like all things anorak?
When you put it like that You coming out to play on Saturday?
ShugZV wrote:
Pacorosssco wrote: So to sum up .To be a Viking you have to be Scottish, wear decent clobber and be handy in a fist fight and to be a Third Battalion member you need to prefer another band that most people havent heard of and like all things anorak?
When you put it like that
I am indeed and looking forward to it. After my brief history lesson I conclude I would see myself most definitely a viking out of the two groups. I am most certainly Scottish but come in just under 6"2 so maybe not got the height and appreciate the importance of good wardrobe.Ill let the Third Battalion mark my fist fighting skills after the gig
I am however going to give the British Power Sea a listen just out of fairness 
Safesurfer wrote: Pfft. Rodgers isn't even in the Third anymore ;-)
Lightweights.
A Viking is for life. 
El Jarvo wrote:
Safesurfer wrote: Pfft. Rodgers isn't even in the Third anymore ;-)
Lightweights.
A Viking is for life.
Well it is when you've inked yourself with the name.
How many 3B tattoos are in existence? Reckon some of them might have the image of an owl or a piece of bracken tastefully placed on their inside bottom lip.
Gary Neville likes BSP and could be conscripted into the Third for the day. That would make for an interesting series of tasty encounters.
a very small boy wrote: Gary Neville likes BSP and could be conscripted into the Third for the day. That would make for an interesting series of tasty encounters.
Is that for football or fighting? 
Snorri xxx
confusion wrote:
Safesurfer wrote:
everyoneverywhere wrote: So why the fook do British Sea Power fans come to New Order gigs!?!? I guess Get Ready and Waiting For The Sirens Call have some more explaining to do.
I think you're allowed to like more than one band!
I first saw New Order in 1984.
I saw British Sea Power three times this year and I like them. By the way if the vikings would play football against 3rd battalion, I think, the vikings would win.
Hey Norman!
You can't compare Shug to Messi
Except for their heights 
El Jarvo wrote:
Safesurfer wrote: Pfft. Rodgers isn't even in the Third anymore ;-)
Lightweights.
A Viking is for life.
This isn't a one off either.
The 3Bs presented one of their top lads 'Northern Pete' (deemed a suitable differentiator as all the other 3B Pete's are middle class southern dandys no doubt) with a cake adorned with 50 candles to commerate his 50th gig. Next time I asked after him it was "oh he's left".
3B is a phase that some need to go through. Like comics.
Safesurfer wrote:
hibster wrote: vikings came first btw & the 3B nicked the idea of the badges from us
Pfft. Rodgers isn't even in the Third anymore ;-) And we did have badges before he started making them (altho his are nicer).
yeah but kevo, we had them before you were even formed. (the 3B i mean, not you personally, you're ancient!)
hibster wrote: riot was pi55ed on by the band a bit though, wasn't he?
You'd better ask him that yourself - he'll be there on Saturday.
Safesurfer wrote:
hibster wrote: riot was pi55ed on by the band a bit though, wasn't he?
You'd better ask him that yourself - he'll be there on Saturday.
SAFEsurfer............
CHORLEY DON'T SURF
Pacorosssco wrote: So to sum up .To be a Viking you have to be Scottish, wear decent clobber and be handy in a fist fight and to be a Third Battalion member you need to prefer another band that most people havent heard of and like all things anorak?
i tartan or bloody celtic tops. decent clobber my arse...save that for norverners
Safesurfer wrote:
I think you're allowed to like more than one band!
I first saw New Order in 1984.
That makes you one sad old bastard if you are spewing this childish rhetoric in your 40's or 50's.
Safesurfer wrote: Surely no-one is taking this thread seriously?! FFS, pass the sense of humour.
Don't worry, he's from Cornwall.
Safesurfer wrote: Surely no-one is taking this thread seriously?! FFS, pass the sense of humour.
You cannae back out now.
Julio, from what I've heard, you are even shorter than me......and Messi is only good with one foot. I'd dribble rings round the wee man :D
Andrew Sayer wrote:
Pacorosssco wrote: So to sum up .To be a Viking you have to be Scottish, wear decent clobber and be handy in a fist fight and to be a Third Battalion member you need to prefer another band that most people havent heard of and like all things anorak?
i tartan or bloody celtic tops. decent clobber my arse...save that for norverners
Safesurfer wrote: Surely no-one is taking this thread seriously?! FFS, pass the sense of humour.
I see - that'll be the communal sense of humour, then.. How long do you get before you have to pass it on?
Snorri xxx
Safesurfer wrote:
hibster wrote: riot was pi55ed on by the band a bit though, wasn't he?
You'd better ask him that yourself - he'll be there on Saturday.
oh i know, already arranged to meet him in the pub (you don't remember the bsp gig at the kla in bristol where you & him shared the car do you?)
Snorrimon wrote:
Safesurfer wrote: Surely no-one is taking this thread seriously?! FFS, pass the sense of humour.
I see - that'll be the communal sense of humour, then.. How long do you get before you have to pass it on?
Snorri xxx
5 years and time off for good behaviour.
ner ner, ner ner ner.
ShugZV wrote:
Safesurfer wrote: Surely no-one is taking this thread seriously?! FFS, pass the sense of humour.
You cannae back out now.
Julio, from what I've heard, you are even shorter than me......and Messi is only good with one foot. I'd dribble rings round the wee man :D
Big Mouth Julio wrote:
ShugZV wrote:
Safesurfer wrote: Surely no-one is taking this thread seriously?! FFS, pass the sense of humour.
You cannae back out now.
Julio, from what I've heard, you are even shorter than me......and Messi is only good with one foot. I'd dribble rings round the wee man :D
SHUG shags like a footballer. dribbles before he shoots
Safesurfer wrote: Surely no-one is taking this thread seriously?! FFS, pass the sense of humour.
Personally, I think it's one of the funniest threads I've read in a long time! 
Haile Gebrselassie wrote:
Big Mouth Julio wrote:
ShugZV wrote:
Safesurfer wrote: Surely no-one is taking this thread seriously?! FFS, pass the sense of humour.
You cannae back out now.
Julio, from what I've heard, you are even shorter than me......and Messi is only good with one foot. I'd dribble rings round the wee man :D
SHUG shags like a footballer. dribbles before he shoots
Have you not heard the news?
ShugZV wrote:
Haile Gebrselassie wrote:
Big Mouth Julio wrote:
ShugZV wrote:
Safesurfer wrote: Surely no-one is taking this thread seriously?! FFS, pass the sense of humour.
You cannae back out now.
Julio, from what I've heard, you are even shorter than me......and Messi is only good with one foot. I'd dribble rings round the wee man :D
SHUG shags like a footballer. dribbles before he shoots
Have you not heard the news?
No danger that the dubious goals committee will intervene then?
Snorri xxx
hibster wrote: riot was pi55ed on by the band a bit though, wasn't he?
Was he fuck. At least, thats what I've been told by a few people. Kevo would surely know more than I would.
He was at the Leicester gig in October. Well, he was stood in the entrance to the venue when we all came out. But from what I understand he refuses to go anymore. I dont know if he watched any of the Leicester gig, but as there was no checks on tickets, personally I'd be surprised if he didnt have a peak in.
time to get my russ abbott jokey ginger wig /tartan hat out of the loft....porridge for breakfast...salt nee sugar yer jessies.
One of their previous (more recent) singles "Living Is So Easy" sounds, gasp, not unlike Kraftwerk.
Yeah - you heard right!
I quite like this defiantly strange and oddball band.....not a patch on the Bunnymen though, but then not many people are! ;)
