Gully’s Girls out, street dancers in

1:50pm Monday 26th November 2012 in News By Anna Roberts, Crime reporter

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They have been described as “integral” to the Brighton and Hove Albion match experience.

But now Gully’s Girls – the Seagulls’ home game support troupe – have been scrapped and the club is looking for a new name for its dance outfit.

Albion has decided to make the much-loved cheerleaders, who have been a constant presence at first Withdean and now the American Express Community Stadium since its opening, a mixed dance troupe.

They trialled their first “street dance” routine in front of a packed stadium on Saturday for the match against Bolton.

While some supporters admitted the new dancers were talented, some argue they missed the old Gully’s Girls, famed for fire-eating, high-tempo cheerleading and short skirts.

A club spokesman said: “The club's dance group has been revamped to something more contemporary.

“We have integrated male dancers and the new-look group opted for a modern street dance pre-match routine ahead of the Bolton match on Saturday, November 24.

Broaden engagement

“We also want to broaden the group’s overall engagement with supporters before, during and after the match, with activities all around the stadium and on the external concourse, as well as expanding their role outside of the matches and generally making them a bigger part of the club.

“They’ll continue to mix things up in the coming weeks, but having recruited some additional male members to the original Gully’s Girls group, we are now looking for a new name – and we would welcome all suggestions from our fans.”

Supporters took to the Gully’s Girls’ Facebook page to call for their return.

Keith Meredith said: “Pease, please, please, please, Gully’s Girls I’m begging on my knees to get rid of those boys.”

Michael Goldsmith added: “I say, bring back Gully’s Girls – it starts here.”

But others were more complimentary.

Alison Evans said: “Loved the new routine. We must be the first club to have a street dance group.”

Mark Hewitt added: “I thought they were really good.”

Talking point: To what extent have Gully's Girls captured the hearts of Brighton and Hove Albion fans? Could a new street dance group do the same?

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Comments(25)

bluemonday says...
1:57pm Mon 26 Nov 12

whats going on at the albion,caterers gone,new dancers,gus must be getting worried

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Neillo says...
2:21pm Mon 26 Nov 12

Male dancers...nobody's going to ridicule that are they....

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JollyRoger says...
2:29pm Mon 26 Nov 12

One things for sure "Gully's Group" is not the right name!

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Crystal Ball says...
2:33pm Mon 26 Nov 12

Next thing you know they will be selling off the ground and moving to a temporary home at a local sports stadium.

Oh...

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davenachfan says...
2:47pm Mon 26 Nov 12

Why do people going to a football match need to have girls dressed up in ridiculous outfits and dancing as cheerleaders?

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Jimmy Stewart's Imaginary Rabbit says...
2:48pm Mon 26 Nov 12

Haven't seen the new group so can't comment on their skills, but I'm pleased that the old-style cheerleaders have gone. I'm not a fan of cheerleaders in football full stop, but also Gullys Girls were a bit of a reminder of the old amateur Withdean era.

Onwards and upwards.

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Tedious Pedant says...
3:31pm Mon 26 Nov 12

Why have I only got a choice of 'Yes' or 'No' in that vote?

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Sarah Booker Lewis says...
3:51pm Mon 26 Nov 12

Tedious Pedant wrote:
Why have I only got a choice of 'Yes' or 'No' in that vote?
The poll is a closed question that requires a 'yes' or 'no' answer. If you have a different response or wish to suggest another question, feel free to do so.

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Jimmy Stewart's Imaginary Rabbit says...
4:21pm Mon 26 Nov 12

Tedious Pedant wrote:
Why have I only got a choice of 'Yes' or 'No' in that vote?
I'm intrigued as to what other answer you'd like?

Love the username btw!

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sussexram40 says...
5:45pm Mon 26 Nov 12

A mixed dance troupe won't be as good. The men would much rather watch girls in short skirts than blokes with rippling muscles. It's all about eye candy. How about recruiting a few more stunners (plenty of young ladies who work in lap dancing clubs who might be keen) and renaming the group the Seagulls Stunners? Just keep it clean for the family audience but something for the majority male crowd to enjoy. A bit like Pans People on top of the pops.

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Fight_Back says...
5:49pm Mon 26 Nov 12

Awful decision by Paul Barber - he's obviously been brainwashed by Simon Cowell. Tell you what Paul, stop watching BGT and bring back Gully's Girls - my kids loved them.

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Martha Gunn says...
7:27pm Mon 26 Nov 12

Can any of the new recruits take a penalty? Or run a catering outlet?

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Freeloaders says...
7:51pm Mon 26 Nov 12

Martha Gunn wrote:
Can any of the new recruits take a penalty? Or run a catering outlet?
Now that did put a smile on my face.

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Freeloaders says...
7:54pm Mon 26 Nov 12

Neillo wrote:
Male dancers...nobody's going to ridicule that are they....
Have to admit Neillo you have this spot on.Some away teams will have a field day with this.Bring back those beautiful Gully girls i say.

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Seagull Dave says...
8:18pm Mon 26 Nov 12

Personally I think its a great idea! Given the demographic of our attendances I and many others are sure to lap up this addition to the match day experience. Once again the Albion are proving they are a great forward thinking club!

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Tony the tiger eastbourne says...
8:44pm Mon 26 Nov 12

Who's idea was it to change Gully's girls!!! What a Prat!!!! Bring back the girls NOW!!!!

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Capt. Sensiblé says...
11:19pm Mon 26 Nov 12

Jimmy Stewart's Imaginary Rabbit wrote:
Haven't seen the new group so can't comment on their skills, but I'm pleased that the old-style cheerleaders have gone. I'm not a fan of cheerleaders in football full stop, but also Gullys Girls were a bit of a reminder of the old amateur Withdean era.

Onwards and upwards.
agree, it was so embarrassing to watch them up at Withdean, it was almost ironic

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Maxwell's Ghost says...
11:32pm Mon 26 Nov 12

I'm surprised the Greens have allowed women dancing. Is this what becomes of girls when they are allowed to ride pink bikes?

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magoo says...
7:20am Tue 27 Nov 12

No one cares.

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Freeloaders says...
7:53am Tue 27 Nov 12

Seagull Dave wrote:
Personally I think its a great idea! Given the demographic of our attendances I and many others are sure to lap up this addition to the match day experience. Once again the Albion are proving they are a great forward thinking club!
Think its safe to say you are gay then my friend.Ok you lot win yet again even on this.Yet another thing you have taken away from me.If this stands i will never watch the club again.I know i will never have to put up with this at Chelsea,Millwall,Wes
t Ham,or even Palace with the beautiful Crystal girls.

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Seagull Dave says...
8:48am Tue 27 Nov 12

You're quite correct Freeloader and as are a large number of our supporters. Stop living in the dark ages with your archaic views, if you want cheap tarts then go to Smellhurst then. I'm more happy watching the boys at the Amex :)

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Fairfax Sakes says...
9:59am Tue 27 Nov 12

Turn the hoses on them I say. Quickly!

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clairel says...
10:14am Tue 27 Nov 12

About time, they were an embarrassment and so outdated. And why do some men think it's all about them?!! Wake up, its the 21st century, women watch football too.

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mustaphaLeeko says...
10:52am Tue 27 Nov 12

I agree, cr*p American rubbish, keep it in the USA where it came from.

Football is family entertainment these days, it's not page 3 of The Sun!

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Smartbloke says...
1:25pm Tue 27 Nov 12

Maxwell's Ghost wrote:
I'm surprised the Greens have allowed women dancing. Is this what becomes of girls when they are allowed to ride pink bikes?
Brilliant! Only a brain-dead, scum-crusted car crash of an individual could make a causal link between cheerleaders and the Green Party.

Please - get yourself a one-way ticket to Switzerland. And hurry up about it - even your mother thinks you were a ghastly mistake.

Maxwell's Ghost's Ghost - it has a ring to it.

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