JBFC II Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 A Birmingham City fan suffered a stroke against Huddersfield and sadly passed away a few hours after the game on Saturday. They are doing a minutes applause in the 35th minute for him on Sunday so I thought I'd share this on here so we can join in. It shows just how fragile life really is and as a football community we need to support one another in times like this imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeCity Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Noooooooooooooooo ! My heartfelt condolences are with his family as they would be with anyone who loses/has lost a loved one....BUT....I'm there to enjoy the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Here is my problem. With 20,000 or so average crowd, representing two teams with a much bigger fan base than that, over the period between games it is likely big fans of either club will sadly die. I get that in some cases there may be exceptional circumstances that mean we want to remember somebody in particular, but I am wondering if this is just starting to go a little far? Up to Birmingham fans what they do I guess, and will not disrespect it, but this does seem to be becoming a regular 'thing'. For what it is worth, I know a club in Germany I think it is, that has a minutes applause during the first and last home games, to remember all those who can no longer attend, and to welcome them as it where to the new season. I am in favour of that kind of approach, and we could all take a minute to remember who we chose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castle red Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Just read Birmingham fan died aged 35 following a stroke at Saturdays game, partner asking for a minute applause young age let's show some class..support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Would be nice at every last game we do a minute applause for all those who have passed away during the season. QPR done the same last season and let off balloons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bristolcity Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 I cringe at every minutes silence just in case someone yells out farts or the like, All for showing respect and remembering those who have passed on, but not sure a football match, in the heat of battle is the right place, what if in the middle of the applause do you concede or score? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 At Brighton, a lady sang Abide with Me and pictures of those who had passed were displayed on the big screen. I thought it was really touching to see fellow football fans (young and old) who weren't able to enjoy their team's promotion to the Prem, in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Beginning or end of season before game starts to remember those who have died. It's a league match with maybe a lot riding on it for Brum. During the game is not an appropriate time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Exile Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 9 minutes ago, cidered abroad said: Beginning or end of season before game starts to remember those who have died. It's a league match with maybe a lot riding on it for Brum. During the game is not an appropriate time. Agreed...and didn't there used to be an announcement at the match nearest Christmas about remembering supporters who were no longer with us? I'm sure people will feel differently, and I respect that but personally speaking many of the people who first took me or joined me at matches are now gone and it didn't seem necessary for anyone to have to applaud for a minute to recognise their passing, it's been enough to know that they're there in spirit. By contrast I think the passing of a club legend like Gerry Gow, someone who everyone came along to watch and about whom everyone was aware, is something that should be publicly marked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weepywall Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 No disrespect to the Birmingham fan and I'm sure many City will join in but how about a minutes applause in the 9th minute for Tammy and a loud rendition of " there's only one Tammy Abraham" as he wears the number 9 shirt for us for the last time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Londoner Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 To be fair if i've read this right the guy died watching his team not sitting at home so deserves some recognition in my opinion I did like the way Brighton did it on saturday as it was a classy way of remembering those who are sadly no longer with us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cyril Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 When someone dies at a football match regardless of the circumstance, age or team they have gone to support, it is one of the few times all football fans should join together. Several away teams have already had the decency to join in applause for our departed fans this season. The ask is a bit of gentle clapping. You don't need to give cash, blood or one of your kidneys. It is of course your choice but I have made mine. I will clap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 I always find this minute applause difficult when it's for another clubs fan. Obviouly it always a tradegy when someone dies at such a young age and his family must be devastated but he wasn't a guy that I knew nor was he Bristol City a fan. I'll have no problem with an minuets applause at the 35th min but I probably won't join in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Costs nothing, takes little effort and will probably be of some extra comfort to the family and friends of the deceased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted May 2, 2017 Admin Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 For information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Joker Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 16 minutes ago, Robbored said: an minuets applause Think your problem lies in other areas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Not a problem. I will applaud in the 35th minute . Thoughts go out to his family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bristolcity Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 17 minutes ago, The Joker said: Think your problem lies in other areas Just a typo, no need for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Best wishes to the fan's friends and family. And I lived in Brum for 3 years and loved it there. If that's what Brum want, let's do the classy thing. If you don't want to join in, then don't. But it costs us nothing and wins us some love to respect their wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 11 hours ago, walnutroof said: To be fair if i've read this right the guy died watching his team not sitting at home so deserves some recognition in my opinion I did like the way Brighton did it on saturday as it was a classy way of remembering those who are sadly no longer with us Agree 100% on both counts I didn't realise at first, but he went to the match last week like thousands of us did and died at the match. There's just something a bit closer to home about that. Thought Brightons way of remembering all those who've been lost during the season was very moving. I hope we can look at doing that, especially now we have the big screens. Lastly, just read the message from the Birmingham fans above: the guy had a Birmingham tattoo on one arm and a City tattoo on the other.....what's not to respect!! What's the significance of that number plate though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpexile Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 I've just read a touching story about a life long Birmingham supporter by the name of Mark Gaines. Mark suffered a stroke during their last match & sadly never recovered. Fellow fans are trying to organise a minutes applause on the 35th minute, it would be a nice touch if city fans could join in, after all, rivalry shouldn't come into the equation when it comes to a families personal tragedy. COYR's lets show some heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 Lots of retweets on twitter about this, hopefully the fans will join in with this Bigger things than football..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 I can't believe some are saying no... ffs He was only 35 years old. It's the least we can do for a fellow football fan IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire reds Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 It will show bristol city fans in a good light. Great thing to do. If it gives the family some comfort then I hope all 4 sides of the ground join in. Hopefully the club will announce it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 On 5/2/2017 at 01:18, Mad Cyril said: When someone dies at a football match regardless of the circumstance, age or team they have gone to support, it is one of the few times all football fans should join together. Several away teams have already had the decency to join in applause for our departed fans this season. The ask is a bit of gentle clapping. You don't need to give cash, blood or one of your kidneys. It is of course your choice but I have made mine. I will clap. Are you going to start clapping at 34'01" or 35'01"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
054123 Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 34'01" obviously. They didn't say the 36th minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 On 5/2/2017 at 10:39, italian dave said: Agree 100% on both counts I didn't realise at first, but he went to the match last week like thousands of us did and died at the match. There's just something a bit closer to home about that. Thought Brightons way of remembering all those who've been lost during the season was very moving. I hope we can look at doing that, especially now we have the big screens. Lastly, just read the message from the Birmingham fans above: the guy had a Birmingham tattoo on one arm and a City tattoo on the other.....what's not to respect!! What's the significance of that number plate though? M681KRO I assume the M is for his forename, Mark, and the KRO relates to the Birmingham 'anthem', Keep Right On to the end of the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Old Boy Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 As you're in France, well thought out Inspector Clouseau! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted May 4, 2017 Admin Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 4 hours ago, PHILINFRANCE said: M681KRO I assume the M is for his forename, Mark, and the KRO relates to the Birmingham 'anthem', Keep Right On to the end of the road. Exactly that - there are a few KRO - SOTV, similar to our COYR etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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