Bs4Red Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 Personally think it's absolutely ludicrous. A minutes silence, fine that's enough but to play their national anthem? We showed our solidarity in the friendly. Just think it's a bit over the top in honesty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3_RED Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 I have wondered what the French did after 7-7, not that it should make any difference to how we are doing things now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 Sorry, PR **** fest ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 There's a fine line between getting these things just right or going slightly OTT doing too much 'losing' the collective consciousness and bringing about an involuntary feeling of public fatigue.... Its important to get that balance about right and not overdoing it. The International England France game and playing of French anthem etc was pretty much perfect... Can't see what doing the same thing in domestic club league matches will add, a respectful minutes silence at each game is surely enough? Too much and the impact and meaning becomes diluted due to well intentioned but unnecessary saturation.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 7 minutes ago, WhistleHappy said: There's a fine line between getting these things just right or going slightly OTT doing too much 'losing' the collective consciousness and bringing about an involuntary feeling of public fatigue.... Its important to get that balance about right and not overdoing it. The International England France game and playing of French anthem etc was pretty much perfect... Can't see what doing the same thing in domestic club league matches will add, a respectful minutes silence at each game is surely enough? Too much and the impact and meaning becomes diluted due to well intentioned but unnecessary saturation.. Absolutely agree. The singing of the Marseillaise before the England v France international was a nice touch. As was the tricolor arch. And the flags. And the "L,F,E" quotes around the ground. But that was enough, it did the trick. France got the message and loved it and we all enjoyed an evening of solidarity. This is just bandwagon-jumping and people will get fed up of it very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 Starting to get a bit Princess Diana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyolly Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 1 hour ago, BS3_RED said: I have wondered what the French did after 7-7, not that it should make any difference to how we are doing things now. Well it certainly wouldn't have been seen on a football pitch as was middle of July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 Hopefully it will inspire Kodjia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 22 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Hopefully it will inspire Kodjia? I thought it was just for premier league games, or has it been extended down the leagues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fRed Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 What about Jonah Lomu? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 6 hours ago, Davefevs said: Hopefully it will inspire Kodjia? Balls, has he left already :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 The only issue with the French anthem is the 'agadoo' effect. All you have to do is listen to it once, and you can't stop whistling it, REALLY loudly for the rest of the day. You won't even know you are doing it until someone tells you to shut the **** up. Try it! Uncle TFR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shtanley Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 There are much better ways to show solidarity than playing a nation's national anthem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 14 hours ago, fRed said: What about Jonah Lomu? City team will do the Haka before kick-off tomorrow morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Northski Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 Why don't you watch the video clip on the this and then decide. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/andrew-neil-delivers-best-opening-address-ever-to-jihadist-losers-about-futility-of-isis-terror-a6741496.html Personally I think it's a respectful and civilised way of saying that we care and are thinking about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashtonboy Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 14 hours ago, fRed said: What about Jonah Lomu? Flinty is going to hit their little winger into the 3rd row! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glastonred Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 Being of a certain generation I can't hear the French national anthem without it being followed by 'All you need is Love' da-da da-da-da'! Now that would have been very fitting if seventy thousand fans and players had sung that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 How about the Russian anthem then since twice as many of their people died in the plane bomb just a week or so before. Respect has been shown to France, they recognise this so thats more than enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickle Rick Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 18 hours ago, Northern Red said: Absolutely agree. The singing of the Marseillaise before the England v France international was a nice touch. As was the tricolor arch. And the flags. And the "L,F,E" quotes around the ground. But that was enough, it did the trick. France got the message and loved it and we all enjoyed an evening of solidarity. This is just bandwagon-jumping and people will get fed up of it very quickly. Anyone know where I can get a wrist band to show support? Might change my profile pic on Facebook like 99% of my "friends" have..... As mentioned, solidarity has been shown, why drag it out. The fight goes on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bs3 Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 14 minutes ago, glastonred said: Being of a certain generation I can't hear the French national anthem without it being followed by 'All you need is Love' da-da da-da-da'! Now that would have been very fitting if seventy thousand fans and players had sung that! Can't think of the Beatles "All you need is love" without thinking of the vomit inducing cringe feast scene from Notting Hill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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