Never to the dark side Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 13 year old Stoke City supporter lost his 59 year old Father suddenly last Monday. The young lad has made a request for a minutes applause to the Stoke City fans in the 59th minute. For all us City fans attending,can we all join in the minutes applause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 If I was going, NO. This applause for the dead is becoming very tedious. So people die throughout the year. I have always considered that we go to football to forget real life, not have it rammed down our throats at every match. A minutes silence or applause once a season is sufficient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extonsred Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 3 minutes ago, cidered abroad said: If I was going, NO. This applause for the dead is becoming very tedious. So people die throughout the year. I have always considered that we go to football to forget real life, not have it rammed down our throats at every match. A minutes silence or applause once a season is sufficient. Agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 7 minutes ago, cidered abroad said: If I was going, NO. This applause for the dead is becoming very tedious. So people die throughout the year. I have always considered that we go to football to forget real life, not have it rammed down our throats at every match. A minutes silence or applause once a season is sufficient. The frequency of such requests takes a back seat for me to the fact that I have never seen an applause on the Xth min actually take place on that minute. It is always X+1, and that gnaws at my soul. And for that, it's a no from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 13 minutes ago, cidered abroad said: If I was going, NO. This applause for the dead is becoming very tedious. So people die throughout the year. I have always considered that we go to football to forget real life, not have it rammed down our throats at every match. A minutes silence or applause once a season is sufficient. If stoke fans applaud just join in not asking much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannybluff Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 If clapping for a minute helps a family or person to feel that someone they loved is remembered, appreciated and cared about by everyone who shares the community then I would clap every game. Quite surprised people find it such a hardship tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 27 minutes ago, cidered abroad said: If I was going, NO. This applause for the dead is becoming very tedious. So people die throughout the year. I have always considered that we go to football to forget real life, not have it rammed down our throats at every match. A minutes silence or applause once a season is sufficient. I would agree if it was every single game for 2, 3, 4+ different people at different times. But it is usually a handful of times over a season. As above, if it helps a child a little bit then I personally don't really see the issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 9 minutes ago, cidered abroad said: If I was going, NO. This applause for the dead is becoming very tedious. So people die throughout the year. I have always considered that we go to football to forget real life, not have it rammed down our throats at every match. A minutes silence or applause once a season is sufficient. I'm sure we all feel every sympathy every time we hear these sad stories but a minutes applause at a game is another thing altogether. There was a time last season when it seemed to be happening every week. I would feel obliged to join in applause for the Stoke fan, but I'd prefer it if such an accolade was not happening in the first place. The increasing trend over recent seasons of paying such a tribute to individual fans, who sadly die every week, has become too much now imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanker Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Good job most of us just get on with things when someone we love die, otherwise we’d be having clapping moments nearly all through the game. I’m sure most games there are a few individuals in the crowd who have lost someone they are close to or loved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 A minutes silence, not applause at the last home game for everyone who has passed away that season, and seasons past would be perfect. We could all then bow our heads and remember that one person who meant so much to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcredandwhite Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 I’m not going, but if I was I’d have no problem joining in the clapping. 1 minute of tiny effort to assist with someone’s grieving - and to underline the camaraderie amongst the football community too. Thumbs up from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North London Red Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 1 hour ago, One Team In Keynsham said: The frequency of such requests takes a back seat for me to the fact that I have never seen an applause on the Xth min actually take place on that minute. It is always X+1, and that gnaws at my soul. And for that, it's a no from me. Indeed. 59th minute = start clapping as the clock goes past 58.00, and stop as it passes 58.59. Perhaps Stoke fans today will get it right, but I suspect they’ll clap between 59.00 and 59.59. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 I hope I make it to 100 so nobody can ever request this on my behalf. I’d love it if I was remembered at the end of that season though, along with the many others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBibs Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Stoke did a nice thing when we were there last season on New Year’s Day. They put up details on the big screen of their fans who had passed away during the previous year. I don’t like these minutes of applause and certainly wouldn’t want one for me when my time comes. Those who will miss me will truly miss me, the vast majority that join in any applause will not. Hardly anyone applauding would know me so the gesture would seem a bit empty to me. That said I will always join in with a requested applause during a specific minute, as this does seem to provide some comfort to those who have lost a loved one. Each to their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 4 hours ago, Cannybluff said: If clapping for a minute helps a family or person to feel that someone they loved is remembered, appreciated and cared about by everyone who shares the community then I would clap every game. Quite surprised people find it such a hardship tbh It’s because it loses it’s impact. If it’s for something or someone major then fair enough, but I would imagine in a crowd of 15k+ there are quite a few people affected by bereavement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
city1983 Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 I’m glad to see most people are tiring of the minutes applause on x minute of a game. I was completely shot down when I made this point over a year ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 7 hours ago, David Brent said: I hope I make it to 100 so nobody can ever request this on my behalf. I’d love it if I was remembered at the end of that season though, along with the many others. We'll have a cup game that goes to extra time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Given most people have little empathy for the living I would expect much for the dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 15 minutes ago, CotswoldRed said: Given most people have little empathy for the living I would expect much for the dead. *wouldn't?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobintheRed Red Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 16 hours ago, cidered abroad said: If I was going, NO. This applause for the dead is becoming very tedious. So people die throughout the year. I have always considered that we go to football to forget real life, not have it rammed down our throats at every match. A minutes silence or applause once a season is sufficient. **** me mate its called respect does it relly hurt to clap some poor ****** for a minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miah Dennehy Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 5 hours ago, RobintheRed Red said: **** me mate its called respect does it relly hurt to clap some poor ****** for a minute. I don't think it is though, because I can pretty much guarantee that during the clapping, everyone will still be talking, watching the game and, if there is an incident- penalty appeal maybe- then the focus will be switched to that. Respect would be to bow your head in a minute's silence and think about the person who died, which , in the context of a game of football going on at the same time, just isn't going to happen (and nor should it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 12 hours ago, city1983 said: I’m glad to see most people are tiring of the minutes applause on x minute of a game. I was completely shot down when I made this point over a year ago. Glad the shots weren't fatal and you're still with us... otherwise we would have given you a heartfelt OTIB at the time. (PS.. fao: the failed OTIB 'marksman' assassin ... should've gone to Specsavers! mate) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 Did this actually occur yesterday, I know it fell between our goals but I honestly don't remember it happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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