Unan Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 Belgium intend to kick the ball out of play in the 10th minute of their game with Denmark to take part in a minute's applause for Christian Eriksen. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51197575 Do something before and/or after the game, but not during it ffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjias Wrist Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 Oh ffs its just getting silly now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 Hopefully it’ll be a one off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 8 minutes ago, Banned User said: Belgium intend to kick the ball out of play in the 10th minute of their game with Denmark to take part in a minute's applause for Christian Eriksen. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51197575 Do something before and/or after the game, but not during it ffs Even if the ball is on the penalty spot...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 3 minutes ago, JonDolman said: What if they're clean through? There's a whole minute to do it in - there's going to be a moment then where the ball can be kicked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DolmanGaz Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 what if they're 2-0 down by then!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DolmanGaz Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 surely this is the 11th minute though?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 Just now, DolmanGaz said: surely this is the 11th minute though?? I was thinking that. That aside, I'm going to step away from the consensus and say that was a really nice moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Bill Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 The commentator is driving me nuts with his constant references to Eriksen. Grrrrr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsince1994 Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 Just now, LondonBristolian said: I was thinking that. That aside, I'm going to step away from the consensus and say that was a really nice moment. Agreed I am going to really badly explain why I think it is a great gesture for them to do it during the game. Before or after, could be organised by UEFA, TV director, sponsor etc. Even if it was said that the players organised it, who knows whether it is true. During open play is the one time the players are 100% in control of the game, so the one time the gesture actually means anything coming from his peers, friends & team mates. Possible that it has been organised by someone else but in complete control of the players. Hope that makes sense! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Grim Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 Where as taking the knee eve.......ah forget it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheese Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 We've been kicking the ball out of touch for the whole season for our injured players. Nothing new here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltshoveller Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 15 minutes ago, Red Bill said: The commentator is driving me nuts with his constant references to Eriksen. Grrrrr. He only ever talks about big name players or players who play in the prem or very top euro clubs Wonder if he knows there is a league in Denmark!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltshoveller Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 6 minutes ago, cheese said: We've been kicking the ball out of touch for the whole season for our injured players. Nothing new here. Not for players who were injured the game before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Banned User said: Belgium intend to kick the ball out of play in the 10th minute of their game with Denmark to take part in a minute's applause for Christian Eriksen. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51197575 Do something before and/or after the game, but not during it ffs Agreed. It probably comes from a good place, but feels a bit like virtue signalling now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeneys Penalties Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 25 minutes ago, cheese said: We've been kicking the ball out of touch for the whole season for our injured players. Nothing new here. Bristol Bears have been kicking the ball out of touch all season...maybe its the way to success Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 I don't know why anyone cares, it's a minute out of game of football in which the players decided to say "get well soon" to a friend and colleague. What harm does that do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agard Days Night Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Banned User said: Belgium intend to kick the ball out of play in the 10th minute of their game with Denmark to take part in a minute's applause for Christian Eriksen. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51197575 Do something before and/or after the game, but not during it ffs Why are you so aggrieved by this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted June 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 6 minutes ago, Agard Days Night said: Why are you so aggrieved by this? I’m not sure why I’ve got this notifications as you’re on ignore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 8 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: I don't know why anyone cares, it's a minute out of game of football in which the players decided to say "get well soon" to a friend and colleague. What harm does that do? I think the suggestion is because there are less showy ways to show their good will. By doing this it draws lots of spotlight and some might argue in turn makes it all about them, even if that's not the intention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 1 minute ago, Phileas Fogg said: I think the suggestion is because there are less showy ways to show their good will. By doing this it draws lots of spotlight and some might argue in turn makes it all about them, even if that's not the intention. Well it started the crowd singing the name of a player not even on the pitch, but will I am sure be watching, so it did something positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderJar Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 I understand it for the first game Denmark have played since, but I don't understand the need in the Ukraine v North Macedonia game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agard Days Night Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 2 hours ago, Banned User said: I’m not sure why I’ve got this notifications as you’re on ignore Why are you so aggrieved by this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 2 hours ago, Phileas Fogg said: I think the suggestion is because there are less showy ways to show their good will. By doing this it draws lots of spotlight and some might argue in turn makes it all about them, even if that's not the intention. Jesus. Of all the things to complain about. Bloke nearly died and his mates want to do something to show solidarity. What’s the problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 Just now, TonyTonyTony said: Jesus. Of all the things to complain about. Bloke nearly died and his mates want to do something to show solidarity. What’s the problem? Not a problem really Tony just discussing the thought process. I hadn’t given it anymore thought since reading the thread. In my opinion it’s very hard to get the balance right between making a good gesture and it being a bit showy - thus running the risk of it becoming virtue signalling. I don’t doubt it comes from a good place, but personally I agree with @Banned Userthat there are probably more understated ways to go about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 3 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: personally I agree with @Banned Userthat there are probably more understated ways to go about it. Well i suppose they could send him a get well card from funkypigeon.com but that doesn’t have the same gravitas. Maybe they didn’t want their gesture understated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 Just now, TonyTonyTony said: Well i suppose they could send him a get well card from funkypigeon.com but that doesn’t have the same gravitas. Maybe they didn’t want their gesture understated? I don’t know why you’ve picked up on my input in this thread in particular, bit strange. I don’t think a card from funkypigeon.com would be appropriate. I think perhaps doing something before the game or after would be equally as effective and perhaps more moving. If you were to ask me - I think forming a circle on the centre circle with both teams combined and a minutes applause before kickoff would’ve been nice. I genuinely don’t think this is a huge deal so don’t really want to get bogged down in a debate with you or all people about it. My only input is that this particular gesture is perhaps a bit showy and there are better ways to get the message of solidarity across. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 1 minute ago, Phileas Fogg said: I don’t know why you’ve picked up on my input in this thread in particular, bit strange. It’s a forum. People quote each other and discuss. It’s not strange it’s why we are all here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grifty Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 42 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: My only input is that this particular gesture is perhaps a bit showy and there are better ways to get the message of solidarity across. If you first thought about how friends, team mates and supporters want to honour/be respectful to Eriksen who nearly died in front of millions of people is "I don't think they should do it that way, I think they should do it this way" then you need to have a look at yourself. Sounds awfully similar to someone who would boo kneeling to raise a message against racism... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 At first I had a similar thought to the OP but after seeing the clip (I missed the game on TV) on the BBC homepage, I thought it looked wonderful and moving. Well done, to all those involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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