Artcliffe exile Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 Can’t believe the stupidity and crassness on this thread derogatory comments on two great role models the queen and diana i hope I can watch city on Saturday but please show some respect for pillars of our country people who put the great in Britain 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 1 minute ago, Bouncearoundtheground said: Fitting for the death of a dictator though. The optics would be terrible. Also, people have endured 2 years of cancelled events and holidays due to Covid. It should only really be done if truly necessary - and in my opinion it isn't for this situation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, Dollymarie said: Personally, given how the crowd have just commemorated the queen before the West Ham game, with applause and singing “God save the Queen” demonstrates to me why games SHOULD go ahead this weekend, so we can all pay our respects like that. Apart from the dirty scouse of course,they got their wish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 As someone that thinks the idea of a monarchy is just daft I'd be disappointed if/when our game is postponed, but I fully expect that it will be and can get my head around it. A postponement for any reason would be bad for City's current momentum, but I appreciate supporters of the monarchy wouldn't think that is of any relevance at the moment. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 Either way, Saturday I will be raising a glass in the memory of the Queen 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 46 minutes ago, Nogbad the Bad said: I would expect all sporting events this weekend to be cancelled. The country is in mourning. I edited my above post, but it's ended up in the locked section. The King died on 6th February 1952. City played that night and on Saturday 9th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 19 minutes ago, Wiltshire robin said: Why Again it’s sad what’s happened but it means nothing to anyone under the age of 50 You don’t speak for me. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said: Either way, Saturday I will be raising a glass in the memory of the Queen Exactly and that's the right attitude - everyone should be allowed to mourn (or not) in their own way. If that means going to a game and taking part in a minutes silence, so be it. If it means staying away, fine. If it means raising a glass to her memory, also fine. What shouldn't happen is enforced mourning whereby there isn't the freedom of choice. Edited September 8, 2022 by Phileas Fogg 4 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 Just now, Phileas Fogg said: Exactly and that's the right attitude - everyone should be allowed to mourn (or not) in their own way. If that means going to a game and taking part in a minutes silence, so be it. If it means staying away, fine. If it means raising a glass to their memory, also fine. What shouldn't happen is enforced mourning whereby there isn't the freedom of choice. There isn't forced mourning Cancelling fixtures as a mark of respect isn't forced mourning You will not get shot if you don't mourn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 6 hours ago, Colombo Robin said: I'd rather watch us play Preston. Not sure why matches need to be cancelled. Maybe thats just me Thoughts with her nonetheless My thoughts too. Those that wZnt to pay their respects can do so at the match on Saturday. What better way if you do. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WECANDO Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 Come on City fans. There are a couple of bad apples in the royal family but the Queen was such a lovely, special lady who gave her life to the job and our country. She's respected throughout the world which will come out in the days and weeks ahead. I personally wouldn't postpone the football and other sports but use it as a chance for people to pay their respects. ⚘ 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 Just now, Monkeh said: There isn't forced mourning Cancelling fixtures as a mark of respect isn't forced mourning You will not get shot if you don't mourn Anything that is cancelled as part of the "mourning period" is enforced mourning. It changes people's lives and plans in the short term because of The Queen passing away. I'm not interested in debating the semantics of it by the way. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dolman Pragmatist Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 9 minutes ago, MarcusX said: Do you need to be at football to stand in silence? Well I suppose you could do it on your own, but I thought the point was to create a moment of silence. I can’t really do that on my own. I’ve never got this mourning business. What are you meant to do, just have a crap time? I appreciate how family and friends might want to respond, but not sure how I can contribute. I’d rather Liz was toasted with a pint, than by people being sad. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 I'm sad that the Queen has died and there is no doubting her service and loyalty to the nation, she was an amazing women. I don't see however while all sport should stop, except perhaps Horse Racing, during the period of mourning and lying in state before her funeral. She wasn't averse to having a good time so why can't we celebrate her life by giving her a rousing send off instead. Let's keep sport going and throw a party or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 Just now, Phileas Fogg said: Anything that is cancelled as part of the "mourning period" is enforced mourning. It changes people's lives and plans in the short term because of The Queen passing away. I'm not interested in debating the semantics of it by the way. So if a fixture is cancelled because a player has died as a mark of respect, that's forced mourning A minutes silence by the same logic is also forced mourning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 I get it’s old tradition, but I don’t see what cancelling sporting events would really do if we’re still just going about our daily lives exactly the same way during the ‘mourning period’ otherwise. Not as if we’re in a lockdown again for 12 days. Very hopeful we go ahead and as others said, sure there’ll be some amazing tributes across the grounds if it does. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 1 minute ago, Monkeh said: So if a fixture is cancelled because a player has died as a mark of respect, that's forced mourning A minutes silence by the same logic is also forced mourning Sorry Monkeh, I said I'm not interested in debating semantics. We both know your example of a minutes silence is a fairly reductive straw man argument that I won't dignify with debate any further. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 I am sorry the Queen is dead. But why would we want to call off the football. Let's give her the minutes silence or applause . Respect paid, job done, sing the national anthem too . And get on with the football. It disrespectful to the supporters to call of the games . Life goes on . 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: I'm sad that the Queen has died and there is no doubting her service and loyalty to the nation, she was an amazing women. I don't see however while all sport should stop, except perhaps Horse Racing, during the period of mourning and lying in state before her funeral. She wasn't averse to having a good time so why can't we celebrate her life by giving her a rousing send off instead. Let's keep sport going and throw a party or two. It’s the right thing to do mate,granted it comes at the worst possible time when we are flying but I’m sure we can all cope with no game this week 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 1 minute ago, petehinton said: I get it’s old tradition, but I don’t see what cancelling sporting events would really do if we’re still just going about our daily lives exactly the same way during the ‘mourning period’ otherwise. Not as if we’re in a lockdown again for 12 days. Very hopeful we go ahead and as others said, sure there’ll be some amazing tributes across the grounds if it does. Precisely - it's not as if people's work will be cancelled tomorrow or over the weekend. It's totally wrong that fun and escapism is cancelled and sends the wrong message about freedom of choice. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 1 minute ago, The Dolman Pragmatist said: Well I suppose you could do it on your own, but I thought the point was to create a moment of silence. I can’t really do that on my own. I’ve never got this mourning business. What are you meant to do, just have a crap time? I appreciate how family and friends might want to respond, but not sure how I can contribute. I’d rather Liz was toasted with a pint, than by people being sad. I’m kinda on the same page as you on this. If somebody passes away, it’s of course never nice to see but I personally wouldn’t want to mourn, feel upset, and be depressed about the situation. I’d want to escape from it and live my life as I would do normally. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 1 hour ago, 22A said: Prob not a postponement. Almost definitely 2 mins silence before the game and the players wearing black arm bands. Looking back, the King died on 6th Feb 1952 and City's game that night went ahead. But city’s game after Diana’s death didn’t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 19 minutes ago, Wiltshire robin said: How does she effect your every day life ? people are struggling to pay bills whilst she’s lived a life of luxury not to mention spending £12 million of tax payers money getting her I love you of a son off the hook . life of luxury is a bit off. Grew up through the war, then served. At 25 devoted her life to her country. Many, many people would do nothing of the sort. I’m not a royalist but I respect her 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Monaghan Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 28 minutes ago, Wiltshire robin said: How does she effect your every day life ? people are struggling to pay bills whilst she’s lived a life of luxury not to mention spending £12 million of tax payers money getting her I love you of a son off the hook . I don't want to get into a debate about this on a very, very sad day. Some figures for you. The Royal family took £120m in tax last year. They brought in 1.9 billion into the economy. So you without them, people would be struggling a hell of a lot more. They cost each person £1.29 in tax a year. Let that sink in. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RoystonFoote'snephew Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, joe jordans teeth said: It’s the right thing to do mate,granted it comes at the worst possible time when we are flying but I’m sure we can all cope with no game this week As I said I have no problem in marking respect but why does it have to be so mournful. Why can't we cheer for the Queen, have a two minute applause etc. Isn't it Russia that plays mournful music all day when their leader dies. Practically too people will have committed funds for Saturday, especially Preston supporters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calculus Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, joe jordans teeth said: But city’s game after Diana’s death didn’t Wasn't that the actual day of the funeral? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire robin Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 1 minute ago, MarcusX said: life of luxury is a bit off. Grew up through the war, then served. At 25 devoted her life to her country. Many, many people would do nothing of the sort. I’m not a royalist but I respect her Your completely entitled to your opinion mate and I know sometimes the way I put my points across on here are abit more extreme than I want them to be but the way people and the media go on it’s as if her life is worth more than say an old lady who passes away on a council estate . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 Just now, Ghost Rider said: I don't want to get into a debate about this on a very, very sad day. Some figures for you. The Royal family took £120m in tax last year. They brought in 1.9 billion into the economy. So you without them, people would be struggling a hell of a lot more. They cost each person £1.29 in tax a year. Let that sink in. They brought in 1.9 billion... I don't want to have this debate today of all days. But let's do it another time! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 1 minute ago, Calculus said: Wasn't that the actual day of the funeral? Think you are right tbf,my apologies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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