AndyBlue2 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 As it says in the title, myself I prefer the old minutes silence as I think it gives a moment to reflect on the passing persons life. Anybody know wher this applause business originated ? personally I think most of the time it is done because some fans just cannot respect a minutes silence, any thoughts ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldhamSheridan Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 I am certain it is done as some fans, particularly of the opposition cannot stay quiet for a minute. It's something that came in from abroad I think. I seem to remember the Eye-ties doing it a long time before it came over here. Silence is much better, when used correctly - not for Sid the car park bloke, as on one occasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oa_exile Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 >>Applause or Silence ?<< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBlue2 Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 Ok maybe in Ernies case as it was requested but somehow it doesn`t feel right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc0000 Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Showing respect is the important thing...how you show that respect is the least important issue.... That said, I belive that silence is the best way 90% of the time.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy_Fent Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 it depends on what the deceased person or atleast his/her relatives would of wanted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Ritchie Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 If it is someone who has had a long life and achieved what they wanted to in that life then I see nothing wrong with a minutes applause to celebrate the persons life. However if it is the opposite than I think a minute silence is required. For Example. When the Rhys Jones (young kid shot in Liverpool) was killed before his life had even begun by some scumbag with a gun – then I see no reason why there should be applause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLatics Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Simple enough - if the family want an applause, it's an applause. Personally, I think it depends on the situation - applauding Rhys Jones would be pointless, no-one had ever heard of him (no offence intended). However, in the case of Ernie, where he's close to the hearts of 10,000+people, an applause is apt. Of course, that rule isn't always apt, applause on the anniversary of the Munich Air Disaster wouldnt really be appropriate... It changes depending on the situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBlue2 Posted November 8, 2008 Author Share Posted November 8, 2008 Heard today that Celtic had a minutes applause, this is definately not the occasion for applause, scum the lot of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chaplain Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Heard today that Celtic had a minutes applause, this is definately not the occasion for applause, scum the lot of them There was a minute's silence at the Hull-Bolton match today but on GMR it sounded as though the ref abbreviated it due to booing from some of the crowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neiladamsheadband Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 (edited) always prefer the silence personally, think it commands s better interpretation of respect Edited November 8, 2008 by neiladamsheadband Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc0000 Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 There is no place for appaluse on remembrance day or when showing respect for remembrance day in my opinion... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLatics Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Applause is ridiculous for Rememberance Day... Totally inappropriate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slurms mckenzie Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 What happend at "Celtic Park" was without doubt the most shameful thing that has ever happend in over 100 years of association football. Shame on Celtic Football Club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 (edited) What happend at "Celtic Park" was without doubt the most shameful thing that has ever happend in over 100 years of association football. Shame on Celtic Football Club. :blahblah: :blahblah: :blahblah: I think we have figured out your current likes and dislikes by now Mr Slurms. Perhaps if I tell you about how the Jews run world finance that might give you a new target to express your poorly educated mind against, as you seek to show your mates how hardcore you are? Edited November 9, 2008 by leeslover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yard Dog Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 (edited) What happend at "Celtic Park" was without doubt the most shameful thing that has ever happend in over 100 years of association football. Shame on Celtic Football Club. I am a patriotic Englishman, Rangers fan and supporter of the Union, but I commend Celtic on the minutes applause they decided to hold. At the end of the day, only a fool would expect a silence to be observed properly and respectfully at a Celtic game- that isn't a dig at Celtic. I just understand that some Celtic fans have strong connections to Ireland and feel that they were oppressed by the British for years and years - so we have to appreciate that some of those are bound to still hold a grudge and a minority will want to protest whenever they get a chance - what better chance for them to do it than when Britain is remembering it's war dead. I'm not condoning those who don't respect the silence. I just understand the reality of the situation and think Glasgow Celtic FC acted sensibly. Edited November 11, 2008 by Yard Dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I am a patriotic Englishman, Rangers fan and supporter of the Union, but I commend Celtic on the minutes applause they decided to hold. At the end of the day, only a fool would expect a silence to be observed properly and respectfully at a Celtic game- that isn't a dig at Celtic. I just understand that some Celtic fans have strong connections to Ireland and feel that they were oppressed by the British for years and years - so we have to appreciate that some of those are bound to still hold a grudge and a minority will want to protest whenever they get a chance - what better chance for them to do it than when Britain is remembering it's war dead. I'm not condoning those who don't respect the silence. I just understand the reality of the situation and think Glasgow Celtic FC acted sensibly. Surprising, yet appreciated thoughts. Of course like all of the history between Ireland and Britain, it's never straightforward. Many of the most Fenian Glaswegian Celt or Irishman probably has relatives or ancestors who fought in the British army at one time or another. Certainly the great majority of the Scots Celts would have known their fathers and grandfathers fought, and in many instances died, in WW2, and I don't imagine they would have taken too kindly to booing of the silence. Personally I wish they had gone ahead with it as a silence, I like applause for the recognition of individuals, but silence for the (very few) "communal" occasions is right. As for the Irish thing, I think a precedent was set when the Rugby Nigels were warmly applauded at Croke Park after God Save the Queen was played. After that Paisley jerking off over a set of Coronation stamps wouldn't be a huge shock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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