Granny Danger Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 As a Dundee United fan I look forward to the minute's silence/applause as the most positive part of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Jag Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-2118915/PortaShrine--ideal-instant-grief-needs.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 4 hours ago, Torpar said: I am the only one that thinks the general 'grief culture' in football and the world in general has gone a bit too far. I read on another message board that they are trying to arrange a minute's applause at a game this Saturday because someone's grandad died. Now I don't know the exact circumstances of his death but I'm guessing it's something to do with being old, which isn't exactly tragic. While I was sad when my grandfather died, I was able to accept that when people get old they die. The whole Bradley Lowery thing is of course very sad, being struck by cancer at such a young age shows how cruel the world can be. But it seems now that every time a team plays Sunderland they have to show off their flag saying 'Cancer has no colours' or something similar. Followed by Facebook comments like 'Respect, from a Magpies fan' etc. I just find the whole minutes applause or turning on your phone lights for a dead fan a little over played and mostly done for the 'likes', people finding any old excuse to do it now. Or I might just be a miserable b*****d, happy Friday everyone If I was that cut up about it I'd be at home crying, not at the football. Get it all tae f**k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Ferrino Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 4 hours ago, Torpar said: I am the only one that thinks the general 'grief culture' in football and the world in general has gone a bit too far. I read on another message board that they are trying to arrange a minute's applause at a game this Saturday because someone's grandad died. Now I don't know the exact circumstances of his death but I'm guessing it's something to do with being old, which isn't exactly tragic. While I was sad when my grandfather died, I was able to accept that when people get old they die. The whole Bradley Lowery thing is of course very sad, being struck by cancer at such a young age shows how cruel the world can be. But it seems now that every time a team plays Sunderland they have to show off their flag saying 'Cancer has no colours' or something similar. Followed by Facebook comments like 'Respect, from a Magpies fan' etc. I just find the whole minutes applause or turning on your phone lights for a dead fan a little over played and mostly done for the 'likes', people finding any old excuse to do it now. Or I might just be a miserable b*****d, happy Friday everyone This is what happens when you turn a working mans sport into something family freindly. Arenas around the country are no longer cauldrons of passion and hate, but now vestibules of teary hormones, usually resereved for an Adele concert. Kodi and Mobdro are great for picking and chosing your games btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The DA Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 3 hours ago, Torpar said: Did they not fire off a cannon at the one game? Hopefully no delicate Raith Rovers fans were there to be offended Cannons? Aren't they RC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.A.F.C Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I believe, maybe cynically, that a great majority of it is people trying to out do each other. It's quite sickening if you think that way, a real breakdown of respecting other people's privacy and right to grieve alone. Rangers remeberance day thing is the worst, look at us Celtic look at us. Come on soldiers parade about. c***s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerberus Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 It is attention seeking Facebook shite. Grown men greeting over some celebrity dying. f**k off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gannonball Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 For significant anniversarys unless it falls on that exact day they should be done away with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightswoodBear Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Pay dead grandads footballers wages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 1 minute ago, KnightswoodBear said: Pay dead grandads footballers wages. I'll have mine now, if you don't mind... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.A.F.C Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 8 minutes ago, Cerberus said: It is attention seeking Facebook shite. Grown men greeting over some celebrity dying. f**k off. Fucking yaaas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.A.F.C Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 9 minutes ago, gannonball said: For significant anniversarys unless it falls on that exact day they should be done away with. Does that include remeberance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gannonball Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 1 minute ago, D.A.F.C said: Does that include remeberance? Well you also get remberance Sunday as well but yes to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Skidmarks Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Pay dead grandads footballers wages. Mine would only waste it down the pub in the graveyard tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 22 minutes ago, D.A.F.C said: Rangers remeberance day thing is the worst, look at us Celtic look at us. Come on soldiers parade about. In typical diddy fashion you're conflating our 'armed services' shite. with our 'remembrance day' shebang. I would happily give up the former...it is a bit of a GIRUY-fest. Taking a moment to remember the fallen, though? On the Saturday nearest Armistice day? In the (vain) hope we remember the war to end all wars? There is absolutely nothing contentious about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.A.F.C Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Getting the armed forces to parade about like the A-Team is utter diddy behaviour. Do you have a minutes silence for when your club died? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold Rover Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Let's discuss poppies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Scousers do the whole "grief culture" thing so much better than everyone else http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/merseyside/4372230.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Skidmarks Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Let's discuss poppies. I'd rather not, it will turn into another Old Firm shitfest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy85 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I fucking hate Scousers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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