Minutes applause.

Bournemouth Addick

Those of you at the game yesterday no doubt took part in the minutes applause for Bobby Robson and I'm sure his passing will be rightly marked at the Valley next week too but I'd feel really disappointed if the club go down the minutes applause route. I can't believe anyone at the game yesterday or next week would have dreamed of dishonouring Sir Bobby's memory. It seems though that this is becoming the default situation when what is really called for (and would be totally appropriate in Sir Bobby's case for example) is a minute to reflect on the persons acheivements and life and not a compromise situation to make sure the idiotic handful don't get their moment of 'glory'.

I don't know about anybody else but it all felt very inappropriate to me.

Brunello

I thought it was me. I wholeheartedly agree. A minutes silence is so much more thoughtful, meaningful and poignant.

TEL

Agree with you both, lets hope the club do a minutes silence next week.

Pavo

He has to go down as one of the most respected men and managers in football ever. I will be silent and in prayer for the man, reflecting on his fantastic influence on football and our England team next Saturday, whether they suggest a minute's silence or a minute's clapping.

RodneyCharltonTrotta

An example of the minority idiots (scum who shout out during silences) being catered for over the decent majority of folk.

Kap10

I am easy either way, what ever I join in with will repesent my respect for the man

nth_london_addick

If you cast your mind back to Blackburn away when we all remembered the Great Alan Ball.

that day is etched into my memory as one of the proudest footballing memories the singing and clapping of a world cup winner was phenominal,

i was always one to believe that it should be a mins silence to pay my respects, that day changed my mind the sincerity that was meant that day the respect the coming together of both sets of fans was unique and one i had not experienced during any minutes silence..

so i am in the clapping camp because Sir Bobby deserved to be acknowledge for his achievements and what better way to say thanks to someone who gave me so much pleasure with England and his exploits around the globe.

i have taken a moment to think about him on the day it was announced of his death and now i would like to thank him

charltonkeston

I prefer a minutes silence but the man had such a full life may be its right we try to celibrate it rather than mourn to much.

Miserableoldgit

I shall Respect either.

ChicagoAddick

I think it works both ways and depends on the scenario. In the great Sir Bobby's case I would have preferred a minute's silence. I missed it anyway as we were parking the car at the time....

Bournemouth Addick

[cite]Posted By: nth london addick[/cite]If you cast your mind back to Blackburn away when we all remembered the Great Alan Ball.

that day is etched into my memory as one of the proudest footballing memories the singing and clapping of a world cup winner was phenominal,

i was always one to believe that it should be a mins silence to pay my respects, that day changed my mind the sincerity that was meant that day the respect the coming together of both sets of fans was unique and one i had not experienced during any minutes silence..

so i am in the clapping camp because Sir Bobby deserved to be acknowledge for his achievements and what better way to say thanks to someone who gave me so much pleasure with England and his exploits around the globe.

i have taken a moment to think about him on the day it was announced of his death and now i would like to thank him

An interesting & alternative point of view NLA and we'll have to agree to differ because to me the bloke deserved more than a couple of 1000 people politely clapping at a preseason friendly. Another example of our society allowing the lowest common denominator to chip away at our long term values and traditions.