A couple of recent postings reminded me to post on this, and then there was RVP's goal v Villa tonight. Basically, whenever I watch MOTD/FLE and someone scores a blinder in front of the oppo fans, I always look to see if they applaud or not. For example, after Lowton's belter for Villa against Stoke, hardly any Stoke fans applauded (at least, those in camera shot admittedly), while after Karl Henry's 45-yard effort on Saturday there was a generous ripple from the home stands. When I first started going to games with my Dad he would clap even the crappest goals by the opposition, so I've always applauded brilliant goals even if they're against us - though I draw the line at standing up to do it. The best I can remember that I've witnessed at the Valley in recent times were Van Persie for Arsenal and Patrik Berger for Portsmouth against Deano, though I've probably forgotten a couple.
Would be interested to know whether we're applauders or swearers, and also who's scored the best goal against us at the Valley?
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Best goal against us - all I can think of is RVP for Ar*enal when he should've been sent off. Didn't applaud that coz I was livid with him at the time.
Thought the clapping of Kevin Phillips was a bit too lovey dovey.
Other than Kevin Phillips a few weeks ago, the only other opposition player I can remember getting a clap (other than ex Charlton players) was Gazza when he took a corner in front of the covered end.
I remember applauding a sublime goal scored from a short corner by Brighton in their promotion season in League 1. Dailly and the Doc looking bewildered as about five short passes and a dummy or two preceeded a simple tap in on the far post.
Very good football sometimes transcends the bitter disappointment of being outclassed and humiliated by a vastly superior opponent.
I particularly remember Ronnie Rosenthal's hat-trick at Selhurst where I would say most Charlton fans applauded the third.
I've clapped a few opposition goals in my time. If it's something special then why not?
I often acknowledge good play from the oppo. I thought the clapping of KP was a nice touch and typical Charlton. We've always wanted him to play for us and he's had a fantastic career.
It's not life and death.
and no it isn't more important than that.
Who cares if it ended up coming off his shin - it was incredible. Most people can't get their leg that high anyway. At the time I sent a message to a Gooner mate of mine which said "I just saw the best goal I've ever witnessed". It was phenomenal
On the other hand I cringed when many in the Covered End clapped Beckham (several times ) when he did nothing more than jog over to launch a corner into Deanos hands. There's a difference between recognising top quality play and being a bit starstruck....