Don't think it's been mentioned yet, but how amazing was the minutes applause for Alan Ball? The whole ground applauding and singing his name. Very moving.
Without doubt the best tribute I have experienced at a football ground. So much better than those bloody silences. The chanting was fantastic. A football send off for a true football man.
At first I didn't like the idea of the minute's applause especially as when first used it seemed to be a way of avoiding a silence being spoilt by shouting.
Now I think it is better as it can't be spoilt by someone shouting out, keeps the atmosphere going and allows, as on Saturday, someone's name to be chanted.
Should we have them at Charlton and should there be one a year to remember all the fans and ex-players/staff etc like Charlie Hall who have died in the previous 12 months? Or should we stick to a silence?
At first I didn't like the idea of the minute's applause especially as when first used it seemed to be a way of avoiding a silence being spoilt by shouting.
Now I think it is better as it can't be spoilt by someone shouting out, keeps the atmosphere going and allows, as on Saturday, someone's name to be chanted.
Should we have them at Charlton and should there be one a year to remember all the fans and ex-players/staff etc like Charlie Hall who have died in the previous 12 months? Or should we stick to a silence?
Rather than pre match thing with silence i'd much prefer a tribute type video put up on the big screen, for people to enjoy (and ignore if they wish). I dont want us to become like the chicken mourning scousers
there is nothing more moving than being able to hear a pin drop during an official silence. The fact that the potential threat that an idiot may spoil it means this can't continue is a bit of a sad indicement of people in general, not just a football thing.
But the applause thing is definately the best compromise.
Have to be honest, I find the applause more moving - nothing to do with the idiots.
IMO, far more suitable to show appreciation for someone, and what that person achieved, than to stand there in silence. It happens to all of us at some point - I want to celebrate a life, not mourn it.
A minutes silence is more approriate for when remembering those who died in tragic disasters. But why we have to endure them at football matches is beyond me.
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At first I didn't like the idea of the minute's applause especially as when first used it seemed to be a way of avoiding a silence being spoilt by shouting.
Now I think it is better as it can't be spoilt by someone shouting out, keeps the atmosphere going and allows, as on Saturday, someone's name to be chanted.
Should we have them at Charlton and should there be one a year to remember all the fans and ex-players/staff etc like Charlie Hall who have died in the previous 12 months? Or should we stick to a silence?
there is nothing more moving than being able to hear a pin drop during an official silence. The fact that the potential threat that an idiot may spoil it means this can't continue is a bit of a sad indicement of people in general, not just a football thing.
But the applause thing is definately the best compromise.
IMO, far more suitable to show appreciation for someone, and what that person achieved, than to stand there in silence. It happens to all of us at some point - I want to celebrate a life, not mourn it.