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Post by chilly1883 on Nov 18, 2018 21:37:51 GMT
f**k me as if there’s anything happening on the pitch, to get in the way of 3 minuets of applause! Get a life moaners
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Post by barumgas on Nov 18, 2018 21:38:33 GMT
If the OP was refering to what goes at Trashton fair enough but we are the Gas and are a closer knit set of fans. I am proud to acknowledge the passing of a fellow gashead
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2018 21:43:59 GMT
I'm not a massive fan of this growing trend for applause during a game if I'm honest. Would rather it's done before the game when you are better set to concentrate and reflect on lost loved ones rather than just clapping for a bit while a games on. I still take part and respect it, but it's not for me. I agree with this post. Yesterday, although everyone around me clapped, there was a bit of watertaking by the third, not loud, but just a bit of joking about whose next. I think it has become OTT, a mention in the programme perhaps or a pre match mention on the PA. That should be enough.
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Post by Centenary Gas on Nov 18, 2018 22:00:40 GMT
Agree OP, it's getting silly now, along with the minutes silence for 'everyone' that died last season. Loses its meaning.
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Post by aghast on Nov 18, 2018 22:46:18 GMT
I agree with the OP.
It was a bit odd to see the scoreboard pop up three names in one match. It devalues the feeling, and definitely, for me, standing on the East terrace, I could see people getting a little bit jaded at the third round of applause.
I don't really have any answers, but perhaps an announcement at half time for any departed Gasheads? That might not be the right approach. I don't know.
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Post by Okebournegas on Nov 18, 2018 22:58:20 GMT
I don’t see the problem with it really , it doesn’t hurt to just clap for a minute does it ? Like someone else posted we are a close knit group of supporters. If clapping for a minute brings just the slightest bit of joy to a family who has just lost someone close to them , then so be it. Life’s to bloody short to start debating small things like this , if you don’t want to take part in the clapping , don’t . I always will
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Post by Gasshole on Nov 18, 2018 23:35:52 GMT
I am more than happy to carry on with this trend, participation is up to the individual though. If we score during my minute I herby give you all permission to celebrate vigorously. If it’s Tom I will most likely climb out of the box and do a cartwheel.
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Post by yetigas on Nov 19, 2018 0:32:12 GMT
When my father passed away three years ago the club were kind enough to print an obituary in the programme. Rovers played at home the day after the funeral so a group of us came to the match, even some with no interest in football - as a tribute to Dad who was a regular at home games until ill-health prevented him. Whilst I agree it is harmless, I don't think having a minutes applause for a fellow fan, who few knew personally, during the match ever sounds quite right. If applause is the thing to do these days then why not ask the announcer to read a short obituary at halftime for any fan who has died - and have the minutes applause for all of them in the half time break.
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Post by o2o2bo2ba on Nov 19, 2018 1:31:41 GMT
I quite like the Warnock approach to it.
When he dies, he said he'll expect both Bristol clubs to give him a minute's booing!
That would be different..
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Post by Henbury Gas on Nov 19, 2018 7:59:49 GMT
I have no problem with it myself, if people don't agree with it don't clap
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Post by peterparker on Nov 19, 2018 9:30:12 GMT
If we are doing things I would prefer a minutes applause or silence at the start or end of the season for everyone.
sometimes certain people are associated with the club that 'require' their own respects e.g Geoff Dunford.
I just find it all a bit much, applauding someone I don't know from Adam to be honest.
When my Dad dies, I won't request a minutes applause, because I don't understand the 'appeal'
I will of course respect anything that is organised by anybody on any match day
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Post by RetroGamer on Nov 19, 2018 10:19:52 GMT
Completely agree with this. It feels like it's happening every game now, almost a chore rather than celebrating someones life. Nobody clapping around me even knows the name of who they are clapping for most of the time let alone know them personally. Like Saturday it's sometimes written on the screen but from the Thatchers end the writing is too small to read anyway.
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Post by titchthephot on Nov 19, 2018 10:38:53 GMT
Maybe we should have a designated time during the match when any fan who has passed away can be appreciated. Select a time, say on the 20th minute and ALL minutes applause will always be held at that time. Or even have it during the half time.
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Post by rusho'gas on Nov 19, 2018 12:46:03 GMT
or the 12th minute (for the twelfth man?)
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Post by lympstonegas on Nov 19, 2018 12:55:41 GMT
or the 12th minute (for the twelfth man?) A sensible suggestion to a difficult issue
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Post by lpgas on Nov 19, 2018 13:47:27 GMT
I think it's ok, but yesterday I thought with a bad winter we could be clapping for most of the game
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Post by baggins on Nov 19, 2018 13:56:57 GMT
It's lost it's meaning. Group sat by me thought the 2nd applause was because Nichols was being subbed and the 3rd applause was because the linesman got a decision right.
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Post by madgas on Nov 19, 2018 17:19:45 GMT
For me:
Family member passes away.
Family ask club to do this.
Club oblige.
Fans choose to clap.
It’s essentially left to the fans to choose. I feel there’s no wrong with it.
I had no idea regarding either 3 this weekend. Clapped out of respect to the request but it you don’t want to. Don’t.
Cannot criticise the club on this.
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Post by Topper Gas on Nov 19, 2018 18:26:53 GMT
or the 12th minute (for the twelfth man?) A sensible suggestion to a difficult issue <iframe width="24.5" height="4.840000000000003" style="position: absolute; width: 24.5px; height: 4.840000000000003px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none;left: 15px; top: -5px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_959441" scrolling="no"></iframe> <iframe width="24.5" height="4.840000000000003" style="position: absolute; width: 24.5px; height: 4.84px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 1164px; top: -5px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_31442081" scrolling="no"></iframe> <iframe width="24.5" height="4.840000000000003" style="position: absolute; width: 24.5px; height: 4.84px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 15px; top: 181px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_73828970" scrolling="no"></iframe> <iframe width="24.5" height="4.840000000000003" style="position: absolute; width: 24.5px; height: 4.84px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 1164px; top: 181px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_6041394" scrolling="no"></iframe> That's a very good suggestion, should we ever lose more than one gashead between home games.
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Post by aghast on Nov 19, 2018 18:41:27 GMT
For me: Family member passes away. Family ask club to do this. Club oblige. Fans choose to clap. It’s essentially left to the fans to choose. I feel there’s no wrong with it. I had no idea regarding either 3 this weekend. Clapped out of respect to the request but it you don’t want to. Don’t. Cannot criticise the club on this. It's not about whether applause is a good thing or not. I don't think many would disagree that it's a nice gesture. It's about it being over-used to the point where it loses its significance, such as three times in one match.
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