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Post by Topper Gas on Dec 7, 2022 17:58:54 GMT
www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/bristol-rovers-fans-plan-touching-7905678Surprised there's been no mention of this tribute on Gaschat. "Bristol Rovers fans plan to show their support for former manager Darrell Clarke when his Port Vale side visit the Mem on Saturday. Clarke suffered tragedy in February with the death of his 18-year-old daughter Ellie, and the Gas icon has inspired many with his courage in the aftermath, leading Vale to promotion via the League Two play-offs just a few months later. Gasheads, led by the Bristol Rovers Away Days Twitter account, plan to show solidarity for their double promotion-winning former manager with a minute's applause in the 18th minute, much like the 16th-minute applause that has become a regular occurrence at home games in support of Nick Anderton – who is recovering after a cancer operation."
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Post by cheamgas on Dec 7, 2022 18:17:12 GMT
Not sure about this.
Love DC but concerned that it could bring unbearable emotions to him in the middle of an important game and leave him in turmoil. May be best to wait until after the match has finished. Also might be too close to the 16th minute applause which may confuse Vale fans to mixing up the two.
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Post by herbertblake on Dec 7, 2022 18:24:00 GMT
Not sure about this. Love DC but concerned that it could bring unbearable emotions to him in the middle of an important game and leave him in turmoil. May be best to wait until after the match has finished. Also might be too close to the 16th minute applause which may confuse Vale fans to mixing up the two. Agreed DC won't need reminding surely a round of applause at the beginning as he walks across pitch should be sufficient I sincerely hope JB does not come up with anything about his dismissal at the Mem at Fleetwood match in 2018 when Dc celebrated the late James Clarke winner. |
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Post by Topper Gas on Dec 7, 2022 18:42:10 GMT
Not sure about this. Love DC but concerned that it could bring unbearable emotions to him in the middle of an important game and leave him in turmoil. May be best to wait until after the match has finished. Also might be too close to the 16th minute applause which may confuse Vale fans to mixing up the two. Plus surely it needs to be agreed by the club (and DC himself?) not just thought up by some random group of fans as being a good idea. |
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Post by ineedgas on Dec 7, 2022 18:52:27 GMT
Personally won't be joining in I think it's a private matter and dc likes to keep his private life private
Only my opinion
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Post by A Source (aka Angry Badger) on Dec 7, 2022 18:58:27 GMT
I think he already knows what we think. A warm welcome then down to business. Good intentions yes but let the bloke get on with his life and grieve in his own way,
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Post by bs16gashead on Dec 7, 2022 19:55:10 GMT
Not sure about this. Love DC but concerned that it could bring unbearable emotions to him in the middle of an important game and leave him in turmoil. May be best to wait until after the match has finished. Also might be too close to the 16th minute applause which may confuse Vale fans to mixing up the two. Agreed DC won't need reminding surely a round of applause at the beginning as he walks across pitch should be sufficient I sincerely hope JB does not come up with anything about his dismissal at the Mem at Fleetwood match in 2018 when Dc celebrated the late James Clarke winner. Coughlan was (caretaker) manager at the game you reference. Dc had left a week or so before that game. |
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Post by rememberhalifax on Dec 7, 2022 20:21:59 GMT
I know folk mean well but i am with those who believe a prematch welcome is sufficient, any thing else will i believe be to upsetting for DC when he is trying to do the impossible and move on, he knows the feelings we have for him without further expressions of our sympathy. Please Gas heads leave it be for DC's sake.
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Post by gasandelectricity on Dec 7, 2022 20:24:54 GMT
Well intentioned but I think it would have the wrong outcome for DC. Especially the strong connection with her age. I hope I’ll never be in DCs shoes in this regard but I would imagine that something like that would be more upsetting than comforting. I think a clap across the pitch will be more than enough.
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Post by Tilly's Thighs on Dec 7, 2022 21:58:35 GMT
Well intentioned but I think it would have the wrong outcome for DC. Especially the strong connection with her age. I hope I’ll never be in DCs shoes in this regard but I would imagine that something like that would be more upsetting than comforting. I think a clap across the pitch will be more than enough. A clap as he crosses the pitch, and maybe a chorus of "There's only one Darrell Clarke", then let him concentrate on the business in hand. I don't think that during the match is the time to highlight it. |
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Post by syg on Dec 7, 2022 22:08:31 GMT
Absolutely dreadful idea.
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Post by clockendgas on Dec 8, 2022 7:47:31 GMT
Definitely not needed during the game,a nice welcome back before then let the guy try and get on with the game,he surely knows we are all with him regarding his sad loss, and definitely to close to the other minutes tribute.
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Post by yetigas on Dec 8, 2022 8:24:34 GMT
Agree with those who think this is not good idea. A show of solidarity/love by clapping DC before the game is fine - but during the game is inappropriate. We have no idea how he would react and it would be unfair on DC to raise such a personal issue when he's concentrating on football.
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Post by dudelebowski on Dec 8, 2022 9:20:27 GMT
Intentions all well and good, but that reminder is definitely not needed from 8000 people at any point, let alone when you’re trying to get on with your job.
Especially the 18th minute thing because she was 18, christ🤦🏻
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Post by Quarters on Dec 8, 2022 9:27:00 GMT
Anyone said all this on the "original" postings - wherever that is?
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Post by A Source (aka Angry Badger) on Dec 8, 2022 9:30:11 GMT
Just reading the Vale forum and they have the same view that it's not a good idea. So someone on Twitter suggests it, people disagree and that should be it.
No, Bristol sh1t journalism jump on it, don't read the room and quote that it has support when it doesn't.
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Post by TAGas on Dec 8, 2022 10:29:59 GMT
Nice thing to do but, agree that it shouldn't happen. Maybe something after the final whistle like someone mention on this thread.
DC probably knows that the we still support him
A couple of generic "Ooh Darrell we love you!" Will do 🙂
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Post by Congas on Dec 8, 2022 10:44:48 GMT
Stick to the football because we know nothing about his personal self.
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Post by jungleboogie on Dec 8, 2022 11:36:43 GMT
Terrible idea, regardless of any good intentions.
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Post by keygas on Dec 8, 2022 11:46:37 GMT
IMHO a standing ovation from Gasheads when DC takes to the pitch before kickoff is the best way of showing our respect to him, even though I can see the good intentions of an applause on 18 minutes, I just think personally it’s a bit too emotional for the situation.
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