ncfc fan 0 Posted February 11, 2015 Why was it applause and not silence?. Silence is much better and respectful. An exciting football stadium that falls silent is quite an experience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,518 Posted February 11, 2015 [quote user="Paul"]Why was it applause and not silence?. Silence is much better and respectful. An exciting football stadium that falls silent is quite an experience.[/quote]Its the thought that counts in those situations - celebrating a life by a mass outward expression of appreciation, or silent respect. It depends on the person and the circumstance as to which is most appropriate out of applause/silence. I find either/both very moving. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
birchfest 397 Posted February 11, 2015 Also applause helps cover up the idiots who can''t quite bring themselves to be quiet or respectful in a football stadium... I still feel embarssed about the idiot who started shouting in the Barclay against West Ham last season for the remembrance day one I think it was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted February 11, 2015 [quote user="Paul"]Why was it applause and not silence?. Silence is much better and respectful. An exciting football stadium that falls silent is quite an experience.[/quote]I should imagine the club asked the family of the player being honoured, which they would prefer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lessingham Canary 99 Posted February 11, 2015 Not sure, but I think players would probably prefer the minutes applause, when goes silent can take the atmosphere and everything in the stadium down a level afterwards, players seem less effected by a minutes applause, which is still an appreciation of the person they are acknowledging. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marchant 5 Posted February 11, 2015 A minutes applause was introduced as a cop out to those morons who can''t keep quiet for a mere 60 seconds. I can remember before a game against Blackburn several years ago when a silence was held for Bobby Moore, and this idiot couldn''t contain himself and bellowed out some innane comment at about the 40 second mark. Is one minute too much to ask? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,518 Posted February 11, 2015 [quote user="Marchant"]A minutes applause was introduced as a cop out to those morons who can''t keep quiet for a mere 60 seconds. I can remember before a game against Blackburn several years ago when a silence was held for Bobby Moore, and this idiot couldn''t contain himself and bellowed out some innane comment at about the 40 second mark. Is one minute too much to ask?[/quote]Not really. The applause idea has been around longer than that. It does have the added benefit of stopping the idiots from being heard, but that is not the main reason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marchant 5 Posted February 11, 2015 [quote user="lake district canary"][quote user="Marchant"]A minutes applause was introduced as a cop out to those morons who can''t keep quiet for a mere 60 seconds. I can remember before a game against Blackburn several years ago when a silence was held for Bobby Moore, and this idiot couldn''t contain himself and bellowed out some innane comment at about the 40 second mark. Is one minute too much to ask?[/quote]Not really. The applause idea has been around longer than that. It does have the added benefit of stopping the idiots from being heard, but that is not the main reason. [/quote]Longer than what? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,518 Posted February 11, 2015 [quote user="Marchant"][quote user="lake district canary"][quote user="Marchant"]A minutes applause was introduced as a cop out to those morons who can''t keep quiet for a mere 60 seconds. I can remember before a game against Blackburn several years ago when a silence was held for Bobby Moore, and this idiot couldn''t contain himself and bellowed out some innane comment at about the 40 second mark. Is one minute too much to ask?[/quote]Not really. The applause idea has been around longer than that. It does have the added benefit of stopping the idiots from being heard, but that is not the main reason. [/quote]Longer than what?[/quote]Longer than before it was tried at football matches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ncfc fan 0 Posted February 12, 2015 The problem with a silence usually is people coming in from the pub at the last minute then they come up from the concourse with food and drink and are not aware of the silence taking place. Everyone who is in the ground early enough are usually aware. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites