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Post by chad on Oct 2, 2018 21:51:45 GMT
Obviously becoming more and more common these days and I’m not going to comment as to whether that’s a good thing or not.
No what’s concerning me is that at 67 ive followed Stoke for 55 of those year and consider myself worthy of the tribute cometh the day
Now I’m planning to live another 30 years, which means I’ll be 97 and that gives me two worries
1 Will the appropriate game contain the required 7 minutes injury time And 2 if it does will there be enough people left in the ground to raise more than a ripple
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Post by maninasuitcase on Oct 2, 2018 21:56:48 GMT
Wait for a cup game to go into extra time
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Post by miltonstokienew on Oct 2, 2018 22:00:53 GMT
Obviously becoming more and more common these days and I’m not going to comment as to whether that’s a good thing or not. No what’s concerning me is that at 67 ive followed Stoke for 55 of those year and consider myself worthy of the tribute cometh the day Now I’m planning to live another 30 years, which means I’ll be 97 and that gives me two worries 1 Will the appropriate game contain the required 7 minutes injury time And 2 if it does will there be enough people left in the ground to raise more than a ripple Who were you following up until 12 years old ?
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Post by Staffsoatcake on Oct 2, 2018 22:01:49 GMT
Away to the Shit when we are winning 0-1.
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Post by danceswithclams on Oct 2, 2018 22:01:57 GMT
On a matchday I just clap continuously from the moment I wake up until Match of The Day has finished and I go to bed. That way, I can be sure that I've paid my respects to one of the tens of Stoke fans that must die each week.
(I don't really, mainly because the whole charade is a mawkish pile of wank, the frequency of which cheapens the whole notion of a tribute).
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Post by chad on Oct 2, 2018 22:02:24 GMT
Burnley.....god knows why. A bit of glory hunting I suppose
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2018 22:02:46 GMT
Die before 90 is my tip. Maybe 94 at a stretch, but you're gambling a bit at that stage.
I think the best time to die, if you want some applause, is between 60 and 65 👍
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Post by scfc75 on Oct 2, 2018 22:04:13 GMT
On a matchday I just clap continuously from the moment I wake up until Match of The Day has finished and I go to bed. That way, I can be sure that I've paid my respects to one of the tens of Stoke fans that must die each week. (I don't really, mainly because the whole charade is a mawkish pile of wank, the frequency of which cheapens the whole notion of a tribute). I have to admit, unless I know why we're clapping, and who for (which is rare), I don't bother. I can only do it if it has a meaning to me.
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Post by lagwafis on Oct 2, 2018 22:16:17 GMT
Obviously becoming more and more common these days and I’m not going to comment as to whether that’s a good thing or not. No what’s concerning me is that at 67 ive followed Stoke for 55 of those year and consider myself worthy of the tribute cometh the day Now I’m planning to live another 30 years, which means I’ll be 97 and that gives me two worries 1 Will the appropriate game contain the required 7 minutes injury time And 2 if it does will there be enough people left in the ground to raise more than a ripple Can you try and cark it at 83 instead. Some of us will want to get off the carpark Thanks
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Post by rawli on Oct 2, 2018 22:42:19 GMT
Heard a belter tonight. Young girl asked why we were clapping and her dad said 'Someone must have pegged it' which she heard as 'Someone must be pregnant'.
I'm sorry for people's losses but it's getting to be every game now and it's so half hearted it's not really a fitting tribute to anyone.
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Post by PotterLog on Oct 3, 2018 0:46:54 GMT
What if someone dies at 46 and there’s a minute added on at the end of the first half?
THEN THERE ARE TWO 46th MINUTES
When to applaud, at the end of the first half or beginning of the second? Both?? Lord knows I hope we have a plan for when it happens or it could be havoc
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Oct 3, 2018 7:03:00 GMT
Die before 90 is my tip. Maybe 94 at a stretch, but you're gambling a bit at that stage. I think the best time to die, if you want some applause, is between 60 and 65 👍 Best way to ensure a good send off is to be like Berahino and father 85 children by 72 mothers in 64 days. That way there will be a storm of children and grand children on Social Media whipping fans of West Brom and Stoke into a frenzy of applause throughout their first matches, after you shuffle off this mortal coil - worn out by over use of the penis. EDIT and Boro fans will want to join in with the tribute to their current manager's favourite former player!
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Post by davejohnno1 on Oct 3, 2018 7:33:36 GMT
Last night's applause was about as half arsed as it gets and the cheer after was even less full throated than normal.
The sooner this trend stops the better.
There is the perfect emotional and heartfelt tribute to all departed stokies at the final game of the calendar year
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Post by VolvicStokie on Oct 3, 2018 7:40:51 GMT
It's a sensitive subject, but i'll be honest, I've stopped doing it now.
Every time the claps start, there's people asking "whats this for?" and someone will say "it's for that bloke that died" - or "its for the boy who died" etc.
I totally understand that it's a nice gesture and who are we to say you can't clap someone? but in my opinion, those who pass should be remembered like they are every year, on the big screen, on the last game of the year. That's the best way, where their picture can be put up on the big screen, all the fans can give EVERYONE a round of applause and we remember those that we have lost.
It seems social media is the biggest cause of these types of things. Where a fan page ( S L & P / Bear Pit / others) share a post or promote the friends / families of said person who has passed and this round of applause on X minutes should be done. It's a trend that probably wont stop, but it does need to really.
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Post by nottspotter on Oct 3, 2018 8:04:09 GMT
It's a sensitive subject, but i'll be honest, I've stopped doing it now. Every time the claps start, there's people asking "whats this for?" and someone will say "it's for that bloke that died" - or "its for the boy who died" etc. I totally understand that it's a nice gesture and who are we to say you can't clap someone? but in my opinion, those who pass should be remembered like they are every year, on the big screen, on the last game of the year. That's the best way, where their picture can be put up on the big screen, all the fans can give EVERYONE a round of applause and we remember those that we have lost. It seems social media is the biggest cause of these types of things. Where a fan page ( S L & P / Bear Pit / others) share a post or promote the friends / families of said person who has passed and this round of applause on X minutes should be done. It's a trend that probably wont stop, but it does need to really. This. I gave a quick 10 seconds of applause on the 34th minute and got confused because I was sure we clapped on the 34th minute vs Blackburn. But literally everyone around asks ‘what’s this for?’ Or ‘who are we clapping now?’ And ‘who’s dead this time?’ Agree it’s a nice enough tribute but it’s losing meaning now
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Post by VolvicStokie on Oct 3, 2018 8:08:46 GMT
It's a sensitive subject, but i'll be honest, I've stopped doing it now. Every time the claps start, there's people asking "whats this for?" and someone will say "it's for that bloke that died" - or "its for the boy who died" etc. I totally understand that it's a nice gesture and who are we to say you can't clap someone? but in my opinion, those who pass should be remembered like they are every year, on the big screen, on the last game of the year. That's the best way, where their picture can be put up on the big screen, all the fans can give EVERYONE a round of applause and we remember those that we have lost. It seems social media is the biggest cause of these types of things. Where a fan page ( S L & P / Bear Pit / others) share a post or promote the friends / families of said person who has passed and this round of applause on X minutes should be done. It's a trend that probably wont stop, but it does need to really. This. I gave a quick 10 seconds of applause on the 34th minute and got confused because I was sure we clapped on the 34th minute vs Blackburn. But literally everyone around asks ‘what’s this for?’ Or ‘who are we clapping now?’ And ‘who’s dead this time?’ Agree it’s a nice enough tribute but it’s losing meaning now Couldn't help but chuckle at that "whos dead now?" i've heard that once or twice. Shouldn't laugh really!
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Post by Fenparkpotter on Oct 3, 2018 8:25:55 GMT
I'm quite the fan of people clapping and nodding approvingly and defiantly, followed by "why are we clapping?"..."dunno".
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Post by salopstick on Oct 3, 2018 8:31:58 GMT
I didn’t know what it was for so didn’t bothered.
I agree with Dave. The end of year tribute is so well done it’s all we need.
Should people who have a 1minute clap be excluded? Of course not but it is getting ridiculous
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Post by davejohnno1 on Oct 3, 2018 8:33:49 GMT
It's a sensitive subject, but i'll be honest, I've stopped doing it now. Every time the claps start, there's people asking "whats this for?" and someone will say "it's for that bloke that died" - or "its for the boy who died" etc. I totally understand that it's a nice gesture and who are we to say you can't clap someone? but in my opinion, those who pass should be remembered like they are every year, on the big screen, on the last game of the year. That's the best way, where their picture can be put up on the big screen, all the fans can give EVERYONE a round of applause and we remember those that we have lost. It seems social media is the biggest cause of these types of things. Where a fan page ( S L & P / Bear Pit / others) share a post or promote the friends / families of said person who has passed and this round of applause on X minutes should be done. It's a trend that probably wont stop, but it does need to really. The thing is, the end of year tribute to all departed Stokies is done beautifully and is truly emotional and heartfelt from all who witness it. It's a genuine expression of goodwill to those families that have lost loved one and a nod of approval to those that have departed the Stoke City family. That is what departed Stokies deserve. Heartfelt and genuine thoughts and in many cases tears. It's a moving tribute and far better than any of these weekly matchday tributes. EDIT - how come we only had one in the 34th minute? Was whoever it was that died more deserving of one than Walter Vaughan? Why didn't we have one for him and his family in whatever minute corresponded to his age?
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Post by dirtygary69 on Oct 3, 2018 8:38:26 GMT
It was for my Uncle Ron whose favourite road was the A34.
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Post by estrangedsonoffaye on Oct 3, 2018 8:45:27 GMT
Football has an unhealthy obsession with death IMO. I find it a bit odd when people applaud because everyone else does, not knowing what for or for whom. A particularly bad example came from this season, and one of the more well known tributes for Samantha Eastwood. We scored during the applause and people were pissing themselves laughing or saying "come fucking on" etc which completely devalued the applause. Twitter was then full of "thank you Samantha" posts too. I don't like to think that the poor Lass' life can be equated to Stoke scoring a bloody goal.
I dunno, we have an end of year tribute, that is quite solemn and dignified, and avoids somewhat awkward incidents like those above.
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Post by werrington on Oct 3, 2018 8:48:31 GMT
I actually feel sorry for the family and friends involved as they turn up and it’s only sporadic clapping
God bless and may they all RIP all those stoke fans who have sadly passed away but this all has to stop if not for the reason I stated
Just mourn people in your own special way in the way they would of liked within your/their circle without asking total strangers to get involved
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Post by mrred on Oct 3, 2018 8:53:24 GMT
As other have said, the tribute Stoke do at the end / beginning of the year is much more poignant and reflective given the time of year. My Nan was part of it this year bless her soul, and I can't tell you how much it meant to me and my family.
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Post by icelandpotter on Oct 3, 2018 8:56:19 GMT
it's hilarious how it gets you all outraged and in discussion mode! lighten up!
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Post by loosestools on Oct 3, 2018 10:05:55 GMT
I actually feel sorry for the family and friends involved as they turn up and it’s only sporadic clapping God bless and may they all RIP all those stoke fans who have sadly passed away but this all has to stop if not for the reason I stated Just mourn people in your own special way in the way they would of liked within your/their circle without asking total strangers to get involved What a good post.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 3, 2018 10:17:03 GMT
What if someone dies at 46 and there’s a minute added on at the end of the first half? THEN THERE ARE TWO 46th MINUTES When to applaud, at the end of the first half or beginning of the second? Both?? Lord knows I hope we have a plan for when it happens or it could be havoc Dying when you are 46 is a very selfish thing to do. The lengths some people will go to just to get 2 rounds of applause.
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Post by JurgenVandeurzen on Oct 3, 2018 10:18:01 GMT
I still have no idea who it was for - it was about as half-arsed as it gets though.
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Post by Gods on Oct 3, 2018 10:29:02 GMT
It seems really odd to me.
I don't know if that's because of the 'football as church' element of it or simply being invited to treat 'other peoples grief as your own'.
I think it's a fashion which will peter out of its own accord in the end, meantime I'll go along with it so as not to offend.
It's not too long ago we had that 'silence inflation' is it? 1 minutes silence became 2 minutes and then 3 minutes for big deaths, but we were never quite told who defined the big losses and thankfully you only rarely see the big puffed up silences these days.
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Post by kjpt140v on Oct 3, 2018 10:34:03 GMT
Heard a belter tonight. Young girl asked why we were clapping and her dad said 'Someone must have pegged it' which she heard as 'Someone must be pregnant'. I'm sorry for people's losses but it's getting to be every game now and it's so half hearted it's not really a fitting tribute to anyone. I was in the concourse last night and I was sure my mate asked if I'd got lycra shorts. I thought that was odd but replied yes, I asked him why the question why ask. He told me he was just asking, I told him I wore them for cycling and he could have a photo of me wearing them if he was so interested in what I wear. I got an odd look and he said what the fuck are you going on about my reply was what the fuck are you asking about lycra shorts for. "Idiot I was asking if you had life assurance" 😐
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Post by PotterLog on Oct 3, 2018 10:45:37 GMT
It seems really odd to me. I don't know if that's because of the 'football as church' element of it or simply being invited to treat 'other peoples grief as your own'. I think it's a fashion which will peter out of its own accord in the end, meantime I'll go along with it so as not to offend. It's not too long ago we had that 'silence inflation' is it? 1 minutes silence became 2 minutes and then 3 minutes for big deaths, but we were never quite told who defined the big losses and thankfully you only rarely see the big puffed up silences these days. Course at the Emirates they took the respect as far as the full 90
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