03-11-2016, 17:18
Good debate, whilst I agree with the sentiment of wearing an armband to remember and respect the dead, I also find the respective FA'S approach to " we'll wear them anyway and wait for the outcome!" extremely petulant and childish. If the rules state you cant wear anything other than the blindingly obvious, don't wear it!! This is exactly what is wrong with football right now, the authorities and the game in general just railroad all before them and do as they f****** well please and try to hide beyond the moral issue of wearing poppies in the first place.
I agree with Salop Baggie, a military band, a few words fro the British Legion, a poppy on the scoreboard and may'be a temporary structure with wreaths is more fitting and nullifies FIFO ( Fit in or f*** off ) basically, sorry FIFA's rules and sanctions. I just feel the FA's are being extremely arrogant and trying to flex their muscles, if this goes ahead, what next?
If I have upset anybody with my frankly forthright views, I apologise, it's just football getting to big for its boots and acting like a kid in the playground who wont play ball. This is a very emotive subject and as like many of you, I have past family members in wars gone by who have sadly fallen, I wear my poppy with pride and give generously to this worthwhile cause. However, there are ways to respect this and rough shotting over the organisation in this manner is not a dignified way to pay your respects!
RIP to those who have fallen and may you long be remembered and respected for all you gave to this great country!!
COYB
I agree with Salop Baggie, a military band, a few words fro the British Legion, a poppy on the scoreboard and may'be a temporary structure with wreaths is more fitting and nullifies FIFO ( Fit in or f*** off ) basically, sorry FIFA's rules and sanctions. I just feel the FA's are being extremely arrogant and trying to flex their muscles, if this goes ahead, what next?
If I have upset anybody with my frankly forthright views, I apologise, it's just football getting to big for its boots and acting like a kid in the playground who wont play ball. This is a very emotive subject and as like many of you, I have past family members in wars gone by who have sadly fallen, I wear my poppy with pride and give generously to this worthwhile cause. However, there are ways to respect this and rough shotting over the organisation in this manner is not a dignified way to pay your respects!
RIP to those who have fallen and may you long be remembered and respected for all you gave to this great country!!
COYB