Ever the pessimist Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Couldn’t get a ticket myself but can I be sanctimonious enough to remind those who are about the minute’s silence pre match. Many will be arriving basically on kick off so unless aware won’t pick up that the silence is underway. I would hate for people to be turning up unawares and be falsely accused of being disrespectful. 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalthamOwl Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Excellent post. Let’s do the club proud and not embarrass ourselves in front of the world. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest addedtime Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTacoSWFC Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Guaranteed some knobs will spoil it..... Unfortunately not everyone has a brain and that includes Wednesday fans. I'm sure most will though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatter Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 There was a minutes silence before the Norwich match last weekend. Latecomers were still arriving but it was 100% observed. Shouldn’t be a problem unless there are serious delays outside the ground. After all from what’s being reported it’s not even sold out p. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OWL1969 Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 1 minute ago, Blatter said: There was a minutes silence before the Norwich match last weekend. Latecomers were still arriving but it was 100% observed. Shouldn’t be a problem unless there are serious delays outside the ground. After all from what’s being reported it’s not even sold out p. They closed the turnstiles during the minutes silence last Saturday, so no latecomers were coming in, gates reopened when silence had been observed. Would be a good idea if they do this Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Snooty Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Think this might be worth pinning @OWLSTALK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maxine Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 41 minutes ago, OWL1969 said: They closed the turnstiles during the minutes silence last Saturday, so no latecomers were coming in, gates reopened when silence had been observed. Would be a good idea if they do this Friday. This should always be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Tom Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 8 hours ago, OWL1969 said: They closed the turnstiles during the minutes silence last Saturday, so no latecomers were coming in, gates reopened when silence had been observed. Would be a good idea if they do this Friday. 7 hours ago, Maxine said: This should always be done. It was a good idea and it worked out for those inside but was very confusing outside, and as a result not especially silent - there were no signs up that I could see and few stewards on Penistone, just non-moving queues and closed doors with an eerie stillness...ruined every few seconds by someone joining the back of the queue shouting “fooooook’s this abahrt like?!” through a gobfull of Beres Luckily the haunting strains of the Last Post post drifted over on the breeze and people soon twigged, and the silence itself was very well observed by those of us still heading in - I got to the gangways a few seconds before it ended and though they were busy you could’ve heard a pin drop. Top idea but better signage outside next next time please Wednesday! Few printed-off A4 notices on outside of turnstiles would’ve done it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimisticowl Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 When I started work in 1962 I actually worked alongside WWI veterans nearing their retirement, WW2 veterans were common place, however the single thing that they had in common was making light out of what were horrendous experiences. Just remember both they and their mates who didn’t make it back paved the way for us to live in peace. Lest we forget. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickswfc Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Sure most will remember the balls up at derby in 2013 when the fans were singing on the concourse. Obviously they didn't know but what made it worse was the fans in the ground shouting at them to shut up. All it sounded to derby fans was us not respecting it. So yeah, bit of common sense tonight. Try and warn anyone singing on the concourse beforehand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatter Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 10 hours ago, OWL1969 said: They closed the turnstiles during the minutes silence last Saturday, so no latecomers were coming in, gates reopened when silence had been observed. Would be a good idea if they do this Friday. I usually arrive quite early I didn't know they did that. Must need careful stewarding outside the ground if there’s a late rush. It only works though if the powers that be stop people coming off the concourses armed with pies and drinks late on too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torres Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 11 hours ago, Ever the pessimist said: Couldn’t get a ticket myself but can I be sanctimonious enough to remind those who are about the minute’s silence pre match. Many will be arriving basically on kick off so unless aware won’t pick up that the silence is underway. I would hate for people to be turning up unawares and be falsely accused of being disrespectful. We don’t need reminding thank you Keep up the self righteous work though pal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgmetcalf Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 If you don’t know where the sty is just follow the smell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnsleyOwl96 Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 (edited) Correct got to be done done wasnt long ago I had a picture with the owner of Leicester a really nice guy, utmost respect Edited November 9, 2018 by BarnsleyOwl96 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisewoodowl Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 1 hour ago, torres said: We don’t need reminding thank you Keep up the self righteous work though pal Some people do tho' During the minutes silence last week at Hillsborough some bimbo walked up The Kop with a pint in her hand, straight past a steward. Fair Play to the steward, he didn't challenge her during the silence, let her walk to her seat, plastic glass in hand. By the time the minute was up, and when he went to her, she'd supped up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ever the pessimist Posted November 9, 2018 Author Share Posted November 9, 2018 1 hour ago, torres said: We don’t need reminding thank you Keep up the self righteous work though pal Not so much reminding - just being aware that if, as often the case, people don't arrive until kick off they might inadvertently be talking / singing / chanting through the silence. Imagine if loads of noise was coming from the away end - next thing our neighbours will be telling everyone about how we openly disrespected the fallen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsyowl Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 13 hours ago, Ever the pessimist said: Couldn’t get a ticket myself but can I be sanctimonious enough to remind those who are about the minute’s silence pre match. Many will be arriving basically on kick off so unless aware won’t pick up that the silence is underway. I would hate for people to be turning up unawares and be falsely accused of being disrespectful. I can remember Derby away, we were absolutely crucified for it, all the fans on the concourse had no idea, absolutely wasted singing our songs but of course it was heard... I was mortified when I realised it was the minute silence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owling Wolfe Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 4 minutes ago, Ever the pessimist said: Not so much reminding - just being aware that if, as often the case, people don't arrive until kick off they might inadvertently be talking / singing / chanting through the silence. Imagine if loads of noise was coming from the away end - next thing our neighbours will be telling everyone about how we openly disrespected the fallen. Ignore him, pathetic response to your message. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kew Owl Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 20 minutes ago, Owling Wolfe said: Ignore him, pathetic response to your message. Yes, agreed, that's exactly what I thought as well - and I'm sure that I'm far from being the only one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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