Cerberus Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 2 hours ago, Shotgun said: The Independent reporting that England will ignore FIFA's ruling. A quick skim through the comments suggest that many people think FIFA is run by Muslims. http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/international/fifa-poppy-ban-england-scotland-fa-players-will-wear-remembrance-day-a7393591.html Lest we forget...what exactly? I guess you've forgotten. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 1 minute ago, Jamaldo said: The moment they decided to tie in the soldiers who chose to go on a suicidal trip to Afghanistan as part of the remembrance it became political. It's now a reminder of shite decision making and self-interest of past governments. Indeed not. It only reinforces the fact that we have a duty to remember the fallen. There's no need to politicise this. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The OP Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 I'll personally be remembering people killed by the bombs Britain has dropped on Syria and Iraq in the past year because it's far easier to remember things that happened recently. Not sure if 'remembering the fallen' includes non-Commonwealth foreigners or if 'making the ultimate sacrifice' includes a bomb dropping on your head though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 12 minutes ago, The OP said: I'll personally be remembering people killed by the bombs Britain has dropped on Syria and Iraq in the past year because it's far easier to remember things that happened recently. Not sure if 'remembering the fallen' includes non-Commonwealth foreigners or if 'making the ultimate sacrifice' includes a bomb dropping on your head though. ^^^What a fucking arse. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjw Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Oh FIFA! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob the tank Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Kick them both out, no questions asked just do it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCelt67 Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 30 minutes ago, mjw said: Oh FIFA! That was worn during a friendly so apparently it falls out of FIFA's jurisdiction in regards to political statements on shirts. Doesn't make any sense to me as to why it's acceptable in some cases but not others. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eez-eh Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 1 hour ago, The_Kincardine said: ^^^What a fucking arse. What exactly is it about remembering those from other counties who have died as a result of war that makes someone an arse? Do the "sane people" that you speak of only remember the British? Try to give a proper answer without turning into a seething mess and making it an argument about whose grammar is better. Thanks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itzdrk Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Just now, eez-eh said: What exactly is it about remembering those from other counties who have died as a result of war that makes someone an arse? Do the "sane people" that you speak of only remember the British? Try to give a proper answer without turning into a seething mess and making it an argument about whose grammar is better. Thanks. I think he is the target audience when the news are reporting on a tragedy and make the hundreds/thousands seem irrelevant because A BRITISH MAN WAS INJURED. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree house tam Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 6 hours ago, Jamaldo said: The moment they decided to tie in the soldiers who chose to go on a suicidal trip to Afghanistan as part of the remembrance it became political. It's now a reminder of shite decision making and self-interest of past governments. Now the first part of this is just bollocks. Last part is true about almost every conflict Britain has been involved in. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever_blueco Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 8 hours ago, mjw said: Oh FIFA! Interestingly I would like to see the poster op's view on this ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamamafegan Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Surprised the SFA are backing the FA on this issue. You are? We already love to copy what they do down South so I'm not surprised.It's all become a big circus now. No place for it in football. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
printer Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Poor and arrogant decision by the FAs. Disappointed in the SFA lining itself up with the deplorable FA. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonD Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 13 hours ago, Stellaboz said: Let's be honest, a lot of people and entities in the public only wear/show one because they feel it's expected of them and there would be negative consequences for them if they didn't. A few years ago I saw a report about a famous person who was appearing on TV near Armistice Day and turned up at Television Centre without a poppy. There was a tray of them, plus collection tin, on the reception desk so he took one without paying anything, wore it while he was on camera, then replaced it in the tray when he left the building. No names but he was a former politician turned author. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 12 hours ago, Njord said: Quick q and I don't know the answer.... So, no googling folks. Q/ When was the last time the UK was 'at War'? Falklands wasn't one from memory, neither was Vietnam, don't think Suez was, so maybe Korea? Awaits one of our learned heroes to reply.. I don't know either, I would have said The Falklands, or even Iraq (either time) but heaven knows why you stuck in Vietnam though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 England played on November 11th 1987 and didn't wear armbands or poppies or anything like that. I'm not sure when Scotland last played on or near to the 11th but I don't remember there being any poppy on shirts before. This is probably me being a crochety middle aged man but I think in the last 15 years we've become a far more sentimental society, given to ostentatious displays of emotions. We have minutes silences for all sorts of things - Glenn Hoddle's dad dying for example. I buy and wear a poppy but I don't think they need to be on football jerseys or armbands. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisGRAEME Posted November 3, 2016 Author Share Posted November 3, 2016 3 minutes ago, ICTChris said: England played on November 11th 1987 and didn't wear armbands or poppies or anything like that. I'm not sure when Scotland last played on or near to the 11th but I don't remember there being any poppy on shirts before. This is probably me being a crochety middle aged man but I think in the last 15 years we've become a far more sentimental society, given to ostentatious displays of emotions. We have minutes silences for all sorts of things - Glenn Hoddle's dad dying for example. I buy and wear a poppy but I don't think they need to be on football jerseys or armbands. Played on the 13th in 1999: Here's Paul Scholes, Sol Campbell, Colin Hendry and Christian Dailly all DISRESPECTING OUR BRAVE BOYS AND NOT SHOWING DUE RESPECT! GIVE THEM SOLDIERS' WAGES AND MAKE THEM CALL THEIR PARENTS. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 3 minutes ago, ICTChris said: England played on November 11th 1987 and didn't wear armbands or poppies or anything like that. I'm not sure when Scotland last played on or near to the 11th but I don't remember there being any poppy on shirts before. This is probably me being a crochety middle aged man but I think in the last 15 years we've become a far more sentimental society, given to ostentatious displays of emotions. We have minutes silences for all sorts of things - Glenn Hoddle's dad dying for example. I buy and wear a poppy but I don't think they need to be on football jerseys or armbands. I agree, and I'm in a similar boat. Barely a week goes by without a minute's silence or applause for something. If we were that cut up about it we'd be at home sobbing, not out watching the football. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 The FA and SFA could donate all the ticket money to the Royal British Legion. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Wee Villa Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 England played on November 11th 1987 and didn't wear armbands or poppies or anything like that. I'm not sure when Scotland last played on or near to the 11th but I don't remember there being any poppy on shirts before. Scotland had poppies on their armbands against Cyprus in 2011, apparently. They took them off because the velcro wouldn't work and they kept coming loose though. I can't say I remember any of this. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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