He talks absolute ****e whilst his mate who we all know who is does and says what the **** he wants and I am not talking about the other moderator.
No one should be banned unless they are inciting violence, hatred or unlawful acts. If it’s breaking the forum rules, just delete the post.
But what is an appropriate period of mourning? From now until the funeral? one game? one day? The cricket has had a 1 day break, Rugby is carrying on regardless. Different people will want to mourn for different lengths of time - but not everybody will want to mourn. For me, a more fitting tribute to Elizabeth II would have been for every ground in the country to be singing the National Anthem before tomorrow's games. The authorities for me have chosen the wrong option. Yes, the house of Windsor is in mourning - and much of the country along with them. However, I don't think that should mean no-one is allowed to enjoy themselves. As someone else has said, either stop all enjoyable activities or don't stop any.
Good article CRAIG HOPE: Football has missed an opportunity to pay tribute to the Queen by postponing games By Craig Hope for MailOnline 17:07, 09 Sep 2022 , updated 18:34, 09 Sep 2022 The decision to postpone this weekend’s football fixtures is, sadly, an opportunity missed. An opportunity for rival supporters to unite, for our country to show the best of itself and create some of the most powerful, memorable tributes to Queen Elizabeth II. I have no doubt the scenes inside and outside stadiums across the country would have been truly remarkable and uplifting. What do we do when people die? We gather, for a funeral. Remember the frustration and upset when prevented that? Collective mourning is part of the grieving process, yes. But, often, it is more so a celebration, a lasting show of respect. please log in to view this image West Ham fans belted out a rousing rendition of 'God save the Queen' during Thursday's Europa League game following the announcement of her death The Queen will have a state funeral, of course, but that will be something the majority of us watch on television. This weekend, at football matches and sporting events, it was a chance to feel something, to pay your own respects, be that with a dignified silence or by belting out the national anthem en mass, opposition fans and all. It could have been the last time we get to sing those words, ‘God save the Queen’, as part of a crowd. At a time of social crisis, what a feeling of togetherness that would have engendered. It would also have left the royal naysayers, and a watching world, in no doubt as to how cherished Queen Elizabeth II really was by the folk, largely working class, who populate our sporting arenas. please log in to view this image The Queen presents England captain Bobby Moore with the Jules Rimet trophy after the 1966 World Cup final at Wembley Stadium please log in to view this image Germany captain Jurgen Klinsmann celebrates with the European Championship trophy presented to him by the Queen following his side's win in the Euro '96 final at Wembley The Premier League, it seems, have taken the decision to postpone more out of fear than respect. Fear of making the wrong call and being criticised for it, should some in attendance not show the due reverence. How sad. They had an opportunity to use football to raise morale, and how we need that. The brave call was to play. I was in Switzerland covering Arsenal’s Europa League match on Thursday evening when news of the Queen’s death broke. I felt sadness, yes. But the emotion I experienced more than most was pride. Pride at the Arsenal supporters who sang an impromptu national anthem. Pride when they then shouted down the minority of home fans who sought to ruin a minute’s silence. Pride when, on a train in the Swiss countryside past midnight, a group of FC Zurich supporters wanted to talk about the Queen, not the football match. And pride is what I believe every one of us would have felt this weekend. Next weekend? The power would have been in the immediacy of the raw emotion. please log in to view this image The Premier League and English Football League have postponed this weekend's fixtures please log in to view this image The Premier League released a statement saying they made the decision to postpone the fixtures to honour Queen Elizabeth's 'extraordinary life and contribution to the nation' I was scheduled to be at West Ham versus Newcastle on Sunday. During West Ham’s Europa League game on Thursday, there was a spine-tingling rendition of the national anthem - check out the video on social media. This was only initiated by the fans in the stands. I wanted to experience that. And at the Olympic Stadium, too, 10 years on from the Queen ‘jumping out of a helicopter with James Bond' during the opening ceremony for London 2012. Her Majesty had always celebrated sport, and this was our chance for sport to celebrate her. Sadly, it is an opportunity missed.
I'm not denying that this unforeseen break could work to our advantage. That does not mean I agree with the decision to postpone tomorrow's games
This is a wonderful article and sums up how so many of us feel.It's not the be all and end all but it's a strange decision they have made and as others have said it should have been all or nothing.Let's not forget that other events have suffered too,Her Majesty was a huge supporter of racing and owned many horses yet that too has been suspended,albeit a card has been cobbled together for Sunday which incorporates the St Leger. I feel that the footballing authorities have got this wrong,it's done now but the aftermath will resonate among us for some time to come.. An emotional article which is put together beautifully,thanks for sharing it.
Trevor Sinclair.....absolute ****......one more word to describe you.....but i best not say it.....otherwise i hit your level
I am a royalist and loved the Queen but think that she would of liked the sports to continue and let the fans show respect in a similar vein that the West Ham fans did .
I don't see how that wouldn't be a win-win. Clearly if other sports are going ahead, then the Premier League and EFL have taken the decision on themselves and potentially dropped a bollock in the process. Whatever happened to 'keep calm and carry on'.?
