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Minutes tribute.

Discussion in 'Queens Park Rangers' started by sheffordqpr, Aug 19, 2012.

  1. sheffordqpr

    sheffordqpr Well-Known Member

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    I don't know if anyone else has posted on this subject, but I haven't seen anything.

    I would just like to say that the minutes applause yesterday for Big Mac brought a lump to my throat and more than a few tears to my eyes. I met Alan on a number of occasions and he was a great guy.

    I must add that the Swansea supporters played their part in the tribute and thank them for that.
     
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  2. JudoRanger

    JudoRanger Well-Known Member

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    Yes, meant to mention that. Swansea fans were brilliant with the applause.

    The applause on 5mins didnt really get going where I was (lower loft), but we clapped during that time aswell.
     
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    agree with that they were 'top notch'.
     
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  4. Uber_Hoop

    Uber_Hoop Well-Known Member

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    I do wish that people would observe a respectful silence, though. The only reason we have applause is because there are enough idiots in any crowd that will ruin a silence.
     
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    rangercol Well-Known Member

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    Yep....I was most deleterious in not mentioning it in my match report!!
     
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    rangercol Well-Known Member

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    Why was there applause on 5mins? Mac's number?
     
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  7. sheffordqpr

    sheffordqpr Well-Known Member

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    Yep, he wore the number 5 shirt for years.
     
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    rangercol Well-Known Member

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    I know that mate. Didn't hear it yesterday on 5mins
     
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    sku Well-Known Member

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    On the big screen on 5 minutes - but didn't really take off, only in pockets.
     
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    sheffordqpr Well-Known Member

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    I did a little clapping in X block on 5 minutes and stood up an chanted 'Alan McDonald' along with some others. I was so choked, just about managed to maintain my composure!!
     
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