Tonight Palace and Sunderland didn't appear to have poppies on their shirts. Does that mean it's become genuinely voluntary then and not something forced on them by the Daily Mail (the paper with fascist sympathies in the 1930s.)
let's hope so. it's no longer a case of choice and people are wearing them to avoid disapproval. in any case, the money spent printing hundreds of shirts with poppies on them could be better spent by the haig fund, for example.
i sigh when i see the newscasters sporting a poppy from the 1st or whatever it is . Its being hijacked as a sign of being reminded rather than remembrance - its a subtle difference but one i can acknowledge.
More like 3 weeks before the 11th. Makes my blood boil. It demeans the respect for the occasion but I suppose is symptomatic of the way we live. Everything, over the top.
Uninformed person. Now only 3 PL clubs refusing to back Daily Mail campaign to get clubs to wear poppies Two more Premier League clubs bowed to Poppy pressure yesterday, making a total of 17 top-flight teams who will embroider the British Legion emblem on their match-day shirts to mark Remembrance Sunday
It was the Daily Mail campaign that forced the clubs into wearing them. FFS. I thought you were more intelligent than that. Next you'll be saying that what happens now has nothing to do with the government as the general election was four and a half years ago.
, It wasn't forced on them. In any case what is your objection to commemorating those who gave their lives?
In answer to your original question, all twenty Premier League clubs are playing one game with poppies on their shirts.
Don't go there, mate! I did, the other day and it set the Neanderthals baying for blood. To be honest, we should remember all those who have been killed in wars. Tommy? Yes - but not exceptionally
Don't know if poppies will be on the shirt Sunday, but we'll certainly be acknowledging it as always. Rememberance Sunday at SAFC SAFC will show support for the national Remembrance Day commemorations this weekend for the match against Everton on Sunday. The club will be joined by over 2,000 serving military personnel, veterans groups and families of soldiers who have lost their lives in the service of their country, in what is will be SAFC’s biggest-ever military tribute. Soldiers from 2 Signal Regiment, led by WO1(RSM) John Stephenson, will form a Guard of Honour in full military dress as the Sunderland and Everton players enter the field of play. A poppy wreath will be laid in the centre circle of the pitch by Coldstream Guard and Sunderland season card holder, Colour Sergeant Chris Hunter and a traditional two minutes silence will be observed by players and fans prior to kick off. Members of 2 Signal Regiment will take part in a charity collection around the stadium to raise funds for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal and Sunderland’s squad will sport special one-off match shirts bearing the traditional poppy emblem, which will then be auctioned by the Royal British Legion. Representatives from Brothers in Arms, the charity set up to build a new war memorial in the City of Sunderland dedicated to local men and women who have lost their lives in battle or training since the end of the Second World War, will also be present on the day, along with serving members of one of the region’s most famous regiments, the Coldstream Guards and 3 Rifles, the successors to the Durham Light Infantry. This will be the ninth consecutive year that members of the Armed Forces and their families have joined with the club to support the country’s Remembrance Commemorations. Sunderland AFC chairman, Ellis Short, said: “It is always a tremendous honour for us to welcome serving personnel, veterans groups and military families to the Stadium of Light and our tribute takes on extra significance this year as we commemorate 100 years since the end of World War 1. “Sunderland AFC is proud to recognise the long-standing military tradition in the North East region and we are privileged to be able to have this opportunity to give thanks to those people who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the service of their country.” WO1 (RSM) John Stephenson of 2 Signal Regiment said: “I am always overwhelmed with the kindness and generosity shown by everyone we engage with during our time in the North East and the people of Sunderland and Sunderland Football Club have been amazing in their support of the British Forces for the past nine years. “Year after year, without fail, they have dug deep to support those currently serving and who have previously served. They have helped so many families who have unfortunately lost their loved ones throughout the years due to conflict and I am truly grateful for the support we receive. ”
