at the game last night instead of a minutes silence for John Bond and to be honest I think its what he would have wanted as well.Anyone agree or am I being disrespectful.
I think it's down to what the family wants. Also there is going to be a minutes applause on saturday.
Which will be far better with double the attendance Hopefully they will show this aspect before kick-off on the stream I will be watching as I would love to join in, even if no-one else can hear me. I want to do it all the same because he deserves it so much.
It's just a personal thing, but I prefer the silence, it seems far more emotional and respectful. I feel a bit uncomfortable applauding someones death, even if it is meant as a celebration of their life! I always respected John Bond for what he did for the club, and while the silence was happening last night I had my own private thoughts, I find it easier to that in the silence. I won't applaud at the Liverpool game, but I will have respect for John Bond while the rest clap! I guess it's probably an age thing!!!!!
I think both are suitable. Silence shows respect and acknowedges the sadness of his death while applause shows gratitude for the superb job he did in his 7 years in charge. Missed out last night due to work commitments but am looking forward to paying tribute on Saturrday.
I think silence is the most suitable. When it is done properly and respectfully, and it sounded so on CanaryWorld last night, it just seems so right. Applause is OK but it does allow those with no respect to make a noise. Just my opinion. I suppose just as some recognition is made, then thats fine.
I can see both sides of the argument but, on balance, I think I'd prefer loud applause if it were for me. I just think it's a more positive way to celebrate someone's life and contribution to other people's.
I found the silence last night incredibly moving and respectful. It was impeccably observed. Like others, I thought about how much we owe John. I think it will be more difficult on Saturday to ensure silence and agree that applause is better than partial silence. I thought that CH's words about JB were well chosen, and felt sincere. I was particularly struck by him saying that if he were able to spend the same number of years here that Bond did, he would consider himself a very lucky man.
One thing that annoyed me during the silence last night was the bloody clicking of camera shutters from the photographers, not content on taking one photograph it went on for the whole minute.
I think it's a great decision to do both, last night was a perfect opportunity with a smaller crowd fr the silence and then on Saturday with a full house to give his life the applause it deserves. And can you seriously imagine there being complete silence with a couple of thousand scousers in attendance? There is absolute zero chance even thirty seconds of it would pass without at least a handful of them piping up and making a racket. I personally love the idea of the applause, just like I've always look at funerals in a positive way, choosing to celebrate everything the person did and achieved in their time rather than wallowing in the fact that they're no longer with us. And on saturday for me it is the only way to do it to ensure full respect is paid to his memory
I think the silence carries alot more impact, 27,000 people in silence is quite a moving thing to see.
I never watched a Norwich team under John Bond - I'm 14 years too young, but the spontaneous, and very long-lasting, applause after the silence last night sent shivers down my spine. It was a tribute beyond what was expected from everyone, and I thought it was very special.
In a ideal world yes, but like I said it will never happen with even a hundred scousers there let alone a couple of thousand.
