I started the thread mate with good intentions - not sure what happened regarding the controversial topic- seems some moderation was called for? - my apologies if the thread was inappropriate
Jeez Diddles, no mate. Wasn't insulting your thread at all. Post 14 on your thread was another islamic rant that had nothing to do with your original point, which was what I was bitching about. It's disappeared now, I guess from the new modding that's going on. I used to post on here quite a bit but it all got a bit nasty which is why I stopped. You're post was just another good thread that had bad **** posted on it, which now happens a lot on here, and is probably why most threads end up in puerile arguments.
Thank goodness for that, I had a couple of entries on that thread and thought my defence of police procedures had upset someone!
Believe me, I am more a "For Queen and Country" man, more than most, but I don't really know what you mean by the above statement. I reckon that just about every football team in the UK(with possibly the exception of those dirty bastards Celtic) would have a list the length of your arm with players who died in WW1 or WW2(or any other of the wars in the good old days). The thing we have to thank the yanks for, is that they started the poppy wearing thing. F.A.O. THE RELIC. for the first time ever on this board, I'm not trying to take the piss, I just don't know where you were going with the whole Heart of Midlothian thing and the poppies
Recently visited the Commando Memorial at Spean Bridge in Scotland. In the remembrance garden photographs & small mementos are left. Seeing pictures of lads younger then my sons was a shocking & very moving experience for me. I will wear my poppy with renewed pride this year
I am not a badge of honour, I am not a racist smear, I am not a fashion statement, To be worn but once a year, I am not glorification Of conflict or of war. I am not a paper ornament A token, I am more. I am a loving memory, Of a father or a son, A permanent reminder Of each and every one. I’m paper or enamel I'm old or shining new, I'm a way of saying thank you, To every one of you. I am a simple poppy A Reminder to you all, That courage faith and honour, Will stand where heroes fall. Paul Hunter 2014
The Hearts players were among the very first professional footballers to volunteer for WW1, and were unusual in enlisting as a group. They joined the Scots Guards together, served right through together, etc. I just think that eight out of eleven killed in one battle is rather a big loss for a football team. Perhaps you can list the 'many' other teams who lost eight out of eleven in one battle?
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. ”
Class ...My biggest regret for Sunday is that I will miss the Remembrance Parade in the morning as I'm working until 1pm...It should still be a fantastic occasion though and the partnership between SAFC and our armed forces is admirable..
Class gesture of respect from the club, though there's a slight error in the article there; it is of course 100 years since the beginning of the First World War, not the end. Hopefully someone will rectify this.
