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| Tweet Topic Started: Nov 7 2011, 05:22 PM (1,169 Views) | |
| The Derry Pele | Nov 7 2011, 06:45 PM Post #31 |
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Free Suarez
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I already have apologies for misreading the nature of poppy day |
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| The Plastic Flag | Nov 7 2011, 06:49 PM Post #32 |
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Boring Boring Chelsea
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Sorry Mercedes, I whole heartedly disagree. You should never have to remove a poppy, an emblem of respect for those that have given their lives. It's not about politics, religion or even nationalism. It's about respect. We're often told that footballers are role models (I disagree on that front too), so if that's the case, what better way to carry the mood of the nation? Anyone and I mean anyone, who is offended by the poppy, have absolutely no understanding of its meaning. Edited by The Plastic Flag, Nov 7 2011, 06:52 PM.
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| The Sicilian | Nov 7 2011, 06:56 PM Post #33 |
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Going To Make You An Offer You Cant Refuse.
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What is FIFA actual excuse for not allowing this? |
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| The Plastic Flag | Nov 7 2011, 07:02 PM Post #34 |
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Boring Boring Chelsea
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Fifa's rule states national team kits cannot carry “political, religious or commercial messages”. As my post above states, they clearly have no understanding of the poppy's meaning. |
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| Jimmymac™ | Nov 7 2011, 07:04 PM Post #35 |
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Aye but it could still open a can of worms regardless of the interpretation |
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| The Plastic Flag | Nov 7 2011, 07:11 PM Post #36 |
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Boring Boring Chelsea
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I have to say I'm shocked! When I started the thread, I thought that each and every reply would support Lampard's stance. I'm currently shaking my head in total disbelief. |
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| Jimmymac™ | Nov 7 2011, 07:14 PM Post #37 |
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Why? It's not about FIFA hating the English or wanting to be obtuse about it. They simply don't want to have the possibility on their hands of other nations wanting some kind of one off shirt that could cause problems Yes their interpretation of it might be debatable but on this occasion I think their intentions are in the right vein I believe a minutes silence is happening? They are allowing recognition of the day Edited by Jimmymac™, Nov 7 2011, 07:14 PM.
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| The Plastic Flag | Nov 7 2011, 07:17 PM Post #38 |
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My disbelief is not so much aimed at FIFA, it's more aimed at the majority of posts on this thread. My last post on the subject. |
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| Jimmymac™ | Nov 7 2011, 07:20 PM Post #39 |
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Anyone's posts in particular? My views are not about the day itself, I wholeheartedly support it but I understand FIFA's points, they haven't point blank refused, just a compromise. We will have poppies on the training shirts right up until kick off these will be worn. |
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| The Sicilian | Nov 7 2011, 07:30 PM Post #40 |
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They're wrong in that sense then as it's obviously none of the above. But then were does it stop - it'll open up a can of worms with interpretations etc being different and will only lead to trouble. It takes more than having a poppy on your shirt to show support, I for one understand what Lampard is saying but for reasons above I agree (begrudgingly I may add) with FIFA and their stance. If anyone is offended for any reason by the poppy though that's a different thing all together and I hope that anything like that can be kept from the thread. |
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| mercedes | Nov 7 2011, 09:14 PM Post #41 |
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it's not about removing it. its about wearing something that doesnt have it on it. like i said, he can support it 100 other ways. i just dont think its worth the fuss. |
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| mercedes | Nov 7 2011, 09:16 PM Post #42 |
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oh i forgot a bit - "what better way to carry the mood of the nation?" he'll be doing that when he's standing there during the silence. he can do it by donating money. he can do it wearing a poppy while training etc etc. |
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| mcfc1975 | Nov 8 2011, 01:04 AM Post #43 |
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it should be up to the country who wants to wear it fifa should sort their own problems out before sticking their noses in |
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| Chelsea Rent Boy | Nov 8 2011, 10:39 AM Post #44 |
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So suddenly paying respect to the dead is not allowed anymore? fork off Fifa |
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| Dotty | Nov 8 2011, 11:04 AM Post #45 |
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YOu are getting 1 minutes silence to do that. |
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