A more sombre use for the scoreboard?

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  1. Met

    Metatarsal Well-Known Member

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    I can't remember which thread I read it in, but recently there was a post about the now seemingly regular "minute's applause" for recently deceased supporters etc and how it might be devaluing it a little. I'm not sure that's the case, but can understand the point.

    I wonder what people's views are on possibly using the scoreboard, either on a match by match basis, or via an end of season montages perhaps, to offer a means of remembrance for supporters, explorers etc, in a similar fashion to what is done at the BBC Sports Personality of The Year? A picture of the individual, their name displayed etc?

    Much would depend on our opposition supporters too, and I'm not sure if it'd be better doing it say 10 min prior to kick off, or at half time etc.

    Or perhaps something more formal in the match day programme?

    Twas just a thought.

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  2. Plankton Pete

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    I'm sure somebody mentioned the Blunts do something similar at the end of the season.
     
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    In memorium... Like the Oscars... :)
     
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    Slightly off-topic but there is nothing like a minutes silence to fire up our crowd at home games. Much more powerful than a minutes applause although much much easier to ruin if you're a lovely person.
     
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  5. Met

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    Agree completely.

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    Do something around half hour before the last match of the season for those who have passed.
     
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    What when there's no on in the ground. Aye brilliant idea
     
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    Those that want to pay respects won't mind coming early for once and those who go to games as an escape from morbid stuff in the real world can avoid it. Win win for both sides.
     
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    Stick weekly obituaries in the programme. Do a minute's silence/applause at the first game of the season.
     
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    I suggested this on the SLO post - another minutes applause was called for on Saturday- it's nearly every game now - not many know much about them - properly organised one would be better
     
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  11. YTB

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    I'm pretty sure there'll be a minutes silence at the final home game of the season to remember Reds who have passed over the season, with their names on the scoreboard. I reckon that's the best way the club can honour these fans.
     
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