Minute silence Wednesday ??

Be nice to show some respect for the young 7 year old

RIP such a tragic accident


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Either that or minutes applause on 7th minute?

 

Didn't know he was a Barnsley fan. Thought he just lived there. It's tragic what's happened but we should just have a minute of silence before the last home game to remember everyone that passes during the season.

 

For me it's a difficult one. I always prefer a mins applause (apart from armistice etc) so its well observed.
I understand we as a footy family can't observe every death. I know from personal experience the comfort Phils family (ex social club n Mount landlord) got from the tribute we gave them.
BFC family or not I'm sure folk clapping for 60 seconds on Weds wouldn't hurt a sole. As a dad to a similar aged kid I'd certainly join in, as would my son.

 

Totally agree mate

60 seconds of silence or applause to give a family a little comfort





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I personally think tragic and unexpected deaths such as this one are more suited with a minutes silence.

I see a minutes applause more suited to when celebrating the achievements of someone such as a sportsman who achieved great things. Or a local character such as Phil who was well known and thought of highly within the community.

I just dont see it appropriate to applaud something as tragic as this. Thats only my opinion though. I will show my respect in whatever way the majority see fit on the night.

 

It dosen't make a blind bit of difference if he was a Barnsley fan or not, fact of the matter is that a little boy aged 7 year old as tragically lost his life so showing some respect to him and his family at such a sad time is the least someone can do in my opinion.

 

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Not really in favour, I have total sympathy for this family and I think that its especially a tragedy when any kiddie is taken so young, BUT where do you draw the line, everyone's loved ones are precious to them, so on death why should one be given precedence over another? you can't do it every time.
Personally I would prefer a 'roll of honour' or some such thing at the end of the season with each name read out at once

 

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It's a fact of life that someone dies every day of the week, either naturally or in tragic circumstances. As you say, where do you draw the line? Do we have a minute of silence before every home game? That sounds ridiculous but it could happen. Not right though is it? The family will grieve in private and quite rightly so. I know that plenty will disagree with my point of view but that's all it is - a point of view.

 

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Po R I agree with you. My dad was a reds supporter for over 60 years. He followed them home and away. He was also (un) lucky enough to be a shareholder until one former chairman fecked things up. There wasn't a minutes silence for my dad.

As tragic add it is that this young lad has died, has anyone asked the question 'where were his parents and why wad he on his own at that time of night'?

 

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My Dad was the same until he died some years ago. I was with him, getting soaking wet, at a match against Middlesbrough. His very last match. 1-1 draw, sat on the front row of ESL in the driving rain. Fjortoft scored for them. Wouldn't have dreamed of asking that a minute's silence be observed. People are born, people die. Let those that are close to them mark the event in their own way.

 

People die every second of every single day. Often in tragic circumstances. Should we have a minute's silence for all of them? If we have a minute's silence for just one are we disrespecting the others?
I'm a firm believer that grief should be left to those who are family and friends.

 

I can peoples point with if he has one why shouldnt everyone, but we are a community club 90% of supporters are from or have lived in barnsley I would say. A little lad died in the barnsley area tragically wouldnt hurt to show respect. I wont be there unfortunately just bought tickets for chesterfield n wont be back from work in time but if I was there I would observe.

 

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I agree with you.

I have enough of a problem with public silences for fellow Barnsley fans I've never met; let alone non-Barnsley fans I've never met.

It ought not to be forced upon you to pay your respects to anyone, and essentially that's what's happening.

 

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Hmm, but trouble is u get accused of being heartless or a misery if u say things like this. Death is a terrible thing to cope with, whatever the circumstances. Being morally blackmailed into standing up for someone u don't know is just wrong and starting just about every football match with a minute of silence is also wrong. Why can't everyone just mark someone's passing quietly or with friends and family? I have every sympathy for this accident but sorry - I don't know the boy so it has nothing to do with me.

 

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I can live with being called heartless or miserable. It doesn't faze me, and I guess you're the same, mate.

 

The problem is though how many kids in barnsley died this week? Every one is tragic and while you can say you are honouring him you are also saying in effect (unintentionally) that he was more deserving thsn the other kids and that can cause more suffering to their families

 

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Funnily enough I'm not heartless. I get lumps in my throat over all kinds of things, whether it be something sad or someone doing something fantastic. But yes, I agree. If someone wants to have a go at me over my comments in this thread c'est la vie!

 

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I honestly can't believe what I'm reading.......yes people die everyday, some young done old, all very sad in each case but for Christ sake a small boy aged 7 years old as what can only be described as an absolute tragic incudebt as lost his life!! Whether I know someone or not paying respect is the least I can do.......let's not forget......manners come for free!