Minutes applause in the 68th minute

[h1bs4life]

Due to the cretins in the away support there is no chance of a minutes silence before the game and no mention of a minutes applause
Should we the fans have a minutes applause in the 68th minute in memory of Ron ?

[Greenbeard]

Aye. And stand if able. It will still be disrupted mind.

[bingo70]

It’s difficult to say this without coming across insensitive but not for me.

There has been a huge amount of respect shown for RG and rightly so however I think a minutes silence before the game is enough.

Just my opinion however I don’t particularly like the idea of t-shirts before the game in the warm up either. It’s all becoming a bit too much IMO.

For me to mark someone’s death and show respect a moments silence to gather thoughts and pay respects is enough.

[Carheenlea]

It’s difficult to say this without coming across insensitive but not for me.

There has been a huge amount of respect shown for RG and rightly so however I think a minutes silence before the game is enough.

Just my opinion however I don’t particularly like the idea of t-shirts before the game in the warm up either. It’s all becoming a bit too much IMO.

For me to mark someone’s death and show respect a moments silence to gather thoughts and pay respects is enough.

Have to agree. I did think the shirts at Livingstone were a nice touch, but did feel we were straying into maybe over doing things a bit territory after silences at Easter Road on day of funeral, silence at Women's derby the previous weekend, applause at Hampden (albeit not being driven from club), silence and shirt and shorts tributes on Saturday and a tribute again on Wednesday when its assumed SOL will be aired and possibly another silence.

A further applause during game is probably one tribute too many.

[bingo70]

Have to agree. I did think the shirts at Livingstone were a nice touch, but did feel we were straying into maybe over doing things a bit territory after silences at Easter Road on day of funeral, silence at Women's derby the previous weekend, applause at Hampden (albeit not being driven from club), silence and shirt and shorts tributes on Saturday and a tribute again on Wednesday when its assumed SOL will be aired and possibly another silence.

A further applause during game is probably one tribute too many.

Thanks.

As I say, the last thing I’d want it is to come across insensitive as I’m hugely appreciative of what RG was bringing to Hibs. Appreciate you putting what I thought into better words than I was able to.

[CentreLine]

Have to agree. I did think the shirts at Livingstone were a nice touch, but did feel we were straying into maybe over doing things a bit territory after silences at Easter Road on day of funeral, silence at Women's derby the previous weekend, applause at Hampden (albeit not being driven from club), silence and shirt and shorts tributes on Saturday and a tribute again on Wednesday when its assumed SOL will be aired and possibly another silence.

A further applause during game is probably one tribute too many.

I hope any tribute includes something for Allan McGraw. If not, six minutes might work?

[PHeffernan]

I hope any tribute includes something for Allan McGraw. If not, six minutes might work?

Good point

[HarpOnHibee]

Probably not the best idea unless the game had to be forcibly stopped for a minute. What if the cretins ran up and scored?

[Alex Trager]

It’s difficult to say this without coming across insensitive but not for me.

There has been a huge amount of respect shown for RG and rightly so however I think a minutes silence before the game is enough.

Just my opinion however I don’t particularly like the idea of t-shirts before the game in the warm up either. It’s all becoming a bit too much IMO.

For me to mark someone’s death and show respect a moments silence to gather thoughts and pay respects is enough.

I agree.

[Shrekko]

It’s difficult to say this without coming across insensitive but not for me.

There has been a huge amount of respect shown for RG and rightly so however I think a minutes silence before the game is enough.

Just my opinion however I don’t particularly like the idea of t-shirts before the game in the warm up either. It’s all becoming a bit too much IMO.

For me to mark someone’s death and show respect a moments silence to gather thoughts and pay respects is enough.

I agree also.

It is difficult to find words that won't offend, but you want to make it as dignified and meaningful as possible and I don't think countless different 'marks of respect' is what achieves that.

Personally I was amazed that there was something before the League Cup Final and it was proven to be a bad idea (as unacceptable as the disruption was).

[gbhibby]

Some have suggested "We Love Ron" chant for one minute in the 68th minute, and hopefully a goal.

[Pretty Boy]

It’s difficult to say this without coming across insensitive but not for me.

There has been a huge amount of respect shown for RG and rightly so however I think a minutes silence before the game is enough.

Just my opinion however I don’t particularly like the idea of t-shirts before the game in the warm up either. It’s all becoming a bit too much IMO.

For me to mark someone’s death and show respect a moments silence to gather thoughts and pay respects is enough.

I said the same on another thread and was really wary about posting it. It wasn't meant as a compliant or anything snide, just an observation.

This is the most recognition I can ever recall Hibs giving to someone who has passed away. Obviously it is different as he was the incumbent owner and a colleague of those currently working at the club. It's our first home game since his passing so I think it's only right we mark it but a minutes silence would be my preference. I think it's dignified and strikes the right tone. Of course others will feel differently and I suspect after Wednesday things will 'settle down' a bit.

[cabbageandribs1875]

imagine having to explain to his family/friends that it's not possible to have a minutes silence in the ground he owned because the opposition this game are a tad on the vile side of life that hate kaffliks and want to be up to their knees in their blood

[Nakedmanoncrack]

It’s difficult to say this without coming across insensitive but not for me.

There has been a huge amount of respect shown for RG and rightly so however I think a minutes silence before the game is enough.

Just my opinion however I don’t particularly like the idea of t-shirts before the game in the warm up either. It’s all becoming a bit too much IMO.

For me to mark someone’s death and show respect a moments silence to gather thoughts and pay respects is enough.

Not remotely insensitive, we all die, it's normal, and almost always sad for somebody. We've have had (an impeccably observed) minutes silence on Sat already, another (no doubt disrupted) one pre-match on Wed, yet we need more, call me insensitive if you like but it's all become a bit silly.

[CentreForward]

Not remotely insensitive, we all die, it's normal, and almost always sad for somebody. We've have had (an impeccably observed) minutes silence on Sat already, another (no doubt disrupted) one pre-match on Wed, yet we need more, call me insensitive if you like but it's all become a bit silly.


I think the point is though that despite everything else that has been done so far nothing has been done at a home game yet and I can fully understand why we should do that. It’s just really unfortunate that of all the opposition we should happen to be up against it just has to be them.

[Libby Hibby]

Was there not a game recently where the red stopped the game in a particular minute to allow both teams to show respect? Can’t remember what it was for but would love for this to happen on the 68th minute on Wednesday.

[Jay]

Was there not a game recently where the red stopped the game in a particular minute to allow both teams to show respect? Can’t remember what it was for but would love for this to happen on the 68th minute on Wednesday.

I'm not sure you would if we were on the attack. It's just getting silly now. Sorry if that upsets anybody. t shirts was a step too far for me. The silence was pin drop perfect and so respectful on sat, that's all that was needed.

[gbhibby]

Was there not a game recently where the red stopped the game in a particular minute to allow both teams to show respect? Can’t remember what it was for but would love for this to happen on the 68th minute on Wednesday.

Did the ball not go out of play at that game so ref stopped the play. Somebody will just need to hoof the ball into the stands on the 68th minute.

[hibee_girl]

Was there not a game recently where the red stopped the game in a particular minute to allow both teams to show respect? Can’t remember what it was for but would love for this to happen on the 68th minute on Wednesday.

The game wasn’t stopped, the ball just happened to go out of play in that minute and the players joined in.

It was for the young hearts fan who died IIRC

[SlickShoes]

Not remotely insensitive, we all die, it's normal, and almost always sad for somebody. We've have had (an impeccably observed) minutes silence on Sat already, another (no doubt disrupted) one pre-match on Wed, yet we need more, call me insensitive if you like but it's all become a bit silly.

One person suggested something, its not really being forced down your throat or anything you are free to disagree.

There is stuff happening because it's the first home game since he passed, it makes sense, I don't really get why anyone would be bothered enough to post negatively about the players wearing a t shirt, a number on their shorts and us having a minutes silence/applause?

[WeeRussell]

It’s difficult to say this without coming across insensitive but not for me.

There has been a huge amount of respect shown for RG and rightly so however I think a minutes silence before the game is enough.

Just my opinion however I don’t particularly like the idea of t-shirts before the game in the warm up either. It’s all becoming a bit too much IMO.

For me to mark someone’s death and show respect a moments silence to gather thoughts and pay respects is enough.

A very fair post bingo and not insensitive at all imo. I think I agree too.

I also wouldn’t want us doing anything with ‘proving how bad the Huns’ are or anything in mind, just as much as I wouldn’t want us shying away from doing what’s right because of them.

[h1bs4life]

Not remotely insensitive, we all die, it's normal, and almost always sad for somebody. We've have had (an impeccably observed) minutes silence on Sat already, another (no doubt disrupted) one pre-match on Wed, yet we need more, call me insensitive if you like but it's all become a bit silly.

The suggestion for possibly a minutes applause on the 68th minute was after reading what the club had put out which reads to me that not only are we unable to have a minutes silence like it should be but no mention of a minutes applause just because of who the opposition are.
I am not a big fan of minutes applause during a game either just annoyed and angry that Ron’s family will be in attendance and someone from the club will need to tell them that in Scotland in 2023 we can’t trust people to be silent for a minute or even applaud due to bigotry.
Hopefully there will be a minutes applause before the game

[A Hi-Bee]

People are entitled to say whatever they wish although my own thinking, is that the vast majority of the Hibs support was not at Livingston, I am sure many will wish to show their own appreciation for his life, at Easter Road our own stadium. GGTTH

[Carheenlea]

The way I’m reading this club article, to me suggests the pre match tribute will simply be a rendition of SOL and no minutes silence?

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/tributes-planned-for-ronald-j-gordon

[JimBHibees]

The way I’m reading this club article, to me suggests the pre match tribute will simply be a rendition of SOL and no minutes silence?

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/tributes-planned-for-ronald-j-gordon

Maybe the family have requested this

[Alex Trager]

The way I’m reading this club article, to me suggests the pre match tribute will simply be a rendition of SOL and no minutes silence?

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/tributes-planned-for-ronald-j-gordon

I heard them playing SOL this afternoon actually

[Greenbeard]

I heard them playing SOL this afternoon actually
Maybe testing the highest volume level possible in order to drown out the inevitable disrespect.

[wookie70]

I'm against any tributes during the 90 minutes so not for me. I have also taken part in the Women's Derby and Livi game tributes both of which were moving and perfectly pitched and observed. Just the way the games have fallen that we haven't been able to do a proper tribute at Easter Road and I think another on top of what has already been done is probably too much. If we do anything I hope it is before the game and if the The Rangers fans disrupt it then that is a reflection on them.

[Mick O'Rourke]

Maybe testing the highest volume level possible in order to drown out the inevitable disrespect.

That Michael Beale has publicly called on them to observe any remembrance of Ron tomorrow night speaks for itself.
Should grown men and women need to be told this?

There is no redemption for the sociopathic hordes.

We Love Ron
.GGTTH

[Since452]

I'm not fan of tributes during a match. Never have been. 90 minutes should be about football in my opinion and a bit of a release away from things. I guess some will applaud on 68 minutes, that's up to them. With it being our first home match since he passed away then its right we should do something before the game as the club have planned. We can then play Sunshine on Leith after we pump them. That's exactly what Ron would have wanted.

[bingo70]

I'm not fan of tributes during a match. Never have been. 90 minutes should be about football in my opinion and a bit of a release away from things. I guess some will applaud on 68 minutes, that's up to them. With it being our first home match since he passed away then its right we should do something before the game as the club have planned. We can then play Sunshine on Leith after we pump them. That's exactly what Ron would have wanted.

As a more general point regarding the minutes applause during the game I completely agree with you. I get it when it’s for a kid who has been taken far too soon but now it’s happening when people get to the sort of age when the inevitable happens (I’m trying not to say a number so as not to offend 😜) it’s all a bit much.

Was it last season we did a tribute to those that past during the season? I seem to remember that was very emotional and well done. That’s what should happen every season IMO rather than tributes every game.

When the time comes for me, hopefully a hundred years away yet, the last thing I’d want is to disrupt everyone’s game of football to stand and clap for a minute. Think it was Neil Warnock that said he’d rather everyone booed him for a minute, love that.

[hibee_girl]

As a more general point regarding the minutes applause during the game I completely agree with you. I get it when it’s for a kid who has been taken far too soon but now it’s happening when people get to the sort of age when the inevitable happens (I’m trying not to say a number so as not to offend 😜) it’s all a bit much.

Was it last season we did a tribute to those that past during the season? I seem to remember that was very emotional and well done. That’s what should happen every season IMO rather than tributes every game.

When the time comes for me, hopefully a hundred years away yet, the last thing I’d want is to disrupt everyone’s game of football to stand and clap for a minute. Think it was Neil Warnock that said he’d rather everyone booed him for a minute, love that.

Yeah we did a tribute to all those who had passed away at the last home game of the season.

It was very well done, I included my Grandad’s photo in it. He always said I was never to do a minutes applause for him during a game so this seemed a fair compromise :greengrin

[leith lynx]

I'm against any tributes during the 90 minutes so not for me. I have also taken part in the Women's Derby and Livi game tributes both of which were moving and perfectly pitched and observed. Just the way the games have fallen that we haven't been able to do a proper tribute at Easter Road and I think another on top of what has already been done is probably too much. If we do anything I hope it is before the game and if the The Rangers fans disrupt it then that is a reflection on them.
Got to remember that this will be the first chance many fans will have the chance to pay respect for Ron (myself included)

[Jay]

Got to remember that this will be the first chance many fans will have the chance to pay respect for Ron (myself included)


On a similar note it's the second time the Rangers fans will have been asked . I know the majority didn't respect it first time though. A minutes respect should never be too much to ask of anybody but there's a lot of people, including the staff and players,who have shown their respect many times in the last few weeks. I hope after the remembrance bit the whistle goes and the atmosphere can lift so we get a good game of football and 3 points.

I hope tomorrow goes how the family want it to go and we all get to show the deserved respect for our owner whose life was sadly cut short but I also hope after tomorrow we move on.

[DH1875]

Its our first home game since he passed so we should 100% be doing something to mark his passing. Personally for me I would go minutes silence but if we can't do it then SOL seems a good option.

[wookie70]

A SOL is a decent idea. Ron wouldn't have had the pleasure of being at a good rendition so a nice ER send off

[Trinity Hibee]

Agreed.

Funnily I just saw a video of Hibs fans when we had a minutes silence for the queen. Before anyone says it, I do realise she wasn’t what Ron is to us but virtually all minute silences are ruined when it’s a big game like this.

Folk needing attention trying to noise up rivals. It happens everywhere but just shows why generally minutes silence don’t have a place at a lot of football games anymore. Folk can’t stand and keep their mouths shut for a short period of time.

Was good to hear the silence at Livi went well. That is definitely an exception most of the time nowadays sadly.

[WeeRussell]

Agreed.

Funnily I just saw a video of Hibs fans when we had a minutes silence for the queen. Before anyone says it, I do realise she wasn’t what Ron is to us but virtually all minute silences are ruined when it’s a big game like this.

Folk needing attention trying to noise up rivals. It happens everywhere but just shows why generally minutes silence don’t have a place at a lot of football games anymore. Folk can’t stand and keep their mouths shut for a short period of time.

Was good to hear the silence at Livi went well. That is definitely an exception most of the time nowadays sadly.

I actually disagree. Most of the silences at any games I go to are still, by and large, well respected. You’ll get the odd pissed-up idiot shouting out or a phone going off but I don’t think your ‘run of the mill’ (pardon the expression) silences being respected are an exception.

More divisive figures, and more horrible clubs on the other hand… and it might be a little different.

[Carheenlea]

Agreed.

Funnily I just saw a video of Hibs fans when we had a minutes silence for the queen. Before anyone says it, I do realise she wasn’t what Ron is to us but virtually all minute silences are ruined when it’s a big game like this.

Folk needing attention trying to noise up rivals. It happens everywhere but just shows why generally minutes silence don’t have a place at a lot of football games anymore. Folk can’t stand and keep their mouths shut for a short period of time.

Was good to hear the silence at Livi went well. That is definitely an exception most of the time nowadays sadly.

The one thing that really annoys me about minutes silences at football is that should they be impeccably observed like it was on Saturday (and generally all of the time when Rangers or Celtic aren’t involved) we as football fans get a patronising pat on the back from the media for being able to stay silent as if it is some kind of achievement for us football sorts.

It’s like they are surprised we are able to do so.