I know that these things get done to death but I'm going to suggest it anyway.
Saturday is cup final day and it's also our last game of the season. How about a minutes applause on 07 minutes to all those Hibbies who are no longer with us (we could do something like this at the last home game each season for those who have passed away in the past year).
Let's not forget The Angels High Above.
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16-05-2016 09:43 PM #1
To the Angels High Above
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16-05-2016 09:53 PM #2
We do seem to be having a lot of minute applause's of late. I've had nothing against participating in every one of them but I do think that maybe going forward it would be an idea if there was a once a year catch-all applause. Be it the first home game, last home game, first of the new year, or whatever date. The names of fellow Hibees who had passed during the last year could roll along the scoreboard during a 1/2 minute applause to remember them.
Mon the Hibs.
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16-05-2016 09:55 PM #3
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lets focus on pumping the huns
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16-05-2016 10:10 PM #4
Nice idea but I'd rather not. We seem to have them frequently, and IMHO they should be reserved for officially organised ones otherwise they lose their meaning and folk stand wondering wtf is going on.
I mean no disrespect to the OP here as well, but they also seem to be randomly organised at the complete whim of random internet punters or groups, and I'm not that comfortable with that.
Some are entirely appropriate, Martin's for example, as a long standing member of the club's broadcast team. Others are just based on someone's subjective view of whether or not they're worthy of it.
I find it difficult to express this view without seeming disrespectful , I'm genuinely not trying to be disrespectful.Follow the Hibs podcast, Longbangers, on Twitter (@longbangers)
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16-05-2016 10:14 PM #5
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16-05-2016 10:17 PM #9
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Also much prefer a minute's silence and find them much more dignified and appropriate than a minute's applause.
It's maybe just me but I'm not a fan of an applause at all.
I'm glad that a generic discussion has started on this sort of issue, it's something I have felt for a while now but I didn't want to mention this on a thread that was specifically for any one individual as I thought would have been quite crass.
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Plenty others may well agree with you.Follow the Hibs podcast, Longbangers, on Twitter (@longbangers)
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16-05-2016 10:22 PM #12
ok, a minutes silence at the Hibs end, on the 92nd minute on Saturday to respect the way we were committed to the championship last Friday.
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If and when it does happen, my tears will be because they're not around to see it. I suspect I won't be alone in that sentiment.
I hope your suggestion gathers momentum
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16-05-2016 10:50 PM #14
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16-05-2016 11:04 PM #17
It might seem like it happens too often or might feel like it loses its meaning to some people but it's important to remember that we don't do it for our own benefit.
While it might seem meaningless to you during the applause it could mean the world to the friends or family of the person who is being applauded. Seeing thousands of people paying their respects like that when they didn't even know them must offer some form of comfort.
If I can be a part of something that might offer some comfort to the friends and family of someone who has died by simply clapping my hands for 60 seconds at a football match then I'd happily do it every week.
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17-05-2016 12:44 PM #20
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I hope to be doing my applause at the end of the game.
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pity, I always liked the saying quoted by many on here - "HIBS FAMILY"
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17-05-2016 12:57 PM #22
When weve won at the end would be a more fitting time to reflect in my eyes.
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17-05-2016 01:13 PM #23
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I think grief and remembering loved ones is a personal thing and should remain that way. I renew my season ticket because of the connection to my dad and I have a piece of jewellery I take to Hampden so he is with me. An applause, to me, should be kept for people connected with the club at the appropriate time.
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I really don't get the need to stand and applaud for what is often a complete stranger, sometimes completely unrelated to Hibs. Silence is more respectful in my opinion.
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17-05-2016 01:29 PM #25
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There is already a minutes applause arranged for Saturday for a Rangers supporting child who died, 13th minute I think.
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Totally Agree,Well were discussing this at the last game it happens often now and no disrespect to anyone who's lost a loved one but maybe once a year is enough unless as said it's an Official Club Organised one...
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17-05-2016 01:54 PM #27
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Without wishing to disrespect the deeply personal feelings of grief people might have, these applauses during the game seem to be very much the current 'trend' and I hope it passes pretty soon.
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17-05-2016 02:26 PM #29
I also think the east terrace stone idea is a poignant way to have a loved one remembered and a sense that they will always be a part of ER and Hibernian
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17-05-2016 02:35 PM #30
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