We are in no position to say what is right and wrong to help a family cope with this tragedy. If it helps them deal with it then it is worth doing and I'm sure that most, if not all, of those attending the game will have no issue with showing a little repect.
Quote from: "Chris Smith"We are in no position to say what is right and wrong to help a family cope with this tragedy. If it helps them deal with it then it is worth doing and I'm sure that most, if not all, of those attending the game will have no issue with showing a little repect.I agree.We can argue against doing it and pull up objections (some of which are convincing), but at the end of the day, that couple has lost their son, and whatever helps them to deal with it, if we can do it, we should.
Quote from: "pauliewalnuts"Quote from: "Chris Smith"We are in no position to say what is right and wrong to help a family cope with this tragedy. If it helps them deal with it then it is worth doing and I'm sure that most, if not all, of those attending the game will have no issue with showing a little repect.I agree.We can argue against doing it and pull up objections (some of which are convincing), but at the end of the day, that couple has lost their son, and whatever helps them to deal with it, if we can do it, we should.I agree too. It happened in the vicinity of the ground just after the game finished so it's associated with the club. It should be remembered by the club and the fans at the wishes of the lad's family. There was a minutes silence for the steward that died at the QPR cup game and this is a similar situation.
Let there be silence, if that's what the poor family want. It's not important to some but clearly very important to them. It can't hurt. Quite a shrine for the lad now.
Quote from: "Villa Lion"Quote from: "IanB"Let there be silence, if that's what the poor family want. It's not important to some but clearly very important to them. It can't hurt. Quite a shrine for the lad now.any pics anywhere?Sorry no, I really didn't give it a seconds thought.
Quote from: "IanB"Let there be silence, if that's what the poor family want. It's not important to some but clearly very important to them. It can't hurt. Quite a shrine for the lad now.any pics anywhere?
I too think its right to hold a minute's silence if that's what his family want. The lad died just minutes after leaving Villa Park.
Quote from: "The Man With A Stick"I too think its right to hold a minute's silence if that's what his family want. The lad died just minutes after leaving Villa Park. In a nutshell, as far as I'm concerned.Surprised that some are seemingly not in favour, to be honest.
http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/04/23/family-pleads-for-villa-park-tribute-97319-20806208/Family pleads for Villa park tributeApr 23 2008 By Paul Bradley
Quote from: "usav"Can I ask why the names of the three people that have been bailed have not been released? I thought name protection applied to juveniles.There is no obligation to name suspects until they are charged.
Can I ask why the names of the three people that have been bailed have not been released? I thought name protection applied to juveniles.
Perversely, the way that this story has unfolded makes me proud to be a Villa fan, H&V devotee,Brummie and occasional contributor.When the story broke,with wildly inaccurate details, the reaction from our support was measured and collected. No "reprisal" talk, no hot headed language, just a wait and see approach. To be fair the same came from small heath. What a contrast to the slavering "Sun" keen to exploit divisions in our city.A tragedy has been dealt with with dignity, and all villa fans and Brummies should be proud.