Stan and 19th minute applause?

[Fin Feds Dad]

Definitely time to stop. Retiring the shirt is sufficient for this season.

This.

[johnboy]

A fantastic show of support but agree with others, to continue would dilute it.

[UK Redsox]

Definitely time to stop. Retiring the shirt is sufficient for this season.

This.

Stan could be brought onto the field before the Malaga game, presented with a framed #19 shirt and a display put up on the screen's saying that the applause can now stop.

[supertom]

It probably is time to let it go. That said, when Vlaar strolled up to smash a free kick on the 19th minute, I did have my fingers crossed it rocketed in the net. Sadly it didn't.

[Mister E]

finish it - now serves no value.

[peter w]

hopefully the club won't sow the Stan 19 thing on the screen(s) next season.Also, a message from Stan in the programme. Then, if any one does applaud- don't join in.

[Dante Lavelli]

Stan should come out with a statement in the programme and on tut webbernet saying it is over.
He should then request that if people feel inclined then the villa fans should sing "the bells are ringing for claret and blue" [insert positive song] on the 19th minutes.

It'd be a very handy way of creating an anthem.  The words could be printed in the programme (and on here) in order to get everyone aware.  People would still feel an obligation to get involved so it could become part of our culture.

Bring it on.

[cdbearsfan]

I think most will carry on the applause regardless. If you don't join in you face the prospect of having morons getting angry at you and shouting "no respect" or some such drivel. It'll be less hassle just to join in so most will. Only an official announcement will stop it I reckon.

[saunders_heroes]

I like to see the end of it, but as others have said nothing will change until Petrov says something either way.
Sounds like he's in remission now and he definitely looks very healthy at the moment, and I know from experience that the constant reminder from people (however well intentioned) that you have cancer gets a bit under the skin, so it really should end in my opinion. Petrov knows how highly we think of him.

[Dante Lavelli]

If you don't join in you face the prospect of having morons getting angry at you and shouting "no respect" or some such drivel.

Agreed.  Hence why I think it is an opportunity for the club to turn people's passion/good will/sheep tendencies/fear into something positive.

[silhillvilla]

I think it will carry on at away games. Not sure if the club at home games will put his picture on the screens on 19 mins ??
The fans certainly away seem to want to continue so why stop it. It makes people feel united and I see it as only a positive.

[Dante Lavelli]

I think it will carry on at away games. Not sure if the club at home games will put his picture on the screens on 19 mins ??
The fans certainly away seem to want to continue so why stop it. It makes people feel united and I see it as only a positive.

Exactly, there is a consciousness amongst the fans on the 19th minute so we should capitalise on that.  But change it something more lasting and positive. 

[Michel Sibble]

I would carry it on.

Makes no sense to have one tribute (retiring #19) and to tell fans to forget the other (applause).

I suspect most fans wanting it to end is its associated with the "no respect" chant.

[Marlon From Bearwood]

It can't go on forever and now seems like a good time to end it.

[silhillvilla]

Really can't see it stopping at away games. The vibe tonight on the 19th minute was really strong. There were no silly "no respect" songs after either. Can't see it stopping anytime soon at away games as the momentum to continue is there.