Petrov banner banned from Villa park

[pauliewalnuts]

The club seemed to love the banner previously! 

It's not the banner that's banned, surely it is the hanging of it in a position where it obscures the view of a lot of other people.

There's no other way of hanging it! and at the end of the day it's 60 seconds

Yup, and it's 60 seconds that have annoyed some other people.

You'd have a case if you thought they were being a bit moany, but at the end of the day if it comes down to you v them, you're the ones in the wrong, not them, so there's not a lot you can do about it.

[Somniloquism]

There's no other way of hanging it! and at the end of the day it's 60 seconds

Well you aren't hanging it in the "club loves it" picture. And a corner at one end can lead to a goal at the other within 10 seconds.

[Somniloquism]

With there being a discussion on whether to continue the minutes applause for Stan, genuine question, are Bolton still doing it for Muamba? And I noticed the other week that Spurs fans did the same for Ledley King's shirt number/minute because he retired through injury. Does anyone know if this was just a one off or will be a regular thing?

[Chris Smith]

I'm with Luke 25 on this one to an extent, the fans have shown support for Stan, he's in remission (correct me if I'm wrong) and I don't see much reason to keep going on and on about it.  Sorry I just find it all a bit maudlin and attention seeking.   It's all Princess Di's fault, she turned the UK into a nation of wailers and teeth gnashers. 

Oh an  you could cut the banner into three horizontal strips, stitch them together at the sides, problem sorted.  If you must.

As somebody going through similar issues to Stan I think I can say with some confidence that your condition is something that totally dominates your life, it becomes difficult to think of anything else as you don't know how long you have left. Shows of support, wherever they come from, are always welcome. You need a lot of help and love to get through it, it's very easy to get down about things and other people have a huge part to play in helping to keep your spirits up and to maintain a positive attitude.

The remission thing is greatly misunderstood, all it means is that the chemotherapy has got it under control, as you'd expect with a youngish fit man who was diagnosed early. It doesn't mean he's cured, far from it, and he has many more battles to face before he can start to think that way with any confidence.
 

[Legion]

Spot on, Chris. I say keep the tribute going.

[dorsetvilla]

My son and I were under the banner. Some of the regular season ticket holders who obviously didn't realise  that   Brigade  had moved into this area seemed really pissed off with the banner obscuring the view. Some very heated discussions took place and at one stage it looked like a fight would break out. Maybe the club needed to explain to all existing ST holders about what was planned. It will be interesting  to see if people relocate.

[luke25]

I'm probably going to be ripped to pieces for this but do we really need to do the 19th minute applause this season? I totally understood it last season and Petrov knows were all fully behind him, continuing to do it is all abit Liverpool.

Logged into post that you're a moron for making such a post.

"continuing to do it is all abit Liverpool" - what the hell does that even mean? It's about doing the right thing and showing respect for our captain.

I'm a moron and your a fucking drama queen. Now is the time to let the bloke get on with his recovery in a dignified and quiet manner, he knows, we know and the rest of the country knows that we've backed him and will continue to back him through out it, we don't need to show it at every available opportunity as the Scousers do.

Grow up !

Theres some touchy people on here.

And if you keep it up one of them won't be you. You've been asked to cut it out, so please do so.

If you feel that what i've said is a worthy of a ban then go ahead.

[danlanza]

I think that the suggestion of replacing the twelve man banner has been the best one so far. We should never stop supporting Stan but if people are getting pissed at the banner make it a permanent part of the Holte until Stan gets the all clear.
Cannot wait until Sunday when KEA strikes from 30 yards at the stroke of 19 mins, it flies into the net and all the lads and lasses who have made the long trip up there will go wild, followed by another on 38 mins, so there..........
                           Support Stan until he gets the all clear, and then some more. IMV.

[Legion]

Was there really any need for that? The comments by 'The Situation' have also been noted.

[Holte L2]

Brigada, move back to L1....with your banners! I for one miss you!

[ktvillan]

I'm with Luke 25 on this one to an extent, the fans have shown support for Stan, he's in remission (correct me if I'm wrong) and I don't see much reason to keep going on and on about it.  Sorry I just find it all a bit maudlin and attention seeking.   It's all Princess Di's fault, she turned the UK into a nation of wailers and teeth gnashers. 

Oh an  you could cut the banner into three horizontal strips, stitch them together at the sides, problem sorted.  If you must.

As somebody going through similar issues to Stan I think I can say with some confidence that your condition is something that totally dominates your life, it becomes difficult to think of anything else as you don't know how long you have left. Shows of support, wherever they come from, are always welcome. You need a lot of help and love to get through it, it's very easy to get down about things and other people have a huge part to play in helping to keep your spirits up and to maintain a positive attitude.

The remission thing is greatly misunderstood, all it means is that the chemotherapy has got it under control, as you'd expect with a youngish fit man who was diagnosed early. It doesn't mean he's cured, far from it, and he has many more battles to face before he can start to think that way with any confidence.
 

Points well made and acknowledged.  I had assumed remission meant the worst was over and he is on the mend.   On reflection I can well imagine that any show of support would be a tremendous filip in a battle against such adversity.   I wish you well in your battle too.

[danlanza]

Was there really any need for that? The comments by 'The Situation' have also been noted.

I s that me you mean ? Cause i would love to know what i have said wrong.

[PeterWithesShin]

Was there really any need for that? The comments by 'The Situation' have also been noted.

I s that me you mean ? Cause i would love to know what i have said wrong.

I believe it was aimed at luke25.

[danlanza]

Was there really any need for that? The comments by 'The Situation' have also been noted.

I s that me you mean ? Cause i would love to know what i have said wrong.

I believe it was aimed at luke25.

Cheers. Was wondering what or if i was out of order. Thanks.

[cjm]

Just to come back to the 'should we continue the 19th minute applause' debate (which isn't really a debate, just a couple of people saying we shouldn't do it any more), I would have to agree with Chris Smith's assessment. Someone in Stan's position could never get tired of the support and I'm all for the carry on until he's got the all clear. As has been pointed out, remission isn't the end of the battle by any means, and keeping the 19th minute applause going is everyone's own way of saying 'we haven't forgotten you' and showing their support. It may not mean anything in the long run but it's a contribution that unites the fans and our way of showing our support.
As for comparing it to Liverpool in the attention-seeking stakes, I don't think it feels like that at all, the issues involved are completely different and aside from the first game after Stan's diagnosis it barely gets any attention outside of Villa Park, it's just the fans' way of keeping him in our thoughts.

Keep it going until he gets the all clear.