If the FA have a backbone they will simply ignore FIFA, and then ignore the resulting fine.
Failing that, the players should simply reject it and do as they like - free world and all that . Perhaps they should all get tattoos of poppies.
Should our players wear the poppy and us face a points reduction? I say yes!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37848413
If the FA have a backbone they will simply ignore FIFA, and then ignore the resulting fine.
Failing that, the players should simply reject it and do as they like - free world and all that . Perhaps they should all get tattoos of poppies.
Whoever does not know how to hit the nail on the head should be asked not to hit it at all.
Friedrich Nietzsche
Sod Fifa...they are idiots. The respective FAs should just ignore them and do it anyway.
Tattoos -even temporary ones - is a good idea. It's a noble thing to give a point up but it would be a travesty if that point meant the difference between qualifying or not.
And unfortunately poppies are almost exclusively a British thing and thus other FA would struggle to support it and justify it to both their players and supporters.
'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.
Does it really matter, remembrance day will be the main focus and all sporting events will still have their silence and respect.
The whole poppy thing is getting very commercial now, seems to be blown out of proportion every year due to some company/person/country showing some perceived disrespect, whereas in most instances it's just the way it is, FIFA have always had this rule about things like this, so why the big outpouring of anger this year, other than papers starting an argument that suddenly turns into a huge nationwide issue.
Stating it's political is just daft. No more political than the Respect armbands.
Greg Dyke has just said they'll wear them. Excellent!
does make me chuckle how the 'keep politics out of sport' (media) brigade are so up in arms about this
I wonder how much FIFA want to change their view?
M
It's very obviously a political symbol. We wouldn't be having the discussion if it wasn't.
Unfortunately it's become political to wear one and political not to.
Wearing poppies at sporting events is a very new thing. We have no tradition of it. Why the press are whipping this into nationalistic frenzy is beyond me.
I don't wear a poppy for my own reasons. However, I've been to Ypres and attended the armistice service twice. I don't need a paper flower to show my gratitude and I'm increasingly upset about the over commercialisation and mandatory nature of it. Worse still are the Britain First brigade who make and sell their own poppy merchandise that doesn't go to the servicemen.
Nonsense (as usual).
FIFA have a raft of corruption issues to sort out without issuing edicts about symbolism that clearly is a fundamental part of a nations history, respect and remembrance.
Personal choice perhaps, I happen to support the overwhelming view that the teams should pay due respect.
When you look long into an abyss, the abyss looks long into you.........
its political if people want to make it political. Unfortunately it's seems that FIFA chose to make it political.Originally Posted by guinea;[URL="tel:4133038"
At the end of the days it a symbol, which you can argue is actually less political that the flags, national anthems, 3 lions or the cross of st George is. (All of which seems quite acceptable).
All very strange. But then we are talking about one of the oddest and most corrupt organisations in the free world.
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Each player should have the freedom of choice to wear whatever he/she wants regardless of who it offends, why do we these days have to tread on egg shells because of people's feelings or beliefs.
poppy headbands is the way to go, armbands are soooo yesterday
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They should have just worn them and done it, easier to ask for forgiveness than say please!
Not many unless they have one on their jammies, as its early in the morning and they will be tucked up in bed
But you have missed the point.
Currently FIFA has banned them from wearing one - even if they wanted to.
What would you think if your employer banned you from wearing one in the office? Of if you were banned from wearing one on the bus. Etc.
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The principle is fine, but the reality of that is there are some things that are clearly acceptable, some that are clearly unacceptable and a whole scale of in-between: and somewhere along that scale we all place our tipping point.
For me, the wearing of the poppy should not be banned.
R
Ignorance breeds Fear. Fear breeds Hatred. Hatred breeds Ignorance. Break the chain.
It's back to the 'too easily offended' discussion that has appeared on other threads. I don't wear one but have no issue with anyone who does, any more/less than I have with someone having a Star of David, Cross or KKK symbol round their neck.
Personal choice - but sod all to do with FIFA.
I'm sure that the Scottish and English FAs will come to an agreement between themselves. Both nations suffered terrible losses and I can see absolutely no reason not to remember and respect those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
There are lots of ways of paying that respect, however. How about two buglers, one from each nation, playing the Last Post side by side before kick off? But maybe FIFA has a rule against that too...
Fair play to the English and Scottish FA's.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37853386
Poppies are a way of remembering our dead, they not a political statement!
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I’m so thankful that the FA has found some backbone. It’s a hundred years on from the Somme the bloodiest battle in human history; many professional footballers gave their lives in that and other conflicts.That we can mark the occasion, may at least for one game show some affiliation as a nation for others that made the ultimate sacrifice.
My grandfather (as many of ours) fought through that terrible war, the effects devastated this nation and shape the 20th century for good or bad.
Yes the commercialisation has tarnished the ‘Poppy’ but that’s just the way of the modern world look at Christmas! But at least we can all agree (on TZ at least) that our fallen are remembered by all in all spheres of our lives.
Lest we forget
You make an excellent point, but you are also assuming that some players might want not to wear a poppy. Or that they are wearing a poppy to help ensure they continue to have marketing opportunities for fizzy drinks, face cream and hair products.
I am sure that if a player wished not to wear a poppy he could - even the FA are not so stupid to force them. Or would they - dah , dah , dah darrr
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The public relations disaster that would follow means that they do not really have the choice.
'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.
I Am Not a Badge of Honour
I am not a badge of honour,
I am not a racist smear,
I am not a fashion statement,
to be worn but once a year,
I am not glorification
of conflict or of war.
I am not a paper ornament,
a token, I am more.
I am a loving memory,
of a father or a son,
a permanent reminder
of each and every one.
I’m paper or enamel,
I’m old and shining new,
I’m a way of saying “thank you”,
to every one of you.
I am a simple poppy,
a reminder to you all,
that courage, faith and honour,
will stand where heroes fall
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Yes they should wear them. And if someone scores they should take there shirt off to reveal a massive poppy on a vest. (probably won't get to see the vest)
I'd also like no fans turn to turn up.
According to some members on here, events going back so many years should now be forgotten about.
As for me I'll be wearing my poppy.
Remember this. Para-swimming star Josef Craig banned over tattoo?
Paralympic champion swimmer Josef Craig has been disqualified from a race at the IPC European Championships for failing to cover up a tattoo.
Scotland can't really afford the points can they....
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Hope they wear the poppies
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Had to Google him.Originally Posted by ralphy;[URL="tel:4133907"
I have no problem with him not wearing a poppy. His choice until someone makes it a legal requirement that is.
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Originally Posted by tritium;[URL="tel:4134019"
I hope they wear poppies because they wish to honour those the fought and died, and not because the feel obliged or pressured into it - otherwise it's a hollow gesture and pointless (no pun intended).
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Sorry if I was his manager I would not play him, my reason would be that he lacked respect for a team/club that supports British values.
I’m part Irish, my ancestors are Catholic my father is receiving a Catholic funeral but also the service is being giving by a Protestant minister who happens to be my cousin. His dog tag said RC.
The Poppy is not religious it is a mark of respect to those fell upholding this countries values at that time.
James McClean needs to educate himself and visit the Irish Tower https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulster_Tower
where the North and South fought together on the Somme a 100 years ago nine VC’s won there.