Munich Fiftieth Anniversary

[An Fear Rua]

Just got back from Old Trafford today.
Outside was a decent and simple showing of respect.
People gathered under the memorial, queued to leave and view the floral tributes. Crowd sang a few songs, and then fell silent as the celebrants voice was broadcast outside. 23 candles were lit by Gary Neville, each enscribed with a victims name, and a minutes silence followed at 15.04. This was follwed by a round of applause , and then the singing of the flowers. It was respectful, not maudlin and appropriate.


It was good to see the diversity in the crowd. Many old folks, obv those who had seen and lived through the actual event, and a great number of young lads who had made the effort to get off work for a few mins to be there and show respect.

[Billys Boots]

BTW Mod could I have some feedback on how many times this thread was reported and what for?

You forgot your book-burning and KKK pics passedit. 

[Main Street]

Imo the thread title is very poor taste.

You're entitled to your opinion Main Street and it was intended to be i questionable taste to lure the Maude Flanders of this board in then present them with something they couldn't get outraged by. I had meant to change it early today for the day that's in it but got sidetracked. Will change it now.

It looks like you agreed with my opinion.

I never entered into the relevent EPL soccer thread so I haven´t a clue what went on there.
I thought that mocking Munich was an EPL thing (and some fans of a team in the 3rd level)

It should never ceases to amaze me how Irish people get so worked up about foreign league soccer.

[An Fear Rua]

Fair play to Arsenal and Everton , a nice touch to include todays memorial on their official site

Arse
http://www.arsenal.com/article.asp?thisNav=News&article=487248&lid=NewsHeadline&Title=Remembering+Munich+-+February+6,+1958

Everton
http://www.evertonfc.com/news/archive/munich-tribute.html

plus city

http://www.mcfc.co.uk/default.sps?pagegid={DBD12D53-8346-431D-A04F-5D0F8664DE80}&newsid=530078
city also flying flag at half -mast too.

[T O Hare]

seen a lot of the service on mutv.. it wsa very moving, yet at times funny and lighthearted.. listening to harry gregg, and bobby charlton and nobby stiles was very interesting.. looking forward to heading to manchester on sat for the match and weekend..

[An Fear Rua]

Id have preferred a bar scarf but the intent was good

[Minder]

I believe there were a few jeers at Wembley during the minutes silence.

[The Real Laoislad]

I believe there were a few jeers at Wembley during the minutes silence.

There were a few in Croke Park too

[J70]

There is always going to be a few idiots, no matter what the circumstances. Just ignore them and move on.

[Minder]

Just a thought, does Bobby Charlton benefit in any way financially from the numerous media appearances he has made around this anniversary, this is the man that released two autobiographies simultaneously........

[The Watcher Pat]

There is always going to be a few idiots, no matter what the circumstances. Just ignore them and move on.

Totally agree...Theres always a few idiots every no matter what people say.!
Some grounds have minutes applause now for these things.Which I dont agree with....If you cant be quiet for 1 minute dont bother going....

[An Fear Rua]

I would like to call an end to this thread. Due respect has been observed by the majority for something that is relevant to the few.
May we all show the same restraint in future circumstances.

[Square Ball]

Here here.

[Gaaboardmod3]

On that sentiment lads, I'll close the thread.

RIP Busby Babes.