-JW- Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/Minutes-applause-murdered-solder-Lee-Rigby-held/story-21236570-detail/story.html A MINUTE'S applause will be held at a Rams pre-season friendly to show solidarity for the family of murdered soldier, Fusilier Drummer Lee Rigby. The clapping will be at the 22nd minute of the game between Derby County and Glasgow Rangers at the iPro Stadium on Saturday, August 2. Drummer Rigby was killed on the afternoon of May 22 by Michael Adebolajo and Michael Adebowale near the Royal Artillery Barracks in Woolwich, London. Former Territorial Army medic Chris Webster is organising the show of support. The 40-year-old, of Chaddesdden, said: "It's for his family and to show that everybody remembers the sacrifices our soldiers have made." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JW- Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 Obviously it was a tragic event, but it has nothing to do with Derby County, or Rangers and it's not the anniversary?? Just seems like a bit of needless attention seeking to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustylee Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 It's compulsory to have one every match now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossieram Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 If you don't agree with it, Don't join in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JW- Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 I'm not against it, I'm just baffled as to why it's happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossieram Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 I'm not against it, I'm just baffled as to why it's happening. Because we are playing Rangers who are pro Britain and who ever thought of it knows it will get a very good response on the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 It should set the day off with a nice atmosphere, however, I'm with JW in the fact it seems a bit needless. Tragic event, horrible beyond words. But, I don't understand why we're doing it. It seems a bit political. I'll join in though, because it is the right thing to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CumbrianRam Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Cos we are playing Glasgee Rangers, he aint from Scotland or from Derby and it is over a year since it happened the guys how did it were convicted, very odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JW- Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 There needs to be one for the victims of the Iraq War, and the victims of the 07 London bombings as well. Both just as relevant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossieram Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 There needs to be one for the victims of the Iraq War, and the victims of the 07 London bombings as well. Both just as relevant. Just let us know when you plan to start it and we'll all be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshfieldRam Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 The one in the play off semi final made sense as not one other team remembered the 56. The one in the final made me proud . A highly respected journalist who covered the rams and also raised awareness of melanoma uk. Completely agreed with it. Lee Rigby i can understand because it will unite both sets of fans However, we can't make it a regular thing to do the clap thing in a certain minute because it won't mean anything if we do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Chris Webster pushes the Rigby tributes all day, every day. He was "disgusted" we didn't applaud Rigby at Wembley. It's a horrible story and a terrible crime. But dude, c'mon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyram Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 QPR started the applause for Lee at Wembley didn't they? Loads of us joined in with that, so he needn't be 'disgusted'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G STAR RAM Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Very much against this I'm afraid. There are times and places for shows of respect and rememberance and as many have pointed out this game and date has no relevance. For me 11th November is the date for a public demonstration that we are eternally grateful to fallen soldiers. It may sound heartless but this just seems like someone seeking publicity and using DCFC to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramarena Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 No from me. On the anniversary fine it was a terrible crime, but this has no relevance to Derby, Rangers or football in general and will only serve to diminish the memory/meaning of the event. Not sure why anyone would even suggest it other than to further there own agenda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyinLiverpool Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Who is this bloke and what's his motivation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Ram Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Is Chris related to Nick Webster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stive Pesley Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 I won't be joining in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Very odd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimbeard Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Very strange idea. At this rate the club will be having a fan's draw to nominate a period of clapping at every home game. Probably sponsored by the BBCs Hearts of Gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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