Ellafella Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/sport/britains-oldest-football-fan-who-loved-derby-county-dies-aged-107/15/03/ A minute's applause this Sunday in the Cardiff game. RIP Dolly...always wore her Rams scarf whilst listening to the game on the radio in Alvaston. Flags are at half-mast outside Pride Park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampant Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Top effort Dolly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistoldPete2 Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 We won't be playing in the 107th minute. Better make it the 7th minute just in case people leave early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthram Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 OK. Tin helmet firmly in place and prepared to be described as an uncaring anti-christ but, sad as it is (condolences genuinely go out to her family) flags at half mast and a minutes applause for a person who only ever attended two games seems a little over the top to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North East Ram Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 I getcha Tammy but the club have obviously had a relationship with Dolly since her 100th birthday, so probably the reason for the special respect in this case. Anyway... I'm more concerned about the claims of Ready Brek being the secret to a long life. As a recent convert to porridge and berrys, I thought I was doing all I could to promote longevity of my life. Complex and slow release carbs with high level antioxidants is surely enough to cancel out all the lager, ale, red wine, crisps, curry, cheese and pizza I shovel across me gob. And that's just tonight. To be fair, I sometimes walk quickly back from the chippy so probably in credit health wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4ev6is Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 she will have words with great brain clough get our season back on track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Shame - she was just a couple of years off being on Gary's development squad radar....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maydrakin Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 On 16/03/2018 at 15:57, Tamworthram said: OK. Tin helmet firmly in place and prepared to be described as an uncaring anti-christ but, sad as it is (condolences genuinely go out to her family) flags at half mast and a minutes applause for a person who only ever attended two games seems a little over the top to me. I agree. For me, at football matches, moments of respect should be held for servants of the club and events like rememberance Sunday. Minutes of applause for fans (who most people don’t know) dilute the value for club servants. When a round of applause just occurs and you hear people asking “what are we clapping for this time?” makes me think it’s not the right forum for it. Before people jump down my throat, I sympathise with anyone who has lost someone close to them and I never not observe a minute’s silence, but if we must observe something, I would personally suggest that a minute’s applause should be held once a season for fans who have been lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 We respected the minutes applause impeccably at Forest for one of their young fans. Its a subject that always divides opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BathRam72 Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 On 16/03/2018 at 15:57, Tamworthram said: OK. Tin helmet firmly in place and prepared to be described as an uncaring anti-christ but, sad as it is (condolences genuinely go out to her family) flags at half mast and a minutes applause for a person who only ever attended two games seems a little over the top to me. Once a Ram and all that!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuespachRam Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 8 hours ago, maydrakin said: I agree. For me, at football matches, moments of respect should be held for servants of the club and events like rememberance Sunday. Minutes of applause for fans (who most people don’t know) dilute the value for club servants. When a round of applause just occurs and you hear people asking “what are we clapping for this time?” makes me think it’s not the right forum for it. Before people jump down my throat, I sympathise with anyone who has lost someone close to them and I never not observe a minute’s silence, but if we must observe something, I would personally suggest that a minute’s applause should be held once a season for fans who have been lost. Entirely agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4ev6is Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 Highley disagree I still not got over my grandma death and my mum sister I miss them both we should honer this women and help bring closure to her family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuespachRam Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 1 hour ago, B4ev6is said: Highley disagree I still not got over my grandma death and my mum sister I miss them both we should honer this women and help bring closure to her family and friends. And 20,000 strangers clapping for a minute in the middle of a football game would help.....? If I die tonight I want it known that under no circumstance do I want anyone clapping during the game for me...what I would like though is that my family and friends go and have a couple of beers privately and maybe a portion of chips and gravy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Ram Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 5 hours ago, MuespachRam said: And 20,000 strangers clapping for a minute in the middle of a football game would help.....? If I die tonight I want it known that under no circumstance do I want anyone clapping during the game for me...what I would like though is that my family and friends go and have a couple of beers privately and maybe a portion of chips and gravy. And you were doing so well until that last bit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maydrakin Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 8 hours ago, B4ev6is said: Highley disagree I still not got over my grandma death and my mum sister I miss them both we should honer this women and help bring closure to her family and friends. According to Google, approximately 150,000 people die every day. I hope you are not going to disrespect any of them by not applauding each and every one of them. The point I am trying to make is that, for example, 150,000 people died yesterday and they will be personal tragedies to the families and friends of those involved. My guess is that you don’t know any of them and hadn’t given any a second thought. I sincerely apologise if I have upset anyone, as this is not my intention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scarlet Pimpernel Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 1 hour ago, maydrakin said: According to Google, approximately 150,000 people die every day. I hope you are not going to disrespect any of them by not applauding each and every one of them. The point I am trying to make is that, for example, 150,000 people died yesterday and they will be personal tragedies to the families and friends of those involved. My guess is that you don’t know any of them and hadn’t given any a second thought. I sincerely apologise if I have upset anyone, as this is not my intention. I think B4 is saying that this lady was special due to her being a life-long fan and reaching over 100 years. The club connected with the family when they sent Roger & Mac round. What's the matter with some of you..............Does it hurt if it means a lot to the family? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellafella Posted March 20, 2018 Author Share Posted March 20, 2018 8 hours ago, MuespachRam said: And 20,000 strangers clapping for a minute in the middle of a football game would help.....? If I die tonight I want it known that under no circumstance do I want anyone clapping during the game for me...what I would like though is that my family and friends go and have a couple of beers privately and maybe a portion of chips and gravy. Can I have chips and peas @MuespachRam, as I don't like chips 'n gravy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuespachRam Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 6 hours ago, Ellafella said: Can I have chips and peas @MuespachRam, as I don't like chips 'n gravy? Not mushy peas...nooooooo they are the food of satan....second only to cheese..... if you had beans then of course you could swap that out... Whilst we are on the subject, if I meet my maker In a horrendous car accident I don't want anyone putting flowers up at the spot I die....they wouldn't if I collapsed at my desk so why would you if I got splattered by a car..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViewsFromTheMiddle Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Don't see the relevance to how many games she attended. She followed the club for 70 years and was obviously Derby through and through. To reach that age is a remarkable achievement and should be applauded. Suspect it will now take place at the Sunderland game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramblur Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 On 3/19/2018 at 07:33, Boycie said: Its a subject that always divides opinions. Oh no it doesn't. Sorry, not really the thread for (my) frivolity. RIP Dolly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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