Minutes applause

[Skaville]

I know today's was important, but please let that be the last. In a game like that, I just don't think it's helpful, or anywhere near a fitting tribute as all are on the edge of their seats. God forbid what happens when we concede during one.

You're either a troll or a massive ****

 

[teaboy]

Honestly, Dad wasn't a fan of the concept of the minute's applause for the very reason mentioned by the OP. For the family it was bloody INCREDIBLE though, and I wouldn't have changed it for much, other than the obvious. A standing ovation from 30,000 is fine recognition for the work he did to enable the whole event in the first place though.

Dan

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[Raleigh Chopper]

I thought it was glorious, well done the club and especially well done the fans.
It was as if every Brighton fan knew who Ed was, maybe they did.
It must have been very heartwarming for Roz and the family.

 

[sir albion]

Christ didn't realise the old legend had passed away til I saw his picture on the screen...Very sad news and RIP

 

[BUTTERBALL]

The very least he deserved, it was a lovely tribute to a legend on this board.

 

[Bry Nylon]

Honestly, Dad wasn't a fan of the concept of the minute's applause for the very reason mentioned by the OP. For the family it was bloody INCREDIBLE though, and I wouldn't have changed it for much, other than the obvious. A standing ovation from 30,000 is fine recognition for the work he did to enable the whole event in the first place though.

Dan

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We are all so proud and appreciative of everything your dad did over so many years.

Put simply, no Ed Bassford = no Albion = no Falmer = no Premier League football

Ed was our best ever player who never actually played.

 

[aolstudios]

I know today's was important, but please let that be the last. In a game like that, I just don't think it's helpful, or anywhere near a fitting tribute as all are on the edge of their seats. God forbid what happens when we concede during one.

Piss off. Just piss right off. Idiot

 

[Mr deez]

Honestly, Dad wasn't a fan of the concept of the minute's applause for the very reason mentioned by the OP. For the family it was bloody INCREDIBLE though, and I wouldn't have changed it for much, other than the obvious. A standing ovation from 30,000 is fine recognition for the work he did to enable the whole event in the first place though.

Dan

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Maybe I was a bit too quick to start a debate on the rights/wrongs of a minutes applause, and apologies if I've come across as disrespectful.

 

[TottonSeagull]

Putting Lord B on the screen during the first Premier League game is why I love this club!

 

[Mackenzie]

Honestly, Dad wasn't a fan of the concept of the minute's applause for the very reason mentioned by the OP. For the family it was bloody INCREDIBLE though, and I wouldn't have changed it for much, other than the obvious. A standing ovation from 30,000 is fine recognition for the work he did to enable the whole event in the first place though.

Dan

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It was a fitting tribute for your Dad. There will be many, many millions now aware of the amazing work he did to help save our club.

Keep you chin up fella.

 

[Motogull]

I know today's was important, but please let that be the last. In a game like that, I just don't think it's helpful, or anywhere near a fitting tribute as all are on the edge of their seats. God forbid what happens when we concede during one.

You are our first premier league cockwomble.

 

[Sarisbury Seagull]

I know today's was important, but please let that be the last. In a game like that, I just don't think it's helpful, or anywhere near a fitting tribute as all are on the edge of their seats. God forbid what happens when we concede during one.

I think you've made a massive misjudgement there mate. It was a great and fully deserved tribute and more important than any one match.

 

[Ninja Elephant]

I think the point he made is that it isn't fitting in every case but I don't think that anyone who understands who Ed was would have any problem with it. Others have said all that needs saying, [MENTION=600]Bry Nylon[/MENTION] said it best - "Ed was our best ever player who never actually played". He deserved that kind of recognition from our supporters. It was a just and fitting tribute.

 

[Technohead]

Is this a wind up? We actually had one of our best passages of play during the applause. [emoji23]

Indeed ..... my applause stuttered a little as we went forward, as I was urging Albion to get a goal for Ed. How fitting would that have been.

 

[teaboy]

Maybe I was a bit too quick to start a debate on the rights/wrongs of a minutes applause, and apologies if I've come across as disrespectful.

No worries. I certainly don't think the criticism is disrespectful. It's a tricky situation - doing something during play is always going to be open to events on the pitch. So what do you do? Something at half time would be missed by many. A pre-match minute's silence is the other option, but that's weird for the opposition players and fans.

I don't know what the right answer is. If it had been an Albion goal everyone would be saying how fitting it was. If there'd been a dull minute in midfield it would be fine. As it is, Dad would feel vindicated that he was right (as always!) that these things are silly. We're just glad he wasn't 70! [emoji6]

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[Dave the OAP]

Maybe I was a bit too quick to start a debate on the rights/wrongs of a minutes applause, and apologies if I've come across as disrespectful.

I would just slip away and stop trying to ingratiate yourself on us...it looks a bit desparate to be honest.

 

[Bry Nylon]

No worries. I certainly don't think the criticism is disrespectful. It's a tricky situation - doing something during play is always going to be open to events on the pitch. So what do you do? Something at half time would be missed by many. A pre-match minute's silence is the other option, but that's weird for the opposition players and fans.

I don't know what the right answer is. If it had been an Albion goal everyone would be saying how fitting it was. If there'd been a dull minute in midfield it would be fine. As it is, Dad would feel vindicated that he was right (as always!) that these things are silly. We're just glad he wasn't 70! [emoji6]

Blimey - talk about a chip of the old block!

I hope you're going to stick about.

 

[PTC Gull]

I mentioned on another thread that the NBC commentator actually gave the reason why the minutes applause and recognized Ed's contribution to Falmer and how Albion got to today.

 

[Birdie Boy]

No worries. I certainly don't think the criticism is disrespectful. It's a tricky situation - doing something during play is always going to be open to events on the pitch. So what do you do? Something at half time would be missed by many. A pre-match minute's silence is the other option, but that's weird for the opposition players and fans.

I don't know what the right answer is. If it had been an Albion goal everyone would be saying how fitting it was. If there'd been a dull minute in midfield it would be fine. As it is, Dad would feel vindicated that he was right (as always!) that these things are silly. We're just glad he wasn't 70! [emoji6]

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That is brilliant.

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[Buzzer]

FFS Lord B!

This with bells on. I'm not a fan of these sorts of things but without Ed Bassford we probably wouldn't have the Amex and therefore extremely unlikely to be in the PL today. That man deserved this a dozen times over.