An absolute disgrace

[fred913]

FIFA, the ruling body of Football have refused England the right to wear Poppies in the friendly against Spain, they say it is a political protest. The England team should refuse to play in the game.

[pappy747]

I totally agree fred,
the FA should find some backbone & just go ahead and do it. what could FIFA do to stop it, fine them? there would be even more outrage then

alternately maybe could wear some type of poppy armband instead but really this shouldn't even be a discussion should it

[saladdodger]

Stuff FIFA,an wear it,political protest lmao.

it is worn just like the rest of us wear ours,to pay respect to those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.

[cuddycat]

If the Country they are playing dont mind and as Poppy day is for all veterans, why should FIFA poke their nose in.

On the same kind of topic but slightly off if that makes sense I am also disgusted in the latest spate of thefts that have been happening in the South where Brass name plaques are being stolen from war memorials. They should make both the thieves and buyers do a couple of years national service.

[fred913]

Originally Posted by cuddycat

If the Country they are playing dont mind and as Poppy day is for all veterans, why should FIFA poke their nose in.

On the same kind of topic but slightly off if that makes sense I am also disgusted in the latest spate of thefts that have been happening in the South where Brass name plaques are being stolen from war memorials. They should make both the thieves and buyers do a couple of years national service.

Agree Cuddy, nowadays they have no respect for other people or their belongings but to steal plaques from memorials is unforgivable, I'd chop off their dole and their hands.

[pappy747]

Originally Posted by fred913

I'd chop off their dole and their hands.

in that order

[flip_flop]

footbalers on the dole wat the feck.......... chop of there heads signing on when they should be training

[daddyspoon]

just read the appeal has failed. well done fifa on making yourself a bigger joke than you already were

[Mr_Slick]

Originally Posted by daddyspoon

just read the appeal has failed. well done fifa on making yourself a bigger joke than you already were

I would still go ahead with it anyway, but just watch how low the f.a. stoop in compliance with there wishes. If we bow to them, then we are a bigger laughing stock. Steve.

[daddyspoon]

you think anyone in the FA has the backbone to do something like that?

[Mr_Slick]

Originally Posted by daddyspoon

you think anyone in the FA has the backbone to do something like that?

Well of course they..hmm do not.

[daddyspoon]

is there anything to stop the players wearing something under their football tops with it on then showing it at the end?

[saladdodger]

According to FIFA kits must not contain anything religious,political or any personal statements.
Has far has i understand a poppy is none of them.
Grow a backbone the FA,get down the local DIY store,any buy a few tins of red an black spray,an paint the centre circle like a poppy,nothing in the rules,saying the grass has got to be green.

[Mr_Slick]

Originally Posted by daddyspoon

is there anything to stop the players wearing something under their football tops with it on then showing it at the end?

Sonds like a good plan, at the end of the match they should reveal there poppy's by lifting there shirt's up..With a message underneath saying stuff the F.A. and stuff FIFA. Steve.

[reaper1569]

think all should grow a set ov xxxxx and do it eney way...stop being cowards.. they wer nt..

[fred913]

What nationality is Sepp Blatter?

[OP66fozzy]

Originally Posted by Mr_Slick

Sonds like a good plan, at the end of the match they should reveal there poppy's by lifting there shirt's up..With a message underneath saying stuff the F.A. and stuff FIFA. Steve.

Maybe members of OP66 should take a similar stance on TOS that they don't agree with.

As a moderator, would you be so keen to encourage such behaviour on this forum over a breach of TOS that a majority disagreed with ???

[daddyspoon]

Originally Posted by fred913

What nationality is Sepp Blatter?

swiss

[stevo_58]

What if someone famous associated with football died and they wanted to wear black armbands? I bet that would be allowed. It's a disgrace.

Maybe the fans could arrange to hold up coloured cards to make a giant poppy in the stands like they do for images at other events etc......along with a few more spelling out 'screw you FIFA'.........just a thought !

[CaptainSandy]

Originally Posted by OP66fozzy

Maybe members of OP66 should take a similar stance on TOS that they don't agree with.

As a moderator, would you be so keen to encourage such behaviour on this forum over a breach of TOS that a majority disagreed with ???

LOL this is very funny.
I'm laughing at it rather than with it though.