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Topic Originator: tappies par
Date: Sun 26 Oct 22:26
I’m no up with the story behind it or religious beliefs etc.. All the rest of the Sky Sports commentators were wearing the poppy??
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Sun 26 Oct 22:42
It`s only October
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Sun 26 Oct 23:28
Aye it’s like Halloween and Xmas gets earlier every year. Seen Xmas decorations up at a house in Alloa last week !
Fwiw. I won’t be wearing a poppy…..
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: Kdy Par
Date: Sun 26 Oct 23:30
Quote:
tappies par, Sun 26 Oct 22:26
I’m no up with the story behind it or religious beliefs etc.. All the rest of the Sky Sports commentators were wearing the poppy??
Is that not his choice to wear one or not?
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Mon 27 Oct 01:16
If he wears one, he wears one, if he doesn’t, he doesn’t.
Don’t understand the clamour to berate footballers for their personal choice over wearing a poppy or not.
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Topic Originator: DNCH
Date: Mon 27 Oct 04:18
This thread should be deleted. 99% of people in the UK don’t kick about in November wearing a poppy.
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Topic Originator: answer
Date: Mon 27 Oct 07:43
I didn’t wear a poppy yesterday.
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Topic Originator: ubisanman
Date: Mon 27 Oct 08:00
Quote:
DNCH, Mon 27 Oct 04:18
This thread should be deleted. 99% of people in the UK don’t kick about in November wearing a poppy.
100%
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Topic Originator: veteraneastender
Date: Mon 27 Oct 08:03
Quote:
DNCH, Mon 27 Oct 04:18
This thread should be deleted. 99% of people in the UK don’t kick about in November wearing a poppy.
Which month would be more appropriate?
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Topic Originator: Bannockburn Par
Date: Mon 27 Oct 08:42
It should be an individual choice to wear a poppy. As a veteran I wear mines with pride. I won’t berate anyone for choosing not to wear one.
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Topic Originator: DBP
Date: Mon 27 Oct 10:33
I won’t be wearing one either
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Topic Originator: PeterHu50
Date: Mon 27 Oct 11:18
Quote:
DNCH, Mon 27 Oct 04:18
This thread should be deleted. 99% of people in the UK don’t kick about in November wearing a poppy.
I’ll start by agreeing that poppy wearing is up to individuals. I’m an RN veteran who lost friends and shipmates in the Falklands War so you can guess where I stand. I’m proud of my service and proud to recognise the service of others in the defence of our realm by wearing the poppy.
However, given that the consensus is that 40 million poppies are sold in UK each year, it’s extremely likely that the assertion of only 1% of the population share my view on wearing them is probably far off the mark.
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Topic Originator: SteviePar
Date: Mon 27 Oct 11:38
Riddiculous thread to start. We live in country where we should be free to choose whether or not to wear a poppy. If that`s not the case, what were these servicemen fighting for.
Increasingly, the poppy is being hijacked by people demanding that it be worn. It`s becoming less about supporting our armed forces veterans and more about some idea of conforming to a shared sense of British national pride.
This makes me feel less inclined to wear one tbh.
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Topic Originator: Par
Date: Mon 27 Oct 11:51
Individual choice. I notice Sutton never had one on either. I know Neil Lennon has worn poppies in the past including when he was Celtic Manager so perhaps an oversight.
I wear my poppy every year but can`t help feeling it is getting highjacked for political reasons similar to the Union Flag (which I don`t wear as I don`t believe in the Union)
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Topic Originator: neils
Date: Mon 27 Oct 11:51
Pretty much my thoughts steviepar. As soon as I saw the thread, I`m thinking `here we go again`
It`s October, and this `who wears a poppy ` starts earlier every year, there`s certainly an element of society that`s either hijacked or jumped on this for entirely political means.
It loses it`s meaning if that happens, also if it`s over the top ( red arrows flying at England v Spain game) then it`s gone, that was pure propaganda .
It`s a symbol of remembrance, and for many people it has meaning, for others none.
If I`m in the country (I live in Malta) , I buy one if I remember.
I couldn`t care less what players and managers wear/ don`t wear .
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Topic Originator: Paralex
Date: Mon 27 Oct 12:04
Both of my Fife born and bred grandfathers served in trenches and battlefields of Flanders as members of the Black Watch in the First World War. I would wear a poppy if I can get hold of one. Many soldiers from what is now the Republic of Ireland also fought against the Germans in the First World War. But I can fully understand why those of an Irish Catholic background would choose not to wear a poppy. There may be some real dignity in their reasons for doing so. But while the past shouldn`t be forgotten we should recognise with honour and respect, our Irish Catholic brothers and sisters in the UK and across the Irish Sea (and indeed our German friends) because we are stronger together than apart.
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Topic Originator: Andrew283
Date: Mon 27 Oct 12:16
It`s that time of year again... Sigh
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 27 Oct 12:19
For a few years now I haven`t worn a poppy but I always make a donation to Poppy Scotland. I don`t see the relevance of this thread on a Football Forum to be honest.
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Mon 27 Oct 12:26
Folk should be free to wear/not wear the poppy as they see fit, without any pressure or criticism from others.
While I have every respect for those who have lost their lives in defending their country, I don`t wear a poppy because only a tiny %age of the money collected actually goes to the families of those who lost their lives.
Not your average Sunday League player.
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Topic Originator: dd23
Date: Mon 27 Oct 12:36
I always wore one but don’t now. It’s become too politicised and associated with the GB union which I’m strongly against, so despite respecting and honouring the fallen, I won’t be wearing one.
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Topic Originator: p4r5f4n
Date: Mon 27 Oct 13:17
I’m a veteran with twenty two years service and till recently I always wore a poppy with pride. I still donate to Poppy Scotland but over the past ten or twelve years I’ve not felt comfortable with The Royal British Legion who seem to have morphed from a friendly place for veterans to go and be with others with similar experiences into, something not quite so universal. Poppies are becoming tainted with the same populism as Union Flags.
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Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert
Date: Mon 27 Oct 13:32
Media always need something to keep their viewing/ reading figures up, hence front page on papers such as Daily Record having something concerning OF as headlines, instead of real news.
Today`s narrative is that Lennons lining up a return to Celtic when Rodgers departs, never really saw him on telly yesterday but read him and Sutton weren`t on the same page.
This of course is building up to the clash of the ugly sisters next weekend!🤔
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Topic Originator: WarringtonPar
Date: Mon 27 Oct 18:24
Quote:
LochgellyAlbert, Mon 27 Oct 13:32
Today`s narrative is that Lennons lining up a return to Celtic when Rodgers departs, never really saw him on telly yesterday but read him and Sutton weren`t on the same page.
This of course is building up to the clash of the ugly sisters next weekend!🤔
I really don’t believe NL needs that sort of crap in his life anymore and I’m sure his family don’t either. I reckon Scott Brown would be more likely than NL.
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Topic Originator: brian
Date: Mon 27 Oct 19:06
I can`t believe this thread and the point of the OP.
OMG I haven`t worn a poppy this year yet !!
ok calm down, I will likely were one a day or two before November the 11th so no need to chastise anyone for not wearing one or not wearing one yet !
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Topic Originator: Fethiyespar
Date: Mon 27 Oct 19:15
I wear a Poppy every year as I once attended an Armistice Service at the Menin Gate in Ypres, a very moving experience I will never forget.
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Topic Originator: DAPAR
Date: Mon 27 Oct 19:22
This is a daft thread. An unnecessary thread. We wear (or we don`t wear) poppies in honour of those who sacrificed so that we could choose to wear a poppy or not. Of course, it`s complicated by the actions of the British state in particular situations, conflicts and wars. This is particularly true in Ireland. However, the first sentence holds. It`s nothing to do with the Pars or our manager.
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Mon 27 Oct 19:45
Why even start the thread? I hate the whole poppy debate. It’s right up there with the flag debate. It’s all bollocks.
COYP
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Topic Originator: WarringtonPar
Date: Mon 27 Oct 19:56
Nothing to see here, move along!
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Topic Originator: Paralex
Date: Mon 27 Oct 19:56
Why perpetuate it then DAPAR and NMC? Just let it go.
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Mon 27 Oct 21:16
Quote:
Paralex, Mon 27 Oct 19:56
Why perpetuate it then DAPAR and NMC? Just let it go.
I commented cos I wanted to.
Why pick out our comments and not other comments making the same point?
COYP
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Topic Originator: thebear
Date: Tue 28 Oct 09:01
Quote:
GG Riva, Mon 27 Oct 12:26
Folk should be free to wear/not wear the poppy as they see fit, without any pressure or criticism from others.
While I have every respect for those who have lost their lives in defending their country, I don`t wear a poppy because only a tiny %age of the money collected actually goes to the families of those who lost their lives.
Depends on where you buy poppies from, many give all to veterans, i go to ypres often, very sad that lots of ww1 stuff in shop windows, including poppies does not go to forces societies
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Tue 28 Oct 11:55
When I buy a poppy every year, I do so to reflect on the sacrifices made by others to permit the freedoms I have today. There were many nations who fought in those conflicts from every corner of the globe.
People may buy them for other reasons but that`s my personal reason.
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Tue 28 Oct 13:16
I do wear a poppy each year but it’s in remembrance of the sacrifice ordinary people went through in the two World Wars.
People subscripted with limited training in combat.
I kind of resent my money now going towards warfare I don’t agree with but as long as veterans are still alive I’ll wear a poppy each year.
Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte
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Topic Originator: Angus_W
Date: Tue 28 Oct 13:16
Brave people fought and died for freedom.
Freedom of choice.
Choice to wear a poppy or not.
‘Hello my name is Jefferson - I’m happy to be here let’s go!’
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Topic Originator: Par
Date: Tue 28 Oct 14:46
Quote:
Angus_W, Tue 28 Oct 13:16
Brave people fought and died for freedom.
Freedom of choice.
Choice to wear a poppy or not.
100% this.
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Topic Originator: Buspasspar
Date: Tue 28 Oct 17:12
I buy the Pars badge poppy every year .. they are good quality and gives me a double satisfaction .. Its my choice
Good post Angus W
We are forever shaped by the Children we once were
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Tue 28 Oct 18:00
Where can you buy the Pars poppy? Just in the club shop?
For what it`s worth, no-one should care who wears a poppy or not.
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Topic Originator: Buspasspar
Date: Tue 28 Oct 19:34
Correct Jake89
We used to get them from the club .. I think Stanza could supply them
I buy mine from Poppy Scotland .. they are superb I buy more than I can wear but give them to my Pals ..
We are forever shaped by the Children we once were
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Topic Originator: Stanza
Date: Tue 28 Oct 20:23
Quote:
Buspasspar, Tue 28 Oct 19:34
We used to get them from the club .. I think Stanza could supply them
Sorry BPP, nothing to do with me!
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Topic Originator: Buspasspar
Date: Tue 28 Oct 21:42
Sorry Stanza .. Thought it was you .. Hope you are well .. COYP
We are forever shaped by the Children we once were
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Topic Originator: auldpar
Date: Fri 31 Oct 11:19
I got one at Tesco, Duloch this morning. (A Pars one that is).
Post Edited (Fri 31 Oct 11:20)
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Topic Originator: Roger Daltrey
Date: Mon 3 Nov 20:14
Quote:
Buspasspar, Tue 28 Oct 21:42
Sorry Stanza .. Thought it was you .. Hope you are well .. COYP
It was KincardinePar (sp?) used to source these and sell them to fans at the game. Not seen him post for a while. Hope he is ok.
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Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert
Date: Tue 4 Nov 14:56
Selling them in ASDA Halbeath today.
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Topic Originator: DNCH
Date: Wed 5 Nov 04:55
@PeterHu50 - I have nothing but admiration and respect for your service. Thank you.
I`m personally in favor of the poppy appeal and I`m also fine with people who disagree or don`t have a view on it. I`m against the calling out of people who choose not to. We don`t go on internet forums and call out our neighbors or colleagues for not wearing a poppy.
I cannot fathom why one of our own fans decided to start a thread pointing this out about our own manager. But, if we`re honest, we all know why.
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Topic Originator: Mr Mac
Date: Sat 8 Nov 20:26
For those who need to know Lennon was wearing a pars poppy pin badge during his post match interview on the club You Tube channel.
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Topic Originator: Andrew283
Date: Sat 8 Nov 20:42
Quote:
Mr Mac, Sat 8 Nov 20:26
For those who need to know Lennon was wearing a pars poppy pin badge during his post match interview on the club You Tube channel.
We didn`t need to know, but thanks
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Sun 9 Nov 00:17
Quote:
Andrew283, Sat 8 Nov 20:42
Quote:
Mr Mac, Sat 8 Nov 20:26
For those who need to know Lennon was wearing a pars poppy pin badge during his post match interview on the club You Tube channel.
We didn`t need to know, but thanks
Well we should as idiots seem to make a huge deal about it.
Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Sun 9 Nov 00:32
I don`t think it`s something to politicise. It`s about remembering those who gave their lives in defence of freedom. It`s that freedom that enables us to live our lives today. It`s no more than that, really, in my view.
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: DBA
Date: Sun 9 Nov 00:34
Quote:
Indiapar1, Sun 9 Nov 00:32
I don`t think it`s something to politicise. It`s about remembering those who gave their lives in defence of freedom. It`s that freedom that enables us to live our lives today. It`s no more than that, really, in my view.
I agree about it being about rememberence. However, unfortunately it has been politicised as this thread shows.
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Topic Originator: Big T Par
Date: Sun 9 Nov 00:56
Quote:
Buspasspar, Tue 28 Oct 19:34
Correct Jake89
We used to get them from the club .. I think Stanza could supply them
I buy mine from Poppy Scotland .. they are superb I buy more than I can wear but give them to my Pals ..
Thank you for mine mate. I donated this year, in your honour 🫡☺️
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