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by **Leonmc0708** » Sat Nov 13, 2004 7:05 pm

I was disguisted to see Alonso and Josemi throw their black armbands to the floor during the game today.

A word in their ear was required today, they where a sign of respect for a great servant to this club.

I understand the fact that they are foreign, but I think someone should have give them a right rollocking for that show of ignorance.

I would hope to see some kind of apology or statement to address the situation.

by **A.B.** » Sat Nov 13, 2004 8:19 pm

Thats quite disapointing to hear. Speachless really.

by **zarababe** » Sat Nov 13, 2004 9:03 pm

Thats sad... must be some explanation.. lets not get too hard on the boys... cultural diffreneces perhaps ... etc

by **Paul C** » Sat Nov 13, 2004 9:21 pm

I noticed that Alonso didn't have his on during the game

by **Leonmc0708** » Sat Nov 13, 2004 9:57 pm

zarababe wrote:Thats sad... must be some explanation.. lets not get too hard on the boys... cultural diffreneces perhaps ... etc

There is no excuse whatsoever for me, they work for Liverpool FC now, we pay their wages and they should honour our traditions.

by **zarababe** » Sat Nov 13, 2004 10:04 pm

... ummm ease up here... lets wait to see wht the club say.. a minutes silence is a grt tribute... black arms bands are a mark of respect... may be to to tight for the lads.. stops circulation.. etc...

But do these traditions happend in spain.. must be an explanation... stay calm..

by **Leonmc0708** » Sat Nov 13, 2004 10:05 pm

zarababe wrote:... ummm ease up here... lets wait to see wht the club say.. a minutes silence is a grt tribute... black arms bands are a mark of respect... may be to to tight for the lads.. stops circulation.. etc...

But do these traditions happend in spain.. must be an explanation... stay calm..

Listen love, dont trivialise what happened here.

by **zarababe** » Sat Nov 13, 2004 10:18 pm

..why are u making a mountain.. do u not think there must be an explanantion... i'm not happy it happened.. "disgust" is a strong word... Emlyn was a grt servant to the club.. his smile contageous.. and I am truly baffled they did that ... but it is evident that of they did it must be a lack of appreciation of the situation.. are blak arms bands a universal mark of respect.. ?

.. and don't call me luv .. thank you

by **LFC #1** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 2:38 am

Disappointed to hear that, I agree with you Leon there should be an apology, I am sure it is universally recognised that black armbands are a mark of respect and Emlyn deserves as much respect as any Liverpool player past or present.

Not going to get on the Spanish players backs about it, but as you say I think a stern word in their direction and an apology is necessary.

by **The Canadian Red Army** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 2:59 am

the black armband is for the death of the guy right?

by **Mikz** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 3:08 am

Spot on. The "guy" being one of our greatest players and servants ever.

by **whelston23** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 6:26 am

we cant force someone .. if they dun like.. then nth we can do... wana ask u guys.. will there be any liverpool man.. see ing all our post and comments.. like someone workin for liverpool.

by **LFC #1** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 9:01 am

The Canadian Red Army wrote:the black armband is for the death of the guy right?

Yes, Emlyn Hughes. One of the greatest servants to the club of all time, was captain whwn we won the European cup in 77.

by **murphy0151** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 9:04 am

Last time we had problems with the armbands aswell. If I remmember correctly it was JC laast time an he said that it just kept falling off. An if this was the case you would off thought the club would off got new black arm bands to stop it from happening again. I seen Alonso throw his into the dugout in the first half, but at the time I thought he allmost certainly copme out in the second half with a new band. Did anyone notice if he had one on in the second half?

by **Starbridge42** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 11:09 am

i didnt notice him wearing one in the 2nd half to be honest

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