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The Human Stain 4:57 Wed Jan 14
Applauding oppo goalie

As an old school admirer of manners, sportsmanship and chivalry in its various forms, I like to observe which if any supporters applaud the opposition goalie as he takes his position at the start of the half. Seasoned observers will find the beginning of the second half particualrly noteworthy because it reflects on the first half agenda.

In my youth everyone did it but it seems now all but lost. Not sure why we did it, it was something just done. Respect for the gladiator perhaps.

Imagine my exitement then when the everton fans applauded Adrian for the second half (perhaps they anticipated the generous gap for the free kick). All clubs have their idiotic supporters but good to see Everton still have some proper fans.

Next week, rare bus spotting.

Brooking_is_GOD 7:33 Mon Jan 19
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I always clapped the GK as he ran towards the old North Bank etc.

I liken it to when boxers touch gloves before round 1.

No issue with it and good to hear it is still (mostly) observed.

cholo 12:53 Thu Jan 15
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Probably been mentioned but Bruce Grobelaar credited west ham fans with this in his autobiography.


Brown envelope loving cunt.

WHUjack 12:03 Thu Jan 15
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throw shit at them

Russ of the BML 12:00 Thu Jan 15
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I always remember David Seaman getting a very good reception in the South Bank.

The Human Stain 11:49 Thu Jan 15
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Pleased to hear BML regularly do so. I can tell you that away fans almost never applaud Adrian and hence my original post.

Fascinating to hear about Corinthians.

Mr Polite 11:42 Thu Jan 15
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I definitely think all the best keepers have a touch of the fruitcakes about them.

one iron 11:32 Thu Jan 15
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Mr polite,he knows mate,

Mr Polite 11:25 Thu Jan 15
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Hope your son doesn't read that...

one iron 11:18 Thu Jan 15
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Goalkeepers are a strange lot,i think you have got to be a bit mad to do it.

RichyP 11:16 Thu Jan 15
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I've been sitting in the BML for the last 14 seasons and the oppo keeper gets clapped every game and I can rarely remember an occasion when the keeper hasn't clapped back or raised a hand in acknowledgment

one iron 11:15 Thu Jan 15
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its all about fair play.See the website.. its like playing in early 1900s .but in away its nice that the money dont come into it.Hes played for them for 5 years great people,great fans

Leonard Hatred 11:15 Thu Jan 15
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I think they used to deliberately miss them as well?

Leonard Hatred 11:12 Thu Jan 15
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They used to consider it unsportsmanlike.

Trevor B 11:10 Thu Jan 15
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whats that about??

Coffee 11:09 Thu Jan 15
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Expand?

one iron 11:07 Thu Jan 15
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leonard,he trys to save them now,years ago gk would stand on the post and let it in.

Leonard Hatred 11:04 Thu Jan 15
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Do Corinthian Casuals still refuse to take penalties on principle?

one iron 11:01 Thu Jan 15
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nerd thanks mate but i cant go, health and lack of funds.are letting me down at the moment.will try to get it on pc

nerd 10:57 Thu Jan 15
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I used love clapping neville Southall, then abusing him the rest of the match. I've met him since a few times,top bloke and has a lot of time for us lot.
Yeah congratulations one iron, enjoy.

one iron 10:55 Thu Jan 15
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His team play near kingston surrey.hes playing against the world champs.you get more info on corinhian casuals site,its to mark the founding of corinthians by our club

Coffee 10:51 Thu Jan 15
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Is his team from here going out there, or is he actually playing for Corinthians?

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