hogmaw Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Is it me or is the media and the bbc in particular blowing this out of all proportion? It was 50 years ago ffs and what is the big deal, they have been going on about it for weeks now and it is starting to become irritating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTIN R Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Sad as it was, I was a little surprised how much time they spent on it during the new bulletin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetheves Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Im sure its a big deal to the families of those involved, plus its a major part of our history as Utd fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Even as a Liverpool fan, I feel that it is something that should be remembered and respected. Just as Hillsborough is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Even as a Liverpool fan, I feel that it is something that should be remembered and respected. Just as Hillsborough is. Too right bud. It's because people don't remember that can be blamed for lack of respect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozz Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 It may not be a popular opinion but does it really matter? They were only sportsmen. Any loss of life is as significant as the next (IMO) and there are many tradegies in the world so why honour this one in particular? Will there be a Steve Irwin day? Some would argue he gave more back than a couple of people who kick a ball around. I can't think of any death-days for major politicians, or physicists (Einstein day)?! I'm not saying their deaths should be ignored, just questioning the scale and importance attached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom S Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 It is Special to those that survived and in the memories of many. Bit like the War Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted February 6, 2008 Author Share Posted February 6, 2008 Exactly (as OZZ says). And Hillsborough/Heysell etc had many more lives lost, but you see nowhere near the amount of commemoration. Keep the commemorations in Manchester, cos to be frank the rest of the UK isn't really interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 What plane crash? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom S Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Exactly (as OZZ says). And Hillsborough/Heysell etc had many more lives lost, but you see nowhere near the amount of commemoration. Keep the commemorations in Manchester, cos to be frank the rest of the UK isn't really interested Sorry mate, but some of the players were from the NE, so why should their families "keep it in Manchester" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted February 6, 2008 Author Share Posted February 6, 2008 Im sure its a big deal to the families of those involved, plus its a major part of our history as Utd fans. Not all of us are Utd fans you know. I don't care about Utd fans just like you don't care about me or other Boro fans. So why does the BBC give us this blanket coverage like they have been for the past 2 weeks? Let's move on please. As for families, my neighbour was married to the goalie (he survived) and she NEVER stops going on and on about it either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam bell Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 It may not be a popular opinion but does it really matter? They were only sportsmen. Any loss of life is as significant as the next (IMO) and there are many tradegies in the world so why honour this one in particular? Will there be a Steve Irwin day? Some would argue he gave more back than a couple of people who kick a ball around. I can't think of any death-days for major politicians, or physicists (Einstein day)?! I'm not saying their deaths should be ignored, just questioning the scale and importance attached. good points,i think they are doing something in oz for steve irwin. its the same as princess diana 10 years on and people are still banging on about it instead of just leaving it alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTIN R Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Nothing wrong with remembering/ paying respect but it should be in moderation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Nothing wrong with remembering/ paying respect but it should be in moderation. ...........and also consistent! The Munich air crash was a massive thing at the time and has always been a big part of Utd's history. I think it's a wee bit insensitive to question any kind of remembrance but I am upset that there are loads of people that die and are not honoured/remembered. Soldiers and Police officers etc should be top of the list as they died trying to protect us! It's also 50 years too, so they always make more of a thing about it if it's a big anniversary! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra61 Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 For those that don't want to know then don't listen to,watch,or read about this tragedy then don't.There are people related to or who knew these people who wish to honour and respect there dead.Like it or not football is a very popular sport and it is now 50 years on.The way the sport is today had this happend now i don't think such a deal would be made.50 years a go they didn't earn £100,000 per year let alone a week.And when they played for there country they played for pride and a cap.Just my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetheves Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Not all of us are Utd fans you know. I don't care about Utd fans just like you don't care about me or other Boro fans. So why does the BBC give us this blanket coverage like they have been for the past 2 weeks? Let's move on please. As for families, my neighbour was married to the goalie (he survived) and she NEVER stops going on and on about it either. I never said everyone was a utd fan and what makes you think i dont care about other teams' fans??!! I hate liverpool with a passion but the hillsborough still brings a lump to my throat. Its got nothing to do with who you support. Rivalries take a back seat at times of tragedy. Anyway this is the first year that a big deal has been made of it cos its the 50th anniversary. Never mentioned in previous years at all. Other National tragedies such as Hilsborough etc would get the same coverage if it was a big event. Think you are being rather insensitive tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRASUZUKI Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Bit like the War It's nothing like the war really mate. ~60 million dead in a global confrontation v's a hand full of people killed in a plane crash (tragic though it was). By all means remember them, but it's suffering from typical media hype. I wonder if Hillsborough, Heysel and Bradford will be remembered the same way after 50 years? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom S Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 For those that don't want to know then don't listen to,watch,or read about this tragedy then don't.There are people related to or who knew these people who wish to honour and respect there dead.Like it or not football is a very popular sport and it is now 50 years on.The way the sport is today had this happend now i don't think such a deal would be made.50 years a go they didn't earn £100,000 per year let alone a week.And when they played for there country they played for pride and a cap.Just my thoughts. like that It's nothing like the war really mate. I disagree, the way the old generation are victimised and the amount of people who do not remember the people who fought and died for us are treated and forgotten. Same thing at VE day and VJ days, along with Remberance Sunday, to many people not interested. Your thinking numbers, I'm thinking people complaining Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I never said everyone was a utd fan and what makes you think i dont care about other teams' fans??!! I hate liverpool with a passion but the hillsborough still brings a lump to my throat. Its got nothing to do with who you support. Rivalries take a back seat at times of tragedy. Anyway this is the first year that a big deal has been made of it cos its the 50th anniversary. Never mentioned in previous years at all. Other National tragedies such as Hilsborough etc would get the same coverage if it was a big event. Think you are being rather insensitive tbh. But with the hatred reversed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRASUZUKI Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I disagree, the way the old generation are victimised and the amount of people who do not remember the people who fought and died for us are treated and forgotten. Same thing at VE day and VJ days, along with Remberance Sunday, to many people not interested. Your thinking numbers, I'm thinking people complaining I still think your comparison is flawed. I'd say the majority of the population pay their respects in November, whereas the vast majority aren't really interested in doing the same over Munich. Munich is blown out of all proportion, and comparing it to the war doesn't help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Is it me or is the media and the bbc in particular blowing this out of all proportion? It was 50 years ago ffs and what is the big deal, they have been going on about it for weeks now and it is starting to become irritating. I think it's you, you're the one who's making such a big deal about it. Switch channels if it bothers you that much. I haven't seen a lot on the TV at all, some last Saturday on BBC1 and a little since then and obviously more today. cos to be frank the rest of the UK isn't really interested The rest of the UK? I'm not a Man Utd fan, far from it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 When I was a lad....Standing year on year in the freezing Stretford End watching the away supporters with blow up airplanes with 58 on the side, it's kind of... somthing that does not leave you as a Red. RIP Busby Babes, we still keep that red flag flying high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Other National tragedies such as Hilsborough etc would get the same coverage if it was a big event. I know you're not a tit or anything Gaz, i'm assuming you mean if it was the 50th for Hillsborough too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetheves Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 I know you're not a tit or anything Gaz, i'm assuming you mean if it was the 50th for Hillsborough too? Yes thats exactly what i meant sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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