R.I.P.

Another brave young soldier gives his life for his country.

Hope your club have a minutes silence on Friday.

Both Castleford and Hull KR have had similar tributes along with the last post in the past couple of weeks to remember all our brave lads.

Its a shame, but know it takes a bit of organising to make it happen.

R.I.P. Simon, condolences to your family at this sad time, & "THANKS" for your sacrifice for all.

We always go to Rememberance Sunday at Swinton & take the granchildren as well, so they get to see it as an annual event not to miss as a thank you to all who have given so much through the years. I think this year will bring a massive turnout for everyone to pay their respects.'"

how much organising does it take to stop for 1 min before the game to pay respect, i'm sure the flames wouldnt mind 1 less dance and its not as if we have mass entertainment proir to the game.sorry but thats not an excuse'we haven't got time'...

I'm disappointed that the club cannot do this. Maybe I'm a bit close to everything to be completely understanding as to why this couldn't happen... but surely it's a case of telling the match officials... who inform both teams. The only other people who need to know is the person on the microphone (Paul M) who needs something to read out... and the match commissioner.

Cadishead Rhinos will certainly be holding a minute silence before our friendly this weekend... would have been nice to see the City's only professional club do the same for a fallen hero of our city.

R.I.P Dobber

Sorry BBM, but what is there to organise.
Excuse my probable total ignorance on this but...
Players come out stand in the centre circle, and then the spectators and players stand for a minutes silence to show our respect to a brave local lad who died fighting for his country.
I do not think this is too much for the club to arrange.

It might be worth checking what's actually involved in organising a minute's silence before assuming that the club are in the wrong over this.

Thanks for above support F.L.

The club have to write to R.F.L to get permission for the minutes silence, & when that is agreed then the Ref's boss to be informed & then the ref. When they all agree, they then have to ask the opposing team's officials/coach's to ok it. Its not just a matter of "ok, we will do it" from the club, its like everything, there is certain protocol to adhere to.

Would have been a nice gesture but, as posted, just not a case of doing it.

sorry the red tape brigade rule again.

Sorry Shirl
but was just wondering if a member of the royals or a leading politician was to die between now and Friday would the R F L and the clubs be able to ignore it because we have R F L protocol and if the club do it without permission then wouldn't the R F L look stupid if they punished a club for showing respect to a local hero.

Is it the same department who look at players documentation, or is it the department to employ somebody pushing paper around a desk.
Surely in this day and age the use of email would quicken up this process unless the RFL has not got email yet!

I'm beyond comprehension