I agree. It is not as respectful for the "old school" players, and seems a cop-out compared to a silence.

You can tell if people have contributed to a silence, but not if they have contributed to a "noise".

Poor decision IMO.

People just like to winge for the sake of it

But it takes effort and energy to make noise. A minutes silence is more a time to reflect. A minutes noise lets you show your emotion.

I would think a minute long rendition of old faithful as loud as the East West and South stands can sing would be a great honour for Arthur's family and get the blood going!!

Hull usually do what the family wants so how can it be a poor decision.

I like the silence better then the noise, but will go with what ever the family want.

I used the three letters "IMO", which means that in my opinion it is a poor decision.

The family can of course have what they want, but my opinion as a non-family member (which means it doesn't count) is that it's a poor decision. I just feel the silences are far more respectful and moving.

So do i, it is IMO much more respectful. The only reason they tend to go with the noise/applause is to placate the airheads who enjoy spoiling the silence, though it has to be said this is rugby not football and by and large the silence is usually impeccable.

But like you said if its the family wishes then thats all that matters really.

One of the problems with a minutes silence at the KC is the noise that comes form the concourse, people out there create a background noise (not on purpose I must add) as they are probably unaware what is happenning inside. I myself prefer a minutes silence but I do feel uncomfortable by any noise generated either intentionally or not.

You took the words right out of my mouth the b^%&$*y noise coming from there is terrible the stewards should make sure when it starts they let the people in the back no aswel.

That was communicated to the club & SMC

The family is given the option.

Like most aspects of deaths and burials it comes down to personal choice and what is repectful is recognising the families wishes, personally I would want noise to celebrate a life lived.

Cant believe this is even being discussed to be honest!

Family and Club say make noise - then make noise!
You want to show your respect - then do as requested.

Its as simple as that.

If someone had a funeral and they wanted Roses only, its EXTREMELY rude to then say something like "in my opinon id say Lillies are better"

If someone asked you to wear white to a funeral and sing every song with gusto - you even discussing or questioning their request is in really poor taste. You wouldnt wear black and sing quietly, the way you show your respect is by doing whats expected.

NOT QUESTION IT!