StefanAVFC Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 It was probably started by casual fans who hardly ever go and got cheap tickets for the Malaga game. Once the ground is full of real fans then it will probably stop. I did not join in as to do so would just be condoning those that did. The tickets weren't even cheap for what it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted August 11, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted August 11, 2013 (edited) I don't know what people expect. The club aren't going to come out and ban us from clapping in the 19th minute. They've stopped encouraging it which is what we all thought would happen. But fans have been doing it EVERY game for the past what... 50 games probably? Did people really think it was just going to completely stop the first time it's not encouraged? It'll fizzle out. Let it fizzle out, stop stressing over nothing. It doesn't make us look bad one way or another. Edited August 11, 2013 by Stevo985 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Have the club stopped promoting the 19th minute applause? If so, then that's all they need to do. As Stevo said really. Coming out and discouraging it would be a public relations shit storm. The sun would be all over that like a fat chick at Toby Carbery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3te Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Does Stan write a bit for the programme? He could thank everyone there but suggest we move on from the 19th minute clapping, tastefully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan_007 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 (edited) The man himself has said it's time to call it a day! there we go, it stops now. Aston Villa FC @AVFCOfficial Stan Petrov also calls for an end to the 19th minute applause, thanking the fans in the process for their unbelievable support. #AVFC Edited August 13, 2013 by villan_007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Aston Villa FC @AVFCOfficial2m Stan Petrov also calls for an end to the 19th minute applause, thanking the fans in the process for their unbelievable support. #AVFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevangrealish Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I find it hilarious the way nearly every villa fan says WE HAVE TO STOP blah blah blah then ends up joining in with it tbf, I do the exact same. Last week i refused to clap, but then i just felt like a right word removed in front of everyone else so i became a sheep and followed the crowd. It needs to stop because he has said so himself, getting beyond embarrasing... It would probably nice for stan to relax a bit instead of thinking about every 19th minute and the crowd getting distracted from the game. A fantastic football gesture that simply needs to end one day. Hopefully at Arsenal will be the start for Stan and his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffy Biro Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Right then that should be that, it was a special thing to do and it was great to see but i do now hope it stops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I'm glad he's come out and said this. It needs to stop. Not for any cynical reason but simply because 1) it would dilute the original gesture and 2) it will not help the man who it is for if he wants to move on with his life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 that photo he looks really well and thats brilliant. Is he physically taking part in the coaching yet or is he just sitting back for the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avfc96 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3419582,00.html Shame, looking back it was probably a bit much too soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Shame but then in a way not really a surprise. Think we all thought that he would be given an ambassadorial role rather than coaching as it would take a lot out of him. Good health Stan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric Avenue Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 It's probably for the best. It's a full on job and its a bit too soon for Stan possibly. Lets hope he steps back into the club in 6 months around Feb 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smetrov Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I did here Steve Froggat say on WM - That if your playing career is cut short by Injury\ill health - Staying involved isn't always the best option - its sort of a constant reminder of what you're not able to do - Stan Himself said he was devastated when he was told he wouldn't play again. I don't actually think he will return. Probably for the best - because of the tragic circumstances surrounding his appointment he would be pretty much unsackable.....what happens if he turned out not to be a good U21 coach ? - The club would be face a massive dilemma.... Think some kind match should played in support of his foundation (i know Celtic did one) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVillain Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 If he turns out to be no good at the role, he gets managed out of the business. It happens in almost every walk of life and every workplace, football included. I am sad that he feels he needs 6 months more, but happy to give it to him personally. Get better Stan, we love you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffy Biro Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 So sad, but understandable. Hope he does return to villa at some point in some kind of role i'd be gutted if he didnt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 This is a farewell but not a goodbye, I am sure of that. Once he gets this horrible illness out of the way I do think he has a lot of potential to be a excellent coach for the youngsters. But get well first stan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingfisher Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Take your time mate, no worries, no demands. We're friends, we're family, we look out for one another. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandaq Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Take your time mate, no worries, no demands. We're friends, we're family, we look out for one another. I echo this statement. Best of luck too Stan, whatever he decides to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 He should join AVTV as an expert commentator as they don't have one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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