Page 1 of 1

Umpires wearing black armbands today

PostPosted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 12:58 am
by Squawk
Does anyone know why?
Is it related to the goal umpire who was critically injured in a car crash last year?

Re: Umpires wearing black armbands today

PostPosted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 2:05 am
by MagareyLegend
Um without being disrespectful that's the problem with black armbands - nobody knows why/when people wear them so why bother :?

Re: Umpires wearing black armbands today

PostPosted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 2:15 am
by dedja
Because it means something to the people wearing them ... they don't do it for attention. :roll:

Re: Umpires wearing black armbands today

PostPosted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 2:19 am
by MagareyLegend
dedja wrote:Because it means something to the people wearing them ... they don't do it for attention. :roll:

Huh?
Au contraire.
That is exactly why they wear them otherwise - why?

Re: Umpires wearing black armbands today

PostPosted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 2:36 am
by Squawk
MagareyLegend wrote:Um without being disrespectful that's the problem with black armbands - nobody knows why/when people wear them so why bother :?


Once upon a time we did all know. These days, we see them every weekend. Today the umps had them tho and I thought that was pretty rare and immediately thought of the goal umpire.

Re: Umpires wearing black armbands today

PostPosted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 8:39 am
by Punk Rooster
MagareyLegend wrote:Um without being disrespectful that's the problem with black armbands - nobody knows why/when people wear them so why bother :?

i've had to wear them, when in all honesty, it would've been more appropriate if the affected person wore it.
Ie if a relative/friend died, I would wear one, but not ask anyone else to.
If a club person dies, I think that's when they should be worn by the team.