14th minute today

[Ian Royal]

My eyesight isn't the best, but from North stand it looked like some Charlton fans joined in too.

They did... after about 20 seconds. I think they knew it was in remembrance but didn't know why. Credit to them for respectively clapping anyway.

It made me think, as I glanced at he big useless TV in the corner... why not put the pic up of Matthew, maybe even the one with him with Noel Hunt, and a message of condolence. At least then it's clear to everyone what's happening.

I didn't hear the PA guy (you know, that annoying pr1ck with the microphone) mention it.

I'm sure a large number of Reading fans hadn't heard about it either, so it would have been good to display a message at least.

Because it wasn't organised by the club, who wanted to consult with the family first and felt the next day was an inappropriate period in which to have contacted them.

[Forbury Lion]

Was there any sort of announcement about this 14th minute applause? - I didn't have a clue why we were clapping and at one point thought it might be something to do with Howard Kendall. Some of those around me didn't know either.

[Angry Shed Sex]

I didn't realise Howard Kendall was a Reading Fan.

No wonder everyone looked bemused.

[genome]

This thread is an absolute trainwreck

[AthleticoSpizz]

for those of us that don't quite understand.....would you care to elaborate on that?

[Extended-Phenotype]

for those of us that don't quite understand.....would you care to elaborate on that?

Neo-lad Britain sneering at the effort of a few seconds of clapping for someone less fortunate because it might spawn a precedence of having to give a shit

[genome]

for those of us that don't quite understand.....would you care to elaborate on that?

The concept of complaining that others wish to offer a family support after their 14-year-old son has died is pretty stunning to me. Especially when it actually makes no difference to them whatsoever whether they choose to or not. I despair.

[genome]

Oh, and surprise surprise, they actually really appreciated it. http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/footb ... y-10289431