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Gemmel

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I was watching some clips of MLT's goals and noticed that in away games against Blackburn and Liverpool, their fans clapped him (His goals)

 

I can only remember one goal at the Dell (Think it was Huckerby) where the home fans clapped (Myself included), or maybe it's because not many people score worldies against us. Not in favour of a pompey/henri type love in, but is it something thing that has gone from the game or just Saints fans.

Appy

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Dale Stevens deserved a clap after the goal when we went to Tranmere. Was an excellent finish.

 

Dale Jennings.

 

Before MLG gets here

Griffo

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Julian Gray's at SMS last year for Walsall.

 

But only because there was nothing on the game.

 

A non-competitive game, I can understand. But a competitive game? No chance.

Chorlton

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I have done it a few times. One of Scott Parker's goals at SMS in the 3-2 win against Charlton, a Blackburn screamer (Tugay?) at SMS, and some Sun'lun player scored an overhead kick at The Dell. Possibly Kilbane?

Saint_clark

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I can actually remember the third Brighton goal when they beat us 3-1 in League One being applauded by the home fans. First time shot from about 25 yards out. Funny how we try to be nice to these tinpot clubs (them, Bompey) and they get all arsey with us for no reason.

Sour Mash

Sour Mash

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One day, when you're all grown up, you'll understand what a cu.nt you make yourself look most of the time.
But who would you clap? And when? We see tons of good goals scored against us, goals that if you were at a game as a neutral you may applaud, but no real need or point to applaud when against your own team?

 

Re. the OP - I remember seeing the applause at the time - think a lot of oppossition sides knew Tiss was a one-off and maybe we weren't seen as a threat or rival to those clubs, plus football has changed - can't ever imagine seeing that theses days.

Mowgli

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Yes, quite often clap good goals at SMS... ...I think most people will appreciate good football whether they acknowledge it with polite applause or not.

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Yes, quite often clap good goals at SMS... ...I think most people will appreciate good football whether they acknowledge it with polite applause or not.

 

I have in the past but not now. Too worried about the reaction around me. I just don't fancy a smack around the head. Too many 'tough' guys that take offence. Gone are the days when you applauded an opponents great play/goal.

pap

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Anyone that claps the other team scoring is a tw*t.

 

I bump into a lot of scousers who tell me the same Southampton story; how they were all so amazed at a MLT goal they stood up and applauded.

 

Respect for the game; it's good to see.

JackanorySFC

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I bump into a lot of scousers who tell me the same Southampton story; how they were all so amazed at a MLT goal they stood up and applauded.

 

Respect for the game; it's good to see.

 

To be fair when you see the Kop's reaction to that goal (think it was Mark Wright's head he flicked it over twice) you have to take your hat off, scousers generally know and appreciate decent football.

 

Agree with SM that you'll be unlikely to see that sort of thing these days, probably just a load of scallys giving Wright abuse for not closing/ chopping Matty down or something. Just the way football grounds have gone imo.

Saint_clark

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I didnt clap...but I was stunned when that skate *****...(who has never heard of since) scored an absolute screamer to equalise for pompey at SMS a few months back

 

McGuire..?

 

David Norris?

Saints boy in Leeds

Saints boy in Leeds

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I was watching some clips of MLT's goals and noticed that in away games against Blackburn and Liverpool, their fans clapped him (His goals)

 

I can only remember one goal at the Dell (Think it was Huckerby) where the home fans clapped (Myself included), or maybe it's because not many people score worldies against us. Not in favour of a pompey/henri type love in, but is it something thing that has gone from the game or just Saints fans.

 

If you look at the fans at anfield they clap MLT after he chipped the ball over mark wright (I think) and slotted it home, I clap if I witness a great finish or something that only a few could achieve.

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Appy

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Williams' winner for bristol rovers at st marys. 3-2. Gutting but fantastic strike

 

A goal like this I wouldn't clap, as I would feel pig sick.

 

But as I said about Julian Gray's goal, that is acceptable, if it ever is.

Sour Mash

Sour Mash

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It shows appreciation of great football skills.
So why only goals that are scored? Do you also applaud opposition players after a particularly skilful run? Or a last ditch tackle to prevent one of our players scoring? Or a fantastic save from a Saints penalty? All great football skills that should be appreciated I'm sure you'd agree? And why only clap and not cheer? Giving appreciation for something is a bit of a waste of time if the supposed recipient is unaware of it, surely worth joining in with whatever songs are being sung in praise of their ability as well?
Thedelldays

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So why only goals that are scored? Do you also applaud opposition players after a particularly skilful run? Or a last ditch tackle to prevent one of our players scoring? Or a fantastic save from a Saints penalty? All great football skills that should be appreciated I'm sure you'd agree? And why only clap and not cheer? Giving appreciation for something is a bit of a waste of time if the supposed recipient is unaware of it, surely worth joining in with whatever songs are being sung in praise of their ability as well?

its quite obvious that they limit their appreciation of the spectacular from the opposition with a muted clap for goals only.....maybe

Sour Mash

Sour Mash

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its quite obvious that they limit their appreciation of the spectacular from the opposition with a muted clap for goals only.....maybe
I know that, hence my question "why?"
Turkish

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Seem to remember clapping Brad Freidal after a string of spectacular saves at SMS.

 

That was in a 1-1 draw with Blackburn, we battered them for 90 minutes and he was fantastic.

pezza

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I didnt clap...but I was stunned when that skate *****...(who has never heard of since) scored an absolute screamer to equalise for pompey at SMS a few months back

 

McGuire..?

 

i nearly did then cames to my senses quick!!!!!

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