banning signs begging for players shirts

[Lambert09]

Ajax have just become the first club to ban it. 

 

The beg culture is a little annoying, it’s gone from good hearted moments from players to something that has to happen every week and its not really sweet and endearing anymore. 

 

I’m not sure it hurts anyone so i’m surprised it’s been banned, i’d love to hear their reasoning.  But it is becoming more and more prevalent and it’s a bit of a fight for the kids these days. I know it’s pretty disappointing if your kid has spent lots of time making a sign and leaves empty handed but that’s life i guess. 

 

Interested to hear peoples thoughts?  basically a thread to spot the grumpy 

 

 

[Sampson]

What are they going to do? Get a steward to pat down a 6 year old at the turnstiles searching for pieces of paper or cardboard? Then rip it out a child’s hands if they see one?

Edited 2 August 2022 by Sampson

[RowlattsFox]

It's a weird one this because it does annoy me but then I think is it really worth getting annoyed about  

 

For every one that gets immediately put on eBay, there is a kid somewhere who is getting a kit from their hero and I'd feel bad to deny that from happening. 

 

 

[ealingfox]

1 minute ago, Sampson said:

What are they going to do? Get a steward to pat down a 6 year old at the turnstiles searching for pieces of paper or cardboard? Then rip it out a child’s hands if they see one?

 

Hopefully, then take their details and ban them for life.

[Lambert09]

2 minutes ago, RowlattsFox said:

It's a weird one this because it does annoy me but then I think is it really worth getting annoyed about  

 

For every one that gets immediately put on eBay, there is a kid somewhere who is getting a kit from their hero and I'd feel bad to deny that from happening. 

 

 

this is where i sit on it exactly tbh 

[Simoken]

I dont give a shit! Im still going to hold up my bright orange sign, begging for Brendans shirt! #signthatcontract #2027 #uptherodgers

Edited 2 August 2022 by Simoken

[Fox92]

Get them banned. It's weird.

[RoboFox]

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Edited 2 August 2022 by RoboFox

[Foxdiamond]

Begging for a shirt is a bit ugh. 

[Guest]

Good start. Next we need police snipers on stadium roofs to deal with anyone who runs onto the pitch looking for a selfie.

 

[Sol thewall Bamba]

27 minutes ago, Sampson said:

What are they going to do? Get a steward to pat down a 6 year old at the turnstiles searching for pieces of paper or cardboard? Then rip it out a child’s hands if they see one?

It's a clear fire hazard.

[Foxxed]

23 minutes ago, Sampson said:

What are they going to do? Get a steward to pat down a 6 year old at the turnstiles searching for pieces of paper or cardboard? Then rip it out a child’s hands if they see one?

Absolutely. Make it a tradition that the crowd cheers if the steward brings the child to tears. 

[nnfox]

If a kid wants to ask and a player is OK to give a shirt then where's the problem?  I think it presents a nice moment of personal interaction between fans and players - something that there isn't enough of imo.

[Corky]

27 minutes ago, RowlattsFox said:

It's a weird one this because it does annoy me but then I think is it really worth getting annoyed about  

 

For every one that gets immediately put on eBay, there is a kid somewhere who is getting a kit from their hero and I'd feel bad to deny that from happening. 

 

 

What if 50 kids create a similar sign? Who does the player give the shirt to? 

[RowlattsFox]

Just now, Corky said:

What if 200 kids create a similar sign? Who does the player give the shirt to? 

Well that's up to the player isn't it? He can ignore it if he wants. 

[Corky]

3 minutes ago, RowlattsFox said:

Well that's up to the player isn't it? He can ignore it if he wants. 

He should. It's the parents trying this on.

[MarriedaLeicesterGirl]

4 minutes ago, Corky said:

What if 50 kids create a similar sign? Who does the player give the shirt to? 

[Guest Electric Yetis]

7 minutes ago, Corky said:

What if 50 kids create a similar sign? Who does the player give the shirt to? 

They already do. Sitting in the Family Stand (I know to be expected) but kids sit there for the whole match with their sign in the air, really weird.

 

Then at the end there's a mad rush of kids to the front jostling for position to get their sign seen. 

 

Hate it, get it banned.

[The_77]

Simple reasoning, simple process. 
 

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/ajax-shirt-ban-signs-johan-cruyff-arena-b2136462.html?amp

[Trav Le Bleu]

56 minutes ago, Sampson said:

What are they going to do? Get a steward to pat down a 6 year old at the turnstiles searching for pieces of paper or cardboard? Then rip it out a child’s hands if they see one?

We can only hope.

[Foxdiamond]

34 minutes ago, nnfox said:

If a kid wants to ask and a player is OK to give a shirt then where's the problem?  I think it presents a nice moment of personal interaction between fans and players - something that there isn't enough of imo.

Better if a player goes to a child without a sign and gives them a shirt. Off the cuff you might say 

[VLC86]

Would be our first attempt at doing something positive this summer if we manage this.

[Guest Electric Yetis]

20 minutes ago, The_77 said:

Simple reasoning, simple process. 
 

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/ajax-shirt-ban-signs-johan-cruyff-arena-b2136462.html?amp

Yep, I've seen some parents act disgusted and angry if their precious child doesn't get the shirt they are demanding.

[MonkeyTennis?]

Just now, ealingfox said:

 

Hopefully, then take their details and ban them for life.

Fully support this.

[fox_up_north]

Simple - we drown the kids out with ridiculous signs.

 

"Vardy, can I have your socks?"

"Madders, can I have your hairband?"

"Evans, can I have one white, two sugars?"