Respect for penalty kicker

[TerryP]

Why cant people stick to the tradition of shutting up during a penalty kick?

 

[McTallshort]

When was this a tradition?

 

[AngloScotsHybrid]

I don't see why the crowd have to be silent. Its not a game of snooker. Its a raucous rugby match.

 

[retired9]

These kickers are pro athletes, they are not listening to the crowd when kicking. For me so long as it is not football levels of swearing, spitting and throwing projectiles, why can't they cheer/boo/sing when the opposition are trying to score? Most of the time it relates to the nature of the penalty being awarded, nothing to do with the individual.

 

[NotTooAmused]

Got mixed opinions on this. Personally I stay quiet, and I feel the players should, but you can't do much about the crowd.
Do they still put "Respect the Kicker" on the screens??

 

[AlRums]

Happy days hurling abuse at Dusty Hare many, many years ago. Standard practice everywhere.

 

[McTallshort]

Happy days hurling abuse at Dusty Hare many, many years ago. Standard practice everywhere.

Showing your age there kid

 

[AlRums]

Yep, I happened across a short highlights of Scotland's last GS last night on YouTube. Took me back because I was there at the final game and Stanger scored right in front of us