Toulon call for silence from fans

[TRF_Cymro]

Toulon have asked their supporters to remain quiet when Munster attempt kicks at goal during their upcoming Heineken Cup match.

Stade Felix Mayol's reputation for being a cauldron is fast extending beyond the borders of France, where the Toulonnais have long been recognised as amongst the most passionate in the game.

The Irish province's trip to the French South coast on January 16 is expected to be a highly-charged affair after Munster lock Donncha O'Callaghan labelled Toulon a team of "mercenaries" prompting RCT president Mourad Boudjellal to retort that "Munster were financed by the IMF" in the wake of Munster's 45-18 home win.

But on their official website Toulon have called on their supporters follow the lead of Munster's fans and "show fair play" and "respect the goal kickers of both teams during penalties/conversions" with aim of "showing the whole of Europe the exemplariness of the Rouge & Noir fans."

Meanwhile, local newspaper Var-Matin revealed on Tuesday that England international Andrew Sheridan will not be joining Toulon due to 31-year-old prop's inflated salary demands during negotiations.

http://www.planetrugby.co.uk/story/0,25883,3822_6634918,00.html​

 

[Teh Mite]

Oh FFS.

Some clubs embrace silence during kicks. Some clubs want the noise. The French NEVER go silent for kicks. Just because they're bloody Munster doesn't mean the Toulon fans should pander to Irish whims when in their own stadium. They'd never do this if Leicester, Saints, Gloucester or any other "silent for the kickers" team turned up. Ass kissing bullshit.

Sounds like they've already handed over the 4 points.

 

[MichaelBoard]

Personally, at least in international matches I'd prefer it if the crowd stayed quiet for the kicks at goals rather than boo, A) because its a sign of respect and B) many kickers are not put off by the noise and would probably find it far more intimidating and off putting.

 

[lucky number 7]

Remember stephen Donalds nightmare in thomond ? silence is a very good tool in some stadia. wont work with Toulon and certainly will not put off Rog

 

[MichaelBoard]

Remember stephen Donalds nightmare in thomond ? silence is a very good tool in some stadia. wont work with Toulon and certainly will not put off Rog

Yep, I do think silence is more off putting than shouting and booing

 

[Feicarsinn]

Pah, I've never bought into this Thomand quiet thingy. There's nothing more intimidating than the Leinster drone:

'Leeeeiiiinnnnssterrr, Leeeeiiiinnnnsssterrr' repeated ad nausium. Look what it did to Brock James last year.

 

[coonor]

I see no point in asking fans to stop shouting. The fans are there to support their team and express their views. If they choice to shout then fair enough they may be judged but its their stadium.

 

[munstermuffin]

Shouldn't every team have their own style. Like if they stay quiet for us then great but like they should jus be their normal selves

 

[Seaton]

Whose this IMF that Mourad Boudjellal is reffering to?

Surely not the International Monetary Fund

 

[nickdnz]

I like the idea of keeping quiet while the kicker kicks.

Nothing I find more embarrasing as a New Zealander, when a New Zealand crowd boo's the opposition. You can say "Well they paid for the tricket, so they can do what they like" but I never understand how that applies to a rugby match, but if I boo'd a waiter at a restrant, I'd be kicked out, whether I paid for my meal or not. It's just a case of showing respect to the opposition team. By all means yell, scream or boo your own team, in support or otherwise, but showing respect to a guest team I think it the best thing there is. I just hope this up and coming RWC, New Zealanders act like the hoasts we can act like, instead of drunken, angry twits.

 

[Charles]

Whose this IMF that Mourad Boudjellal is reffering to?

Surely not the International Monetary Fund

Who do you think it is then, Clever McCleverson?

 

[Seaton]

Who do you think it is then, Clever McCleverson?

I am asking a genuine question

Because I seriously can't see how that is even considered a chirp if it is The IMF Mourad is refering (sp.) to


More in relation to the topic, imo most people only boo a kicker when the kick is a result of a poor (not necessarily though) decision against the home team

But it could easily be different elsewhere

 

[Faatau82]

Booing a kicker is wrong, but crowd noise during a kick isn't wrong IMHO. The best way is to just chant your team's name. That is very intimidating but fair. It's a stadium after all, not a cemetery.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Booing a kicker is wrong, but crowd noise during a kick isn't wrong IMHO. The best way is to just chant your team's name. That is very intimidating but fair. It's a stadium after all, not a cemetery.

I agree with this
I do prefer silence/quiet during kicks, but general noice and/or chanting/singing isn't too bad, I don't like it when people in the crowd boo though, no need.

 

[Shaggy]

I like the idea of keeping quiet while the kicker kicks.

Nothing I find more embarrasing as a New Zealander, when a New Zealand crowd boo's the opposition. You can say "Well they paid for the tricket, so they can do what they like" but I never understand how that applies to a rugby match, but if I boo'd a waiter at a restrant, I'd be kicked out, whether I paid for my meal or not. It's just a case of showing respect to the opposition team. By all means yell, scream or boo your own team, in support or otherwise, but showing respect to a guest team I think it the best thing there is. I just hope this up and coming RWC, New Zealanders act like the hoasts we can act like, instead of drunken, angry twits.

Couldn't agree more ... I hope respect is shown to the teams and the fans both inside the stadiums, and in the country as a whole.

On the topic of staying silent/booing, i'd definitely go for silence for sportsmanship reasons ... I miss the days when you'd applaud the opposition successfully kicking the penalty or conversion, or for any good play for that matter

 

[lance2010]

Couldn't agree more ... I hope respect is shown to the teams and the fans both inside the stadiums, and in the country as a whole.

On the topic of staying silent/booing, i'd definitely go for silence for sportsmanship reasons ... I miss the days when you'd applaud the opposition successfully kicking the penalty or conversion, or for any good play for that matter

I get where your coming from,but as a kiwi rugby is more then a game for some its everyday life and it make us who we are and if everyone keep quite it would be boring,plus it not a respect thing,im sure most fans do respect the kicker they just trying put them off.

 

[Shaggy]

I get where your coming from,but as a kiwi rugby is more then a game for some its everyday life and it make us who we are and if everyone keep quite it would be boring,plus it not a respect thing,im sure most fans do respect the kicker they just trying put them off.

Sure, I hear what you are saying - Rugby is a major part of our lives for us Kiwis, and I know that a lot of us take the result seriously, and that the noise is to put the kicker off etc ... I know that the days of good sportsmanship from crowds are probably gone (unfortunately), but it is important to realise that it is a game, we don't need to rub the opposition supporters noses in it when we win, be obnoxious, or sulk and look for excuses when we lose ... I guess what i'm saying is it would be nice if we (and all Rugby crowds) could approach the games with some class and maturity

 

[lance2010]

Sure, I hear what you are saying - Rugby is a major part of our lives for us Kiwis, and I know that a lot of us take the result seriously, and that the noise is to put the kicker off etc ... I know that the days of good sportsmanship from crowds are probably gone (unfortunately), but it is important to realise that it is a game, we don't need to rub the opposition supporters noses in it when we win, be obnoxious, or sulk and look for excuses when we lose ... I guess what i'm saying is it would be nice if we (and all Rugby crowds) could approach the games with some class and maturity

Fair comment there Shaggy,Yes kiwi's take rugby way too serious sometimes,and sulk we do when we lose lol very much so.

 

[Charles]

Like when some drunk students threw beer bottles to the french making a lap of honour when they won over there in 2009. In Queenstown, I believe.
Not pretty, and it shocked a lot of people in France...

 

[Feicarsinn]

I get where your coming from,but as a kiwi rugby is more then a game for some its everyday life and it make us who we are and if everyone keep quite it would be boring,plus it not a respect thing,im sure most fans do respect the kicker they just trying put them off.

I'm sorry, but being really into rugby is no excuse for acting like a prat at matches. It's not good enough to say that you respect the kicker and then say it's ok to boo him as you're just trying to put him off. If you did respect him you wouldn't be trying to put him off, that's the whole point.