FIFA and poppies

This  has  happened  before,  moulesy,  I  think  it  should  have  been  addressed  at  a  much  earlier  time.

The  earlier  answer  was  to  permit  the  use  of  Arm  Bands  with  the  Poppies  thereon.

Since when did a poppy become a political statement?

Do not mention the war

As usual fifa with their daft rules but I do agree that the Scottish and English FAs should have the balls to go ahead and wear them anyway

I think ABM is correct as I think it has come up before. The problem is that most members of FIFA will not understand anything about Poppies and their local importance. Surely this should have been sorted out months ago.

David

If "poppies" were political we would not be allowed to discuss on here.

. The problem is that most members of FIFA will not understand anything !!

David

David,  please  forgive  the  "slight"  alteration  to  your  post 

Brian

Both teams should go ahead and Wear the poppy with pride

I didn't realise that wearing a poppy was a political statement.

FIFA obviously think differently, nothing new there.....

One problem I have when it comes to the discussions on wearing poppies is that it is becoming increasing the expectation that everyone should wear one. This could equally apply to the players of the two teams. You can imagine the likely uproar if a couple of players did not want to wear them. Perhaps best we stick to FIFA rules and allow individuals to wear their poppies if they wish to when the game is finished?

David