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BUT England and Scotland will be wearing Poppies but Not Wales

Northern Ireland are wearing black arm bands.




Chris Coleman says he wants his players to wear the poppies, but has to be guided by his FAW employers.

Jonathan Ford, Chief Executive of the Football Association of Wales, said: “The FAW naturally wishes to respect and honour those who fought and lost their lives fighting for their country.

“As an Association we also have to respect the rules of FIFA and following long discussions with members of the FAW Council, staff, management and players, a decision has been made not to wear the poppy against Serbia.

“We felt unable to take the risk of a financial penalty or point deduction, however, as we always have done at this time of year, we will be paying our respects in other ways.”




England and Scotland say they will defy FIFA and wear poppies on armbands for their clash at Wembley on Friday night









The Welsh FA have decided not to wear poppies on armbands worn by players against Serbia



I disagree with this decision opinions please

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The Welsh FA have decided not to wear poppies on armbands worn by players against Serbia
I disagree with this decision opinions please

Gutless bafoons

I think supporters have made it a political statement and brought into a political sort of nature, people will disagree but the cold blooded truth as they call it.

Coleman said, we'll abide by the rules.

Only this time the rules are insignificant when there are respects to be paid to our many thousands of war dead that gave their lives so we could live ours. The same rules applied to England and Scotland they stuck two fingers up as they know what is more important to them.

Sadly the FAW would like to bow to FIFA.

Absoloutely Discraceful !

This is a total lack of respect by the Welsh fa
Worried they might lose points or have a fine
So what if they do
It would just mean Wales would have to win an extra game
Totally disgusting and they have now turned out to be gutless bastards who are only thinking of themselves
England and Scotland are quite prepared to take the chance because they care about the soldiers who died in 2 world wars
I personally don't think there would be any punishments for wearing the poppy but Wales are putting money and points first
Shame on you Wales

England and Scotland say they will defy FIFA and wear poppies on armbands for their clash at Wembley on Friday night.

However, Wales' understanding is that for FIFA to sanction either nation, one would have to complain to the match commissioner about the other. Neither England nor Scotland, of course, will do that, although it remains to be seen whether they will still be punished.

Wales have been placed in a more awkward position, given Serbia may make a protest.

As such, they feel they cannot run the risk of being docked points in what is already the tightest of World Cup groups.

Coleman says he wants his players to wear the poppies, but has to be guided by his FAW employers.


The replica shirts that will go on sale

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f**k FIFA and face the fine....the Irish done it...gutless Welsh FA...they should hang their heads in shame

Jonathan Ford, Chief Executive of the Football Association of Wales, said: “The FAW naturally wishes to respect and honour those who fought and lost their lives fighting for their country.

“As an Association we also have to respect the rules of FIFA and following long discussions with members of the FAW Council, staff, management and players, a decision has been made not to wear the poppy against Serbia.

“We felt unable to take the risk of a financial penalty or point deduction, however, as we always have done at this time of year, we will be paying our respects in other ways.”

Jonathan Ford, Chief Executive of the Football Association of Wales, said: “The FAW naturally wishes to respect and honour those who fought and lost their lives fighting for their country.

“As an Association we also have to respect the rules of FIFA and following long discussions with members of the FAW Council, staff, management and players, a decision has been made not to wear the poppy against Serbia.

“We felt unable to take the risk of a financial penalty or point deduction, however, as we always have done at this time of year, we will be paying our respects in other ways.”

Cowards......

Jonathan Ford, Chief Executive of the Football Association of Wales, said: “The FAW naturally wishes to respect and honour those who fought and lost their lives fighting for their country.

“As an Association we also have to respect the rules of FIFA and following long discussions with members of the FAW Council, staff, management and players, a decision has been made not to wear the poppy against Serbia.

“We felt unable to take the risk of a financial penalty or point deduction, however, as we always have done at this time of year, we will be paying our respects in other ways.”

Cowards......

I'd be amazed if there is a points deduction and surprised by a fine. I am disgusted that the FAW dont follow England and Scotland and if need be take the financial fine. This is creeping of the highest order, any financial fine would be a drop in the ocean for the players should they contribute, which I like think they would.

The FAW need to take a good look at themselves.

Reading between the lines it is against rules according to fifa? That gives Serbia the right to complain so risking Wales getting points deduction if they do so? If i was them i would complain! would people be happy for Wales to have say 2pnts deducted? Totally different scenario for eng /scot as neither will complain.

The difference is England and Scotland are not going to complain against each other where as Serbia could take advantage if Wales were deducted points so who knows if they would aim to get some advantage over the course of the qualifiers. Personally I don'y blame Wales for going along with FIFA's rules even though I think FIFA are a bag of shit, how would we feel if we failed to qualify for Russia by a point.
Looks like there will be plenty of reference to the rememberance of fallen servicemen and women.

Typical gutless Welsh FA. England and Scotland are sticking to there beliefs and good on them. But our Welsh FA are spineless ass holes. This has made me mad and made Wales look like gutless roll overs to the rest of the UK. I'm glad Coleman had said he wanted his players to wear them
Fecking fuming tamping

Northern Ireland are wearing black arm bands

Lets be realistic here, FIFA wouldn't fine Wales if they didn't fine England or Scotland, regardless of any complaint.

As for the mention of a financial fine, that is an attempt to justify a decision they know will stick in the throats of most. But it's more than that, any fine would surely be a breeze with the 'France Money'. At times the modern game disgusts me, with some of our international players rumoured to be earning more per week than most of us will see in a decade.

How low for the FAW to cite fear of a fine. Lower than a snakes belly.

They've 'succked up' to FIFA and there is no moral justification in my opinion.

Would this be a discussion or upset if a company called Poppy4Kits didn't come up with the idea a few years ago. Never saw Poppy's on kits 10/15 years ago, rememberance is Tomorrow, and Sunday. The players haven't worn a poppy all week on their training kits, so why on Saturday?

RULES OF FIFA THATS A FECKING JOKE FAW GROW A PAIR GUTLESS TO THE REST OF THE HOME NATIONS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATIONS WELL DONE

If you want to wear a poppy wear a poppy. A player wearing a wrist band is a personal choice that says much more.

We live in a world of professional outrage, where it is more important to appear "in touch" and compassionate. Being seen to be doing something is more important than doing it for the right reason nowadays.

Yes, i have a poppy, and the kids have the wrist bands (last city game), but its a personal choice and should be that and not mandated.


Cue outrage

Northern Ireland are wearing black arm bands

As are Wales

If you want to wear a poppy wear a poppy. A player wearing a wrist band is a personal choice that says much more.

We live in a world of professional outrage, where it is more important to appear "in touch" and compassionate. Being seen to be doing something is more important than doing it for the right reason nowadays.

Yes, i have a poppy, and the kids have the wrist bands (last city game), but its a personal choice and should be that and not mandated.


Cue outrage

Nobody is talking about a personal choice or individual, the point is the FAW have made a decision for the team and the country.

Together Stronger, well sometimes maybe........

RULES OF FIFA THATS A FECKING JOKE FAW GROW A PAIR GUTLESS TO THE REST OF THE HOME NATIONS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATIONS WELL DONE

Giant mural of a poppy being created in the family stand, players wearing black armbands, 2 minutes silence...do you want them to re enact the battle of mametz wood too ffs!!!

If you want to wear a poppy wear a poppy. A player wearing a wrist band is a personal choice that says much more.

We live in a world of professional outrage, where it is more important to appear "in touch" and compassionate. Being seen to be doing something is more important than doing it for the right reason nowadays.

Yes, i have a poppy, and the kids have the wrist bands (last city game), but its a personal choice and should be that and not mandated.


Cue outrage

Nobody is talking about a personal choice or individual, the point is the FAW have made a decision for the team and the country.

Together Stronger, well sometimes maybe........

Well with "Gutless FAW" comments, it shows how ass backwards fans are. We ARE wearing black armbands, just not the poppy.

Why haven't the players worn Poppy's all week? The players have had a choice to do so (even on the awards ceremony), but chose not to. Not down to FAW.

Typical gutless Welsh FA. England and Scotland are sticking to there beliefs and good on them. But our Welsh FA are spineless ass holes. This has made me mad and made Wales look like gutless roll overs to the rest of the UK. I'm glad Coleman had said he wanted his players to wear them
Fecking fuming tamping

This whole furore has been created by the gutter fleet street press... over having a poppy on the black arm band...why?? There's going to be a giant mural of. a poppy in the canton, laying of wreaths and 2 mins silence on the ACTUAL armistice day on Friday 11th, not forgetting the fact that the welsh squad have laid wreaths and visited war cemeteries in Belgium and France this year whereas the English didn't. Who says we aren't and haven't paid respects to our brave war dead? We don't need a small picture of a poppy on a black armband to demonstrate it, we have already demonstrated it and will continue to

Isn't it just northern lreland wearing black arm bands?

Typical gutless Welsh FA. England and Scotland are sticking to there beliefs and good on them. But our Welsh FA are spineless ass holes. This has made me mad and made Wales look like gutless roll overs to the rest of the UK. I'm glad Coleman had said he wanted his players to wear them
Fecking fuming tamping

This whole furore has been created by the gutter fleet street press... over having a poppy on the black arm band...why?? There's going to be a giant mural of. a poppy in the canton, laying of wreaths and 2 mins silence on the ACTUAL armistice day on Friday 11th, not forgetting the fact that the welsh squad have laid wreaths and visited war cemeteries in Belgium and France this year whereas the English didn't. Who says we aren't and haven't paid respects to our brave war dead? We don't need a small picture of a poppy on a black armband to demonstrate it, we have already demonstrated it and will continue to

I think it's part the principle now, for many, but appreciate others have differing opinions.

Isn't it just northern lreland wearing black arm bands?

"Wales will wear black armbands instead, while fans at Cardiff City Stadium will form a poppy mosaic before kick-off." BBC NEWS Website, 10/11/16

Boycott the game. Gutless and well done england and scotland

Fuc.... the point deduction

Isn't it just northern lreland wearing black arm bands?

"Wales will wear black armbands instead, while fans at Cardiff City Stadium will form a poppy mosaic before kick-off." BBC NEWS Website, 10/11/16

Thought that's all eng/scot are doing?

Suppose we should be used to be being told what we can and can't do in our own country by foreigners by now. Like someone else said, they can't take action against us without doing the same with England and Scotland as well. Rules cannot apply to just some. They apply to everyone or nobody.