Whats with the tape?

[Brock]

Ive watched many matches with black taped armbands. Is it because of the player who just died in millwall(or something like that) ? Or, is it just some tradition?

Cheers.

[The_Red_Prince]

i think they wear it as a symbol for the players who died in the munich air-crash in february 1958 to show they are in a constant state of mourning

[Anderson's God]

I think its a very good idea, I noticed it too some time ago!

[Brock]

i think they wear it as a symbol for the players who died in the munich air-crash in february 1958 to show they are in a constant state of mourning

You referring to the munich crash? (not sure of date)

Why would other teams other than man utd wear it? lol, ill just worry about the football :)

[andycole9]

black armbands are worn as a mark of respect for someone who has recently passed away

[Brock]

black armbands are worn as a mark of respect for someone who has recently passed away
Thanks mate.

[Jazz 16]

As Ac9 said it is usually worn after somone related to the club/s has passed on. Some clubs have yearly commemoration days to pay tribute to the dead over that year. Man City had that last weekend I think, with a minutes silence and the wearing of the black arm bands.

The 50th Anniversary of the Munich Air Disaster is on the 6th of February and there will be special tributes including a one off Busby Babes style kit in the local Derby against City, which takes place on the 10th of Feb.

England will also pay tribute when they play on the day of the anniversary.
They will play against Switzerland on the 6th of February at Wembley.