The waiata would've been fine, if we had been told we were standing for a song to remember the two fallen fans, we were told we were standing for a moments silence.
I agree that was a surprise. Blame the announcer again. Should have said a minutes silence to respect the waiata
Yeah it was the surprise that got me. But once I was over that I thought that it was actually a really good and perhaps more meaningful gesture than that just the usual silence - especially as it was coming from a New Zealand game. That would have made it more special for those who were really affected most by the loss - that is what some of the Newcastle feedback suggests anyway. I didn't think it was it disrespectful or inappropriate in any way. But I agree it was a mistake not to announce it.