The full quote from John's speech about foreign players is:
"I thank the Minister for that intervention. I am very happy to put on the record my support for a perfect minute's silence at the ground. I have concerns that a small minority of idiots will choose to ruin the minute's silence and there is a case for having a minute's applause, rather than a minute's silence, to ensure that that does not happen, but unfortunately every football club has a few idiots who are prepared to ruin things for the vast majority of people. I implore all City fans to ensure that the minute's silence is observed perfectly."