Nick
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Our players really are good enough for league 2 though?
I never boo the team regardless of how badly we play.
Its not the players fault they are not good enough.
Some good points but it was stokes who made the last minute tackle.
But your point stands, heads would of dropped and he'd of scored last year
Our players really are good enough for league 2 though?
Fair point-so who's fault is it then?I never boo the team regardless of how badly we play.
Its not the players fault they are not good enough.
Nah. I got on it from 8am to compensate.The fans stayed with the team yesterday.
Wonder if the earlier kick off helped by cutting down pre-match boozing time?
Nah. I got on it from 8am to compensate.
Chesterfield came after 3 consecutive defeats to Newport, Yeovil and Shrewsbury in the cup I think, as opposed to 3 consecutive wins. Think that's all that there is behind it (not to condone the actual booing though)The fans stayed with the team yesterday.
Wonder if the earlier kick off helped by cutting down pre-match boozing time?
Good pointChesterfield came after 3 consecutive defeats to Newport, Yeovil and Shrewsbury in the cup I think, as opposed to 3 consecutive wins. Think that's all that there is behind it (not to condone the actual booing though)
You must have mellowed in your old age Mick!I've never been one for applauding a mediocre/disappointing performance - I tend to just trudge off and maybe throw a disapproving glance towards the team as they leave the pitch. I have no problem admitting on the rare occasion I've booed some performances (Prem - Lg1) and if there was such a thing as acceptable reaction to a level of effort then I (and others) would have been justified in doing it more often!
Saturdays result/performance fell into that disappointing category but as I was making my way to the exit and the bulk of the team were ambling towards the tunnel, I must admit I was dreading what I was expecting to be the reaction. Imagine my surprise therefore when 'lukewarm' if not rapturous applause broke out.
I think in that moment the supporters reaction was crucial to the players and no doubt a relief to the management team and might just make the environment for this weeks prep leading up to Acc Stanley a happier place to work in.
For the record - I did still offer a mild scowl (I turned 51 this year y'know so it's semi permanent) but joined in with applause.
It was definitely the correct reaction.
I was really pleased that the fans reacted well at the end of the game, long may it continue.I've never been one for applauding a mediocre/disappointing performance - I tend to just trudge off and maybe throw a disapproving glance towards the team as they leave the pitch. I have no problem admitting on the rare occasion I've booed some performances (Prem - Lg1) and if there was such a thing as acceptable reaction to a level of effort then I (and others) would have been justified in doing it more often!
Saturdays result/performance fell into that disappointing category but as I was making my way to the exit and the bulk of the team were ambling towards the tunnel, I must admit I was dreading what I was expecting to be the reaction. Imagine my surprise therefore when 'lukewarm' if not rapturous applause broke out.
I think in that moment the supporters reaction was crucial to the players and no doubt a relief to the management team and might just make the environment for this weeks prep leading up to Acc Stanley a happier place to work in.
For the record - I did still offer a mild scowl (I turned 51 this year y'know so it's semi permanent) but joined in with applause.
It was definitely the correct reaction.
Tutting and eye rolling is the new 'going berserk'.You must have mellowed in your old age Mick!
I always remember the time we were getting battered at Blackburn and you were told by a bloke in front to "support the team". To be fair you applauded every missed placed pass and shots that went out for a throw in from there on in!Tutting and eye rolling is the new 'going berserk'.
I've never been one for applauding a mediocre/disappointing performance - I tend to just trudge off and maybe throw a disapproving glance towards the team as they leave the pitch. I have no problem admitting on the rare occasion I've booed some performances (Prem - Lg1) and if there was such a thing as acceptable reaction to a level of effort then I (and others) would have been justified in doing it more often!
Saturdays result/performance fell into that disappointing category but as I was making my way to the exit and the bulk of the team were ambling towards the tunnel, I must admit I was dreading what I was expecting to be the reaction. Imagine my surprise therefore when 'lukewarm' if not rapturous applause broke out.
I think in that moment the supporters reaction was crucial to the players and no doubt a relief to the management team and might just make the environment for this weeks prep leading up to Acc Stanley a happier place to work in.
For the record - I did still offer a mild scowl (I turned 51 this year y'know so it's semi permanent) but joined in with applause.
It was definitely the correct reaction.
Strange analogy - but each to their own.Booing your own team is like keying your own car, just beyond stupid.
At best it just makes the team play worse, is that really worth it just because you can't control yourself?
Booing your own team is like keying your own car, just beyond stupid.
At best it just makes the team play worse, is that really worth it just because you can't control yourself?
Worked well, that.Lots of arguments for both sides but did last years donuts deserve to be booed? To right they did, did I boo them? Absolutely!
They didn't need much encouragement from me to end up going down with a whimper to be fair.Worked well, that.
Strange analogy - but each to their own.
I'd say it's more like giving the shit car that's just broken down for the 5th time on what should be a simple 15 minute journey a good boot.
Or...maybe a young child gets up & tries to walk...only to fall...what is the instinctive reaction? Tell them they're rubbish & to do it properly? No it is to offer empathy for their fall, & encouragement to try again.You are purposefully making something that you care about and want to work better, worse. It's like keying your own car.
(Shamelessly taken from Jimmy Carr:)
And how many times after doing that has the car suddenly started performing like a well tuned machine?
You are purposefully making something that you care about and want to work better, worse. It's like keying your own car.
(Shamelessly taken from Jimmy Carr:)
And how many times after doing that has the car suddenly started performing like a well tuned machine? I'm a little fairy as well
It doesn't cost people ticket and travel money to watch their kid trip up.Or...maybe a young child gets up & tries to walk...only to fall...what is the instinctive reaction? Tell them they're rubbish & to do it properly? No it is to offer empathy for their fall, & encouragement to try again.
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I think that this is true of most poor performances. Lack of ability rather than lack of effort. You want your team to do well but shower them with abuse? Very strange. I would much sooner see the reaction of the crowd after the game at Barnet. Much more likely to inspire a motivated team next time out.Would have been disappointing if the team had got booed Saturday as there was no lack of effort just lack of quality.
Totally agree. There have been times over the past couple of years when I have been embarrassed by the reaction of our fans at the end of a game. Not Saturday, I’m pleased to say.I think that this is true of most poor performances. Lack of ability rather than lack of effort. You want your team to do well but shower them with abuse? Very strange. I would much sooner see the reaction of the crowd after the game at Barnet. Much more likely to inspire a motivated team next time out.
How can you possibly think that booing will have any positive effect though?It doesn't cost people ticket and travel money to watch their kid trip up.
How can you possibly think that booing will have any positive effect though?
That is not the reason though. I'm glad too that the team, although frustrating on Saturday, gave 100% effort and tried their best and we're applauded at the end for their efforts.
Last season I didn't see enough of that and seen players not trying and giving 100%. It was also a bonus for them with what was going on off the field as they could hide behind this and use it as an excuse. Hence they didn't deserve one ounce of credit and people including me made our feelings known. Quite a contrast to what's happening (so far) this season.
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