Red&White Posted 6 September, 2009 Share Posted 6 September, 2009 What is it with fans booing ? really gets up my nose !. It is hardly going to give confidence to the players is it. Come on lets get behind the team booing is definately not going to help. If you don`t stop it I`ll set my brother on you and he`s an animal !. Sorry about the rant but ooooo I could crush a grape ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 6 September, 2009 Share Posted 6 September, 2009 Scared Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhite91 Posted 6 September, 2009 Share Posted 6 September, 2009 I can't work out if the OP is serious or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genk Posted 6 September, 2009 Share Posted 6 September, 2009 It definitely can't help the players confidence but I think its just frustration by the fans. Fans want Saints to win every week but we have to accept this is a long process. Due to not winning fans boo, spur of the moment I feel but when you reflect after the game, u realise it was wrong to boo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted 6 September, 2009 Share Posted 6 September, 2009 It's just a bit of frustration being vented by the fans, and understandably so. In fairness, the fans were right behind the team from start to finish yesterday and at no point did anyone get booed during the game. If people want to boo at the end of the match, then they are well within their rights, but I won't be joining in. The players didn't pick up the win yesterday, but it wasn't through lack of effort. Every Saints player on that pitch gave their all and you can't ask any more than that. To boo them was, in my opinion, a tad harsh. On another day, we would have won 3-0 but it wasn't to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mase Posted 6 September, 2009 Share Posted 6 September, 2009 This grape… Is it green or purple? But seriously, it wasn’t nice hearing the boos at the end. People are entitled to there own opinion and all that, but it definitely doesn’t help the players or the manager. If the players looked as though they weren’t trying, then it would be a different story. I’d be one off the boo boys. But for me it’s clear that they are working there nuts off. I’m optimistic that the results will come. Our performances haven’t been bad. We’ve been a little bit unlucky as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 6 September, 2009 Share Posted 6 September, 2009 What is it with fans booing ? really gets up my nose !. It is hardly going to give confidence to the players is it. Come on lets get behind the team booing is definately not going to help. If you don`t stop it I`ll set my brother on you and he`s an animal !. Sorry about the rant but ooooo I could crush a grape ! They fully deserved to be boo'd yesterday. Any team that can't score against that shower of sh*te we played yesterday should be lined up and shot. We looked terrible going forward and to top it all off, Colchester probably has the better chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 6 September, 2009 Share Posted 6 September, 2009 I tend to agree as I dislike booing but you can totally understand it after yet another inept performance of hoof and run. It's a reactionary vent of frustration, which obviously helps nobody but I suppose it does show that the fans won't accept these sorts of performances and just go away with the attitude of "oh well never mind, maybe one day we'll win". The fans expect better than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mase Posted 6 September, 2009 Share Posted 6 September, 2009 They fully deserved to be boo'd yesterday. Any team that can't score against that shower of sh*te we played yesterday should be lined up and shot. We looked terrible going forward and to top it all off, Colchester probably has the better chances. There was a post not long a go about why the club has a losing mentality, and in my opinion it boils down to this kind of “support” of the club by some people. That said, I do agree we looked weak going forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 6 September, 2009 Share Posted 6 September, 2009 I booed the day we beat Carlisle 6 nil away, i thought we should have got 7 i was slightly p*ssed at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint George Posted 6 September, 2009 Share Posted 6 September, 2009 Years ago, if a customer gave me an attitude, I'd **** in their attic or something worse....guaranteed I'd 'always' win.....I can't help feeling some saints players have done the same after some of the **** and negativity the team have had to put up with over the last few years...I'd even go so far as to say that it's a major contributor to our relegation from the prem.....The negativity at SMS those last 2 years was unreal.... You want 100% effort from me?.....The last way to go about doing it, is to get on my back...really What goes round comes round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 6 September, 2009 Share Posted 6 September, 2009 There was a post not long a go about why the club has a losing mentality, and in my opinion it boils down to this kind of “support” of the club by some people. You're not serious? The support during the game was pretty good yesterday considering we were playing poorly against 10 men. Only a few fans boo'd (booed?) at the end of the game to vent their frustration. But how many times have we boo'd/booed/boobood after games in recent years? Twice? Three times? You're not seriously suggesting that booing is the reason we've been losing all the time in the past 5 years is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aintforever Posted 6 September, 2009 Share Posted 6 September, 2009 I don't think the booing would have done any harm at all, if anything it might help give the players the kick up the ass they need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 6 September, 2009 Share Posted 6 September, 2009 There was a post not long a go about why the club has a losing mentality, and in my opinion it boils down to this kind of “support” of the club by some people. That said, I do agree we looked weak going forward. What complete and utter rubbish. I didn't boo at Huddersfield, I didn't boo at Swindon, though both times the team served up a load of dross. I will be booing at Carlisle though if I witness another performance like yesterday. Then again, maybe I should stop travelling the length of the country following Saints, seems it's my "support" that is to blame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mase Posted 6 September, 2009 Share Posted 6 September, 2009 You're not serious? The support during the game was pretty good yesterday considering we were playing poorly against 10 men. Only a few fans boo'd (booed?) at the end of the game to vent their frustration. But how many times have we boo'd/booed/boobood after games in recent years? Twice? Three times? You're not seriously suggesting that booing is the reason we've been losing all the time in the past 5 years is it? Not at all. I was at the game. The support was pretty good up until the final whistle. And when you say a few, we mean a few thousand right? Maybe slightly less, but still it must have been something like that. I’m not putting it down just to the booing (although it doesn’t help in my opinion) it’s just the mentality of a lot of our supporters… There were positives to the game yesterday, and we were the better team. Colchester had 2 good chances, we had 3 good chances. What gets mentioned more though? – Read through the Forum and you’ll see. As Mike said, if we were to win 6-0 away and create 10 chances on goal, a lot of Saints fans would just get ****y about the fact we failed to score the other 4 shots on goal. Bit extreme I know, but that’s how it feels sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 6 September, 2009 Share Posted 6 September, 2009 What complete and utter rubbish. I didn't boo at Huddersfield, I didn't boo at Swindon, though both times the team served up a load of dross. I will be booing at Carlisle though if I witness another performance like yesterday. Then again, maybe I should stop travelling the length of the country following Saints, seems it's my "support" that is to blame. I thought it was those who DONT go to games are the boo boys from their armchairs.. but you go home AND away....surely you can see how good we are..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Marco Posted 6 September, 2009 Share Posted 6 September, 2009 I forget who said it, think it might have been Bobby Robson. You have the right to express yourself, you have the right to boo. But if you do boo do so knowing that it will not make the team play better it will make them play worse, so boo if your unhappy but don't then expect the team to then suddenly be briming with confidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mase Posted 6 September, 2009 Share Posted 6 September, 2009 What complete and utter rubbish. I didn't boo at Huddersfield, I didn't boo at Swindon, though both times the team served up a load of dross. I will be booing at Carlisle though if I witness another performance like yesterday. Then again, maybe I should stop travelling the length of the country following Saints, seems it's my "support" that is to blame. We have 8 new players and a new manager. We are going through transition. Patience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mase Posted 6 September, 2009 Share Posted 6 September, 2009 I forget who said it, think it might have been Bobby Robson. You have the right to express yourself, you have the right to boo. But if you do boo do so knowing that it will not make the team play better it will make them play worse, so boo if your unhappy but don't then expect the team to then suddenly be briming with confidence. Never knew he said that, but that’s a good way to put it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjolly Posted 6 September, 2009 Share Posted 6 September, 2009 i totally disagree with the OP. Booing (at the end of the game, granted), should actually help the players cos it rams home just what we thought of their lackadaisical efforts. What i don't understand is when people defend the players even when they've totally let themselves and us down. Why? I can't believe people are that gutless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mase Posted 6 September, 2009 Share Posted 6 September, 2009 i totally disagree with the OP. Booing (at the end of the game, granted), should actually help the players cos it rams home just what we thought of their lackadaisical efforts. What i don't understand is when people defend the players even when they've totally let themselves and us down. Why? I can't believe people are that gutless. I will only boo if I feel the team aren’t trying hard enough. Yesterday, I thought they were working there socks off against a decent Colchester defence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHAPEL END CHARLIE Posted 6 September, 2009 Share Posted 6 September, 2009 There are basically two schools of thought regarding fans booing their team : 1 - Fans pay their hard earned cash to be entertained and have a perfect right to express discontent when they are not satisfied with the entertainment on offer. 2 - The role of a fan is to support their team come what may and booing players serves no good purpose at all . I can see merit in both arguments and at different times have argued on both sides of the debate on here ! The truth it's one of those questions that have no 'right' answer and you just have to make up your own mind as to which point of view you find the more persuasive . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonManager Posted 6 September, 2009 Share Posted 6 September, 2009 Encouragement is the only way up. Booing will only have one effect, a bad one. Yes, fans have paid good money and people have a right to do it, but IMHO it's selfish and disrespectful to fellow fans given the present circumstances. This is a BRAND NEW SAINTS, fresh out of the box, a work in progress. The team is a hurriedly put together jigsaw with pieces still missing and some that don't quite fit properly until the corners are cut off or a small hammer is used to tap them into position. The Saints need us now more than ever before in the history of our club. Keep the faith COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macthesaint Posted 6 September, 2009 Share Posted 6 September, 2009 Cant see anything wrong with a quick boo at the final whistle after dross like that. How else are we supposed to let them know that it was an unacceptable performance against 10 men? Please dont say we should have clapped. I know we are all grateful that we still have a club to support etc, but we are still paying out money to watch our beloved club NOT win matches.I dont know the stats, but we must have one of the poorest returns of any team in recent years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 6 September, 2009 Share Posted 6 September, 2009 What complete and utter rubbish. I didn't boo at Huddersfield, I didn't boo at Swindon, though both times the team served up a load of dross. I will be booing at Carlisle though if I witness another performance like yesterday. Then again, maybe I should stop travelling the length of the country following Saints, seems it's my "support" that is to blame. And that'll really help won't it. Confidence is low anyway and the players need us to stick by them. If your attitude becomes the accepted attitude then we are f*cked because we are the 12th man and now is when supporters should support! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
um pahars Posted 6 September, 2009 Share Posted 6 September, 2009 There are basically two schools of thought regarding fans booing their team : 1 - Fans pay their hard earned cash to be entertained and have a perfect right to express discontent when they are not satisfied with the entertainment on offer. 2 - The role of a fan is to support their team come what may and booing players serves no good purpose at all . I can see merit in both arguments and at different times have argued on both sides of the debate on here ! The truth it's one of those questions that have no 'right' answer and you just have to make up your own mind as to which point of view you find the more persuasive . Have to agree 100%, but I would also add that people have their own opinion on it and are unlikely to be swayed from their position, no matter how much time is wasted on here trying to do so. However, I would also add that whatever stance people take on this issue then IMHO it doesn't mean they are any less of a supporter (as some are trying to make out) as they are doing it for what they believe are the right reasons (e.g. either a kick up the ar53 or supporting during a bad time). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red&white56 Posted 6 September, 2009 Share Posted 6 September, 2009 I thought the booing was aimed at the Colchester team who had employed time wasting tactics in the 2H and were then giving it large on the picth at the end of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docker-p Posted 6 September, 2009 Share Posted 6 September, 2009 I don't think there is anything wrong with booing at the end of the game if what has been seen is crap. Sure, during the game get behind the team but at the end of the game why not let the highly paid players know there 'work' wasn't good enough. If that puts them off they're just a bunch of pansies and we would be better off without them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Marco Posted 6 September, 2009 Share Posted 6 September, 2009 Cant see anything wrong with a quick boo at the final whistle after dross like that. How else are we supposed to let them know that it was an unacceptable performance against 10 men? Please dont say we should have clapped. I know we are all grateful that we still have a club to support etc, but we are still paying out money to watch our beloved club NOT win matches.I dont know the stats, but we must have one of the poorest returns of any team in recent years. Well this is the point isn't it. Do we pay our money to watch Saints win or to support the club? Personally i do not go simply to watch us win. I see where we are and how we have got there. This we must win attitude is probably why most kids today support manyoo or citeh etc..they want to support a team that wins stuff and is generally great. I think a lot of people these days forget what the word supporter really means. Indeed it is a lot of money to spend to watch football but if you go just to see the club win then you should of learnt by now that we don't win too often based on last few seasons and save your cash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 6 September, 2009 Share Posted 6 September, 2009 There are basically two schools of thought regarding fans booing their team : 1 - Fans pay their hard earned cash to be entertained and have a perfect right to express discontent when they are not satisfied with the entertainment on offer. 2 - The role of a fan is to support their team come what may and booing players serves no good purpose at all . I can see merit in both arguments and at different times have argued on both sides of the debate on here ! The truth it's one of those questions that have no 'right' answer and you just have to make up your own mind as to which point of view you find the more persuasive . Agreed though I have always believed in option 2 and it's fair to say some of the criticism aimed at individuals is not acceptable. Ian Branfoot is the one who always springs to mind, a thoroughly decent person, not good enough in truth as a Manager but the abuse he received ( and the arguments I had with people doing it) is something I'll never forget. It went far beyond mere criticism and that to me is not acceptable in any sphere of life. I actually do think players probably accept getting booed when they know they are not performing up to scratch but I would draw the line at singling out individuals as that really is self defeating and in truth unfair in most cases, the main exception being if a player is blatantly not trying and whilst we have had a few in recent years I do believe most players are trying. Unfortunately we've also had even more players who have been out of their depth in recent seasons ! For the current team I think any non triers would soon be weeded out and you don't need a degree in psychology to figure out that in the same way success breeds confidence and more success failure leads to a lack of confidence and that's precisely where we have been at for far too long and whilst it will not change overnight I do see and sense a more positive attitude but oh boy what a difference a win or two would make !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docker-p Posted 6 September, 2009 Share Posted 6 September, 2009 Well this is the point isn't it. Do we pay our money to watch Saints win or to support the club? Personally i do not go simply to watch us win. I see where we are and how we have got there. This we must win attitude is probably why most kids today support manyoo or citeh etc..they want to support a team that wins stuff and is generally great. I think a lot of people these days forget what the word supporter really means. Indeed it is a lot of money to spend to watch football but if you go just to see the club win then you should of learnt by now that we don't win too often based on last few seasons and save your cash I don't know where this evangelical supporting thing came from. When i was first going to the Dell in the seventies EVERY loss at home would be greeted by boos, and chants of "what a load of rubbish" were not uncommon during particularly dire games. The players expected it and had thick enough skins to take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Block 5 Posted 6 September, 2009 Share Posted 6 September, 2009 The last time I booed a Saints team was the FA Cup at Bristol Rovers in February last year. They deserved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Porter Posted 6 September, 2009 Share Posted 6 September, 2009 If a fan wants to boo that ****e then they can imo. I haven't booed at any of the games but if we're still playing like this at Carlisle and still haven't won i'll probably be done for assult on one of the players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 6 September, 2009 Share Posted 6 September, 2009 I don't know where this evangelical supporting thing came from. When i was first going to the Dell in the seventies EVERY loss at home would be greeted by boos, and chants of "what a load of rubbish" were not uncommon during particularly dire games. The players expected it and had thick enough skins to take it. Actually the main "criticism" came from the East Stand where they preferred just to stamp their feet if things were not going well, poor things could not even be bothered to open their mouths! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legod Third Coming Posted 6 September, 2009 Share Posted 6 September, 2009 If a fan wants to boo that ****e then they can imo. I haven't booed at any of the games but if we're still playing like this at Carlisle and still haven't won i'll probably be done for assult on one of the players. As long as you pick one of the older players lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ooohTerryHurlock Posted 6 September, 2009 Share Posted 6 September, 2009 It definitely can't help the players confidence but I think its just frustration by the fans. Fans want Saints to win every week but we have to accept this is a long process. Due to not winning fans boo, spur of the moment I feel but when you reflect after the game, u realise it was wrong to boo Any fecking weel would be good!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
um pahars Posted 6 September, 2009 Share Posted 6 September, 2009 Actually the main "criticism" came from the East Stand where they preferred just to stamp their feet if things were not going well, poor things could not even be bothered to open their mouths! Along with the foot stamping and slow hand claps if they didn't rate the ref's performance. Offering up your opinion before, during and after matches, be it positive, indifferent or negative, has and will always be a part of football. It's the same with every club up and down the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ooohTerryHurlock Posted 6 September, 2009 Share Posted 6 September, 2009 .... look - I like AP, and am certainly not suggesting we panic and get rid. It is a long journey we are embarking on and Rome was n't built in a day and all that.... BUT (you knew it was coming!) If you asked AP where he tought we would be after the first month of the season I would expect in all honesty he would not say - oh still 11 points a drift of safety. We have given away six games and made no indent into reducing the arrears left to us by mr Lowe (as a nice little leaving present). - sitting there clapping like a seal at yet more dropped points at home really was n't going to happen. They were due a booing after the shambles at Swindon... but they were let off that one, yesterday there was no excuses for that result. You can say its bad luck, you can say our performances are improving, you can say what you want but the bottom line is football is a results driven industry and althought starting with three draws at home is the worst situation ever you need to be banking points in youir home games and my god have we let 6 points go slipping out of our hand at home (millwall, brentford, colchester) - Lets just get winning!!! COYR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Posted 6 September, 2009 Share Posted 6 September, 2009 We pay good money to be entertained so why should we hide our disapproval at inept performances, football somehow escapes quality control and we just turn up week in week out and put up with S H I T, not good enough BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 6 September, 2009 Share Posted 6 September, 2009 Are we meant to clap then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire Saint Posted 6 September, 2009 Share Posted 6 September, 2009 Although not at the game a friend of mine was sat next to a fellow "supporter", whom he normally sits nexts to due to season ticket issues and this chap, normally placid, was well bevvied up and booed throughout the game. My mate described him as a hinderance to the teams performance and a "jug eared tw*t". If anyone sees this fellow then please tell him that his kind of support is not needed. Fans should be singing songs, like they do at Manchester clubs and Liverpool, where rock music has led to an increase in wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmel Posted 6 September, 2009 Share Posted 6 September, 2009 like they do at Manchester clubs and Liverpool, where rock music has led to an increase in wins. :D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordswoodsaints Posted 7 September, 2009 Share Posted 7 September, 2009 What is it with fans booing ? really gets up my nose !. It is hardly going to give confidence to the players is it. Come on lets get behind the team booing is definately not going to help. If you don`t stop it I`ll set my brother on you and he`s an animal !. Sorry about the rant but ooooo I could crush a grape ! tbf the fans have been getting behind the team for as long as I can remember so that isn't really a problem. I wasn't there on Saturday as I am on holiday but I did listen to the game on the radio and the booing came over loud and clear,it didn't sound like just a few people more like the majority of the ground. My stance on it is that cheering and booing are forms of expression and whilst the players lap up and thrive on applause they should also accept the booing. If I was booed whilst playing then I would make sure that I worked harder to turn those boos into cheers. The mood of the crowd is just a guage on how well the team are doing,would the team play any better behind closed doors?.......I doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted 7 September, 2009 Share Posted 7 September, 2009 I dont think it is a good idea to boo individual players during a game. But I dont see why booing is wrong at the end of a match to show how bad the performance was and to give notice to the board management and players that things need improving. As we usually clap and cheer at the end of a match when a performance has been good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scummer Posted 7 September, 2009 Share Posted 7 September, 2009 I wasn't there on Saturday as I am on holiday but I did listen to the game on the radio and the booing came over loud and clear,it didn't sound like just a few people more like the majority of the ground. There was booing for a second or two, followed by applause. It's just frustration to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 7 September, 2009 Share Posted 7 September, 2009 Plenty of booing at the end, soon followed (in the Northam at least) by a lengthy round of applause for Davis, who after all, had kept a clean sheet. The only booing that annoyed me on Saturday was a smattering of it when Paterson went off - he was a bit slow to react to a lot of stuff, but he was at least working hard some of the time and didn't deserve that. Ironically he was replaced by Jake Thomson, to a loud chorus of cheers - Thomson being the last player I can remember to have been booed at St Mary's at the end of last season. :confused: They deserved booing after the Swindon performance as well. The long and short of it is that nothing the fans say or do makes the blindest bit of difference. I thought we put this one to bed losing 5-2 in Watford when we were getting relegated from the Prem and they were in the CCC. The majority of Saints fans started cheering for Watford at 4-0 down and the team won the rest of the match 2-1. It makes no difference what we say or do, what disturbs me is how quickly we've made the likes of Lambert look comfortable with our slumber. We've brought in 8 players and the team still looks like it sleepwalks its way through games. Saturday was the first time I've seriously considered we might actually be in the 4th Division next season, because all the problems and the total lack of effort just haven't changed, even the pattern of results is the same - draw at home, lose away. As far as I can see, we currently have 2 remaining straws to clutch at : 1) Papa Waigo is brilliant and his Serie A conditioning, skill and attitude infects the rest of the team (hasn't happened with any of the other signings yet) 2) We have only played two teams in the bottom half, Stockport (95th minute equaliser) and Millwall (in form when we played them). I am so TOTALLY sick of turning up to matches thinking "we'll win this - if the players try" and having us fail to do even the basics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 7 September, 2009 Share Posted 7 September, 2009 Plenty of booing at the end, soon followed (in the Northam at least) by a lengthy round of applause for Davis, who after all, had kept a clean sheet. The only booing that annoyed me on Saturday was a smattering of it when Paterson went off - he was a bit slow to react to a lot of stuff, but he was at least working hard some of the time and didn't deserve that. Ironically he was replaced by Jake Thomson, to a loud chorus of cheers - Thomson being the last player I can remember to have been booed at St Mary's at the end of last season. :confused: They deserved booing after the Swindon performance as well. The long and short of it is that nothing the fans say or do makes the blindest bit of difference. I thought we put this one to bed losing 5-2 in Watford when we were getting relegated from the Prem and they were in the CCC. The majority of Saints fans started cheering for Watford at 4-0 down and the team won the rest of the match 2-1. It makes no difference what we say or do, what disturbs me is how quickly we've made the likes of Lambert look comfortable with our slumber. We've brought in 8 players and the team still looks like it sleepwalks its way through games. Saturday was the first time I've seriously considered we might actually be in the 4th Division next season, because all the problems and the total lack of effort just haven't changed, even the pattern of results is the same - draw at home, lose away. As far as I can see, we currently have 2 remaining straws to clutch at : 1) Papa Waigo is brilliant and his Serie A conditioning, skill and attitude infects the rest of the team (hasn't happened with any of the other signings yet) 2) We have only played two teams in the bottom half, Stockport (95th minute equaliser) and Millwall (in form when we played them). I am so TOTALLY sick of turning up to matches thinking "we'll win this - if the players try" and having us fail to do even the basics. Or lynching, but i suppose booing was next best thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 7 September, 2009 Share Posted 7 September, 2009 We have 8 new players and a new manager. We are going through transition. Patience. yep.... and the smell of recovery cometh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrollman no2 Posted 7 September, 2009 Share Posted 7 September, 2009 Plenty of booing at the end, soon followed (in the Northam at least) by a lengthy round of applause for Davis, who after all, had kept a clean sheet. The only booing that annoyed me on Saturday was a smattering of it when Paterson went off - he was a bit slow to react to a lot of stuff, but he was at least working hard some of the time and didn't deserve that. Ironically he was replaced by Jake Thomson, to a loud chorus of cheers - Thomson being the last player I can remember to have been booed at St Mary's at the end of last season. :confused: They deserved booing after the Swindon performance as well. The long and short of it is that nothing the fans say or do makes the blindest bit of difference. I thought we put this one to bed losing 5-2 in Watford when we were getting relegated from the Prem and they were in the CCC. The majority of Saints fans started cheering for Watford at 4-0 down and the team won the rest of the match 2-1. It makes no difference what we say or do, what disturbs me is how quickly we've made the likes of Lambert look comfortable with our slumber. We've brought in 8 players and the team still looks like it sleepwalks its way through games. Saturday was the first time I've seriously considered we might actually be in the 4th Division next season, because all the problems and the total lack of effort just haven't changed, even the pattern of results is the same - draw at home, lose away. As far as I can see, we currently have 2 remaining straws to clutch at : 1) Papa Waigo is brilliant and his Serie A conditioning, skill and attitude infects the rest of the team (hasn't happened with any of the other signings yet) 2) We have only played two teams in the bottom half, Stockport (95th minute equaliser) and Millwall (in form when we played them). I am so TOTALLY sick of turning up to matches thinking "we'll win this - if the players try" and having us fail to do even the basics. Totally agree with all of this,especially the last bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NN2 Saint Posted 7 September, 2009 Share Posted 7 September, 2009 I pay my money and if the team play crap like at Huddersfield I will boo them and from the sounds of it they have deserved it on a few times this season and numerous in the past couple of years. The players deserve to know when they have been cack imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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