Boo-ers? Out thine selves

[coaxingstar71]

So, so far we've have a load of well balanced NON booers who are always welcome of course, but come on, booers, where are you?

Educate me. Teach me. Invite me into your inner sanctum.

I'd suspect it's mainly the type of neandertals that wouldn't appear on a forum such as this as it would require a modicum of intelligence to type words.

 

[MobileBlade]

I was in the upper corner. There was a group of around 10 guys who were stood up at the back through out the game. Every pass across the back was met with some sarcastic shout and eventually booing along with others in stadium.

 

[Tezza1889]

Whilst I didn't boo at Oldham last Saturday, I didn't applaud those who came over to clap the fans at the end, something I regret now as Howard kept us in it with a couple of saves, felt sorry for him, but around me people were going mental after about 80 mins, I might have joined in with the "what the fucking hell was that" tho..

It was a game we should have nailed, poor decisions from Adkins, Sammon for done on the wing being the standout bollock dropping moment....

I just think a professional footballer should at least be able to control a ball when passed to them, last Saturday, a few who weren't driving if you understand me there, got a bit too passionate....

Had to work Tuesday night, can't comment on that....

 

[PeteBlade]

PB respect you as a poster but you appear to be building up a frenzy about booing at the match last night. Yes the atmosphere was pants but very few reported hearing booing just some nob saying it on RS rather than revelling in the result and people jumping on the bandwagon.
This obsession with witch hunting fans needs to be stopped. This is our 5th season in this piss poor league and one thing for sure it won't be Barca type footy that gets us out of the league but winning by whatever means necessary. That means bunkering in and at times (when we don't perform and don't win) the crowd will let the players know much the same way they let them know when they have done well with cheers and applause.
The best thing to do with the booers is ignore them not keep giving them column space. As for outing them I recall I may have parted with a quick boo at the final whistle of the Fleetwood game last year but with a rounded cheers applause yesterday.

Hey B56, I'm certainly not trying to whip up a frenzy about the crowd and I've been the one defending our supporters against those who criticise on multiple occasions.

I'd just like to know the mindset of the people who booed during our victory on Tuesday as I found the behaviour of some within the ground embarrassing and unacceptable.

 

[Trigger Blade]

I don't think there was any booing at full time, but it's gone down in history as a fact because some chuff on praise and grumble after the match said so. They were on about it tonight as well. Who was the Chuff?

Funnily enough, he was called Pete

So, either it's a different one, or "our" Pete's playing a very clever game to raise his media profile.

The one on Football Heaven said he didn't boo, but he groaned a lot, which might be mistaken for booing......

 

[PeteBlade]

Funnily enough, he was called Pete

So, either it's a different one, or "our" Pete's playing a very clever game to raise his media profile.

The one on Football Heaven said he didn't boo, but he groaned a lot, which might be mistaken for booing......

Raise my media profile!!

Best thing I've read on here this week!

 

[mattbianco1]

Never boo the players during or post match. Have chanted for managers to get sacked before (Robson, Heath) and I can count on 2 fingers the amount of times I've left before the end.

 

[Small Mendonca]

I've booed at half time and full time before because the players were shit, they deserved it and they needed to know from the fans it was unacceptable. When people pay good money to watch football, the least fans expect is all of the players to put 100% in. However, booing was not appropriate on Tuesday night.

Edit: I would only boo players for a lack of effort, not ability.

 

[Bladebri]

Outed the little shit

 

[JJ Sefton]

I boo.

 

[sitwell]

View attachment 14107 Outed the little shit

thought you meant small mendonca for a moment

 

[1danewhitehouse]

I regularly boo refs and opponents and when Gareth Ainsworth has been to the lane I boo like there is no other noise in existence and the survival of the universe is dependant on how loud, continuously and hatefully I can boo.

But I try not to boo my own players. I confess though I have done it twice and both occasions came last season.

1. Preston FA cup replay at the lane. I was absolutely livid at the way we were shirking tackles. I thought it was disgustin the way I saw Baxter, Murphy and Scougall all pull out of 50/50 challenges as we were outfought completely and lost 3-1. An angry boo escaped my lips that day.

2. Bradford at home towards the end of last season- Bradford had just been reduced to 10 men late on with the scores level .A win would have guaranteed our playoff place. A draw would make it almost guaranteed. What did we do? Decided to timewaste holding it up in the corners for the draw, at home, in League 1, against 10 men, against a team that were going to finish below us and well short of the top 6. I was absolutely furious at what I was seeing and booed quite vocally.

I don't think I've ever boo'd our players or team apart from that. Would never boo them for being crap if I thought the attitude was decent.

 

[Grappler]

Never booed our team, have occasionally booed an opposition player, when they get let off with a caution (no card) after a blatant foul on one of our boys. I don't shout, either, I do admit to talking loudly (usually in Mrs. G's ear!) saying things like "to Billy! to Billy!" when an obvious pass is there, to let one of our lads through on goal, just get carried away like we all do. I usually point as well, while saying it, which makes her laugh because the players can't hear me and definitley can't see where I am pointing!

The one thing I do though, to make Mrs. G laugh, is if someone is having a really poor game, say Scougall, I will say out loud, "cannot understand how he started the game, is there really no one better in the squad?", and "waste of a chance, anyone else would have taken the shot earlier", etc.

Then when the same players pulls off one good thing and ends up scoring, I always say, out loud "lovely stuff, quality, always liked Scougall, great player".

The problem with booing, as I have said on other threads, is that the whole team gets it, no one boos and shouts "I am only booing at midfield, not booing at you Mr. Howard, you made some good saves, so don't take my booing personally".

At Oldham, I felt sorry for young McGahey. He kept the physically strong Poleon quiet, and when they switched him for Ricardo Fuller, I thought that would be a real test, but the youngster sorted him out as well.

At the end of the game, as he clapped the fans, he looked genuinely bewildered at the booing that came back his way, the team are clapping the fans to say thank you for coming all this way to support us, we let you down but we appreciate the fact you bothered to come.

Young McGahey is only just 20 years old (three weeks ago) a mere kid to most of us, and probably 6-8 years away from his peak years, the crowd should have at least given him some applause for helping keep the deficit to one goal.

 

[Rodders]

It could be worse, we could be booing the Champions League music:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34603517

Manchester City have been reported to Uefa after fans were heard booing the Champions League anthem before their win 2-1 over Sevilla on Wednesday.

Match delegate Geir Thorsteinsson, the chairman of the Iceland FA, detailed the incident and disciplinary proceedings have now been opened, with the case set to be heard in November.

It is understood Manchester City will not be commenting on the issue.

However, the club are expected to defend their fans at the hearing.

It is not the first time Manchester City supporters have voiced their anger against Uefa.

Last year a City fan group led a protest against European football's governing body after 650 CSKA Moscow supporters gained access to the Khimki Arena for their Champions League game, despite the Russian club being ordered to play it behind closed doors.

CSKA were handed the sanction as punishment for a series of offences including racist chanting.

 

[Lord Bos of Eckington.]

Never understood booing.

It's not like the players are going to hear the boos and think "Oh, they're booing me. Better start playing well" Like they wouldn't have tried that already.

All it does is lower their confidence. If the team are shit, they're shit. No point making them any shitter.

Did anyone not boo Don Givens when he missed that penalty , or was it just a case of hard luck old chap you good for nothing wanker.

UTB

 

[Blade for Sale]

Sometimes, 'BOO' just isn't enough!

 

[derryblade]

Anybody would think that booing your own team is a new phenomenon, and the first time it's every happened at the Lane or even at away games. I have heard it numerous times over the years and will hear it many times in the future. Supporters pay their money and are entitled to show their appreciation or displeasure at a teams performance as they wish. The first half on Tuesday was poor and it's not an isolated occasion, and it can be argued that the booing in the first half improved the second half performance. If the people who thought it was a acceptable first half why weren't they cheering and clapping to drown the booing out. Not everybody loves the possession football along the back four and midfield with few shots on goal and are entitled to make their views known IMO

 

[PeteBlade]

Anybody would think that booing your own team is a new phenomenon, and the first time it's every happened at the Lane or even at away games. I have heard it numerous times over the years and will hear it many times in the future. Supporters pay their money and are entitled to show their appreciation or displeasure at a teams performance as they wish. The first half on Tuesday was poor and it's not an isolated occasion, and it can be argued that the booing in the first half improved the second half performance. If the people who thought it was a acceptable first half why weren't they cheering and clapping to drown the booing out. Not everybody loves the possession football along the back four and midfield with few shots on goal and are entitled to make their views known IMO

It would be a brave/daft man who argued that the first half booing improved the second half performance.

 

[derryblade]

It would be a brave/daft man who argued that the first half booing improved the second half performance.

They scored 2 goals and more shots on target second half, and less booing so with my limited football knowledge I would say that is and improvement I didn't say it was a great improvement

 

[Pedro Verde]

The first half on Tuesday was poor and it's not an isolated occasion, and it can be argued that the booing in the first half improved the second half performance. If the people who thought it was a acceptable first half why weren't they cheering and clapping to drown the booing out. Not everybody loves the possession football along the back four and midfield with few shots on goal and are entitled to make their views known IMO

How can booing a team in the first half improve thier performance in the second half
Booing does not improve any performance team or individual. It make players frightened to take a risk, not want the ball or not show for the ball
So by your reckoning if the manager wants to play possesion football and you as a fan dont want to see it you should boo and if you do you want to see it you should cheer and clap to drown out the boos
You couldnt make it up

 

[derryblade]

How can booing a team in the first half improve thier performance in the second half
Booing does not improve any performance team or individual. It make players frightened to take a risk, not want the ball or not show for the ball
So by your reckoning if the manager wants to play possesion football and you as a fan dont want to see it you should boo and if you do you want to see it you should cheer and clap to drown out the boos
You couldnt make it up

The team scored two goals more shots booing stopped how can you prove it didn't, how many times have teams been booed of at halftime and come out with better performance second half I would say more than a few.

 

[Grecian2000]

I've always found booing to be completely useless. Surely a few well chosen words fit the bill far better.

The only time I've ever booed was half time in the 03 Semi at OT. So much to say to the smug faced cunt Poll and so little time, could do nothing but Boo as loud as nature allowed and, on this one occasion, it seemed better than nothing..

 

[PeteBlade]

They scored 2 goals and more shots on target second half, and less booing so with my limited football knowledge I would say that is and improvement I didn't say it was a great improvement

I'm not debating the second half improvement, I witnessed it.
I'm debating the suggestion that the first half booing played any part in that improvement.

 

[Pedro Verde]

The team scored two goals more shots booing stopped how can you prove it didn't, how many times have teams been booed of at halftime and come out with better performance second half I would say more than a few.

The reason is mostly likely a rocket up the arse from the manager the one that picks the team telling them the first half performance was not acceptable, instructing players to want the ball and pass the ball in the right areas
He may have also altered the formation, he also made subs in the second half
There are numerous reasons for an improved second half performance
The players got booed off at the end of the Oldham game it didnt improve their performance in the first half of the next game did it ?

 

[derryblade]

I'm not debating the second half improvement, I witnessed it.
I'm debating the suggestion that the first half booing played any part in that improvement.

The reason is mostly likely a rocket up the arse from the manager the one that picks the team telling them the first half performance was not acceptable, instructing players to want the ball and pass the ball in the right areas
He may have also altered the formation, he also made subs in the second half
There are numerous reasons for an improved second half performance
The players got booed off at the end of the Oldham game it didnt improve their performance in the first half of the next game did it ?

That's probably why they were booed first half Tuesday, NA must have ranted and raved at them in almost all our games this season and for what ever reason it doesn't go in their brain, they cant play for 75mins at a decent level never mind 90. It's the same slow tempo, lack of urgency, easy passes, passing responsibility and few strikes that work the goalkeeper and some people wonder why some fans show their displeasure. I have witnessed improved performances after being booed of at halftime, and I believe it is a factor in that improvement IMO

 

[cooperblade]

Can remember booing twice.

Once was when Paul Devlin bottled a challenge (v Palace at home maybe?). He'd been trying to get a move away and I thought it was a clear statement of 'I won't be trying if you don't let me go'. I'm amazed how fondly people remember given the way he conducted himself when he left.

The other one was Gareth Taylor and I think it was just frustration on him returning very quickly to being garbage after we'd kept him and sold better players based on him having a couple of good games.

 

[Pedro Verde]

That's probably why they were booed first half Tuesday, NA must have ranted and raved at them in almost all our games this season and for what ever reason it doesn't go in their brain, they cant play for 75mins at a decent level never mind 90. It's the same slow tempo, lack of urgency, easy passes, passing responsibility and few strikes that work the goalkeeper and some people wonder why some fans show their displeasure. I have witnessed improved performances after being booed of at halftime, and I believe it is a factor in that improvement IMO

You dont get my point They got booed off at FT against Oldham if booing helps improve performances why didnt they improve in the very next game. Surely they hadnt forgotten the reception they got at the end of that game
The reason they do these easy passes and the passing on of responsibilty is the fear of the crowd getting on their backs. I have never heard a manager come on the radio and say booing improves team performance.

 

[ghandi]

So, so far we've have a load of well balanced NON booers who are always welcome of course, but come on, booers, where are you?

Educate me. Teach me. Invite me into your inner sanctum.

I booed at the end of the Olham game and then went out of the ground. I also booed at halt time on Tuesday then went and got myself another malt and then sat with my feet up watching telly and waited for the full time result and then clapped sedately for a few seconds.

 

[derryblade]

You dont get my point They got booed off at FT against Oldham if booing helps improve performances why didnt they improve in the very next game. Surely they hadnt forgotten the reception they got at the end of that game
The reason they do these easy passes and the passing on of responsibilty is the fear of the crowd getting on their backs. I have never heard a manager come on the radio and say booing improves team performance.

Paul Walker commented how negative the team were after taking that early lead, that early goal should have given them confidence to push on and put the game to bed. They didn't they went into snooze control, which is a recurring theme in most of our games. PW also noticed NA wasn't happy with the slow tempo and easy passing, again a reoccurring point he makes in almost of his post match interviews, but the players still do it week in week. Supporters hear his interviews and see the players ignore his orders, and some wonder why supporters get frustrated.

 

[Pinchy]

Anybody would think that booing your own team is a new phenomenon, and the first time it's every happened at the Lane or even at away games. I have heard it numerous times over the years and will hear it many times in the future. Supporters pay their money and are entitled to show their appreciation or displeasure at a teams performance as they wish. The first half on Tuesday was poor and it's not an isolated occasion, and it can be argued that the booing in the first half improved the second half performance. If the people who thought it was a acceptable first half why weren't they cheering and clapping to drown the booing out. Not everybody loves the possession football along the back four and midfield with few shots on goal and are entitled to make their views known IMO

Am I entitled to inform them of my view that they are self-indulgent, ignorant, hoof-loving, single-celled cunts?...