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[magicdaps10]

So you think half the crap certain people spout on here is constructive

Yes, I would say that it is. I suspect that would fall on the individual and how they see it but personally I would take atleast half the posts however they are delivered as being constructive.

 

[SeaJack]

Have a look at last night game between Tranmere and rock bottom Harrogate, Tranmere are 3 down at home before half time, and the crowd have turned. What were they supposed to do ? applaud and say well done lads. Rotherham have had a stinking season and lost away at Peterborough last night 5-0, what were their travelling fans supposed to say after paying decent money to travel there, oh unlucky lads. The likes of Bradley, Williams and Sheehan have all been dismissed after the crowds turned on them , which in those instances was a good thing, otherwise they may have been given far more time than they deserved and inflicted even more damage . Football fans are loyal to the point of stupidity, how many crap performances have you seen over the years, and unbelievably, some people are still applauding the players off. Crazy. When the Italians lost to North Korea in the 1966 world cup ,and were eliminated, they faced a barrage of rotten tomatoes on their arrival home. More of that we should have.

I don’t disagree that the fans can quite rightly feel vexed and loudly voice their opinions on the performance at the players, which is why I suggested that they roar “Come on Swansea, etc” as they walk off of the pitch at half time rather than boo them.

That way you get to have the best of both worlds as, not only would you be communicating to the players with the frustration in their voices, that the team could and should do better, but through the words chanted, you would also get a wave of encouragement that they would take with them into the dressing room, and potentially carry out with them in readiness for the 2nd half.

There’s no denying that there is a lot of psychology at work with all sports, and football is no exception.

I was simply surmising that, at that critical time when they’re walking off at half time having not produced their best for the first 45 minutes, the home crowd would have the perfect opportunity to influence the player’s thought processes for the better.

They would very likely be in a fully negative mindset based on their performance, and most likely the 1st half result off the back of that performance, so to instil a more positive one, especially when that is engendered by the fans getting behind them, would be hugely beneficial.

The upshot of this would be that the coach, together with his backroom staff in the dressing room, won’t then have as much of an uphill struggle on their hands in trying to raise the players spirits at half time.

And that’s half the battle right there and then, which is to show a united front against adversity, so that the team can be feel more upbeat about themselves, which will then feed into them being more competitive in the 2nd half.

Our contribution counts enormously, and we would do well to remember this and not underestimate it.

 

[magicdaps10]

Have a look at last night game between Tranmere and rock bottom Harrogate, Tranmere are 3 down at home before half time, and the crowd have turned. What were they supposed to do ? applaud and say well done lads. Rotherham have had a stinking season and lost away at Peterborough last night 5-0, what were their travelling fans supposed to say after paying decent money to travel there, oh unlucky lads. The likes of Bradley, Williams and Sheehan have all been dismissed after the crowds turned on them , which in those instances was a good thing, otherwise they may have been given far more time than they deserved and inflicted even more damage . Football fans are loyal to the point of stupidity, how many crap performances have you seen over the years, and unbelievably, some people are still applauding the players off. Crazy. When the Italians lost to North Korea in the 1966 world cup ,and were eliminated, they faced a barrage of rotten tomatoes on their arrival home. More of that we should have.

I have read posts on here from people who have complained at posters that we can't win every game and support the team when posters have had a go at players and/or management staff.
I know for certain that 1 or 2 of those are posters who were having a pop at management when we finished in the top 10 a couple of seasons back.

I always remember when I raised concerns back in the 2017/18 season and was met with a barrage of being negative and that we will see FFF with our new signings.....there is always room for improvement but if you set the bar too low then there will almost certainly be trouble.

Cheer when it's deserved and make your voices heard if things can be improved on all

 

[magicdaps10]

I don’t disagree that the fans can quite rightly feel vexed and loudly voice their opinions on the performance at the players, which is why I suggested that they roar “Come on Swansea, etc” as they walk off of the pitch at half time rather than boo them.

That way you get to have the best of both worlds as, not only would you be communicating to the players, the frustration in their voices that the team could and should do better, but through the words chanted, you would also get a wave of encouragement that they would take with them into the dressing room, and potentially carry out with them in readiness for the 2nd half.

There’s no denying that there is a lot of psychology at work with all sports, and football is no exception.

I was simply surmising that, at that critical time when they’re walking off at half time having not produced their best for the first 45 minutes, the home crowd would have the perfect opportunity to influence the player’s thought processes for the better.

They would very likely be in a fully negative mindset based on their performance, and most likely the 1st half result off the back of that performance, so to instil a more positive one, especially when that is engendered by the fans getting behind them, would be hugely beneficial.

The upshot of this would be that the coach, together with his backroom staff in the dressing room, won’t then have as much of an uphill struggle on their hands in trying to raise the players spirits at half time.

And that’s half the battle right there and then, which is to show a united front against adversity, so that the team can be feel more upbeat about themselves, which will then feed into them being more competitive in the 2nd half.

Our contribution counts enormously, and we would do well to remember this and not underestimate it.

It worked against PNE the other week and even after the fans disapproval and words at half time......it gave them a kick up the rear and the fans then showed their appreciation at the full time whistle.

I take your words. not everything is black and white and there is no right answer all the time to each scenario is my view.

 

[Smurph]

Yes, I would say that it is. I suspect that would fall on the individual and how they see it but personally I would take atleast half the posts however they are delivered as being constructive.

So the other half aren't constructive at all. Make your mind up.

 

[magicdaps10]

So the other half aren't constructive at all. Make your mind up.

That's my point, people are allowed to give criticism be that constructive or not without certain people acting all superior. I am not trying to discuss what percentage is what!

 

[Smurph]

So in summary calling people out for constantly moaning for the sake of moaning means you think you’re superior

 

[magicdaps10]

So in summary calling people out for constantly moaning for the sake of moaning means you think you’re superior

If that's how you see it, so be it.

I am just putting my view out there, it's been getting very silly for awhile now and this trying to shut posters down and ridicule.

 

[Cwmbwrla Floatabout]

Perhaps all our super supporters should get together in one block to outroar, maybe even outnumber, us ne'er do wells. If they pay a little extra for these premium seats everyone would know how marvellously super supportive they are. They could then all dress in black and be known as the Ultras and everyone including the players can have a jolly nice time even if we're 4-0 down at half time.

 

[SeaJack]

If that's how you see it, so be it.

I am just putting my view out there, it's been getting very silly for awhile now and this trying to shut posters down and ridicule.

I would hope that my post about the booing of players at half time, is not seen as shutting any poster down, and is simply read as merely offering an alternative option to the behaviour which commonly occurs at the stadium, and which I feel is potentially counterproductive to the 2nd half performance?

 

[Cwmbwrla Floatabout]

Good to have opinions SeaJack whether we agree with them or not. Some of our better halves of football this year have followed a hostile half time send off. Equally some of our most tepid, shapeless and clueless halves have followed a resounding round of applause as they have gone for their halftime cup of tea.

 

[Neath_Jack]

Perhaps all our super supporters should get together in one block to outroar, maybe even outnumber, us ne'er do wells. If they pay a little extra for these premium seats everyone would know how marvellously super supportive they are. They could then all dress in black and be known as the Ultras and everyone including the players can have a jolly nice time even if we're 4-0 down at half time.

The biggest moaners on here don’t go to the game, so that’ll be pretty impossible wuss.

 

[magicdaps10]

I would hope that my post about the booing of players at half time, is not seen as shutting any poster down, and is simply read as merely offering an alternative option to the behaviour which commonly occurs at the stadium, and which I feel is potentially counterproductive to the 2nd half performance?

It wasn't SJ. Your post was very decent and giving a fair opinion in a decent manner.
You delivered it respectfully and have engaged respectfully to those who have a differing opinion to yours.

 

[Smurph]

If that's how you see it, so be it.

I am just putting my view out there, it's been getting very silly for awhile now and this trying to shut posters down and ridicule.

That’s how you see it