Discussion in the Barry thread is making me reflect on our general treatment of players.
Are we too harsh? Too quick to judge? Dare I say unsupportive?
Barry's not an outstanding footballer, let's be clear. But some of the discussion around him feels incredibly harsh, possibly not helped by his mates in the Arsenal away end incident.
DCL got some, ahem, treatment. The away game at Villa booing was poor, imho.
Tom Cleverly bieing booed at Goodison wasn't exactly amazing either.
Calling two of our best strikers in recent years lazy, or trampoline shins etc.
Personally I'm not sure it helps players be their best. Sone these lads are just what they are - average players, shouting or raging about them isnt going to do much. Players lose form or pick up knocks. Others, who are genuinely high calibre, probably don't appreciate it.
Discuss.
Are we too harsh? Too quick to judge? Dare I say unsupportive?
Barry's not an outstanding footballer, let's be clear. But some of the discussion around him feels incredibly harsh, possibly not helped by his mates in the Arsenal away end incident.
DCL got some, ahem, treatment. The away game at Villa booing was poor, imho.
Tom Cleverly bieing booed at Goodison wasn't exactly amazing either.
Calling two of our best strikers in recent years lazy, or trampoline shins etc.
Personally I'm not sure it helps players be their best. Sone these lads are just what they are - average players, shouting or raging about them isnt going to do much. Players lose form or pick up knocks. Others, who are genuinely high calibre, probably don't appreciate it.
Discuss.
