Are we too harsh on our players?

[windymiller]

He should really have been picked for the World Cup.

It's infuriating when managers just pick their favourites regardless of form, isn't it?

 

[Username.]

Highest scoring Englishman in the league

Proves why dullards like you are wrong about him.

Watkins and gibbs white didnt they score more or am i wrong

 

[MACCA75]

Watkins and gibbs white didnt they score more or am i wrong

They did. They get assists too as they are far better players.

 

[Username.]

Highest scoring Englishman in the league

Proves why dullards like you are wrong about him.

Why don't you say highest scoring English man whose name begins with d.

Hiya

 

[TheFinnFan]

This website is absolute proof that the very opposite to this is correct pal.

Whats that suppose to mean. You have little respect towards the intelligence behind this wonderful collective.

 

[Alanbileysfeathercut]

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. Some 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.

A poor player is a poor player.
I've seen us really get behind certain players with zero improvement.
Does it make it more intimidating having raging fans or would the reward of shutting them up be worth it.
And as a certain expro says its their job..

 

[Tipp blue]

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. Some 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.

If we dont boooo then how will they know they are crap?

 

[skucksy]

This website is absolute proof that the very opposite to this is correct pal.

Tail wagging the dog these days mate!

Seeing more and more fans trying to make it all about them. Look at the kip of that Man City fan with the arsenal bottle. All about them init.

 

[Moomin]

Hiya

I made it up.

 

[Seathestars]

I think sometimes people fail to see past the footballer. We have to remember they are human beings who other human beings love and need.

Online abuse is terrible, be it racist or just people gobbing off on their instagram account or elsewhere.

I think we all get cheesed off with lack of effort, but very few of us will make it personal, thankfully.

 

[Username.]

I made it up.

Ummmm

 

[Moomin]

Ummmm

Just seen the real stats

Minutes on the pitch per goal he is actually wins for the English players.

 

[chicoazul]

Whats that suppose to mean. You have little respect towards the intelligence behind this wonderful collective.

Correction sir, I have zero respect for simpletons on this site.

 

[TheFinnFan]

Correction sir, I have zero respect for simpletons on this site.

you are out of order, mister

 

[MACCA75]

Just seen the real stats

Minutes on the pitch per goal he is actually wins for the English players.

Afraid not. Still behind Watkins, Welbeck and Wilson on that metric.