When does the Booing stop....

[MalcolmP]

I'm not blaming the fans because I don't know whether or not it affects the players, what I am saying is that it affects me.

Wycombe away - players given dogs abuse
Next 4 games won 2 Drew 2

Recently
Tottenham H  0-2
Chelsea Home 0-4
Next 2 home games - players given dogs abuse during game
Lost 1-2
Lost 2-4
So it seems that the dogs abuse and booing is having an impact - a POSITIVE ONE
Before recent abuse 2 defeats 0 goals
After recent abuse 2 defeats but goals in both games and scored 2 in a Premier League game for first time since November!!
I have been a regular since 1963 and a season ticket holder  since 1968 and have always advocated no booing during the game. (Steve Hodge and Nigel Callaghan apart)
However over last couple of months I have changed my mind and participate in the booing on each occasion it happens and will continue to do so.
The players attitude is the worst I have seen in over 50 years and they (Only certain of the players who do not need to be named - we know who they are) deserve everything they get.
They are paid handsomely to perform and give their best each and every time they go on the pitch and when they do not do so they are CHEATING every one of us.
And if they continue to get abuse and it does impact negatively on the performance then don't blame the fans blame the 'Caretaker' manager who insists on picking these players.
Players are not getting abuse because they are not good enough (which they are not!) they are getting abuse for their attitude and that is a big difference!
We are all entitled to our opinion and I am sorry that the booing makes you uncomfortable but watching the players with no pride no passion and no effort makes me uncomfortable and short of not going (not an option after 50 years and paying my money upfront each season) booing is my only way of letting those players know how I feel. End of Rant!

[Pat McMahon]

It's becoming like Chinese astrology on here. In this, the Year of the Monkey.

[not3bad]

And another thread goes down the swanny.

It's what we do. It's our cygneture.

[amfy]

I'm not blaming the fans because I don't know whether or not it affects the players, what I am saying is that it affects me.

Wycombe away - players given dogs abuse
Next 4 games won 2 Drew 2

Recently
Tottenham H  0-2
Chelsea Home 0-4
Next 2 home games - players given dogs abuse during game
Lost 1-2
Lost 2-4
So it seems that the dogs abuse and booing is having an impact - a POSITIVE ONE
Before recent abuse 2 defeats 0 goals
After recent abuse 2 defeats but goals in both games and scored 2 in a Premier League game for first time since November!!
I have been a regular since 1963 and a season ticket holder  since 1968 and have always advocated no booing during the game. (Steve Hodge and Nigel Callaghan apart)
However over last couple of months I have changed my mind and participate in the booing on each occasion it happens and will continue to do so.
The players attitude is the worst I have seen in over 50 years and they (Only certain of the players who do not need to be named - we know who they are) deserve everything they get.
They are paid handsomely to perform and give their best each and every time they go on the pitch and when they do not do so they are CHEATING every one of us.
And if they continue to get abuse and it does impact negatively on the performance then don't blame the fans blame the 'Caretaker' manager who insists on picking these players.
Players are not getting abuse because they are not good enough (which they are not!) they are getting abuse for their attitude and that is a big difference!
We are all entitled to our opinion and I am sorry that the booing makes you uncomfortable but watching the players with no pride no passion and no effort makes me uncomfortable and short of not going (not an option after 50 years and paying my money upfront each season) booing is my only way of letting those players know how I feel. End of Rant!

I don't get how you pick out of my post the bit where I say I'm not blaming the fans, and then tell me not to blame the fans.

I don't blame the fans. I don't blame you & totally get what you are saying in your post. I haven't had my season ticket as long as you, I wasn't even aware Villa existed in 1968. I don't want to stop going either but me, it is the toxic atmosphere rather than the dire football that makes me feel like stopping. I think we can agree to disagree because we simply need different things from this chaos. Apart from the misrepresentation of where I apportion blame, the thing I object to in your post is 'End of Rant' - first and foremost because that phrase belongs in the 'things that are fucking annoying thread' and secondly because I read it as your opinion, not a rant til that point, & I don't appreciate being ranted at for having my opinion which even you say I am entitled to.

In a thread where every one would like to just pat each other on the back for how great booing feels, I only want to point out that it doesn't feel like that for everyone. I'm not a player, I'm not the Chairman, I'm a fellow fan.

[HolmesyVilla]

If you want to boo, I think you should say the word 'poo' instead, be a great laugh

[aj2k77]

Amfy didn't blame the support, just said it's a myth that we are patient. Not sure how you work that one out but there you go.

[Chico Hamilton III]

In a thread where every one would like to just pat each other on the back for how great booing feels

Silly

[MalcolmP]

I'm not blaming the fans because I don't know whether or not it affects the players, what I am saying is that it affects me.

Wycombe away - players given dogs abuse
Next 4 games won 2 Drew 2

Recently
Tottenham H  0-2
Chelsea Home 0-4
Next 2 home games - players given dogs abuse during game
Lost 1-2
Lost 2-4
So it seems that the dogs abuse and booing is having an impact - a POSITIVE ONE
Before recent abuse 2 defeats 0 goals
After recent abuse 2 defeats but goals in both games and scored 2 in a Premier League game for first time since November!!
I have been a regular since 1963 and a season ticket holder  since 1968 and have always advocated no booing during the game. (Steve Hodge and Nigel Callaghan apart)
However over last couple of months I have changed my mind and participate in the booing on each occasion it happens and will continue to do so.
The players attitude is the worst I have seen in over 50 years and they (Only certain of the players who do not need to be named - we know who they are) deserve everything they get.
They are paid handsomely to perform and give their best each and every time they go on the pitch and when they do not do so they are CHEATING every one of us.
And if they continue to get abuse and it does impact negatively on the performance then don't blame the fans blame the 'Caretaker' manager who insists on picking these players.
Players are not getting abuse because they are not good enough (which they are not!) they are getting abuse for their attitude and that is a big difference!
We are all entitled to our opinion and I am sorry that the booing makes you uncomfortable but watching the players with no pride no passion and no effort makes me uncomfortable and short of not going (not an option after 50 years and paying my money upfront each season) booing is my only way of letting those players know how I feel. End of Rant!

I don't get how you pick out of my post the bit where I say I'm not blaming the fans, and then tell me not to blame the fans.

I don't blame the fans. I don't blame you & totally get what you are saying in your post. I haven't had my season ticket as long as you, I wasn't even aware Villa existed in 1968. I don't want to stop going either but me, it is the toxic atmosphere rather than the dire football that makes me feel like stopping. I think we can agree to disagree because we simply need different things from this chaos. Apart from the misrepresentation of where I apportion blame, the thing I object to in your post is 'End of Rant' - first and foremost because that phrase belongs in the 'things that are fucking annoying thread' and secondly because I read it as your opinion, not a rant til that point, & I don't appreciate being ranted at for having my opinion which even you say I am entitled to.

In a thread where every one would like to just pat each other on the back for how great booing feels, I only want to point out that it doesn't feel like that for everyone. I'm not a player, I'm not the Chairman, I'm a fellow fan.

Sorry it was done in a hurry whilst on my lunch hour at work, sandwich in one hand keypad in the other! I know you didn't blame the fans and the phrase about that was aimed at others rather than yourself. And end of Rant was aimed at myself, I wasn't ranting at you or anywhere else. Apologies for any offence caused - I value your opinions as I do with other fellow Villa fans. It is not the best of times for any of us.

[MillerBall]

Infantile Songs to learn and sing (when not booing).

To the tune of "One Cornetto" an Ode to Randolph the unready


"Romantically nourished, I bought a new car"

"I've got more points on my licence than Villa so far"

"For my team, I look for a buyer"

"But it isn't easy to sell eleven flat tyres."

[West Derby Villan]

Needs work

[MillerBall]

A total re work in fact; but still to the tune from the "Cornetto" Advert
and still a silly ode to Randolph though,

how about

"Romantically nourished at the foot of the table"

"I look at my team and their clearly not able"

"My mistakes have been equally dire"

"Its no great surprise why we can't finish higher."

[markeeeebeeee2005]

Is everyone ok with booing till the end of the season now?

[ciggiesnbeer]

I actually think a lot of the players tried harder than usual this last game to be fair.

[Witton Warrior]

I actually think a lot of the players tried harder than usual this last game to be fair.

And were applauded off the pitch at the end - do you think they will work out the relationship between performance and fan reaction?

[markeeeebeeee2005]

I actually think a lot of the players tried harder than usual this last game to be fair.

Fair dos. I didn't watch the game just saw the score. Do you think we might have started to turn a corner?