Are the fans at fault?
Aug 20, 2014 9:53:44 GMT
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Post by Richard on Aug 20, 2014 9:53:44 GMT
There is a trend recently to say that the negativity of the fans is playing a part in our downfall.
Several comments and statements from board members asking for positivity have hinted at this and, although perhaps not intentionally, have deflected some attention towards the fans.
I agree that Bristol Rovers fans these days can be extremely quick to get on the back of their own players. This frustration however is a result of 13 years of awful performances and relegation battles, aside from a two year Rickie Lambert inspired period. Let's not forget that we have been relegated three times over these years and have been very close on at least five other occasions.
The thing that I haven't seen mention however is that our home form is pretty good. Our home form, before Darrell Clarke took over at least, last season was exceptional and I believe it was around 5th best in the division. Our only point so far this season is at home despite having played less home games.
I imagine that most would agree that away support is typically more positive and you tend to get a bunch of the super committed fans that back the team always, no matter what.
So, with all of this in mind, how can any of our poor performance possibly be down to negativity when it is mainly our away form that is so awful? Does this dispel the myth of players being too scared to play? I would have thought the most likely place to freeze would be at home in front of larger crowds than perhaps some of the players are used to?
Several comments and statements from board members asking for positivity have hinted at this and, although perhaps not intentionally, have deflected some attention towards the fans.
I agree that Bristol Rovers fans these days can be extremely quick to get on the back of their own players. This frustration however is a result of 13 years of awful performances and relegation battles, aside from a two year Rickie Lambert inspired period. Let's not forget that we have been relegated three times over these years and have been very close on at least five other occasions.
The thing that I haven't seen mention however is that our home form is pretty good. Our home form, before Darrell Clarke took over at least, last season was exceptional and I believe it was around 5th best in the division. Our only point so far this season is at home despite having played less home games.
I imagine that most would agree that away support is typically more positive and you tend to get a bunch of the super committed fans that back the team always, no matter what.
So, with all of this in mind, how can any of our poor performance possibly be down to negativity when it is mainly our away form that is so awful? Does this dispel the myth of players being too scared to play? I would have thought the most likely place to freeze would be at home in front of larger crowds than perhaps some of the players are used to?
