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Spoke to many fans yesterday who are either disinterested or have lost all love for the club. These players had the opportunity to at least give a little back to the fans who have followed this club home & away, spent £70 for the privelige of maybe getting a photo or a signed shirt. It follows on from the sponsors night where the players were asked politely by Gareth Ainsworth to leave at 8pm. Most left at 730pm !! Its becoming a chore for these players. Rodney Marsh several times, kept saying a few times " don't worry we are on time schedule", to me a clear reference to the players who wanted to get away.
It was indicated to me that the players were told a specific time to leave and it was a mis-understanding, I really hope that is the case. I cannot help feeling that the relationship between players and fans is getting further and further apart. I would even accept Damien Stewart not speaking to the fans after getting his award (he is very shy and never likes talking to reporters or into microphones), but these players were either texting on their phones whilst the presentation was going on, or in some cases just lounging about outside on sofas, whilst we the fans were reviewing the season on the big screen. Its been so bad, maybe they should have had to watch it.
Apart from a few exceptions ( the ones that have a general affinity with the club, plus I would add Cerny and Connolly to that list), these set of players could not care two hoots about the club or its supporters. Fitz Hall seemed to be the main instigator of organising a night out on the lash with his team-mates, with a total disregard for the paying public who to a degree pay the players wages. You only have to look at the players car park to realise these group of players are so removed from me and you. The days are long when they would bring wives to this events.
These group of players will NOT get us promoted next season, not because of their lack of ability, but because the body language strongly indicates they don't give a ****. We all accept its been a bad season, the players know that too, I just hope we get a manager who will weed out all the waste of space and ship them out to the continent or Division 1.
This great club needs leaders, all we have are passengers. Some would argue that players leave quickly every year, true but this is different. You could not be alarmed as to how quickly these players left at the very moment the presentation finished.
Lee Cook left a little later and Ainsworth was there until 12. ANtonio German was later still. I hope reason he did not go is because he is under 18 and that he geuinely stayed for the fans. You only have to go back a few years and you would see Bircham, Gallen stay and you would be carrying Chris Day out at 4am.
The one date in 365 days of the year where these players could have shown some respect, they failed miserably. We all end the season, looking forward to the next and although a few handshakes and signings don;t change too much, it does at least show we are all in this together. How can we respect the players, if they do not respect us?
Amit Bhattia all credit to you. This guy was mingling with fans and showing that he genuinely cares. I am not even going to apportion blame to Flavio Briatore, though I suspect many would like me to do so. This guy is paying good wages to these players, he wants promotion, he has F1 and other businesses to deal with. Its easy to finger point, but the reality is this guy cannot be blamed for the inability of the players to feel one with the supporters. We were asked to buy into the dream, and 1 year on its turning itno a nightmare.
A manager need to come in and shake these players to the core, getting them working hard, get them playing football and playing like team that actually cares. Get rid of the moaners and the slackers and get them doing what they are paid to do. This group of players can feel sorry for themselves, that we've had 2 managers and that results have not been good, but I hope some at least take a very hard look at themselves. If we as a team are 2-3 points better than Crystal Palace or Doncaster Rovers then maybe one or two of our players should go and play for them.
It was indicated to me that the players were told a specific time to leave and it was a mis-understanding, I really hope that is the case. I cannot help feeling that the relationship between players and fans is getting further and further apart. I would even accept Damien Stewart not speaking to the fans after getting his award (he is very shy and never likes talking to reporters or into microphones), but these players were either texting on their phones whilst the presentation was going on, or in some cases just lounging about outside on sofas, whilst we the fans were reviewing the season on the big screen. Its been so bad, maybe they should have had to watch it.
Apart from a few exceptions ( the ones that have a general affinity with the club, plus I would add Cerny and Connolly to that list), these set of players could not care two hoots about the club or its supporters. Fitz Hall seemed to be the main instigator of organising a night out on the lash with his team-mates, with a total disregard for the paying public who to a degree pay the players wages. You only have to look at the players car park to realise these group of players are so removed from me and you. The days are long when they would bring wives to this events.
These group of players will NOT get us promoted next season, not because of their lack of ability, but because the body language strongly indicates they don't give a ****. We all accept its been a bad season, the players know that too, I just hope we get a manager who will weed out all the waste of space and ship them out to the continent or Division 1.
This great club needs leaders, all we have are passengers. Some would argue that players leave quickly every year, true but this is different. You could not be alarmed as to how quickly these players left at the very moment the presentation finished.
Lee Cook left a little later and Ainsworth was there until 12. ANtonio German was later still. I hope reason he did not go is because he is under 18 and that he geuinely stayed for the fans. You only have to go back a few years and you would see Bircham, Gallen stay and you would be carrying Chris Day out at 4am.
The one date in 365 days of the year where these players could have shown some respect, they failed miserably. We all end the season, looking forward to the next and although a few handshakes and signings don;t change too much, it does at least show we are all in this together. How can we respect the players, if they do not respect us?
Amit Bhattia all credit to you. This guy was mingling with fans and showing that he genuinely cares. I am not even going to apportion blame to Flavio Briatore, though I suspect many would like me to do so. This guy is paying good wages to these players, he wants promotion, he has F1 and other businesses to deal with. Its easy to finger point, but the reality is this guy cannot be blamed for the inability of the players to feel one with the supporters. We were asked to buy into the dream, and 1 year on its turning itno a nightmare.
A manager need to come in and shake these players to the core, getting them working hard, get them playing football and playing like team that actually cares. Get rid of the moaners and the slackers and get them doing what they are paid to do. This group of players can feel sorry for themselves, that we've had 2 managers and that results have not been good, but I hope some at least take a very hard look at themselves. If we as a team are 2-3 points better than Crystal Palace or Doncaster Rovers then maybe one or two of our players should go and play for them.
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