I was at the game yesterday, and I have to say that I was embarrassed by our lack of support. We were unable to cope with an aggressive, muscular side, who got in our faces from the first minute. This is the result of the failed summer transfer policy, which has left us short of experience and without the kind of player required to match the aggressive approach of teams like Oxford. The singing in the bar before the game was tremendous, but when it came to the first half, I didn't hear the Sky Blue song sang once,and the singing in the second half was primarily about how **** we were, along with liberal doses of sarcasm when, for example, we had a shot. At the end, the abuse given to the team by a significant number of 'supporters' was horrific.
I understand how frustrating it has been for years and years watching City go downhill, but you only need to look at the face of a young boy like Cian Harries, to understand the effect such abuse has on a young footballer, trying his best for his team. We were outfought and outplayed yesterday, but, in my opinion, the fault lies with Management for leaving us so ill equipped. I don't believe any of our players go out with the intention of not trying, and I would very much like to support a football club where the support understands the realities of the situation, and gets behind the team when the going gets tough.
I understand how frustrating it has been for years and years watching City go downhill, but you only need to look at the face of a young boy like Cian Harries, to understand the effect such abuse has on a young footballer, trying his best for his team. We were outfought and outplayed yesterday, but, in my opinion, the fault lies with Management for leaving us so ill equipped. I don't believe any of our players go out with the intention of not trying, and I would very much like to support a football club where the support understands the realities of the situation, and gets behind the team when the going gets tough.
