Have many of our “fans” become entitled?

Abattoir Blue said:
The weirdest aspect for me is that we have won 3 out of past 4 titles. Domestic cups galore. CL finalists last year. Have the best manager of all time. The greatest football we are ever likely to see is put before us on a weekly basis. On for the treble this season.

And yet some fans still never seem to be happy.

I genuinely worry for them.
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Human nature. They're happy alright but with success comes a whole new set of pressure. Every game becomes vital, every point dropped a disaster. It doesn't help that we are competing with those over hyped media favourites, those loveable scousers, led by that gurning chest beating wanker Klopp. It makes losing out to them, if we do, all the more painful.

When we were average we had no expectations. Games could be enjoyed with relatively no pressure, unless we were near the bottom. If we won it was a bonus. Best a top four side? Floating on air.

I'd rather be where we are now but it isn't enjoyable a lot of the time due to the constant pressure.
 
paulchapo said:
Human nature. They're happy alright but with success comes a whole new set of pressure. Every game becomes vital, every point dropped a disaster. It doesn't help that we are competing with those over hyped media favourites, those loveable scousers, led by that gurning chest beating wanker Klopp. It makes losing out to them, if we do, all the more painful.

When we were average we had no expectations. Games could be enjoyed with relatively no pressure, unless we were near the bottom. If we won it was a bonus. Best a top four side? Floating on air.

I'd rather be where we are now but it isn't enjoyable a lot of the time due to the constant pressure.
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I get that annoyance/pressure in the heat of the moment during or just after a game.

But I don't understand how, during midweek downtime, fans can't get a sense of perspective viewing our current form/most recent game in the context of, 1) pre takeover mediocrity and 2) the course of this season - where we are still the best team in the country (by definition) and top 3 in Europe by any measure.
 
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Abattoir Blue said:
I get that annoyance/pressure in the heat of the moment during or just after a game.

But I don't understand how, during midweek downtime, fans can't get a sense of perspective viewing our current form/most recent game in the context of, 1) pre takeover mediocrity and 2) the course of this season - where we are still the best team in the country (by definition) and the 3 in Europe by any measure.
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Everybody has it and knows it. It's just pressure it magnifies everything. Come on here tonight if Arsenal pull of a miracle and beat the scouse wankers, the place will be jumping.
 
KS55 said:
Everybody calling himself a City fan should take a Citizenship Test.
Pass it and you can wear the sky blue scarf, fail it and you have to go around wearing a raggy shirt.
Example questions:
1. We're you at York away?
2. How many times have Shrewsbury beaten us in the cup?
3. Did you ever get piss wet through standing on the scoreboard end at Maine Road?
4. Which of these was the worst City player ever/ biggest waste of money?.......
Gerry Creaney, Steve Daley, John Macken, Rick Holden, Somebody else?
5. Name 10 useless players signed by Allison in his final stint.
6. Which would you rather do?......
Beat the rags or watch a rerun of the Wigan cup Final.
Tie Breaker: Complete the following in no more than 25 words....
Swales was an excellent chairman because.........
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1. Wrexham away was the truer test of loyalty.
2. Twice
3. No - but a thousand times on the Kippax.
4. Lee Bradbury
5. Steve Daley and nine others
6. Is this a trick question?
Tie breaker: he somehow managed to cling on through all his fuck ups.
 
SterlingSilvas said:
Fair fucks to em, wish I could draw on the confidence of being in this 'age group' of the fanbase.

Ahh to sit before a game thinking 'fuck this its only XXX' and not having a memory of being pumped in the mud on a sat must win game somewhere, sometime with a red card, own goal and comedy defending.
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Exactly. A certain age of fan wont know what we went through
 
paulchapo said:
Human nature. They're happy alright but with success comes a whole new set of pressure. Every game becomes vital, every point dropped a disaster. It doesn't help that we are competing with those over hyped media favourites, those loveable scousers, led by that gurning chest beating wanker Klopp. It makes losing out to them, if we do, all the more painful.

When we were average we had no expectations. Games could be enjoyed with relatively no pressure, unless we were near the bottom. If we won it was a bonus. Best a top four side? Floating on air.

I'd rather be where we are now but it isn't enjoyable a lot of the time due to the constant pressure.
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Yup, I am nervous before matches now. In the bad old days, just had an angst free good time before losing again.
 
KS55 said:
Yup, I am nervous before matches now. In the bad old days, just had an angst free good time before losing again.
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That was it. The song "We never win at home and we never win away" was never more appropriate. It was a badge of honour to turn up week after week even in our darkest times
 
I personally feel there’s a lot of negative shite on social media that brings everybody down, which isn’t necessarily reflected in the match going fanbase.
I like everybody was disappointed with the result on Monday, but by Tuesday morning I was over it. There will be many twists and turns before seasons end and I still think we’ll come out on top.
Log on to Twitter however and you would still, two days later think the world had just caved in. It’s unbelievable just how slapped some of those arses are on there.
 
I think there are a lot of miserable people in the world and social media gives them an outlet. That's true for many posters on here (but not exclusively by any stretch).

Unfortunately what happens is that the only people that post are the negative ones, even if they're the overwhelming minority overall. So it ends up seeming worse than it is.

I don't think the fanbase are entitled or have become entitled. It's just we only see the postings of the ones who are.
 
I want City to be the best they can when considering the quality of players and coaching staff.
We have top players and the best coach so while I don't expect us to win every game, I do feel we should be getting more than one point from four games against Spurs and Palace.
And if that makes me "entitled" then I don't really give a shit. I saw the dismal days at York, Barnet, Lincoln and many others so I won't worry if people describe me using a word they hadn't heard of in this context a few years ago.
 
Everybody calling himself a City fan should take a Citizenship Test.
Pass it and you can wear the sky blue scarf, fail it and you have to go around wearing a raggy shirt.
Example questions:
1. We'e you at York away? Yes
2. How many times have Shrewsbury beaten us in the cup? Twice
3. Did you ever get piss wet through standing on the scoreboard end at Maine Road? No. Brought up on the Kippax.
4. Which of these was the worst City player ever/ biggest waste of money?.......
Gerry Creaney, Steve Daley, John Macken, Rick Holden, Somebody else? Jo
5. Name 10 useless players signed by Allison in his final stint. Not 10 but definitely Steve Daley, Stuart Lee and Bobby Shinton.
6. Which would you rather do?......
Beat the rags or watch a rerun of the Wigan cup Final. What kind of a question is that?
Tie Breaker: Complete the following in no more than 25 words....
Swales was an excellent chairman because he combed his armpit hair over his head!
 
First game for us this season was Brighton away. Not to far for us being based in Kent. A nice day, with plenty of laughter mostly when our mate parked at his workplace secure parking, then couldn't get out lol. So he (60yrs old) had to scramble under the gate to get out.

Anyway to the point I'm making we are all in our 60's so have been through it with City.
At the end of the game and we stayed and clapped the players as they came over and clapped us. I could hear booing behind me and after a minute or two of booing the team I turned round to see who it was.
It was a bloke in his mid 20's with such an angry look on his face almost hatred. I didnt look at him for long as i had the feel it would turn nasty, he really looked aggressive and angry.

I get the feeling of being pissed of as we were shit in the second half. But to be booing the team after the last 10 yrs or so, fuck me.

Going to football is about havng a laugh with your mates, a few drinks and a singalong. If football makes you feel as bad as this bloke he is better of doing something else.
 
give it to gordon said:
First game for us this season was Brighton away. Not to far for us being based in Kent. A nice day, with plenty of laughter mostly when our mate parked at his workplace secure parking, then couldn't get out lol. So he (60yrs old) had to scramble under the gate to get out.

Anyway to the point I'm making we are all in our 60's so have been through it with City.
At the end of the game and we stayed and clapped the players as they came over and clapped us. I could hear booing behind me and after a minute or two of booing the team I turned round to see who it was.
It was a bloke in his mid 20's with such an angry look on his face almost hatred. I didnt look at him for long as i had the feel it would turn nasty, he really looked aggressive and angry.

I get the feeling of being pissed of as we were shit in the second half. But to be booing the team after the last 10 yrs or so, fuck me.

Going to football is about havng a laugh with your mates, a few drinks and a singalong. If football makes you feel as bad as this bloke he is better of doing something else.
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The logic of a team can’t be booed because we had an amazing 10 years is fucking mental. I was there and heard zero booing (not saying you didn’t) but it was in absolute isolation if so
 
give it to gordon said:
First game for us this season was Brighton away. Not to far for us being based in Kent. A nice day, with plenty of laughter mostly when our mate parked at his workplace secure parking, then couldn't get out lol. So he (60yrs old) had to scramble under the gate to get out.

Anyway to the point I'm making we are all in our 60's so have been through it with City.
At the end of the game and we stayed and clapped the players as they came over and clapped us. I could hear booing behind me and after a minute or two of booing the team I turned round to see who it was.
It was a bloke in his mid 20's with such an angry look on his face almost hatred. I didnt look at him for long as i had the feel it would turn nasty, he really looked aggressive and angry.

I get the feeling of being pissed of as we were shit in the second half. But to be booing the team after the last 10 yrs or so, fuck me.

Going to football is about havng a laugh with your mates, a few drinks and a singalong. If football makes you feel as bad as this bloke he is better of doing something else.
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I agree completely. Been going since 1957 and never ever boo’d my team. Some of these Johnny cum lately’s haven’t got a fucking clue.
 
give it to gordon said:
First game for us this season was Brighton away. Not to far for us being based in Kent. A nice day, with plenty of laughter mostly when our mate parked at his workplace secure parking, then couldn't get out lol. So he (60yrs old) had to scramble under the gate to get out.

Anyway to the point I'm making we are all in our 60's so have been through it with City.
At the end of the game and we stayed and clapped the players as they came over and clapped us. I could hear booing behind me and after a minute or two of booing the team I turned round to see who it was.
It was a bloke in his mid 20's with such an angry look on his face almost hatred. I didnt look at him for long as i had the feel it would turn nasty, he really looked aggressive and angry.

I get the feeling of being pissed of as we were shit in the second half. But to be booing the team after the last 10 yrs or so, fuck me.

Going to football is about havng a laugh with your mates, a few drinks and a singalong. If football makes you feel as bad as this bloke he is better of doing something else.
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Any thoughts on this @Boo or Boo-urns ?
 
I was disappointed with Sunday's result but I was out and about on Monday with one of my City shirts on. It's enough for me for City to exist. I have already seen us win more than my most optimistic dreams. I think being a Stretford Blue, sticking up for our Club on a daily basis is part of my DNA.

Blues support our great Club in their own ways. I don't agree that wider social media is worse than on here. There's a share of people on here who use their anonymity to target fellow Blues. It's better to focus our energies on getting behind the lads. I feel there are going to be a lot of close games which we can win if we have the 12th man.
 
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