Do we need to stop being so negative?

[jimmygrimblesboots]

Its great being a blue as Cheesy always says , the success really is just the icing on the cake , most of us have seen the tough times and the dross served up but weirdly it never spoiled my enjoyment of watching our club. Supporting City was handed down from my father , and now my sons and grandson support the club you dont really get a say in the matter , but i enjoyed victories in the third tier and the championship just as much as the premier league.
Its about getting behind the lads wearing the shirt the counts , when i used to watch Andy Morrison playing committed football wearing his heart on his sleeve it is no different to me than watching Ruben Dias because they both play like they care about the club as much as like i do.Just different levels.
Accusing the older generation blues of negativity is not right ,but maybe our fans from circa 2010 onwards are the issue because if any of them are negative they need a collective kick up the arse , in the words of Harold McMillan............................. we have never had it so good

 

[Johnny Mars Bar]

I’m a new fan (since 2015ish) and an American who finally started reading forums this year because podcasts and articles weren’t enough. So take this with a grain of salt.

The most shocking thing to me is the hate/vitriol/negativity about certain players. I just don’t know why you wouldn’t want every player to succeed (even if you prefer another player that plays in the same position).

The dislike of officials seems a classic sports fan opinion, so I don’t see that as over the top negativity. I do feel like the British media seems to have a double standard and this forum has made me more aware of that, but I see that less as I’m not watching those broadcasts. I’m surprised how worked up people get by it though, but I also understand it’s much more personal than it ever will be for me.

Probably a good thing that you just about missed out on the Jesus Navas years.

 

[Gorton_Tubster]

I am in bliss.

Like I said to the utd fan at work I don't give a shit about the charges, I love the pain it causes our rivals, I drink their tears.

Bliss

 

[Pingu the Penguin]

I’m a new fan (since 2015ish) and an American who finally started reading forums this year because podcasts and articles weren’t enough. So take this with a grain of salt.

The most shocking thing to me is the hate/vitriol/negativity about certain players. I just don’t know why you wouldn’t want every player to succeed (even if you prefer another player that plays in the same position).

The dislike of officials seems a classic sports fan opinion, so I don’t see that as over the top negativity. I do feel like the British media seems to have a double standard and this forum has made me more aware of that, but I see that less as I’m not watching those broadcasts. I’m surprised how worked up people get by it though, but I also understand it’s much more personal than it ever will be for me.

City fans have always loved a boo boy. Richard Edghill was the first time I noticed it but there have been many many more since then. I find it totally weird tbh

 

[Snape]

I started being negative while watching Megson in midfield and Heath and Clarke upfront.

 

[1961_vintage]

Would be interested to hear others views, am I way off the mark?

You seem to be quite negative tbh.

 

[Bournemouth Blue]

Yes

 

[Blue and still suffering]

I started being negative while watching Megson in midfield and Heath and Clarke upfront.

The good old days!!

 

[Blue and still suffering]

I think some of our supporters simply haven’t enjoyed the last fifteen years anywhere near as much as they could have done.

Not during the times I spent walking round the concourses during the big games I haven't.

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

Not during the times I spent walking round the concourses during the big games I haven't.

You probably need to think about amending your username before commenting in this topic, mate…