Challenger1978 said:
According to wiki (i know its not reliable) he was born in Urmston, that makes him a manc in my eyes.
yep fair enough, wasn't sure
the point about the difference between what is said on hear and what happens at the ground is an interesting one.... adebayor has been slated left right and centre on here, but still gets vocal support at the games. hughes was destroyed repeatedly on here but I don't think there was any real dissent aimed at him in the ground (Big Mal's Cigar is the exception that proves the rule).
it's true tho that what is said on here is seen by the media and players alike. how seriously they take it, I don't know. but it can't be nice for anyone to read some of the things that are said on here, and the more people that post it, the more disturbing it could be. I'm sure any sensible player takes it all with a pinch of salt, but still....
like I say, it's a group thing. the more people that join in the criticism, the more likely it is that some real idiots go way over the top. it's nasty to read, and real, sustained negativity somehow changes the atmosphere for everyone, it's harder to feel positive about the team even when we win, it undermines that feeling of togetherness.
one of mancini's traits is his unwillingness to pick out individuals for public criticism, win or lose it's all about the team. it's something I admire because I think it's wise. even if it's too much to expect from everyone, all of the time, to me, the more people start to act in the same way, the better. we're going places, there's just no need to worry excessively about any one player.