"Some of the players we've spoken too have said that while the fans were supportive, once things went against them they would go very quiet.
"However, the players have now all noticed a big difference in the way the fans are because even when we're struggling they make some noise, which is really appreciated by the boys on the pitch."
Quote from Malpas in the courier:
First sentence refers to pre Butcher era
"Some of the players we've spoken too have said that while the fans were supportive, once things went against them they would go very quiet.
"However, the players have now all noticed a big difference in the way the fans are because even when we're struggling they make some noise, which is really appreciated by the boys on the pitch."