I've just watched as West Brom were mathimatically relegated from the EPL and I hope next weekend we can offer an ounce of the support that they offered for their players. From the first whistle they were right behind the team and the manager even when they knew it was an almost impossible task to escape relegation. I think the most impressive aspect of their support today was once they lost a goal from an individual howler... instead of booing and shouting at the player involved there was a split second which passed before the next chant started and they continued to back the team.... When the player involved was subbed in the second half, even though he had arguably lost them the chance to compete in one of the biggest leagues in the world (annoying but true) he was applauded off the pitch. The fans then stayed behind to applaud the team for their efforts throughout the season
Obviously we may not have the size of support that West Brom have but I think the effort the team has put in since Butcher was appointed manager deserves the same appreciation come what may on Saturday. I hope we can behave with the same dignity if things don't go our way
I've just watched as West Brom were mathimatically relegated from the EPL and I hope next weekend we can offer an ounce of the support that they offered for their players. From the first whistle they were right behind the team and the manager even when they knew it was an almost impossible task to escape relegation. I think the most impressive aspect of their support today was once they lost a goal from an individual howler... instead of booing and shouting at the player involved there was a split second which passed before the next chant started and they continued to back the team.... When the player involved was subbed in the second half, even though he had arguably lost them the chance to compete in one of the biggest leagues in the world (annoying but true) he was applauded off the pitch. The fans then stayed behind to applaud the team for their efforts throughout the season
Obviously we may not have the size of support that West Brom have but I think the effort the team has put in since Butcher was appointed manager deserves the same appreciation come what may on Saturday. I hope we can behave with the same dignity if things don't go our way