Well I don't think you were at a different game as you were only a couple of rows in front of me, so it must have been your concentration that blocked your hearing.
I don't think for a minute it was the people walking out that was the problem, although it may have inflamed it slightly. There are some people who sit around us who moan constantly and shout at Butcher. Get this player off he's Cr*p, put someone else on, come on Butcher sort this out, etc etc etc.
As for his outburst, I have mixed feelings.
1. I think that it showed passion and the fact that he cares as the pressure certainly got to him.
2. I think that he should have tried to keep his cool for just a few minutes more and not reacted, but I can understand why he did it.
3. There was a personal retaliation from Butcher towards a specific fan, which was again inappropriate, but how long do you think you can keep niggling someone without getting a reaction.
I actually think that his actions will further agrivate the situation, and now that the fans responsible see they can get a reaction I think they may be worse than ever if things don't go our way on Saturday.
From another point of view, we have had fans banned from games for less.