Quote Originally Posted by LeftPeg_Pie View Post
Totally agree on fans grumbling vs fans encouraging; obviously its a no brainer to be positive rather than negative. Goes without saying.

I also get the age thing to some extent, but the sacrifice, dedication, grind even the youngest players have shown to get into that position show they have genuine professionalism.

I just do not think it is the fans responsibility to drag a performance out of a team.
I believe a crowd can and sometimes does drag a performance out of a team.
When the manager and the players say that they appreciate the support that they receive both home and away, do you think they dont mean it?
Given a choice between booing, cheering or silence, which is most likely to help the team perform? Especially if they are having a tough time?
If we can help and choose not to then I would suggest that we do have some collective responsibility for the outcome.
I am sure you, like me will be down there giving it all on Saturday but for those who are just going to sit on their hands, they may as well stay at home and watch it on the telly.
Of course the crowds contribution matters.