Away at Huddlesfield, we had four people (2 men 2 women) sitting behind us, and they didn't stop moaning the whole of the 1st half
Started off moaning about the journey up then carried on to each player in turn as they made a booboo
Why the hell do these types go and watch football?
We moved and sat on our own in the half empty stand
Having been involved in running a junior football club for 15 years with teams up to the age of 18 the only thing that moaning and abusing players verbally does is make the players wonder why they bother, however a bit of praise and encouragement and you can almost see their chests swell out in pride and their game moves on to the next level, so if our players are having a bad day give them some encouragement so they know we are still behind them.
[cite]Posted By: JorgeCosta[/cite]As a football coach I know that fear of failure is not a motivator. If you think that the crowd (or elements of it) will be on your back as soon as you make a mistake, the chances are that you'll either make more mistakes or hide from pressure situations. It then becomes a vicious cycle.
What a good post, Jorge Costa!
It should be compulsory reading for all those brainless, clueless, morons ....... so-called 'supporters' - who make a point of actually not supporting their own players.
Anti-supporters, more like. The opposition's 12th man.
Yep, it's a very good post. Not only is this well observed, but there's some considerable science behind this. Whilst some people do have a disposition to be motivated by avoidance of failure rather than by success in itself, these people do not tend to follow career paths such as professional sportsman. If your motivation is to avoid failure, you're far more likely to opt for a career with little or no direct competition and no public gaze.
[cite]Posted By: JorgeCosta[/cite]As a football coach I know that fear of failure is not a motivator. If you think that the crowd (or elements of it) will be on your back as soon as you make a mistake, the chances are that you'll either make more mistakes or hide from pressure situations. It then becomes a vicious cycle.
What a good post, Jorge Costa!
It should be compulsory reading for all those brainless, clueless, morons ....... so-called 'supporters' - who make a point of actually not supporting their own players.
Yep agree with this entirely, especially when it comes down to forwards, a forward without confidence is totally hopeless, we need to be patient with whoever is leading the frontline.
Anyone who sits behind one of the boo-boys should kick them in the back of the head or garotte them with a Charlton scarf. That should put a stop to it.
There will always be moaners, pessimists and abusive people out there, it's unfortunately a fact of life. My hope is that a fair few of those that did serve to wind many of us more supporting/encouraging supporters up have taken up a new Saturday afternoon hobby and have been replaced by some newbies who will see the team and be excited by some of the many talented players we have. If they don't understand that in league 1, you will have 2 or 3 (or more) in the team that are prone to a misplaced pass (or shot) or three a game, then perhaps they've come to the wrong ground (for now) too.
All we need from everyone sat in a seat next season is a large pinch of realism and an equal dose of encouraging support. We should play 12th man every week - for our side alone.
I think some of you arent happy UNTIL someone starts moaning. It then gives you something to moan about and you can all look like Charlton hero's.
Im gonna start booing as soon as someone makes a mistake against Bournemouth. That includes the bloke that sits next to me if he doesnt bring me a belly-ache burger.
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Started off moaning about the journey up then carried on to each player in turn as they made a booboo
Why the hell do these types go and watch football?
We moved and sat on our own in the half empty stand
Im joking ')
Although why we need a scapegoat beats me....
Yep, it's a very good post. Not only is this well observed, but there's some considerable science behind this. Whilst some people do have a disposition to be motivated by avoidance of failure rather than by success in itself, these people do not tend to follow career paths such as professional sportsman. If your motivation is to avoid failure, you're far more likely to opt for a career with little or no direct competition and no public gaze.
you lot are far too fooking cheerful
Parkies Mascots out out out
Absolutely superb thread.
If you don't get it, then just forget it.
All we need from everyone sat in a seat next season is a large pinch of realism and an equal dose of encouraging support. We should play 12th man every week - for our side alone.
Im gonna start booing as soon as someone makes a mistake against Bournemouth. That includes the bloke that sits next to me if he doesnt bring me a belly-ache burger.