New Scratching Post

ShootersHillGuru

With the expected departure of last seasons whipping boys in Francis and McCormack I wonder if it is possible for us to go through the season without having an "official" scapegoat ? Only three of last seasons team are likely to regularly start imho and that's BWP, Jackson and Elliot and perhaps not even Elliot. Given that I suspect BWP and Jackson are Teflon and the new signings look of a good calibre for our level we just might manage to drain the poison out of The Valley chalice this year. I hope it's possible but am I just being stupid in thinking that ?

Clem_Snide

With the expected departure of last seasons whipping boys in Francis and McCormack I wonder if it is possible for us to go through the season without having an "official" scapegoat ? Only three of last seasons team are likely to regularly start imho and that's BWP, Jackson and Elliot and perhaps not even Elliot. Given that I suspect BWP and Jackson are Teflon and the new signings look of a good calibre for our level we just might manage to drain the poison out of The Valley chalice this year. I hope it's possible but am I just being stupid in thinking that ?

The first time Elliot concedes from distance the rumblings will start.

Personally think Elliot has the #1 shirt at present (don't agree mind) but suspect it will be Sullivan's by the end of November.

Addickted4life

I reckon Benson will be this years scapegoat

Leroy Ambrose

We haven't got rid of them yet. Maybe we should keep one of the useless c***s around just to give us a focus for our ire?

BlackForestReds

I reckon Benson will be this years scapegoat

Doherty...

BlackForestReds

Reading Ben Robert's blog I think the scapegoat is going to Alex Dyer...

sam3110

Doherty and Solly, with a sprinkling of Wagstaff whenever he plays

Henry Irving

I hope it's possible but am I just being stupid in thinking that ?

yes you are : - )

Seriously, I think people enjoy having a whipping boy and will find one regardless.

Clem_Snide

I hope it's possible but am I just being stupid in thinking that ?

yes you are : - )

Seriously, I think people enjoy having a whipping boy and will find one regardless.

Personally prefer being whipped but each to their own....

Saga Lout

I hope it's possible but am I just being stupid in thinking that ?

yes you are : - )

Seriously, I think people enjoy having a whipping boy and will find one regardless.

Personally prefer being whipped but each to their own....

How tall are you?! You could be the ideal candidate!!

DRF

Could you ask the players to try really hard in every game and then we might not need a whipping boy?

Mendonca In Asdas

I guess Mervyn Day was one of our scapegoats in the Premiership , people said 'All he does is stand their with his arms folded'

tangoflash

I would imagine if we were to win every game 15-0 it still wouldn't be good enough for some people.

Exiled_Addick

We've always had a whipping boy, even the season when we were competeing for european quaification. Next season will be no different, Benson or Docherty are the likely main targets, maybe Taylor out of the new lot.

nth_london_addick

if we win every game no one will get it, so i am up for a season of no defeats or else they are all

 

C***s

falconwood_1

So the only thing the above posters have to moan about is people who also moan?

MuttleyCAFC

Lets have a season with no whipping boy for a change -I know it will be hard for those who need one but it's like giving up ciggies - you will feel better for it in the long run. Maybe Powell needs to keep Francis or McCormack to keep the hounds happy and lay of the other players.

ValleyGary

exactly falconwood. swear people dream up this 'scapegoat' thing, getting boring now.

Macronate

Jeez.

Can't we just chip in and buy a goat and take it to every home match and then if we're playing bad, just point at it & blame it instead of picking on the players.

We could share it around on a weekly basis like we used to do at school with a hamster, gerbil or whatever & would also count towards one extra season ticket sold.

 

Marriott110

Jeez.

Can't we just chip in and buy a goat and take it to every home match and then if we're playing bad, just point at it & blame it instead of picking on the players.

We could share it around on a weekly basis like we used to do at school with a hamster, gerbil or whatever & would also count towards one extra season ticket sold.

 

this.

tangoflash

But who will we blame for buying the goat in the first place?

Macronate

But who will we blame for buying the goat in the first place?

Whoever bought it.

tangoflash

But what if he/she is only carrying out instructions from you?

bingaddick

Frankly the fickle nature of much of the carping means that any of our players new or existing who have more than a match or twos poor form will come in for it. And some will just have blind spots over certain individuals.

Take Semedo last season. Most thought he was one of our best performers but some just refused to acknowledge that.

Macronate

But what if he/she is only carrying out instructions from you?

Good point. Blame the goat's mother or McCormack.

Mendonca In Asdas

Jeez.

Can't we just chip in and buy a goat and take it to every home match and then if we're playing bad, just point at it & blame it instead of picking on the players.

We could share it around on a weekly basis like we used to do at school with a hamster, gerbil or whatever & would also count towards one extra season ticket sold.

 

this.

Feed the goat and he will score?