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Will always respect the right of fans to protest, they're the ones funding the salaries of these people after all
but
this is why I am generally against fan protests against the coach. If they're truly terrible (e.g last in consecutive seasons) or if they embarrass the club/fans in some way off the pitch, then fair enough. As soon as you make a banner for it though you're making a big statement, and if there isn't an overwhelming majority who support it, then things can get messy.
I know some people would have liked to have done a similar thing with Gary a month ago, but I think this goes to show how precarious it can be.
More effective way of doing it might have been to unveil it at the end of the match, that way you make the same statement but there is nowhere near as much personal criticism. Still, don't think think it was wrong in any way, but it has led to a pretty ugly situation for all parties.
Club / seccos should have just done what they do best. Ignored the fans.
The banner in Russian might have actually stirred the ire of the FFA a bit more.
Last edited by GazFish35; 09-02-2014 at 12:27 AM.
No probs with the banners however the throwing a drink at the coach is not on
Have a gander at the look on Fabio Ferreira's face whilst he's going for goal here.
Fox report from -01.45 on the Pox timer
What I notice is the determination on his face to dig in and really fight for the ball.
Something lacking with most of our 'kids'.
Sydney F Ski...wot a fricken JOKE!
Out of curiosity
I know it is a broad brush and a very liberal broad view but could the authorities not use this part of the spectator code of conduct to claim Smurfs fans were in breach of the Code.e) not engage in discrimination, harassment or abuse in any form, including the use of
obscene or offensive language or gestures, the incitement of hatred or violence or
partaking in indecent or racist chanting;
I understand the fans should be allowed to say what they like about Farina but the banners and their message could fit under the bit about abuse
When Carle was in England he played more or less in the role he has now. When it comes to shooting the bloke wouldn't hit a barn door from six yards.