Is it right to boo the team?
I think if you pay your money, you take your choice. Fans should be perfectly entitled to voice their opinions however they see fit; especially given the start we've made.
On a personal note, I didn't feel the singing at full-time or the banner in particular was tasteful given we hadn't lost the game but, in all honesty, five points from Brentford, Southampton, Forest and Crystal Palace at home simply isn't good enough.
Although there wasn't a gilt-edged chance we should have scored, I thought we were by far the better team and were the only side trying to win the game. We were a bit laborious in possession at times, but I don't think it was a poor performance and booing was probably a bit harsh.
That said, I think it was aimed more at the frustration of the season as a whole rather than that specific game.
Jordan Halford
It's personally not how I'd vent my frustrations, but then perhaps by being able to proffer my opinions here means I have a platform that others don't.
However, the fans pay their money and are entitled to make their opinions heard. If once a fortnight at the KP is the only chance they really get, then I can completely understand why they do.
The concern would be more on the negative effect it has on the team. It can't be easy, when morale is low, to hear half of the stadium booing your efforts. My only hope would be that those booing are putting effort in to get behind the team for 90 minutes first.
Ryan Hubbard
Given how furious a lot of people seem to be on social media, I thought it was quite restrained. As long as it's kept to after the game, then it shouldn't affect the actual performances too much. It wasn't as toxic as it could have been, but that was purely because Palace didn't really look like scoring.
I'm aware of how miserable this sounds but, in contrast to those still getting angry on a daily basis, I'm starting to feel quite apathetic about it all. In the seven stages of Good Grief, I've already been through shock, denial and anger. Maybe I'm already at the acceptance stage? I sat there on Saturday with a thousand-yard stare, numb to it all, distracted more by the person next to me spending the whole game trying to get the attention of a friend sitting in the next block than what was happening on the pitch. It's actually quite nice in a way, although it makes me wonder whether the club would rather the fans were angry or apathetic.
Obviously if we manage to beat Leeds and/or Wolves then that will rouse me from my death and war metaphors and everything will start to feel a bit more normal again. I can't see it though. Too busy adjusting my flak jacket and staring at that thing on the horizon. It looks like a relegation battle.
David Bevan
100%, yes.
There were no anti-Rodgers chants during the game, just support for the players. The change of mood at the end of the game is something I completely agree with. I’d also say it was tame compared to the levels that any other fan base in the league would go to if they were in our predicament.
We need to be vocal and raise attention of our views - whether that be for Top or for the media to finally pay attention to. Brendan is starting to feel the heat (I mean, it was a hot day, right?) with him unusually walking away from the media. He knows the clock is ticking and the more vocal we are in getting those views across the more likely the Board will be to act.
Chloe Dexter
I don’t necessarily agree with the booing of the team, but the fans have every right to call for Rodgers to go. It’s becoming increasingly difficult to see what the board’s strategy is (they clearly didn’t plan for this), and hopefully the outcry from the fans can at least encourage some soul-searching.
A dangerous combination of undeserving loyalty and financial pressure seems to be keeping him in the job.
Matt Jedruch
Absolutely. I think fans always have the right to share their opinion, I never understand people who say you're not a real fan if you boo. Same with calling for Rodgers to go, it was a clear message to the board which was needed, particularly with Top present.
The manner in which it was done was right too; sing and support the team throughout the game but share the frustration and message at full time to show the true feelings. Considering the situation I think they've got off pretty light so far.
If fans don't do something then you could argue we are rolling over and accepting spending our time and money on things we don't want.
Becky Taylor
