Red_Jim Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 So far this season we've had: Lee Johnson Nicky Maynard Dele Adebola Jamie McAllister Ivan Sproule Bradley Orr Gary Johnson and now... Michael McIndoe. Who's it to be next week then? We're 8th in the league, not playing too well but in a healthy position. Struggling for goals, admittedly. It's not all a bed of roses. Not the fault of one individual. Though on here it appears that the blame is being passed from one player to another each week. It's the collective responsibility of Bristol City Football Club. Why does there always have to be someone held up as a villain by a very vocal section of Bristol City supporters? It's always been the same down Ashton Gate. Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidNoble Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 So far this season we've had: Lee Johnson Nicky Maynard Dele Adebola Jamie McAllister Ivan Sproule Bradley Orr Gary Johnson and now... Michael McIndoe. Who's it to be next week then? We're 8th in the league, not playing too well but in a healthy position. Struggling for goals, admittedly. It's not all a bed of roses. Not the fault of one individual. Though on here it appears that the blame is being passed from one player to another each week. It's the collective responsibility of Bristol City Football Club. Why does there always have to be someone held up as a villain by a very vocal section of Bristol City supporters? It's always been the same down Ashton Gate. Why? 1. Greed 2. Expectations from last season 3. The fans that bought there season tickets expecting to see man united and liverpool (wesleyy ) I agree though. ALWAYS BELIEVE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Red Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 So far this season we've had: Lee Johnson Nicky Maynard Dele Adebola Jamie McAllister Ivan Sproule Bradley Orr Gary Johnson and now... Michael McIndoe. Who's it to be next week then? We're 8th in the league, not playing too well but in a healthy position. Struggling for goals, admittedly. It's not all a bed of roses. Not the fault of one individual. Though on here it appears that the blame is being passed from one player to another each week. It's the collective responsibility of Bristol City Football Club. Why does there always have to be someone held up as a villain by a very vocal section of Bristol City supporters? It's always been the same down Ashton Gate. Why? Certain fans are never happy, i can remember when we got promoted from league 1 and after celebrating on the pitch i was walking home with a few mates. We were walking behind a few city fans who were talking about us being relegated from the championship and that we would never gain promotion from league1 again i found this astonishing that people could think that far ahead after gaining promotion! I couldnt belive what i was hearing, but it just goes to show that you will never please every fan. The strange thing is its the same at every football club, i know we feel we are the only club that moan but i can assure you we are not the worst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Jim Posted November 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 I accept that it's probably similar at a lot of clubs. But we do always seem to single out INDIVIDUALS. Can't people look beyond a scapegoat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meh Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 Why is doubting somebody's ability and/or form making them a scapegoat. McIndoe has been poor of late and has not hit anywhere near the heights of last year. Why can't that be debated and opinions expressed without it being classed as some sort of persecution? It's a forum for talking about Bristol City. McIndoe is part of Bristol City; at the moment a bit of a failing part (in some people's view), hence, it is being discussed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Jim Posted November 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 Why is doubting somebody's ability and/or form making them a scapegoat. McIndoe has been poor of late and has not hit anywhere near the heights of last year. Why can't that be debated and opinions expressed without it being classed as some sort of persecution? It's a forum for talking about Bristol City. McIndoe is part of Bristol City; at the moment a bit of a failing part (in some people's view), hence, it is being discussed. Of course discussing a player's performance is fine. I too feel McIndoe has been poor. But what strikes me is that the forum goes through phases... and in those phases one player is always being focused on above all the others. It's gone quiet on Lee Johnson, now its McIndoe's turn. He's been playing poorly all season but people seem to have only really started talking about it in any great detail after he missed the pen on Saturday. This is just how I perceive things. People weren't really talking about McIndoe while Lee Johnson was the villain. Now LJ has had a couple of good games, so it's McIndoe who is the problem. It just seems to me that there's a lack of consistency and people jump on the bandwagon in criticising individuals after we fail to win. McIndoe has been poor all season. But it's funny how a lot of people (not everyone) has picked up on this just now, thats all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivs Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 I accept that it's probably similar at a lot of clubs. But we do always seem to single out INDIVIDUALS. Can't people look beyond a scapegoat? This scapegoating of individuals is getting a bit passe. We should start picking on families instead. Anyone think of a suitable family involved with BCFC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeak Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 It's a national pastime to pick a scapegoat. It makes us feel better that we can focus our annoyance onto one individual. Look at England's scapegoats in the past major tournaments: Euro 96 - Gareth Southgate WC 98 - David Beckham Euro 2000 - Phil Neville WC 2002 - David Seaman Euro 2004 - That blind ref WC 2006 - Rooney/Ronaldo Euro 2008 - McClaren. Our club is no different from any other. We'll all forgive and forget the next time MM has a stormer. It's football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 Or, in the words of Jade Goody "Escaped Goats" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz897 Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 It's a national pastime to pick a scapegoat. It makes us feel better that we can focus our annoyance onto one individual. Look at England's scapegoats in the past major tournaments: Euro 96 - Gareth Southgate WC 98 - David Beckham Euro 2000 - Phil Neville WC 2002 - David Seaman Euro 2004 - That blind ref WC 2006 - Rooney/Ronaldo Euro 2008 - McClaren. Our club is no different from any other. We'll all forgive and forget the next time MM has a stormer. It's football. You're totally right!! My opinion exactly! I'd also like to dam David Rennie Kieth Millen (in his playing days) Ralph Milne (halarious, except for one goal, Alex Ferguson's 1st signing!!!) Shawn Dyche Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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