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Losing fans
No not us.
It gets on my tits that the fans of the losers desert Wembley in droves, as soon as the final whistle blows. It happens at every play off final, every cup final. Villa did their best, especially second half, didn't they warrant some sort of appreciation from the fans.
Would WE have just cleared off if the result against Sheff U had gone the other way. I'd like to think not, but maybe I'm being biased.
There was a time in the 60's, 70's and 80's when both teams did the lap of honour, and the winners and losers were acclaimed by both sets of fans. When did it go downhill like this. There must have been a first. Shelf U certainly didn't hang around, but who started this phenomena of being a bad loser.
It gets on my tits that the fans of the losers desert Wembley in droves, as soon as the final whistle blows. It happens at every play off final, every cup final. Villa did their best, especially second half, didn't they warrant some sort of appreciation from the fans.
Would WE have just cleared off if the result against Sheff U had gone the other way. I'd like to think not, but maybe I'm being biased.
There was a time in the 60's, 70's and 80's when both teams did the lap of honour, and the winners and losers were acclaimed by both sets of fans. When did it go downhill like this. There must have been a first. Shelf U certainly didn't hang around, but who started this phenomena of being a bad loser.
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Re: Losing fans
Of course we would've gone if we'd lost, we don't hang around at TM when we lose.
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I'd have done one too.
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Re: Losing fans
Stockport never even turned up at all.
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I would want my money back!
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Speak for yourself mate! Should always show your appreciation.GodIsADeeJay81 wrote:Of course we would've gone if we'd lost, we don't hang around at TM when we lose.
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Re: Losing fans
There are fans that don't hang around at Turf Moor when we're winning, but I've stayed and applauded the team off many times when we've put in a great display, even though it ended in defeat. All you can ask is that the players give their all, and if they do then they warrant some appreciation.GodIsADeeJay81 wrote:Of course we would've gone if we'd lost, we don't hang around at TM when we lose.
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Re: Losing fans
I drove down with 4 others, but my Dad went on one of the coaches. He said on the way back, the time it took to get out of the carpark, he could have got off, gone to a pub, got p1ssed and then got back on, before it had moved 100 yards. I think had we lost, people would have just wanted to get the hell out of there.
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I meant a collective we.thomaspaine wrote:Speak for yourself mate! Should always show your appreciation.
Some stay and applaud, others applaud on their way out
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Re: Losing fans
GodisadJ from my viewpoint as long as the team have tried their best they deserve my support as they leave the pitch - as the team tend to disappear rather quickly from the pitch in such a situation we wouldn't have to hang on long !
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Fans used to hang around in the 80's after a loss.
Often heard chanting "Teasdale out".
Often heard chanting "Teasdale out".
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Re: Losing fans
I'm sure our players did a lap of honour at Wembley 1988. Granted, the circumstances were different; just one year after almost going out of existence and a lot less at stake in the game.
I think the majority of our fans stayed to show their appreciation to the team.
I think the majority of our fans stayed to show their appreciation to the team.
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Re: Losing fans
Isn't it down to context?Colburn_Claret wrote:No not us.
It gets on my tits that the fans of the losers desert Wembley in droves, as soon as the final whistle blows. It happens at every play off final, every cup final. Villa did their best, especially second half, didn't they warrant some sort of appreciation from the fans.
Would WE have just cleared off if the result against Sheff U had gone the other way. I'd like to think not, but maybe I'm being biased.
There was a time in the 60's, 70's and 80's when both teams did the lap of honour, and the winners and losers were acclaimed by both sets of fans. When did it go downhill like this. There must have been a first. Shelf U certainly didn't hang around, but who started this phenomena of being a bad loser.
Had we lost to Stockport I would have been away very rapidly. We didn't really deserve to be at Wembley that season after failing miserably to get anywhere near the top 2 places. The players didn't really deserve a Wembley appearance after a pretty poor season. (Of course we all enjoyed winning, but I wouldn't have been cheering them had we lost - esp. against 9 men!).
Putting forward the opposite argument I was happy to cheer the team when they were relegated under Dyche.
Let's not forget that the play-offs are a reward for failure if you aspire to gain automatic promotion.
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Re: Losing fans
I went to a game at Emirates toward the end of the season. I understand it was the last home game for their manager. I enjoyed leaving the ground - having recognised the efforts of the Burnley team - and walking to the underground and getting on the train with no queues. it may have taken an hour longer if I'd stayed....
I've forgotten the result of the game....
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I've forgotten the result of the game....
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After the Sherpa Van I think most stayed behind to applaud both teams......
I remember Steve Bull coming past and everyone singing “Bullshit, Bullshit.........” with him conducting the chant and laughing his socks off
We couldn’t believe we’d just seen the Clarets at Wembley.......worth a standing ovation for all of ‘em....
I remember Steve Bull coming past and everyone singing “Bullshit, Bullshit.........” with him conducting the chant and laughing his socks off
We couldn’t believe we’d just seen the Clarets at Wembley.......worth a standing ovation for all of ‘em....
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Re: Losing fans
Losing affects some fans more than others , not sure why you would be bothered about it
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Lost 8-1,1968 at West Brom,but stayed till the end,Arthur Bellamy,scored for Burnley,Keep the faith,UTC!
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Re: Losing fans
Spijed wrote:Fans used to hang around in the 80's after a loss.
Often heard chanting "Teasdale out".
Brilliant
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Re: Losing fans
Jeff Astle?k90bfc wrote:Lost 8-1,1968 at West Brom,but stayed till the end,Arthur Bellamy,scored for Burnley,Keep the faith,UTC!
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Unfortunately the late Arthur Bellamy had a habit of scoring at The Hawthorns.k90bfc wrote:Lost 8-1,1968 at West Brom,but stayed till the end,Arthur Bellamy,scored for Burnley,Keep the faith,UTC!
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Bstards lost lots of fans.
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Re: Losing fans
Sherpa van the Burnley fans stayed behind by choice....but not so stuck in the multi story car park there at the time!!! It was a long hour or so .
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I might be sad but feel a show of appreciation win or lose can only encourage our team.