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Coventry still have to play Leeds and Ipswich at home and away to Saints, in April. It’s a tough place to go right now.

Darren Fletcher on BT Sport, NEVER shuts up!

Because I like to hear the crowd noise at matches on TV, I have to have the commentaries too. My current pet annoyances from Commentators/pundits are: calling midfield playmakers - QUARTERBACKS; some one putting over a DELICIOUS cross; OVERTIME instead of added time. This may sound petty but really grates. I’m sure there are more!

The goal against Man. City when he laid the ball on a plate for Vards, was absolutely sublime. I’m sure if Man. City or Liverpool had scored a goal like that, it would be shown over and over. Brilliantly gifted player and his control of a long high ball, was worth the ticket money alone. Pity he left on a sour note, but will always have legendary status due to his contribution to the title.

Happy birthday Jamie. Hope we see him back and on the score sheet very soon.

Fox Forever, that was an incident I was particularly thinking of. As you say, 9 times out of 10, a free kick is awarded against the forward. He did seem to take a moment to consider the situation then gave a corner. I don’t think the defender had the nerve to contest it.

As soon as I saw he was the ref. I was interested to see if he reffed as well as his previous match. He was excellent again and let the match flow whenever he could. I think the players realised he wouldn’t be “conned” at any point and therefore lessened any bookings for rolling round when hardly touched, and getting an opponent booked. He officiated in the PL a couple of weeks ago and was top notch again.

The chant that used to be sung at the early leavers in the 60s was “ Part time supporters” to the old Bring on the Champions tune. Sorry, a bit tame.

To “do a spurs”, we’d have had to be top for only about 10 minutes all season, not a number of weeks.

Comparing commitment of players downing tools to someone leaving early is ridiculous .Players are paid to play football, that is their job. Supporters pay to go to games, therefore not the same at all. I don’t leave earlier and get annoyed with those who do, but then stop on the stairs to watch if there’s a corner or free kick, blocking other fans’ view. Also, citing other teams’ wonderful fans means you have probably forgotten that these teams also experience apathy. How many times in the last few years has Pep had a go at Man. City fans for their lack of noise. This season, Forest fans have been nowhere near as vociferous as last season and have booed the team off more than once. I’m really impressed that some of you on here have taken the time to assess the age groups of all other teams’ fans and decided we have the oldest. Does this mean that due to longevity, we are the most loyal? There are plenty of younger fans who don’t contribute noise wise. There are too many dictators on here who seem to think that having a ST for years because of support and love for the club, is somehow morally wrong! Perhaps those who suggest that the longtime fans only attend because of habit, have no money worries. Why would we fork out upwards of £400.00 each year plus match day expenses just because we can’t be bothered not to renew?

Shepshedfox, someone spending their hard earned money for the match and choosing how to support the team, is not the same as the players doing what they like because they get paid to play. It’s completely different. As far as I can see, the players are giving their all. Presumably, if they went to a concert or similar, and wanted to leave early, having paid for their ticket, that would be their choice.

Any City centre car park is likely to be extremely busy just 2 weeks before Christmas. Potential for a long queuing time.

For whatever reason, some fans all over the country leave early and have done for years. I started watching City in the 60s and stood on the Pop. Side. When the fans in the Main Stand used to leave before the end, they were given a lot of stick. These days, West Ham is very noticeable for empty seats towards the end of a game. There is far too much time spent on here, trying to dictate to fellow supporters, how they should behave at the game. I don’t know why anyone would think that fans go to a match just because they’ve done it for years and can’t be bothered not to go. We go presumably, because we love our club. Football is a very emotive sport and organised singing has never been a part of it. It’s spontaneity that governs the emotions. I always sing at games but the most noise is generated by happenings on the pitch, whether it’s a great piece of play, a near miss, or some perceived miscarriage of justice against us. Look how the whole crowd reacts when opposition fans attack JV. Just support the team without fretting because not enough fans are throwing themselves into others when City score.

On a number of occasions, he was having to come deep. Not all of his passes were misplaced, he was the only player to get the ball to Fatawu, who must have thought he was in the stands for the match.

Why do you assume that so many ST holders have fallen out of love for football but are PETRIFIED to give up their ST in case they can’t get another one at some point in the future. Has it never occurred to you that they actually have a ST precisely because they love the club? I have had a ST for 37 years. That is not a boast but a fact and I continually object to being told by apparently far better supporters than me, that I should give it up! Why should I be dictated to by such patronising and arrogant people?

There certainly was uproar with time added on against Hull and absolute disbelief!

Walkerleeds, why assume I don’t support City vocally? I have previously stated that I always support them vocally, by physically, what do you mean. I attend home and away and resent the constant barbs directed at fans like me. All clubs have long term loyal fans, that’s not something to be ashamed of, it’s a fact of life. Do you want all fans attending matches to be under a certain age? Look more closely at fan bases on MOTD, all age groups are represented. Do you not realise that there is history attached to clubs? Do you sing Leicester till i Die or Leicester till I reach 40, then I must stop going.

Same old, same old, bashing the older supporters by presumably much younger supporters. It’s all getting pretty boring, week in week out. Will those of you moaning about them still be following the City in 30 or 40 years time, or will you bow out like you expect the current oldies to, at about 45. There are many younger fans who do not sing or chant at games, just as there are many older fans who do. As for saying that they go to away matches just for a day out with no interest in the match, why would they put themselves through the potential of being pushed and shoved by younger fans showing, (for the social media photos), how they are better supporters by injuring anyone who gets in the way. I like to think that I love my club as much as anyone else does, that’s why I spend my pension on match tickets and petrol, not for a ride out.

So 1 person reacting to Raj in the way he did, sums up our fan base! Really?

Well said guest123 regarding how to celebrate a goal. The spontaneous reaction of most fans is to rise up out of their seats, whilst clapping and probably jumping up and down. When City score, this is what I do. I don’t think about some sort of rehearsed celebration where I throw myself around on top of others, in order to look impressive on social media in case someone is filming me. Also, I don’t spend those moments looking round at other fans to see what they are doing as I’m too busy living the moment. It seems to me that those complaining on here, are the ones who are obsessed with other’s reactions and are not celebrating the goal.

Totally agree with the ridiculous “limbs” obsession. For “limbs”, read “assaulting other fans by throwing yourself into them, knocking them over seats or knocking down the stairs”, when City score. This apparently makes you a better fan. I still have the bruises from Southampton after being shoved around. As for how other fans celebrate a goal, it’s a spontaneous act and I only see fans in front of me jumping about, as I’m too busy enjoying the moment to look around to see what others are doing. As for fans not reacting on the kop, all the goals I’ve watched TV, shows everyone celebrating. The cameras focus on the players and by the time they show the fans, they are either still standing, clapping and discussing the goal, or sitting back down doing the same.

My main concern is that he doesn’t seem to be doing any actual defending. Faes is putting in the tackles and Vesty is left with quite a bit of space to play out. Nobody seems to be going one on one with him or having a foot race. I accept that he is playing well but I’m worried that when he is called on to defend at close quarters, he will be found wanting. Hope he proves me wrong.

Here we go again, whining about how wonderful other fans singing/chanting is. I thought City’s fans were ok on to. the other night and on a number of away matches on the radio. Looking at the Spurs fans’ video for Maddison, how come nobody adapted that simple song for Madders! The European fans have always been more dynamic and passionate than English fans. It’s not in our DNA to be so . Our passions are stirred by events on the pitch and we respond accordingly. We can’t just pretend to be excited. Also, we are watching a football match, not judging a singing contest.

The Mercury are an absolute disgrace. I couldn’t find anything about County actually reaching the final or winning it. There would appear to be nobody at the paper who can report on cricket. Absolutely disgraceful non support for one of our unsung teams. Well done County. I thought we were all going home by just after lunch, but great play in particular by Swindells, Evans and young Josh Hull.

Keith Weller had wonderful ability on al types of pitches. He was a superb dribbler and would glide past players as if they weren’t there. He could also score goals. Mahrez was also a superb player for us and I think their relative skills make them equals. BTW, Weller played in the 70s when the gates were decent, not 10,000. It’s always tricky trying to compare players from different eras. There have been many skilful players from the past who would have excelled in the present day, given the current Hi Tech facilities, protection from refs, and grassy pitches all year round. We were very blessed to have had 2 such brilliant entertainers in our team.