Guest MattP Posted 12 March 2014 Posted 12 March 2014 FFS everyone has a choice whether or not they listen to radio Leicester, if you don't like it then just don't listen to it You are entitled to expect standards for a service you are forced to pay for.
rico Posted 12 March 2014 Posted 12 March 2014 I think Leicester fans will have to get used to the vitriol from rival fans - and the same will apply to the Clarets if we get promoted. The Foxes have been labelled "bottlers" but now they have proved that is not the case, opposition fans will say things like "they'll be back down in a season". Most people have expected Burnley to blow up and fade long ago but their attitude has changed now it looks they might keep going until the end. The rival fans (especially Derby/Forest) are saying things like "Burnley will be straight back down and will beat the Rams record PL low of 13 points." Deep down, most fans envy other teams' success. They say that about us too!
Leeds Fox Posted 12 March 2014 Posted 12 March 2014 Was that an away game? On the radio it sounded like a Leicester game. Oh well, I guess if your going to put out a lower league following, that's what it will sound like. Welcome to League 1, Reds. You'll fit right in. I'm sure Stringer mentioned that the Radio Leics microphone was placed near our fans at away games.
ADK Posted 12 March 2014 Posted 12 March 2014 I bet the same fans acting all arrogant were the ones calling for Pearson's head last season.
EnglishOxide Posted 12 March 2014 Posted 12 March 2014 Erm.... me and the other people that have commented in this thread?! I don't think there's a problem with expecting standards from your local radio station, particularly one that isn't a commercially run one. Or would you rather we do a round robin type of operation where everyone can have and go and do whatever they like?! We'll get the 'Alan from Coalville' types that ring in after matches having a go at commentary, Bernie can do the traffic and Wes 'errr' Morgan can read the news. Hey, I tell you what... what with your valued input and ability to concisely express an opinion on a subject up for discussion we'll even get you hosting the phone-in! The point is entertainment. 5live is the same format but without anybody to be biased to. If its the world cup final, then yeah you expect thorough professionalism, but its not and they are trying to project emotions that reflect City supporters aswell as entice casual listeners. You think other stations arent biased? We all agree Stringer needs to be a bit less exciteable but thats about it.
Hungry Hungry Fox Posted 12 March 2014 Author Posted 12 March 2014 I bet the same fans acting all arrogant were the ones calling for Pearson's head last season. Which fans are being arrogant?
Dan Posted 12 March 2014 Posted 12 March 2014 I can completely see both sides of this one to be honest.
Dan Posted 12 March 2014 Posted 12 March 2014 Wow! So arrogance is something to be aspired to now is it?! I wholeheartedly disagree. There is a right way to win and, as I said before, that's with respect, dignity and compassion for your opponent. I don't know if this is going to come as some kind of shock/revelation to you but you can still be passionate whilst still being all of the former. The arrogance of Manchester United fans in the 90s with the whole 'United are better than England' thing endeared them to who exactly? Was interpreted as passion by whom exactly? Gained them the respect from where exactly? So according to you no support has ever been great by being nice. I guess conversely that that would mean that Millwall's support by being nasty is great?! That we don't consider the likes of Manchester City, Sheffield Wednesday and Newcastle to have great away support? It's just nonsense. This isn't about being nice, friendly or politically correct. It's about showing sportsmanship, and this is after all a sport. I can guarantee you that the very people who are putting you in a position to display your arrogance are completely against it. This season, Pearson has been the epitome of what we should strive to be as a support: fair, respectful, impressive but also (you guessed it) passionate. The same goes for every one of the players. As for other supports having been the same way when we were woeful, I can't think of many. Maybe Stoke with the way they conducted themselves on the day we were relegated but let's look at some of the reaction towards them when we drew them in the cup.... is that really how we want to be perceived?! It's not about caring what other fans think. It's about being part of a group and being proud of the manner in which that group conducts itself. Were I a Millwall fan I'd hate to consider myself part of the way they carry themselves, but unfortunately as a fan it's not something you have control of, the actions of the vocal minority dictate how the majority is perceived. There is nothing wrong in not wanting to be part of a support considered arrogant and obnoxious, and that's in the eyes of other fans or anybody for that matter. Finally, one point that we can agree on.... "We should be more interested on how we're enjoying ourselves". And that is about doing just that, not ironically cheering every pass of Barnsley's first successful spell of possession or attempt at goal. It's about us after all isn't it?! Those three are all arrogant fanbases. Horrendously so.
MrSpaM Posted 12 March 2014 Posted 12 March 2014 Think they might want to try supporting their team before moaning about others. Having the away fans show more support for your players than your own home fans is pretty embarrassing.
Burmesefox Posted 12 March 2014 Posted 12 March 2014 there really is nothing to report here to be honest. From what I can see there were around 5 Barnsley posts criticizing us - that's hardly representative of the Barnsley fans.
DennisNedry Posted 12 March 2014 Posted 12 March 2014 If we relegate Doncaster on the final day whilst acting like absolute twats on the pitch towards their fans (a la Stoke) I will be fairly disappointed to be honest. I agree with a few of the posters above in saying it's important for us to win with class. I don't particularly care what others think of us but at the same time I cannot understand why we should be concerning ourselves with 'bantering' opposition fans instead of celebrating our own successes. There's a difference between 'One Stephen Dawson' and cheering every one of their passes. If we do relegate Doncaster I'll be taking the piss as much as possible. If the shoe was on the other foot then they would. When they beat us 1-0 earlier in the season they took the piss massively especially out of Schmeichel, so yeah it'd be good payback.
MattGamble92 Posted 12 March 2014 Posted 12 March 2014 Why do they believe the reason we are top is because of spending money when QPR are 17 points behind us?Yorkshire pricks
Dan Posted 12 March 2014 Posted 12 March 2014 I've got absolutely zero interest in taking the piss of Doncaster if they go down. If we were to put any focus on them going down rather than our own promotion then that would be utterly pitiful from our lot.
C-man Posted 12 March 2014 Posted 12 March 2014 I've got absolutely zero interest in taking the piss of Doncaster if they go down. If we were to put any focus on them going down rather than our own promotion then that would be utterly pitiful from our lot. Correct. I could not give one shit about the opposition on the day where we (hopefully) will be hoisting the trophy. Absolutely hated it at Stoke in 2008 - wouldn't dream of doing similar to another set of fans. The day should be about us.
Corky Posted 12 March 2014 Posted 12 March 2014 If we do relegate Doncaster I'll be taking the piss as much as possible. If the shoe was on the other foot then they would. When they beat us 1-0 earlier in the season they took the piss massively especially out of Schmeichel, so yeah it'd be good payback. The shoe probably will never be on the other foot. They took the piss out of a player who made a mistake? Blimey, we'd never do that.
Fez of Mahrez Posted 12 March 2014 Posted 12 March 2014 I thought the "arrogant" stuff from the stands last night came about primarily in response to our players playing one-touch keep ball with plenty of time left in the match. That might have come across as arrogance from them but it wasn't - it was just the best way of keeping the ball and not risking conceding a goal. I've never seen us look as comfortable with a lead as we have this season. I don't normally go in for rubbing other fans' faces in it when we're the bigger club and we've spent huge amounts compared to them, but last night was still pretty funny. It doesn't mean I think we are the best club in the world or the best fans and I haven't got anything against Barnsley. Was just amusing. We were enjoying ourselves. I'd far rather we did that and other fans could do that if the roles were reversed than we don't for fear of offending a load of people we don't know.
MC Prussian Posted 12 March 2014 Posted 12 March 2014 FFS everyone has a choice whether or not they listen to radio Leicester, if you don't like it then just don't listen to it That's easier said than done, given the fact that it is the sole source of information during matchdays - unless we're on TV.
BoyJones Posted 12 March 2014 Posted 12 March 2014 That one touch football, including a couple of inadvertent (I think!) nutmegs actually led to us breaking on the edge of their box before the referee wrongly called back play for a free kick for us. It was not arrogance, it was just players doing what they can do, so why shouldn't they showcase their skills, nobody has a go at Spain when they indulge in their quick passing style. It was good fun last night, cheering their player and singing is there a fire drill at the end, even made some of their fans smile. The only downside for me was the prat who wouldn't give the ball back to their keeper, no class and let the rest of the City fans down.
deep blue Posted 12 March 2014 Posted 12 March 2014 Who gives a flying shit? I do. I pay good money for Player, and I want a professional commentary, not talk about sandwiches and the like. The number of times a goal or near goal has been almost missed, no description of the move leading up to the chance, just an embarrassed " and this might be a goal" interrupting their diversionary chatter. Also, it would be a pleasant change if the players were identified and their names pronounced correctly, I listened to the Barnsley commentary for most of the match; they pronounced Knockaert's name perfectly, and on the other side there's Alan Young...
Steven Posted 12 March 2014 Posted 12 March 2014 Never seen so much hate? Remember the Plymouth saga? There's been a few clubs who have 'hated' us for various reasons over the past few years. I find it pretty comical to be fair .... and Bristol City. Where are they now?
Hungry Hungry Fox Posted 12 March 2014 Author Posted 12 March 2014 Yeah I remember the Plymouth/holloway saga Back In the old 606 days
fuchsntf Posted 12 March 2014 Posted 12 March 2014 I do. I pay good money for Player, and I want a professional commentary, not talk about sandwiches and the like. The number of times a goal or near goal has been almost missed, no description of the move leading up to the chance, just an embarrassed " and this might be a goal" interrupting their diversionary chatter. Also, it would be a pleasant change if the players were identified and their names pronounced correctly, I listened to the Barnsley commentary for most of the match; they pronounced Knockaert's name perfectly, and on the other side there's Alan Young...Yes..good point in the good old days the radio and tv commentators, first commentated on the match.Chat no problem but keep ahead of the game .inform your listeners.Ken Wolstenholm used to say on his own tv Commentary, that he always reminded himself that, blind people might be listening and want to enjoy aswell. I cant remember his name now, but a famous radio commentator commented, he likes to imagine hes commentating on a dick tracy thriller and the listener wants to know all the tence, nearlies and yes the gruesome details. Cricket is different the witty chat between , overs or balls bowled, gave one ,time to quip about the sandwiches, one man an his Dog, or umpire and players curiosities. Who wont forget the radio tense commentarys of the G.Banks and A.Locheads heroics against liverpool. Even now top live games I might watch on tv, but with the radio commentary switched through the speakers. Sometimes the spectators can be heard better over radio.
Mark_w Posted 12 March 2014 Posted 12 March 2014 I bet the same fans acting all arrogant were the ones calling for Pearson's head last season. I really do hate it when people post nonsense like this. Unless you can prove that's the case there's really no point saying it.
LC/FC Posted 12 March 2014 Posted 12 March 2014 Both sides to the argument, depending on which side, is valid. I understand the need for humbleness and modesty and I would argue that if the league were a closer run thing, this whole arrogance nonsense wouldn't be an issue due to things being tighter. But as it is currently, we are totally walking the league and breaking records, fact. There is no reason why we can't revel in this moment of achievement that our team has accomplished, and if rival fans want dish it then they must be prepared to take it as part of this football banter. Lord knows plenty of opposition fans would have probably done the same if positions were reversed. But clearly they just don't find our enjoyment at the top of the league meshes with their absolute despair, being at the bottom end.
sylofox Posted 12 March 2014 Posted 12 March 2014 Wow post some truth and it gets removed. Barnsley have a reason for hating us as I posted last night but it has been removed.
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