Criticism part of the game but booing can be step too far – Talk Chelsea

I think sometimes with different circumstances it’s hard to form opinions on some situations, but I do think the booing of Raheem Sterling lately is a bit too much and uncalled for. I don’t agree with it, generally.

Of course, there are some extreme circumstances where perhaps it’s necessary to boo a player, or manager. But generally, I don’t think booing a player is something I can ever really get behind. I think booing a team collectively after a very poor performance though, is completely different and I don’t always disagree with that.

But on the other side of this, modern day players in general I do think sometimes need to grasp a handle on reality somewhat and try to be less sensitive about what is written and said about them.

Right now at Chelsea, it’s very much feeling like an us and them situation between the manager/players, and the fans, and that’s never a situation that you should want to be in.

As always, many fans go over the top, some abuse players/managers, which is always going to be out of order. But players and managers need to accept that fans have a right to criticise them, and they will very much do that, even if booing is perhaps too far, most of the time.

Chelsea’s players and manager in recent interviews and social media posts have seemed a bit snappy and offended with some of the criticisms they are facing. Whether they are too harsh or not, it is always best to do the talking on the pitch and keep your heads down and just work hard.

The team spirit is amazing, I’m not talking about that, I think that’s been so refreshing to see this season. Having each others backs, that’s great, I love to see it.

But criticism is going to be part and parcel of the game and as much as it can sometimes be hard to swallow, players need to find ways of mentally dealing with it and rising above it. If they think the criticism is unfair, then prove the people saying it otherwise. I always say that when I am proven wrong about a player…

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Author : Simon Phillips

Publish date : 2024-03-21 16:01:50

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