Quote Originally Posted by Burney View Post
OK, but there is an equal tendency among those fans who most vocally complain to deny that their actions may have any negative consequences for the team.
Right, but A has already pointed out, even decent teams get the bird sometimes. Crucially though, points are still awarded for the players' performances and results regardless.

You don't appreciate that in our haste to banter off the supporters, we risk ignoring a rather more essential aspect of the matter?