MATCHWATCH : Stevenage (a) sponsored by an FA Cup run needed to save the season

[leon]

So it did happen.

Oh dear this is only going to end one way really.

[TiagoIlori]

Baffling what good McShane thinks would come of that

Esp when he has been amongst our poorest performers all season

Struggle to believe it’s anything more than the heat of the moment

[genome]

Yeah, but how do they fricking know?

Multiple people saying it on Twitter could easily be one person making it up and other people repeating it as fact.

Because they were there

I don't see how just being at a game means you know McShane said something specific to the others. If he' physically ushered them off in obvious way, that would be something fans who were present could see. But knowing he said somethiing in particular, I find had to believe.

Jonathan Low said the same thing too.

Going to highlight that - if JLow reports it, it’s pretty much certainly happened

what the hell are they thinking?

Yeah, if Low's reporting it it adds a lot of credibility.

Thanks for cutting out that I cited Low and then praising another nobber for doing the same...

[Hound]

I think the post match pics also give it some credibility. McShane clearly aggrieved

TBH had enough of him. He more than anyone on the pitch has caused our abysmal form. Fcuk knows why he keeps being picked because he offers nothing. A massive failure is Stam’s management this season

[Longhorn1970]

I think the post match pics also give it some credibility. McShane clearly aggrieved

TBH had enough of him. He more than anyone on the pitch has caused our abysmal form. Fcuk knows why he keeps being picked because he offers nothing. A massive failure is Stam’s management this season

Stam's ability to get the worst out of players is admirable

[RoyalBlue]

Baffling what good McShane thinks would come of that

Esp when he has been amongst our poorest performers all season

Struggle to believe it’s anything more than the heat of the moment

And that's been McShane throughout this season - making p*ss poor decisions in the heat of the moment. Absolutely appalling example to set as captain.

[TiagoIlori]

Baffling what good McShane thinks would come of that

Esp when he has been amongst our poorest performers all season

Struggle to believe it’s anything more than the heat of the moment

And that's been McShane throughout this season - making p*ss poor decisions in the heat of the moment. Absolutely appalling example to set as captain.

Yep, I don’t think he’s very good at the most important thing, keeping your cool. Not even sure why he was allowed to stay on as captain after lashing out on a Danny Williams nearly two years ago now

[Longhorn1970]

I don't think they will be able to give tickets away for the replay

[Jagermesiter1871]

McShane told the fans not to applaud the fans at full time, Van den Berg and Swift led the walking off. Gunter and Edwards only people to applaud the fans. I can barely blame those that walked off, constant booing at the moment making everything worse. Some of our fans need to look in a mirror, how can you expect respect when you just abuse them?

fcuk off! That was a great turn out all things considered and until it was abundantly clear that we were completely hopeless, the support was behind the team. Even a chant of Jaap Stams barmy army pre-match.

Once it was clear we had no interest in actually trying to score, although not playing any strikers was a fair give away, then yes the support turned more sarcastic and negative but nothing unreasonable considering the atrocious display.

[Longhorn1970]

McShane told the fans not to applaud the fans at full time, Van den Berg and Swift led the walking off. Gunter and Edwards only people to applaud the fans. I can barely blame those that walked off, constant booing at the moment making everything worse. Some of our fans need to look in a mirror, how can you expect respect when you just abuse them?

fcuk off! That was a great turn out all things considered and until it was abundantly clear that we were completely hopeless, the support was behind the team. Even a chant of Jaap Stams barmy army pre-match.

Once it was clear we had no interest in actually trying to score, although not playing any strikers was a fair give away, then yes the support turned more sarcastic and negative but nothing unreasonable considering the atrocious display.

What do they expect ? Blaming the fans for their poor performances is sinking quite low

[Longhorn1970]

"Everybody wants to play, everybody thinks he needs to play, sometimes they get the chance to play and they need to show themselves as well." Jaap says players need to take their chances when they play after making changes today. [twitter]

[bcubed]

Don't think fans were supportive

And the song about passing it back (describing football the Jaap Stam way) was hardly endearing the fans to players or Stam.

Not surprised at McShanes reaction really

[Longhorn1970]

Don't think fans were supportive

And the song about passing it back (describing football the Jaap Stam way) was hardly endearing the fans to players or Stam.

Not surprised at McShanes reaction really

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[RoyalBlue]

Don't think fans were supportive

And the song about passing it back (describing football the Jaap Stam way) was hardly endearing the fans to players or Stam.

Not surprised at McShanes reaction really

If you're not surprised by McShane's reactions, then it shows just how bad things have got. Completely unacceptable behaviour from the captain, regardless of what 'provocation' there might have been.

Do people really think that all those travelling supporters spent their time and money going to the game just to criticise the players?

[Longhorn1970]

Baffling what good McShane thinks would come of that

Esp when he has been amongst our poorest performers all season

+1

[TiagoIlori]

McShane told the fans not to applaud the fans at full time, Van den Berg and Swift led the walking off. Gunter and Edwards only people to applaud the fans. I can barely blame those that walked off, constant booing at the moment making everything worse. Some of our fans need to look in a mirror, how can you expect respect when you just abuse them?

fcuk off! That was a great turn out all things considered and until it was abundantly clear that we were completely hopeless, the support was behind the team. Even a chant of Jaap Stams barmy army pre-match.

Once it was clear we had no interest in actually trying to score, although not playing any strikers was a fair give away, then yes the support turned more sarcastic and negative but nothing unreasonable considering the atrocious display.

What do they expect ? Blaming the fans for their poor performances is sinking quite low

Neither him or the fans are in the right, people need to understand that it actually affects the players booing them constantly, going to aggravate them. Chanting against your team in the second half is only going to wind them up, and McShane is well known for his outbursts. Not a good mix at any level

[Longhorn1970]

Don't think fans were supportive

And the song about passing it back (describing football the Jaap Stam way) was hardly endearing the fans to players or Stam.

Not surprised at McShanes reaction really

If you're not surprised by McShane's reactions, then it shows just how bad things have got. Completely unacceptable behaviour from the captain, regardless of what 'provocation' there might have been.

Do people really think that all those travelling supporters spent their time and money going to the game just to criticise the players?

Ron Gourlay should refund all travelling fans after backing Stam

[Longhorn1970]

fcuk off! That was a great turn out all things considered and until it was abundantly clear that we were completely hopeless, the support was behind the team. Even a chant of Jaap Stams barmy army pre-match.

Once it was clear we had no interest in actually trying to score, although not playing any strikers was a fair give away, then yes the support turned more sarcastic and negative but nothing unreasonable considering the atrocious display.

What do they expect ? Blaming the fans for their poor performances is sinking quite low

Neither him or the fans are in the right, people need to understand that it actually affects the players booing them constantly, going to aggravate them. Chanting against your team in the second half is only going to wind them up, and McShane is well known for his outbursts. Not a good mix at any level

Fans are entitled they pay their money. If it brings about change its welcome ..

[TiagoIlori]

What do they expect ? Blaming the fans for their poor performances is sinking quite low

Neither him or the fans are in the right, people need to understand that it actually affects the players booing them constantly, going to aggravate them. Chanting against your team in the second half is only going to wind them up, and McShane is well known for his outbursts. Not a good mix at any level

Fans are entitled they pay their money. If it brings about change its welcome ..

Try working in services and trying to deal with the abuse you get from customers, it’s not nice.

[Longhorn1970]

Neither him or the fans are in the right, people need to understand that it actually affects the players booing them constantly, going to aggravate them. Chanting against your team in the second half is only going to wind them up, and McShane is well known for his outbursts. Not a good mix at any level

Fans are entitled they pay their money. If it brings about change its welcome ..

Try working in services and trying to deal with the abuse you get from customers, it’s not nice.

And your point is ...