Happy Clappers v Realists

Optimism certainly can be a good thing. The problem being that some of those who are really optimistic at the beginning of the season soon have their hopes and dreams destroyed by the failure of the team to live up to expectations, and because they've been hurt they're demanding the manager's dismissal by Christmas. A new manager is appointed, who is given the rest of the season without the grumbles going too over the top, but by the time we kick off in August promotion is expected again. Wash, rinse, repeat. And it appears to me it's not just the fans through the gates who suffer that. Optimism is great if expectations are kept in check.

I'm pessimistic about our chances this season. Much more so than anyone else I know. But I don't want the manager sacking. I can't envisage a situation where I'll want the manager sacking. I don't want the board to dip in to their own pockets and spend money we haven't got. I actually want us to spend less money; just the money we earn and not necessarily all that if Mr Cryne requires repayment or we decide to put it in the bank so we don't have to sell the next John Stones to the first offer that comes along. I'll not be slagging the players off, although I'm sure I'll have the odd rant. I'll go to all the home games and a number of the away games. I'll not be the best supporter there, I'm not much of a singer, but I'll clap and cheer and never boo.

I don't think there's anything wrong with thinking we'll do well. But I don't think there's anything wrong with believing we're not in a position to be able to do that at the moment. It's not your predictions for the future that matter, it's how you cope with the defeats and, to some extent, the victories.

 

This in spades ^^^^.

I'm clearly less engaged than others (not aimed at you btw), the actual football match for me is somewhat transient; losses sting until I get home and the joy of a win will subside by the morning. But I always look for something positive to take from a match - some games it's harder than others.

That said, I've not seen us win since May.

 

I can see how he is trying to build a team and play his way , but we ain't playing well or good to watch at moment . The one upfront and lack of width is making us predictable and a bit stale to watch . Hopefully when Williams gets in team we will improve and style of play too

 

I think for me the most frustrating thing is saying that we need to give a manager time yet when the results aren't what people would like straight away people jump on the managers back. God knows I don't want us to be performing/getting results (or not) that we are currently getting but at the same time I'm mindful that forcing out another manager is no guarantee that things will improve, but time and time again it's the majority of the same usernames shouting everyone down when things aren't going the way that any of us would like. It's really put me off visiting / using this site recently.

 

The problem of being a happy clapper is that if the rate of clapping slows to such a rate, one instantly becomes a slow hand clapper, i.e. a dissenter.

There are far too many people that expect our somewhat threadbare squad to be pushing for promotion. I'd like that too, but wearing my "realist" spectacles I can see its gonna take a bit of time.

 

Happy Clapper and proud. Glad I'm not as clever, witty or knowledgeable about football as the "realists" who haven't even got the the balls to admit they're actually pessimists and they know it.

 

I dream of being upgraded to a realist one day

 

Oh Dear.

 

So do I.

 

Only joking, dear chap. Goodness me, some people simply can't take a joke it seems.

 

Oh Dear. That's the problem with this forum

The lack of frivolity

 

It's only a forum, some people take life far too seriously.
Also, some people appear to be incapable of using emoticons properly (and, as all poor workers do, then blame their tools).

 

That is quite true Mr Big Lil
Too much seriousness on here
everyone's emotions are all over the place especially at 4: 50 pm on a Saturday afternoon.
As regards tools well there's plenty of them in my garage at home. Some rather Large ones as well!!

 

I'd better watch myself then, as I wouldn't want my skull being cracked open by someone's large tool.

 

All sorts of images are whirring round in my head at the thought of someone having their head bust by a Large Tool

 

What's a happy clapper? Evangelist?

 

I don't feel the need to talk about any large tool I may have.

 

Here's me with my fellow Happy Clappers, mate. I'm the one on the far left.
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You look so cute!

 

Well, I do have large breasts.