| It’s important that we get behind whoever plays 12:21 - Nov 24 with 1189 views | Chris_ITFC |
They all need the support. |  |
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| It’s important that we get behind whoever plays on 12:22 - Nov 24 with 1187 views | Chris_ITFC |
Not my words:
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| It’s important that we get behind whoever plays on 12:23 - Nov 24 with 1195 views | Chris_ITFC |
Pointed comments from Kieran:
“If we’re going to make big judgements on people after two, three, four, five starts, then I think we’re in the wrong direction.” | |
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| It’s important that we get behind whoever plays on 12:31 - Nov 24 with 1138 views | Cheltenham_Blue |
It's not a problem away from home generally.
As has been mentioned, the atmosphere/support inside PR isn't great at the moment. |  |
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| It’s important that we get behind whoever plays on 12:36 - Nov 24 with 1118 views | Whos_blue |
| It’s important that we get behind whoever plays on 12:23 - Nov 24 by Chris_ITFC |
Pointed comments from Kieran:
“If we’re going to make big judgements on people after two, three, four, five starts, then I think we’re in the wrong direction.” |
I've expanded your quote a little.
They’re all here because we believe that they can contribute. It’s still really early days for a lot of them at the football club. You’re talking about quite a few of our players out there [on Saturday], who have maybe had two, three, four, five starts at the football club. That’s nothing - you’ve got Leif Davis, who has made 150.
“If we’re going to make big judgements on people after two, three, four, five starts, then I think we’re in the wrong direction.
“We need to get right behind whoever plays, go there as a real team. Three tough away games now, but a challenge to go and tackle.”
What we say and do matters.
This is not the first time KM has mentioned this now.
He is hearing and feeling the tension.
It just serves no purpose and the "get it forward" brigade just don't understand KMs tactics or especially how to try and break down a low block.
Others have mentioned this elsewhere, so no need to go too deep again here.
All of the negativity will do nothing other than chip away at his loyalty and eventually when another club inevitably comes knocking, the bonds he has with us will just get looser.
I've seen others post this, but it's true. BCWYWF. |  |
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| It’s important that we get behind whoever plays on 12:39 - Nov 24 with 1117 views | FrimleyBlue |
| It’s important that we get behind whoever plays on 12:23 - Nov 24 by Chris_ITFC |
Pointed comments from Kieran:
“If we’re going to make big judgements on people after two, three, four, five starts, then I think we’re in the wrong direction.” |
Whilst there is truth behind his thoughts, He does seem this season to be slightly struggling with the thoughts that supporters in general do discuss the negatives in football and there will be moans when things don't go to plan
He may not like it, he may be right, but it is part of the game and happens at all clubs.
Also, don't forget a large LARGE part of the supporters back at PR at present, rejoined in the last few years, they got used to a certain level of entertainment at PR, we're far far away from those levels of entertainment imo.
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| It’s important that we get behind whoever plays on 12:41 - Nov 24 with 1103 views | J2BLUE |
| It’s important that we get behind whoever plays on 12:36 - Nov 24 by Whos_blue |
I've expanded your quote a little.
They’re all here because we believe that they can contribute. It’s still really early days for a lot of them at the football club. You’re talking about quite a few of our players out there [on Saturday], who have maybe had two, three, four, five starts at the football club. That’s nothing - you’ve got Leif Davis, who has made 150.
“If we’re going to make big judgements on people after two, three, four, five starts, then I think we’re in the wrong direction.
“We need to get right behind whoever plays, go there as a real team. Three tough away games now, but a challenge to go and tackle.”
What we say and do matters.
This is not the first time KM has mentioned this now.
He is hearing and feeling the tension.
It just serves no purpose and the "get it forward" brigade just don't understand KMs tactics or especially how to try and break down a low block.
Others have mentioned this elsewhere, so no need to go too deep again here.
All of the negativity will do nothing other than chip away at his loyalty and eventually when another club inevitably comes knocking, the bonds he has with us will just get looser.
I've seen others post this, but it's true. BCWYWF. |
There are far too many who feel they need to make a judgement after one game. Or sometimes even less. Then they feel the need to update that judgement after every single game.
We had a few judging a 19 year old kid moving countries to one of the toughest leagues in the world after 3-4 games.
I don't think it's going to change. Like we have 24 hour rolling news we now have 24 hour rolling commentary on all things ITFC which we all contribute to on here. Everything gets analysed to death.
I used to love coming on here after a match and exchanging views. Now if we don't win there are a minority of shouty users determined to make it a misery to the extent it's best avoided until a couple of days after a game. |  | | |
| It’s important that we get behind whoever plays on 12:52 - Nov 24 with 1038 views | J2BLUE |
| It’s important that we get behind whoever plays on 12:39 - Nov 24 by FrimleyBlue |
Whilst there is truth behind his thoughts, He does seem this season to be slightly struggling with the thoughts that supporters in general do discuss the negatives in football and there will be moans when things don't go to plan
He may not like it, he may be right, but it is part of the game and happens at all clubs.
Also, don't forget a large LARGE part of the supporters back at PR at present, rejoined in the last few years, they got used to a certain level of entertainment at PR, we're far far away from those levels of entertainment imo.
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Stretching the use of supporters there if they came back for the good times and now bitch and moan when it's not the same standard. [Post edited 24 Nov 2025 13:08]
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| It’s important that we get behind whoever plays on 12:54 - Nov 24 with 1033 views | HighgateBlue |
| It’s important that we get behind whoever plays on 12:23 - Nov 24 by Chris_ITFC |
Pointed comments from Kieran:
“If we’re going to make big judgements on people after two, three, four, five starts, then I think we’re in the wrong direction.” |
One could totally agree with that, and zip one's mouth in relation to the players who thus far have not created or scored enough.
But even if one did that, one legitimate criticism that may still remain is that there are too many players who have only had 2, 3, 4, 5 starts, both because:
(a) there were many, many changes to the squad in the close season and into this season, and
(b) the team changes so much that there are very few who play every week.
It is entirely fair enough that a reasonably level-headed coach who is far more knowledgeable when it comes to his trade than we are should remind us to have patience, and to ask us to keep a lid on it sometimes. I get that. But even if you can't judge an individual player after half a dozen starts, there comes a time when you can have a legitimate opinion that the team as a whole, and yes the manager, is not meeting the reasonable goals that have been set. That is not to say that anyone should lose their job, it's just an assessment after a reasonable period that things are not good enough at present.
We'll know a lot more after this run of three away games. Let's hope we can keep our transformed away form going. Even without a brace of sensational free kicks or a brace of friendly own goals. |  | | |
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| It’s important that we get behind whoever plays on 12:56 - Nov 24 with 1024 views | Smoresy |
| It’s important that we get behind whoever plays on 12:39 - Nov 24 by FrimleyBlue |
Whilst there is truth behind his thoughts, He does seem this season to be slightly struggling with the thoughts that supporters in general do discuss the negatives in football and there will be moans when things don't go to plan
He may not like it, he may be right, but it is part of the game and happens at all clubs.
Also, don't forget a large LARGE part of the supporters back at PR at present, rejoined in the last few years, they got used to a certain level of entertainment at PR, we're far far away from those levels of entertainment imo.
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More pertinent for him I suspect is the atmosphere in the ground. Crowd became a somewhat destabilising force on Saturday, from halfway through the first half. Substitutions were met with a pointed reaction in a recent home game. Frustrations and annoyance are very much seeping into Portman Road now.
I don't wish to lose perspective aha, things remain very tame compared to many home atmospheres in the UK when people aren't happy. But we must be quite an awkward bunch to play in front of presently, when not leading inside half an hour. Thankfully we now have three on the road with reliably excellent support behind them. |  | | |
| It’s important that we get behind whoever plays on 12:57 - Nov 24 with 1014 views | Cheltenham_Blue |
| It’s important that we get behind whoever plays on 12:39 - Nov 24 by FrimleyBlue |
Whilst there is truth behind his thoughts, He does seem this season to be slightly struggling with the thoughts that supporters in general do discuss the negatives in football and there will be moans when things don't go to plan
He may not like it, he may be right, but it is part of the game and happens at all clubs.
Also, don't forget a large LARGE part of the supporters back at PR at present, rejoined in the last few years, they got used to a certain level of entertainment at PR, we're far far away from those levels of entertainment imo.
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"He does seem this season to be slightly struggling with the thoughts that supporters in general do discuss the negatives in football and there will be moans when things don't go to plan"
That's a massive reach on your part there. Managers asking for support from the fans is equally 'part of the game and happens at all clubs'
To suggest McKenna is 'struggling' is as wide of the mark as a Donald Trump tee shot. | |
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| It’s important that we get behind whoever plays on 12:57 - Nov 24 with 1013 views | Stenvict |
| It’s important that we get behind whoever plays on 12:31 - Nov 24 by Cheltenham_Blue |
It's not a problem away from home generally.
As has been mentioned, the atmosphere/support inside PR isn't great at the moment. |
Many fans go to PR to be entertained, so recent games the atmosphere has been poor. Those of us that go away will support the team no matter what, and generally won't moan during the game. The players seem to be playing with less pressure away recently. | |
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| It’s important that we get behind whoever plays on 13:06 - Nov 24 with 947 views | FrimleyBlue |
| It’s important that we get behind whoever plays on 12:57 - Nov 24 by Cheltenham_Blue |
"He does seem this season to be slightly struggling with the thoughts that supporters in general do discuss the negatives in football and there will be moans when things don't go to plan"
That's a massive reach on your part there. Managers asking for support from the fans is equally 'part of the game and happens at all clubs'
To suggest McKenna is 'struggling' is as wide of the mark as a Donald Trump tee shot. |
TBF Struggling may have been the wrong word to use there. Was just referring to him bringing things up. To me, managers are always best to leave fan/supporter views out of things, it's never been a good thing when managers start commenting on that sort of thing.
But yeah, appreciate struggling probably was the wrong word to use | |
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| It’s important that we get behind whoever plays on 13:10 - Nov 24 with 917 views | SomethingBlue |
| It’s important that we get behind whoever plays on 13:06 - Nov 24 by FrimleyBlue |
TBF Struggling may have been the wrong word to use there. Was just referring to him bringing things up. To me, managers are always best to leave fan/supporter views out of things, it's never been a good thing when managers start commenting on that sort of thing.
But yeah, appreciate struggling probably was the wrong word to use |
Don't think he's calling anyone out there – he's just stating what in more reasonable times used to be agreed as an empirical fact.
Even if he was, though: fans are entitled to say whatever they think, but there's no getting away from the fact that what they think could well be utter horse sh7t. [Post edited 24 Nov 2025 13:11]
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| It’s important that we get behind whoever plays on 13:12 - Nov 24 with 901 views | Cheltenham_Blue |
| It’s important that we get behind whoever plays on 13:10 - Nov 24 by SomethingBlue |
Don't think he's calling anyone out there – he's just stating what in more reasonable times used to be agreed as an empirical fact.
Even if he was, though: fans are entitled to say whatever they think, but there's no getting away from the fact that what they think could well be utter horse sh7t. [Post edited 24 Nov 2025 13:11]
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As I've said many times before, most football fans are as thick as mince, so your last statement is bang on. | |
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| It’s important that we get behind whoever plays on 13:52 - Nov 24 with 772 views | Illinoisblue |
| It’s important that we get behind whoever plays on 13:12 - Nov 24 by Cheltenham_Blue |
As I've said many times before, most football fans are as thick as mince, so your last statement is bang on. |
Are you including yourself in that category, Chelts?! |  |
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| It’s important that we get behind whoever plays on 14:47 - Nov 24 with 691 views | Cheltenham_Blue |
| It’s important that we get behind whoever plays on 13:52 - Nov 24 by Illinoisblue |
Are you including yourself in that category, Chelts?! |
I'm in the 'smarter than the average bear' category. | |
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