Mikhail Chigorin wrote:Booing is so direct and strident and can have a great sonic impact; much more so than other continental practices such as whistling, or waving white handkerchiefs etc. Moreover, it's the traditional way in which football supporters in this country, vent their feelings and their outrage.
Anything different to this, no matter how subtle or more 'appropriate', might be construed by some/most as a bit of a climb down. It also seems, anecdotally, that UEFA don't like it, as it can prove to be quite pointed and it's possibly getting under their skins.
If that is the case, it might even be argued that there's almost a moral imperative for City supporters to continue to boo loudly and long, given the rampant corruption which continues to be unveiled (and is seemingly and specifically directed at our Club).
On that basis, I don't think anyone could reasonably criticise any supporters who might wish to continue booing UEFA's dubious anthem.
Furthermore - and I'm just musing now, but I wonder if Pep's comments have emanated from some sort of contact, with the Club, by UEFA. They might have intimated their displeasure at this prospect and suggested that it would be in our best interests, if City supporters were to tone down their opposition and animosity to the said body.
As I say, I'm just musing re this latter comment.
Well I'm not adverse to change Mik., but there is s lot in what you say and also Carl's previous content that I think is very accurate.
I really think something is going on behind the scenes and it's not simply Pep saying stop booing.
I think other teams supporters joining in the booing and the prospect of us and Celtic or us and Barca jointly booing may be getting to them.
Why Pep has come out with saying what he did now is anybody's guess.
I do think it has s lot to do with the perception of the atmosphere generated. I think the atmosphere generated by the 30k or so that were there sounded great on TV.
If the booing is to continue and Im currently in the go for it camp, I do think it should be followed even more vociferously by something that can leave both the team and the media in no doubt that we are behind team/manager/ club.
Maybe the timing of Pep's comments are off, but maybe Csrl is right about the real gripe.
I think Pep wants the place rocking. Keep playing football like we are and it shouldn't be a problem.