So how is any of this Young's fault? No Manchester United player who gives his all for the club and is a class act off the field deserves to be booed and racially abused no matter what you think of his footballing ability. It's disgusting.
How do you feel about United fans who boo during games?
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I feel ashamed to be a Man United fan when you boo a player for entering the pitch in a friendly game.
Absolutely disgusting. There is no excuse for such pathetic behaviour
Absolutely disgusting. There is no excuse for such pathetic behaviour
It's a friendly mate, Young hadn't even kicked a ball this season before a bunch of Aussie criminals (I'm assuming they were criminals because they are, you know, Australian) decided to be a bunch of wankers.
Edit: Shit, it was Singapore. And Singapore is fecking awesome so I'm now conflicted.
So he's brought it on himself to be booed and racially abused by our own fans? A guy who has always given 100% on the pitch and is nothing but a class act off it. Disgraceful attitude to have if you ask me. These guys are human beings like anyone else. To think abusing them is acceptable because you don't think they're very good is absolutely wrong and should't happen at United. That's not what our club is about.
It's even worse when you see people defending it! He was humiliated, called the n word and people still think it's acceptable because they pay their tickets
These 'fans' are ones who need less of.So i guess by booing a player that hasn't had a good season that will help him going into the new season ?
A player that has served the club for 8 years on and off the field, Even in todays game Ashley went over to Chong had a word with him after he had a few tough tackles on him that is why many FANS know what Ashley brings to a team,
I felt embarrassed being a utd fan watching/hearing it today in a pre-season match.
I didn't like it when it happened to fellaini and I don't like it with it happening to young. Remember, it isn't Young's fault that he continued to play, blame the management and the poor recruitment. At least we have wan bissaka now.
So boo the whole team. I don't care if they watch all the games, it's a fecking friendly. They thought it would be cool to boo him because of the shit they see online.
At the game today? Surely not.It's even worse when you see people defending it! He was humiliated, called the n word and people still think it's acceptable because they pay their tickets
Care to enlighten us? Can't say I'm privy to his UNO scores.
80% of the caf was at the game today.
I don’t think supporters should boo their own players. Happened to Nani and Fellani at Old Trafford. It’s not supporting the team. Got no idea why people boo Young, he’s one of our senior players, sometimes captain and always has a good attitude putting in 100%.
The only time it’s acceptable is if you support a team like Sunderland and you have players there that are taking the piss and putting no effort in.
The only time it’s acceptable is if you support a team like Sunderland and you have players there that are taking the piss and putting no effort in.
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Booing someone is a PRE-SEASON FRIENDLY simply because you don't think he's good enough to play for us? Are these people actually moronic?!?!
It's utterly embarrassing and so so stupid. Does he pick himself? Honestly anyone that thinks this is fine has a few screws loose.
It's utterly embarrassing and so so stupid. Does he pick himself? Honestly anyone that thinks this is fine has a few screws loose.
Thankfully none of them will be anywhere near Old Trafford, and on the off-chance they will be they'll spend 15 minutes of the game trying to sit in someone else's seat and then sit in silence whilst eating a share bag of Munchies.
You're a moron if you boo a player that is actually committed to the club. You're a moron if you boo said player in a preseason game.
And you're a moron if you actually think that's acceptable.
Personally, I think it'd only acceptable to boo a single player in certain situation. For instance, had he played for us again, Gabriel Heinze. Every right to boo and give him shit.
And you're a moron if you actually think that's acceptable.
Personally, I think it'd only acceptable to boo a single player in certain situation. For instance, had he played for us again, Gabriel Heinze. Every right to boo and give him shit.
Spot on.
Anyone who booed Young is an absolute wanker
Once again, I have to state my disagreement at this sentiment.
They boo him because they don't like him. Not because they think it's cool to boo him.
It's just like the Caf. Certain posters will only abuse certain players. Doesn't make it right, but that's how it is.
I don't care how badly a player plays, I would never in a million years boo them as long as they wear a United top.
I first went to Old Trafford in the 50's., It was not uncommon then for individual players or the team to be booed, jeered or slow hand clapped during or after a game. This is not a modern thing, supporters regardless of what decade have paid their money and have used the fore mentioned methods to display their feelings of how individual players or the collective have performed on the day. Just as they have clapped and cheered good individual and team performances.
Booing a player during the game is one thing if hes having a stinker. To call him the n word and then praise someone who is the same color as he celebrated the goal is absolutely wrong.
I'd be truly sad if I'm Ashley Young.
I worked my arse off, the company I worked for gave me a new contract, they seems to like my work ethics, I signed it because I like working here.. and then suddenly the fans booed me for what I have achieved.
Stupid Singaporeans.
I worked my arse off, the company I worked for gave me a new contract, they seems to like my work ethics, I signed it because I like working here.. and then suddenly the fans booed me for what I have achieved.
Stupid Singaporeans.
Such an uncalled for statement. I’m not defending the fan for his ignorance but I wouldn’t be surprised that it is a young fan who doesn’t know how offensive the word is to the black ethnicity. Fans come from all backgrounds and you do have some dumb ones along the many. As a Singaporean, I apologise on his behalf and he doesn’t represent the fan base in Singapore which easily spans over 3 generations.
I'm sorry, but that's no excuse - if you're shouting it as an insult, you know it's offensive. That individual fan is a racist knob who should be banned.
The wider number of fans who booed him should be ashamed of themselves, it'd be one thing to boo someone like Pogba or Lukaku who are agitating for a move away. But booing a player who works hard, and is committed to the club, because he's not as good as you'd like? That's a shitty supporter.
I think if Young was getting booed it's disgusting.
Yep. I'm all for boos and protesting owners, or even in the heat of a post match travesty like that Cardiff game where so many fans were disillusioned. Booing an individual during a game is utter shit.
Not a fan of booing an existing player but i personally aint too bothered since its part and parcel of the job. As for the perpetrator, its obvious he knows the word is offensive but not the magnitude of it. It's the context of it in Asia and such dumb fans probably think of it as a street slang or a joke. I will bet my last dollar he isn't as much of a racist, as the British Bike Tour guide in Amsterdam, or the Effiel Tower street performer who shouted "Jackie Chan", "Ching Chong" or "You know Kungfu" in my presence. Its a disappointing stain in such an event and i hope we stick to the story of 50k reds in a rather new stadium than a one-off idiot and booing of Young. Cheers.
Thing is it's not one off idiot.
Don’t quite get you. Do you mean the racism in Singapore or matchgoing fans in general.
Most of the 50k fans in the stadium booed Young.
On top of that, there's one-off idiot shouted the N word for a "joke".
It's not just Singaporeans, i feel asian as a general, lacked class.
Well, this conversation is going nowhere since you already have preconceived notions. Have a good day.
My point is as asians, it doesn't matter if it's our slang or street jokes to shout "Nigga", it's how ignorant we can be.
We generally lacked class because we simply don't care about other culture. Like that kid/guy for instance, he is not educated enough to know what is okay and what isn't okay.
This problem goes way beyond what happened in the stadium yesterday.
Asians in general is widely known as toxic trash talking people. We are labelled toxic in online games, stadiums (see indons/pinoys/malaysians), etc.
It's a problem, and we simply have no excuse for that.
I'll leave this from @Tom Van Persie here that I hope many fans agree with.
It's even worse when you see people defending it! He was humiliated, called the n word and people still think it's acceptable because they pay their tickets
Booing in a preseason game is just idiotic. If he is not talented enough for the Jersey then it's the clubs and management fault. But you can't boo him for that.
I am all for booing lazy players who do not give a 100% for the Jersey but to boo untalented footballers like Young or Lingard is just stupid.
I am all for booing lazy players who do not give a 100% for the Jersey but to boo untalented footballers like Young or Lingard is just stupid.
We are slowly turning into Real Madrid...
90% of manutd fans aren't from UK and maybe because of that they simply don't give a crap about him being English or other sentimental stuffs in the past.
Its asian culture you are only as good as your last achievement and need to be replaced and moved on when its time.
Im from Malaysia and 99% of manutd fans here absolutely hates him because has beens like him became a symbol of what has happened to our great club.
I don't agree with the booing, mind. But i can understand.
P/s : i also believe "playing your heart out" isn't a valid excuse for being so mediocre for so long.
Its asian culture you are only as good as your last achievement and need to be replaced and moved on when its time.
Im from Malaysia and 99% of manutd fans here absolutely hates him because has beens like him became a symbol of what has happened to our great club.
I don't agree with the booing, mind. But i can understand.
P/s : i also believe "playing your heart out" isn't a valid excuse for being so mediocre for so long.
I think it is totally up to the individual fan. If they have a grievance they are well within their right to do it. I personally wouldn't do it and do not agree with it and I don't think other fans should do it. I think they should get behind the team 100% but they are perfectly entitled to choose whether to do it or not.
Not that I'm agreeing with booing in preseason game but I honestly don't understand the Young is very " loyal servant" part. He's been professional yes but c'mon, United pays him nicely and you're kidding yourself if you think he would get the same wage/extension elsewhere with the kind of shit show last season
I'm not blaming Young either, it's not his fault. I'd love to play for United too, knowing it's the place where mediocrity is rewarded.
Singaporeans were absolutely idiotic here, they shouldn't have come to the stadium if performance had been their main concern.
I'm not blaming Young either, it's not his fault. I'd love to play for United too, knowing it's the place where mediocrity is rewarded.
Singaporeans were absolutely idiotic here, they shouldn't have come to the stadium if performance had been their main concern.
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You are mixing booing and racial abuse? No reports of racial abuse at the game as far as I am aware. Fans are entitled to have an opinion and are entitled to show it by booing, waving white flags, protests, planes and banners. As long as it does not cross the line in terms of legality.