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EFLT R2 Port Vale v Mansfield Town


Fosse69

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I don't think its Vale fans in particular. Its human nature....especially when people are in a group. (we only have to see social media to witness that kind of ganging up mentality.) It is a behaviour that has evolved I suppose....I don't think many of us have escaped either being drawn into a group of playground bullies, often it was a way of avoiding being their next target. I suppose some of us are better at fighting this impulse than others...but it is sadly true that it will never stop. A pro footballer just has to rise above it. It is a necessary skill of the job to be able to perform under pressure, where ever it comes from. Some players take longer to either have the lucky break that wins hearts and minds, or develop a thicker skin that lets them shrug it off. Being a successful sportsman is every bit as much about mental strength and attitude. Some really skillful players with great technical ability never make it simply becaise they lack the right mind-set. By and large the most successful people in any sport thrive on this kind of stick.

Of course, as Vale fans its a good idea not to do the oppositions work for them and to ramp down the heckling especially with youngsters. You either trust the manager or you don't. The player doesn't pick himself and its disrespectful to the manager and his judgement if supporters don't...um...support his team selection.

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