shoddy behaviour

shoddy behaviour

Big respect for a quick apology and a dinunciation of violent behaviour from the YF stand.  the Fever have already built up a great reputation for humour and passionate support which has provided such a fantastic atmosphere before during and after Phoenix games.  However, there are certain aspects of the baiting - booing officials and opposing teams, booing of Leo Bertos (come on!), chants of get your tits out for the lads in front of families at the Yellow Fever lounge two weekends ago at the sight of a female ref's assistant, which I think degrades the people targeted and the reputation of all Phoenix supporters.  There's the kind of good natured banter seen between Phoenix and Aussie supporters witnessed at the Backbencher on Sunday, and the kind of sexist tribalist thuggery that does not yet feature in New Zealand sport, but is could obviously be just a moment away as I have seen the last two weekends.  We need to evolve our concept of a supporter's stand as we go, just as Ricki tinkers with the team.  After all, this is about celebrating coming together as a community and celebrating our team and city, and those of the teams visiting.  Having ranted all that, I can speak for myself and friends new and old who come to the game, and intend to keep coming, that you guys have built up something truly memorable in Yellow Fever in a bloody short time.  I don't shred my vocal chords and laugh so much every home game for nothing.  Keep it up - but let's keep it friendly.

yea gud work guys- wouldn't want a nix catching a bottle to the head when we went to CC.

A well thought out and written peice of reasoning. Will those whom enjoy getting plastered, spilling beer, throwing bottles read and change?

good post neil.

Thanks guys.  It's encouraging to hear from others who are obviously here to build something positive,  fun and inclusive for all.  I too am hopeful that this wake up call will send us in a better direction.