We are giving it all we've got, says Bristol City's Orr
Bristol City's Bradley Orr launched an impassioned defence of his side following criticism from supporters in the aftermath of the 1-1 draw at home to Peterborough.
Bristol City have developed a habit of conceding late goals and allowed Posh to level in the last minute at Ashton Gate.
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Orr said: "There was a fan shouting on to me at the end, saying I should be ashamed of myself.
"Me and all the lads are giving everything we have got.
"I am the first to hold my hands up and say my quality needs to be better and I am working on it day-in and day-out along with all the other lads. First and foremost, I am a defender and part of a back four that is the second best in the Championship.
"Going forward I need to be better at picking people out, but you tell me how many full-backs in the Premier League set up chances week-in and week-out? There's not many and that's where we are trying to get.
"We are sitting two points off fourth in the league and I have just taken a little bit of stick myself off a fan which is fair enough.
"Everyone is entitled to their opinion – that is what football is – a game of opinions.
"But all I want to say is this is the best squad I have ever been involved in at Bristol City and at the minute it just seems to be negative feedback.
"You have to give Peterborough credit. On another day we would have won and maybe the feedback wouldn't have been so negative.
"It seems like it is the end of the world and it disappoints me to hear some of the comments.
"We are all giving 100 per cent. I don't think you can fault our effort and on another day we would have got three points.
"I just feel the majority of the fans are brilliant, but there are a couple who are so negative in their feedback. I just think it is a little bit over the top.
"Peterborough have probably gone away deserving a draw so we will have to look forward to Plymouth on Tuesday."
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by Mike, Staple Hill, Bristol
Monday, October 19 2009, 3:59PM
“Thats all I want from any of our fans Marcus. More cheer and less groan.
I know the players and the manager need to get us cheering but likewise the team needs us to get behind them at ALL times...Not just when we are playing well and winning.
I'll go for 2-0 City against Plymouth and I will be looking out for your positive comments on Wednesday.
C'MON YOU REDS.”
by Marcus, Wilts
Monday, October 19 2009, 3:33PM
“Mike.
What do you expect me to say? Im just being honest, I could sugar coat it for you if you like but what would that achieve?
Things have been getting gradually worse since the last 1/4 of last season.
You say I only comment when there something negative to say well that seems to be most weekends at the moment, Id love nothing more than for my club to be successful and at the moment Gary looks unable to fulfill this task. If we'd of won against Scunny and Peterborough we'd be third now! These points we are dropping are costing us and when we are just short again at the end of the season and finish 9th it's these matches you have to look to. Wake up Mike and realise these results are damaging. We hhave to beat Plymouth as I don't see us taking anything away to a inform Barnsley .
Plymouth tomorrow night and Im not even looking forward to it because I know exactly what the side will be and exactly how the match will pan out.
0-0
1-0
1-1
0-1
Which one are you going for tomorrow mike? I fancy 1-0 City.
BTW Im such a bad supporter Ill be at Barnsley on Saturday cheering on the team!”
by Mike, Staple Hill, Bristol
Monday, October 19 2009, 3:16PM
“Well Marcus, you happen to be a prime example of the type of 'fan' that I was talking about.
You are very quick to criticise when we have had a poor weekend, yet your comments are nowhere to be seen when we get a good result.
If you and these 5 lads don't wish to re-new your season ticket's, then fair enough that is your right... but It will be a sad day in City's history if ever the management or players start to be influenced yours, and many other 'fans', constant negativity
You have very short memories.”
by Marcus, Wilts
Monday, October 19 2009, 3:09PM
“@Mike
on the contrary my friend. I hope the manager does read this and fully understands how boring and crap things have become. I m complete cheesed off at watching the same dull lacklustre performace week in week out.
I tell you if it continues I know of at least 5 lads I meet up with down the pub who will not renew ST next season.
I 'd rather watch park football for free, at least it would be entertaining.
The only thing clueless down the gate at the moment is Gary 'let's play a team of central midfielders' Johnson
I crave a good cross from the by-line!
Why the hell did he sign Clarkson?”
by Mike, Staple Hill, Bristol
Monday, October 19 2009, 1:31PM
“As a veteran supporter of many years I seriously hope the players and manager do NOT read these comments boards.
Most of the time you have clueless 'fans' moaning and complaining about anything other than 3 points from every single game. These people never visit these pages when City do have a good result. It is as if these 'fans' don't know how to praise anything or be positive with their support.... maybe they weren't cuddled enough by mummy when they were kids.
Another draw is disappointing. Admittedly, the display wasn't great on Saturday. However, people shouting abuse at the players and also to comment on these pages that GJ isn't the man to take this club forward, only shows the complete lack of intelligence that a lot of our 'fans' have.”