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sorry ,,dont agree with this idea,,,,,,,,as some of the lads come on here ,it may/will affect them,,,,,they are not premiership stars who get payed loads,who dont give a rats what people think..............all these lads need is encouragement(i have been guilty in the past for posting negatives against the lads :oops: one in particular,but i will allways shout encouragement on a match day,,,,,,and the lad is proving me wrong :lol: :lol: )
coyws ;)

I agree, Duncan it serves no purpose giving ratings on player's performances.

I agree with DD, there's no value it this at our level

Don't agree with constantly displaying positivity just incase our players aren't very thick skinned. Sometimes a bit of realism is a good thing. As far as i'm concerned they can enjoy the adulation when things are going well (most of the time I suspect) and take the flak when they're not. However I agree this idea is pants. Sorry FOOTYMAN. ;)

No problem, it was just a suggestion and an opportunity for everyone to put over their own thoughts on the subject. It's nice to know that a lot of fans do visit the forum and is an excellent way of communicating.
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COYD

Footyman, I understand your best intentions, but in this instance, rating a player could have a detrimental effect. A player knows when he`s had a substandard game, he does n`t need it quantifying and reminding of it. Does n`t matter if you`re one of the Li`l Diamonds taking pens in front of the DeBanke or Hopey himself, one word matters, CONFIDENCE, and as the 12th man, we need to get behind all our players .

dazSRJFC wrote:Footyman, I understand your best intentions, but in this instance, rating a player could have a detrimental effect. A player knows when he`s had a substandard game, he does n`t need it quantifying and reminding of it. Does n`t matter if you`re one of the Li`l Diamonds taking pens in front of the DeBanke or Hopey himself, one word matters, CONFIDENCE, and as the 12th man, we need to get behind all our players .

Agreed, how would the fans like it if they were rated on their level of support? 8-)

Duke of Wimbourne wrote:

dazSRJFC wrote:Footyman, I understand your best intentions, but in this instance, rating a player could have a detrimental effect. A player knows when he`s had a substandard game, he does n`t need it quantifying and reminding of it. Does n`t matter if you`re one of the Li`l Diamonds taking pens in front of the DeBanke or Hopey himself, one word matters, CONFIDENCE, and as the 12th man, we need to get behind all our players .

Agreed, how would the fans like it if they were rated on their level of support? 8-)

I think it was appropriate in the R&DFC days of highly paid league footballers, but we have to bear in mind how little the current players are getting to entertain us.

I appreciate what everyone is saying and the main reason for making the original suggestion, was to get all of the fans to give some feedback and see if it was a worthwhile exercise. That is exactly what has happened. I would like to thank everyone for their input, feedback, constructive criticism, well intended advice, thoughts and personal views. This does prove one thing, We care about our team. Thanks guys.
Dale is always No.1