Booing ALF

[marcusopp]

Just read this;
http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/footb ... ed-8155089
Cannot believe some 'fans' booed him during another inept defensive display on friday.
He quite clearly stated that he wanted to stay with us and that his daughter goes to school locally and he didn't want to up-root his family.
If we didn't sell him we'd have started the season on -10 points putting us second bottom in the table.
For me ALF is a Reading great. He's the type of player i love. Signed from Rotherham following decent spells at Rochdale and Stockport for £350000 then sold for £2.5M to save the club.
Shame more at the club don't share his honesty and put the club before their own selfish desires. Yes, resign please Adkins!

[Simon's Church]

For me ALF is a Reading great.

[sandman]

Never thought much of him to be honest. Probably because I've always liked the more industrious pacy striker to the fox in the box, preferred Forster instead of Cureton for instance . Alf seemed to think he was better than he was and should have been a regular starter even though it was pretty obvious that when he did start he wasn't up to the level required to contribute beyond his ability in the 18 yard box.

Did he deserve to be booed? No. Does he deserve a standing ovation as someone who was forcibly walked out of the premises at gun point? No.

The 'never wanted to leave' part is a bit strange as he made several noises in the past about wanting to leave because he wasn't a regular starter.

[harry]

I'd have applauded his name if he was there. I was never a huge fan (and also prefer the industrious types like Martin Butler, Kevin Doyle, Shane Long, Noel Hunt) but he scored some very important goals for us.

Ex-players who didn't bother when they played for us or gave us the finger deserve booing.
ALF made a few public comments that were probably best kept private, but he isn't boo-worthy.

[Unbelievable Jeff]

Never thought much of him to be honest. Probably because I've always liked the more industrious pacy striker to the fox in the box, preferred Forster instead of Cureton for instance . Alf seemed to think he was better than he was and should have been a regular starter even though it was pretty obvious that when he did start he wasn't up to the level required to contribute beyond his ability in the 18 yard box.

Did he deserve to be booed? No. Does he deserve a standing ovation as someone who was forcibly walked out of the premises at gun point? No.

The 'never wanted to leave' part is a bit strange as he made several noises in the past about wanting to leave because he wasn't a regular starter.

Spot on.

[dizzynewheights]

Didn't actually hear any booing myself but couldn't give 2 shits either way. We've always booed ex players and if it winds them up then good.

By the same token Id like to see him run over and flick the V's at us after scoring but fans are precious gimps just like the players these days

[Faithful Son]

Never thought much of him to be honest. Probably because I've always liked the more industrious pacy striker to the fox in the box, preferred Forster instead of Cureton for instance . Alf seemed to think he was better than he was and should have been a regular starter even though it was pretty obvious that when he did start he wasn't up to the level required to contribute beyond his ability in the 18 yard box.

Did he deserve to be booed? No. Does he deserve a standing ovation as someone who was forcibly walked out of the premises at gun point? No.

The 'never wanted to leave' part is a bit strange as he made several noises in the past about wanting to leave because he wasn't a regular starter.

Spot on.

+1

[RoyallyFcuked]

Never thought much of him to be honest. Probably because I've always liked the more industrious pacy striker to the fox in the box, preferred Forster instead of Cureton for instance . Alf seemed to think he was better than he was and should have been a regular starter even though it was pretty obvious that when he did start he wasn't up to the level required to contribute beyond his ability in the 18 yard box.

Did he deserve to be booed? No. Does he deserve a standing ovation as someone who was forcibly walked out of the premises at gun point? No.

The 'never wanted to leave' part is a bit strange as he made several noises in the past about wanting to leave because he wasn't a regular starter.

I thought quite highly of him, but to be fair I probably thought he was better than he actually is when he was here. It was probably because I usually prefer goal poachers. To use your example I prefered Cureton over Forster. Also had a bit of a soft spot for him after randomly seeing him score 4 times for Rotherham vs Chelteham on FLS and thinking "We could do with signing him" and I followed his progress until we eventually did.

I think it was pretty harsh booing him, he brought the fans some good times. Though I guess it was just a minority that were booing and even then it was probably meant in a pretty light hearted way by most of them.

Not sure he ever said he wanted to leave either. He said he was happy at RFC but unsure of his future because of the ownership and financial uncertainty at the club (which also related to a contract issue), if I remember right? The fact he wasnt starting enough games may well have been a factor but he may have just been trying to provoke the managment into giving him more game time.

[Mr.Swainey]

It was those 'Tadley Royals' lot in replica gear and baseball caps.

*shivers*

[westendgirl]

His name was cheered when the team was announced (unlike Morrison) but once play started he was booed. For what it is worth that is the traditional reaction to a player who is appreciated as part of the booing is because of the fear of what he may do against us. I know it is a bit of a back-hand compliment but it does mean he matters.

[Will95]

It was those 'Tadley Royals' lot in replica gear and baseball caps.

*shivers*

My flag (partly) - I was stood nowhere near them - and I didn't boo Morro or Alfie

[melonhead]

Didn't actually hear any booing myself but couldn't give 2 shits either way. We've always booed ex players and if it winds them up then good.

By the same token Id like to see him run over and flick the V's at us after scoring but fans are precious gimps just like the players these days

^^this

[Big Foot]

It was those 'Tadley Royals' lot in replica gear and baseball caps.

*shivers*

My flag (partly) - I was stood nowhere near them - and I didn't boo Morro or Alfie

That "Tadley Royals" on a St George's cross is your flag? Sure I've seen it at England games longer than your 19 years of age would suggest?

[Will95]

It was those 'Tadley Royals' lot in replica gear and baseball caps.

*shivers*

My flag (partly) - I was stood nowhere near them - and I didn't boo Morro or Alfie

That "Tadley Royals" on a St George's cross is your flag? Sure I've seen it at England games longer than your 19 years of age would suggest?

Only got it in the summer and it's been to Switzerland and Scotland + all the home games. There used to be another Tadley/Reading flag that used to be different, as well as a Tadley Chelsea flag.

[Big Foot]

My flag (partly) - I was stood nowhere near them - and I didn't boo Morro or Alfie

That "Tadley Royals" on a St George's cross is your flag? Sure I've seen it at England games longer than your 19 years of age would suggest?

Only got it in the summer and it's been to Switzerland and Scotland + all the home games. There used to be another Tadley/Reading flag that used to be different, as well as a Tadley Chelsea flag.

Here's what it looked like from the home end last Tuesday

[Will95]

Good to see it from the home end, had a few Reading fans send us pictures of it from the England lower, nice to see it get noticed tbh!

[pea]

Didn't hear any booing from our fans, how precious

Maybe it was the home fans ALF

[No Fixed Abode]

For me ALF is a Reading great.

Jesus! You're as bad as a Liverpool fan. A great?! Nothing like idolising someone who played for the club 5 minutes.

[maffff]

Boooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!