by Remember Colo » Mon May 28, 2018 6:30 pm
Heisen wrote:The reaction to Karius' errors have been alarming. Even when people have criticised the more vulgar tweets aimed at him, there's 3/4/5 Liverpool fans jumping in with 'he gets paid a lot of money' or 'he cost us the trophy tbf' etc. etc. They seem to have a God complex whereby if you criticise their club or it's actions they will rip you apart but seemingly think it's fine to do it themselves to whatever target of their choosing (even in this case one of their own players). They seemingly believe themselves above criticism in any way.
Hence why Hillsborough (rightly) gets the attention it does, but just see what happens if you mention Heysel to a Scouser.
Disclaimer: I am in no way shape or form criticising the JFT96 campaign or blaming Liverpool fans for the tragedy, merely pointing out the hypocrisy that seems to exist in the mind of your average Liverpool fan.
Totally get your point, but unfortunately I expect this kind of thing would happen in today's social media climate no matter which club the keeper played for. People feel entitled to threaten or criticize someone however they want, and all the more if they make more money than them, or are famous. I recognize athletes have more responsibilities due to their crazy wages, but they're still humans, and there's no excuse for the type of vitriol they receive.
[quote="Heisen"]The reaction to Karius' errors have been alarming. Even when people have criticised the more vulgar tweets aimed at him, there's 3/4/5 Liverpool fans jumping in with 'he gets paid a lot of money' or 'he cost us the trophy tbf' etc. etc. They seem to have a God complex whereby if you criticise their club or it's actions they will rip you apart but seemingly think it's fine to do it themselves to whatever target of their choosing (even in this case one of their own players). They seemingly believe themselves above criticism in any way.
Hence why Hillsborough (rightly) gets the attention it does, but just see what happens if you mention Heysel to a Scouser.
Disclaimer: I am in no way shape or form criticising the JFT96 campaign or blaming Liverpool fans for the tragedy, merely pointing out the hypocrisy that seems to exist in the mind of your average Liverpool fan.[/quote]
Totally get your point, but unfortunately I expect this kind of thing would happen in today's social media climate no matter which club the keeper played for. People feel entitled to threaten or criticize someone however they want, and all the more if they make more money than them, or are famous. I recognize athletes have more responsibilities due to their crazy wages, but they're still humans, and there's no excuse for the type of vitriol they receive.
