Zimmerman

Look at the stats of home v away. Same manager, virtually same players. The 'random' factor is the venue I.e. home or away. Away we perform much better. Why? Because the players are under greater pressure from certain vociferous fans who are all too ready to condemn rather than support. I feel this is also an image we have - hypercritical - that may deter players from signing for our club knowing that any mistake, error will result in verbals from the stands. It is part of the human psyche that we respond to praise and encouragement even though things may not be going to well.

It must be obvious to all Saints fans that the atmosphere supporting the team is much better away from home. It is therefore no coincidence that we colllect more points away from home when there is a higher level of support and positivity transmitted to the players. When we play Inverness and Ross County, next two vital home games, take 5 mins to listen to the abuse and at times vitriol that is shouted at our players even for simply mishiiting a cross. It's not rocket science in supporting our team.