A call for demanding fans to be patient
This message was posted in social media by fan with access to the player changing room following the Mashemeji derby. The coach and a number of players urge fan support, urge fans to be understanding of the players plight and request patience from demanding fans.
Apart form the normal events unfolding on the wall, I think the environment is now favorable to share something within our circles – Gor Mahia. Well, my observations or words are not in any way intended to evoke icy reaction from any quarter or anyone but just to advice on how well we should handle some issues.
DERBY REACTIONS – I walked into the dressing room after the match on Sunday and there was a loud ‘silence’ with players wearing very sad faces and I thought it was coz of the match results but later, I realized there was something underneath like was confirmed by coach Bobby Williamson. What was that? – read on.
It was quite unfortunate that maximum points were smoked off in the last 10 minutes and may be, a hard one it was to swallow considering the manner in which the points slipped. There were accusations and many fingers were pointing at one figure – Jerry Onyango.
Well, I know football is an emotional sport that can get the better side of human beings more so to those who hold it so dear and close to their hearts but I’d rather we don’t let our emotions drive us all the times.
The amount of lewd words that flooded social media were way beyond anyone’s imagination. One would think Jerry killed the entire team and so there is no more Gor Mahia. Not to mean he didn’t make any mistake but how well can we lift our heroes when they ‘slip’. Or do we want to assume that we are so perfect that no one can further perfect what we do? The same player we are dismissing is the same player who has lifted Gor countless times and has made us walk shoulders high even at a time Gor would have been beaten like rats. Like any other human being, he can have a low day. What if you are given your preferred player and he makes a mistake again? You call for another one. What if the new one makes mistake again?
At times, what we say or post about players do have great effects in their way of doing things and considering these are our players who need our support to offer their best, I’d rather we encourage them and if is to criticize, let it be positive criticism that will help them not matusi and harassing that only downs their morale level. It was so sad to see Jerry being escorted to the dressing just because fans wanted to beat him – very sad indeed. How can players offer their best in such an environment?
As you go about your daily business with Gor in mind, forget about the big name that Gor has, the rich history on the walls about Gor and the large fan base Gor has but have one thing in mind – We have a very fragile team surrounded with tides of problems and all is needed is your undivided support not the kind rebuke and blame games that was witnessed. Had it not been for the sacrifices players do make, focus, dedication and discipline our players have plus the good support from a section of fans, Gor Mahia would have not be at the summit as we speak. And don’t you think we are so near to retain the league yet our actions can make us to be far from that title?
I leave you with words from coach and a few players:
Bobby Wiliamson.:
“Let fans understand us well. We need their support as a team and when one of us makes a mistake, there are better ways to correct him not the kind of cruel treatment some of us are being subjected to”.
Player 1 :
“Maze ball ni ngumu and every team is as good as we may think we are. If our efforts can give us a win, we will thank God and if its not our day, we will live to fight another day. So, all we need is just full support sio kupigwa na matusi.”
Player 2:
“Mafans wanafaa kuelewa players poa. Ni kujitolea na kujituma despite hizi mashida zote. Kuna fear na players wakiwa hivyo, tension itaingia kwa team hata game rahisi tutashindwa kucheza. Kama players wengine wanakosa hata fare wanaamka 5am kutembea to training then fans wengine wanawauwa morale, sio poa. We need them and they need us too.”
Player 3 :
“Kama kapi ndio anafanywa hivyo na yeye ndio ametoka na Gor mbali, Sasa sisi tutafanywaje? Hii hata heri msee asipewe game ndio lawama isiwe kwake. Tuko ready kudeliver like we’ve done na tunaomba mafans watuchunge sio kutuogopesha”
Posted by Tony Anelka
We dont have any problem with players but is one and the only jerry onyango,even the players themselves knows very well that he has stayed in the team and he should not do such childish mistakes to compromise the effort of the whole team.it is not the first time jerry has compromised the effort of the team,he has done it several times i personally saw jerry with aladwa days before the game and i called one of the officials and informed him about the issue and they never took any action while we have two other goal keepers.To jerry with us as fans even if you make a million fantastic saves in one game then you leave such a goal we were scored during thika match 2012,kcb first leg ,afc second leg and esperance when we were at home we will not fail to tell you.How many players have been shot dead when they compromise the team even if not kenya…? Jerry has to know that people always die and get burried when gor is defeated at times,personally my cousine died on the chair seated some years back because gor was defeated.so if you are taking money fro m other clubs for gor to be defeated you are cursed and you wont go anywhere.we have seen many who have betrayed gor whom i would not like to mention here,some are even mad so just enjoy yourself with the cash from the officals of our opponent but you will see the consequences.To Tony anelka i know you are atrusted and aloyal fan of gor ,please tell the players that the fans dont have a problem with them but most of the fans have aproblem with their captain jerry,A gain i would like to inform you that the fans are really charged and are saying that jerry will be a goalkeeper in rwanda but not here in kenya and am just telling you what am hearing from the club fans.Nimeongea kama mzee na nimeona mpira ya gor kutoka 1970s lakini jerry akuwe careful hatutaki mtu anauza team.
Rubbish, patient my foot!!!!!!!
Gor mahia is a big club with rich history just like any other big club in the world, people must work under pressure because a lot is expected from them.
IF any players or coach can not handle the pressure, let them leave the club…..we shall recruit people who can handle pressure! Watch this space!!!!
My fellows,lets support the coach,captain & entire team.Ligi ni ngumu considering the number of 1st eleven player we’ve lost.Nothing like compromising teams efforts.All the best K’ogalo,ligi bado ni yetu.
Jakoyo am with you putting on that green or white gor mahia jersey comes with abig pressure and responsibility without these ugandans in gor mahia i wonder where we could be,jerry must not make his problems to be every player in gor problem,the guy is fond of selling the effort of the team to our opponents.jerry just go to rwanda but here in kenya you wont be within the sticks and i can assure you.you are so stupid jerry and i repeat dont put your problem to be all gor players problem.
I have seen players go for trials, why is it that Jerry has never gone for trials even in Lokichogio? ESPECIALLY WHEN WE HAVE IMPORTANT GAMES LIKE THE THIKA ONE IN 2012, AND THE LAST SUNDAY AGAINST AFC. Lemme leave out some more other games which he has performed with some questionable distinctions and I believe the list is endless.
Jerry to force us to sympathise with you if you cant handle the pressure go back to kra where you were taken,all the players are hard working but you have become fake and cabbage seller.
Once we are playing with sofapaka,thika,afc ,kcb,tusker,ulinzi and sony where zico jerrys friend is .if you see jerry within the goal post be ready psychologically he will compromise the team whether you like it or not.Go Rwanda and be a goalkeeper there but here in kenya you wont like it.
Hahahaaaa… Yuko you want him to go for trials while he is the one who is having the longest contract in gor.i wonder how his contract are always and where they are always negotiated.Am tired with this guy i wish loga was still there this guy would not be in gor know,by the way there was atime he wanted to go to afc what happened…?
Guys, stop it.. no need for the pressure on the players. These players are sacrificing now that we are broke. This energy for criticism will deter good players from joining the team. This enthusiasm should be used towards 350100. When we played KRA and Jerry literally carried the team we all kept quiet.
why do some only contribute when criticising thr team?
Oluoch, you said he wanted to go to AFC to join or for trials? I just want him to go for trials so that he test the kind of standards most of the teams set outside there for one to join a team which always craves for the best, it’s when he will realize how its important to play for the team and not stomach. For the contract I’m made to understand that he’s the one who is signing players that’s why you’ve never heard his contract expiring like the rest of the players.
Dan Original, since inception in 1968 Gor has never have money. Can you please list the sponsors we have had from the beginning up to now? Even when we won the continental in 1987 we didn’t have any sponsor. So this is not a new scenario which we can always carry on our neck like an Albatross bird whenever someone makes a mistake. Jerry made a mistake and it must be pointed out whether we are broke or rich,350100 or no 350100.
Hhahahaaaaaa Yuko you have made my night ,he is the one signing other players thooo iroma,by the way we are fed up with this jerry guy .As others have said why is he trying to convince us that we are putting a lot of pressure on players,other players are playing very well and even sserenkuma scored two goals in afc game but jerry diluted his effort.so jerry you are in a big problem with us fans and dont say all players it is you personally.wacha kutu sell baada ya kulipwa na opponents,i said long time ago that this is not your year in gor and it still stands ,be prepared man we will chase you out of the pitch.Even your fellow players doesnt trust you within the sticks.
My fellow bloggers i was almost sacked where i am working due failure to meet target,The pressure is everywhere and if some players feel that they cant perform because of pressure let them try anywhere but not in big clubs like gor,afc,simba,yanga,sparance and many others who have big fan base.Recently afc leopards fans held their players and they were demanding answers why there players are not performing .Truth be said this is jerry telling us nonsense here,The likes of kizito ,walusimbi,gatusso,sserenkuma,owino,musa and all senior players in gor were not pleased with jerry after that afc game.The guy is a joker and we will not sweep things under carpet that jerry is UNDER pressure.if wenger himself was thrown with coins because of under performance,moyes was sacked almost immediately in manu what about jerry.you will get the other side of us fans…and am addressing jerry not anyone else,i cant be bitter with ssere,gatusso,kizito,shakava,owino,musa,walusimbi and they are performing .jerry be ready we will eject you out of the goal by force WITH THOROUGH BEATINGS nkt.
Ati sometimes players lack fare to attend training. Let’s not be melodramatic.
None other than the chair said that the least paid player earms 40k/month & the highest 170k/month in salary alone which as far as we know EC is paying somehow/what.
The club being a society does is not subject to income tax, VAT is not much so one can assume most of the 118 KRA penalty is from salaries/allowances.
GM players/TB are reasonably compensated SO LAME EXCUSES WON’T WASH.
Gor Mahia should just be relegated so that you continue posting cramps in this site. You exert pressure, you do not support club financially, you are always making free entry into stadiums and yet you want more from the players and technical bench. Shame on you idiots bloggers/fans. You no ideas and clueless on how the club is being run. Shame on you idiots.
That AFC Leopards game is gone, we have other matchers and the bottom line is winning the league. History has it that for the last 2 years we haven’t won derby so the draw was still ok other than losing all the three points. Congrats players for giving it your best.
In future, technical bench need to look for a more serious ja-goal who can be consistent. Jerry is good but inconsistent and unpredictable.
There is some interesting allegations here but we seem not to be following that seriously, did someone take money to throw the game against AFC? Anyone with facts please? We can then be justified to nail somebody, otherwise let’s foget this idle talk.
Jamogori@15, since bloggers/fans have no idea and clueless on how the club is being run, would you please tell us what is the progress with the KRA (118 Million)issue. Since you sound more of an insider? And what stalled the Chase bank membership drive initiative? And what is the current status of the 350100 Sir? THEN, ONLY THEN YOUR CALLING OTHER FANS IDIOTS WILL GET SOME CREDENCE, OTHERWISE YOU MIGHT BE MORE OF NOT ONLY AN IDIOT BUT A STUPID IDIOT.
All those writing negatives against Jerry, stupid all of you. These players are heros including Jerry and i hate to see u guys writing those things. We dont want pressure on our players. Fine if u guys want Jerry out, choose among you who will b our new goalkeeper but not the current players. Am sure non of you cant. Even in the world cup matches i have seen goalkeepers make those blunders..and jerry is not a god.Jerry we plead with you and the players to ignore these foolish people and maintain that winning spirit. Win the league for us. Dont have tension pliz…
@19 I support you. Only small minds single out a player and attack him..it’s team work. Jerry is doing gud. Fans role is to support the team in win and in loss..anything else especially negative is utter rubbish.
@Eric Yuko, I agree with the posting of Jamigori. I think you are one of the bloggers that have been postings loads of cramp in this site. The postings of Jamigori is aimed at you and ilk flocks that have been always making empty and negative postings. As Gor Mahia fans, let us support the team with all our energies and meagre resources.
We should not continue with these negative postings 24/7 if we want the officials, technical bench members and players to succeed. Yes, our oversight role is both supporting and criticising. But let us criticise with decorum but not being always empty and clueless.
@Jamigori and @Owino Jowi, I agree with your sorber reasoning 101%. How I wished we could all look at things in a similar manner. I do not understand what the noise is all about. Honestly I am lost. May be some well wisher should give further explanations as to what the deafening noise is all about. I see none. Conceding a goal does not and should not warrant this kind of a reaction. Pole pole jameni. Tuwache hasira.
For God and my beloved club – Kogallo.
efusi mstch was given away but it is water under the bridge FULL STOP. we should get angry all we want, lakini matusi tuwache, mzalendo kibunja is watching you.
@Albert Kosero, Jamigori and Owino Jowi, I salute you for your sober reasoning and postings. We fans need to rise up against the continued criticisms without tangible solutions. Football is a game of either winning, drawing or losing. You can not win throughout the season.
Let us focus ahead as we still have lots of games and matches to play and give our total support. At the end of the season, we can review and evaluate our achievements, successes, failures, weaknesses in order to correct them going forward.
Please fans, let us all rise above myopic criticisms and support our Gor Mahia team as alluded by Owino Jowi in his posting above.
@Owino Jowi, what do you consider as load of cramps, empty and negative postings? A criticism can’t be empty and clueless unless you have nothing to criticize.
What I pointed out to Jamogori @15 has not been addressed even by you who is seemingly claiming NOT to be clueless. And by the way, why do you think we level criticism? We level criticism because we want to be the “best of the best”.
As you have stated our roles as fans, one of them according to you is to oversight and the other is criticism. And you can’t criticize what is not there you criticize what is there. Can you level our criticism to be neither here nor there? Since we are not sitting at any of the Executive Committee, Playing Unit or the Technical Bench our only place is the terraces and this is where (after making our payments) we are allowed to do our oversight role – to support.
So here you have a choice, to support blindly or to support positively. Positive supporting is by critiquing because when you criticize they note your concern. And if the concern is coming from a number of the overseers then you know that there is a problem.
Once you know the power of criticism you’ll stop calling some other people’s opinions load of cramps, empty and clueless unless you are suffering from a criticism complex. On that premise, your likes are not needed because you lack targets.”YOU ARE A FANATICAL ZOMBIE”.
IT IS WRONG TO FLOG YOUR DONKEY WITH WHIPS AND EXPECT IT TO WALK STEADILY WITH THAT HEAVY LOAD ON THE BACK!!
please STOP criticizing players and you sit down waiting for performance.LUOS are known and respected for their BRAVADO.Let’s not criticize our own sons please….I BEG OOH….