Simpson seething after fans' abuse
Under-fire boss Paul Simpson has hit out at the "diabolical" reaction of sections of Shrewsbury Town's supporteres as the club's worst run of the season continues. Under-fire boss Paul Simpson has hit out at the "diabolical" reaction of sections of Shrewsbury Town's supporteres as the club's worst run of the season continues. Town's nightmare March came to an horrendous end on Saturday when they were beaten 2-0 at the Prostar Stadium by League Two's basement boys Darlington, who won only their fifth game of the season. It means Shrewsbury have lost four successive times – all without scoring a goal – and have now slipped five points off the play-off pace with eight games remaining. And Simpson was far from happy with the reaction from some supporters. "I think it's absolutely diabolical when our home supporters are singing what they were and it doesn't help anybody," said the Town boss. Read more in today's Shropshire Star
Town's nightmare March came to an horrendous end on Saturday when they were beaten 2-0 at the Prostar Stadium by League Two's basement boys Darlington, who won only their fifth game of the season.
It means Shrewsbury have lost four successive times – all without scoring a goal – and have now slipped five points off the play-off pace with eight games remaining.
And Simpson was far from happy with the reaction from some supporters.
"I think it's absolutely diabolical when our home supporters are singing what they were and it doesn't help anybody," said the Town boss.
"I find it embarrassing that sane human beings can come in with that sort of mentality – but this is the football game we live in.
"It's not pleasant (facing that) when you are trying to do your job to the best of your ability.
"I'm not the first to be booed by his own supporters and I'm quite sure I won't be the last.
"In football, you have to have a thick skin.
"I've learned – especially over recent years with the way, not just football, but society has changed – there is no respect for anyone in our country at the moment. You just have to deal with it."
Simpson admitted he felt let down by his players as the run of poor performances continued.
"This is a group of players who have got good ability and I do feel let down by them," he said.
"It's easy as a footballer because you hide behind the abuse a manager gets.
"I know the preparation has been right for them, we try to do everything we possibly can as a football club for them."
Simpson, however, is refusing to throw in the towel on Shrewsbury's play-off chances.
"On the performance we have had over the last three or four games it's probably fair to say we won't have a chance," he added.
"But four games ago we won at home against Bournemouth and everybody said things were good.
"We have now gone four games through March where we have been rubbish, but we are still in with a shout.
"There are games to play where if we go about it properly we will get points out of it. But the time for talking has stopped now and it's time for action."
By JAMES GARRISON
