Home
Gallery
Register
Log inTony Mowbray calls on fans to show solidarity.
Page 1 of 1
Tony Mowbray calls on fans to show solidarity.
Phoenix Mon Jun 23, 2008 10:54 pm
Tony Mowbray calls on fans to show solidarity
TONY Mowbray has called on Albion fans to show ‘solidarity’ and help the club’s bid for Premier League consolidation.
The manager believes the Albion faithful can play a crucial role during the forthcoming campaign, starting with their opening home game, against Everton on August 23.
Mowbray takes his inspiration from American Football, citing legendary Green Bay Packers head coach Vince Lombardi among his biggest influences.
He believes English football supporters can learn a lot from the US sport, claiming that adopting a similar culture in this country would hugely benefit the game and create a ‘footballing utopia’.
“I try to get across in my programme note the importance of the fans backing the team,” Mowbray said.
“In tight games it does help and the one which sticks in the mind is the Colchester game when I looked around and saw an empty stadium.
“I can understand it to an extent, but the supporters need to stay with the team.
“The thing that sticks in my mind is the Green Bay Packers. I read a lot about American Football because I am inspired by their coaches.
“Nobody leaves their stadium, even if they’re 50-0 down.
“Everyone waits until the final whistle and if you can get to that then it’s footballing utopia.
“Can you imagine that in England, with the whole stadium showing solidarity until the final whistle?
“Thats what I would like to get to.”
Albion fans were voted as the best in the top flight during their inaugual Premier League season in 2002/03.
Mowbray is hoping for more of the same next year.
“We want the passion on the terraces to help the team win football matches,” he continued.
“I noticed it against Ipswich when the home supporters helped them on.
“We all have a common goal, we all want to win.
“Let’s hope we can all play a part to help achieve that.”
The manager believes the Albion faithful can play a crucial role during the forthcoming campaign, starting with their opening home game, against Everton on August 23.
Mowbray takes his inspiration from American Football, citing legendary Green Bay Packers head coach Vince Lombardi among his biggest influences.
He believes English football supporters can learn a lot from the US sport, claiming that adopting a similar culture in this country would hugely benefit the game and create a ‘footballing utopia’.
“I try to get across in my programme note the importance of the fans backing the team,” Mowbray said.
“In tight games it does help and the one which sticks in the mind is the Colchester game when I looked around and saw an empty stadium.
“I can understand it to an extent, but the supporters need to stay with the team.
“The thing that sticks in my mind is the Green Bay Packers. I read a lot about American Football because I am inspired by their coaches.
“Nobody leaves their stadium, even if they’re 50-0 down.
“Everyone waits until the final whistle and if you can get to that then it’s footballing utopia.
“Can you imagine that in England, with the whole stadium showing solidarity until the final whistle?
“Thats what I would like to get to.”
Albion fans were voted as the best in the top flight during their inaugual Premier League season in 2002/03.
Mowbray is hoping for more of the same next year.
“We want the passion on the terraces to help the team win football matches,” he continued.
“I noticed it against Ipswich when the home supporters helped them on.
“We all have a common goal, we all want to win.
“Let’s hope we can all play a part to help achieve that.”
Phoenix- Admin
-
Number of posts : 432
Favorite Team : West Brom
Registration date : 2008-06-15 -
Similar topics» Tony Mowbray update
» Tony Mowbray - Destined For Greatness?
» Mowbray: First match will be one of our biggest
» Mowbray takes blame
» Mowbray demands Baggies respect
» Tony Mowbray - Destined For Greatness?
» Mowbray: First match will be one of our biggest
» Mowbray takes blame
» Mowbray demands Baggies respect
Page 1 of 1
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum|
|
|
» Week 1 - Saturday, 14 August 2010 The new season starts here.
» hello
» Thanks
» SQUAD NUMBERS 2010/11
» The squad
» Welcome
» Back in The Prem
» Week 14 - Wed 25/Sat 28/Sun 29 Nov
» Table - Week 12
» Week 12 - Wed 4th/Sat 7th/Sun 8th/Mon 9th Nov
» Table - Week 11
» Week 11 - Sat 31st Oct & Sun 1st Nov
» Table - Week 10
» Week 10 - 24/25 Oct