I'm not claiming that NT is a shit player, or captain - clearly he's not. Both Thompson's have passion by the bucket load and without the injuries, there is little doubt that Nathan would have got a move similar to his little brother.
Also, I'm not defending the booing fans - I fucking hate that shit, even after a game, and I never do it. Ever.
But, in my opinion Nathan isn't the player he thinks he is. Whether or not that's because of the injuries I don't know, but his position as club captain does not entitle him to take a swipe at fans.
As well as making snide comments, he's done the sarcastic, ironic slow hand clap bullshit on a couple of occasions when fans have vented there anger at shit performances, at the end of games, not during them, and although his comments may resonate with those who abhor booing the players, I don't happen to think they are helpful. Any player worthy of wearing the captains armband should be careful with their words and actions, not free with them.
I completely get the adulation; Local(ish) brothers breaking into the first team during the same era, both fully committed, both prepared to run through brick walls for the cause. Honestly, no argument from me on any of that, but they get handsomely rewarded and get all the trappings of success at our level, so its not all one way.
My problem with him is that I believe he's over stepping the mark and abusing / taking for granted the adulation and goodwill that he gets.
And if we're drawing comparisons with other STFC 'armband legends' show me where the likes of Sean Taylor or Colin Calderwood ever had a pop at the fans. Both were proper legends, had the same attributes as the Thompsons on and off the pitch, but they also knew how to conduct themselves with fans, sponsors and in print - regardless of their private opinions.
They didn't need to back in the day because fans (across the UK not just us) didn't behave like this.
We were called supporters and not customers for a reason...
And he's written gently about the same topic for a couple of years now and got nowhere.
So good on him.
Imagine what home games across the UK will be like in 10 years time if this crap carries on.
Not to mention the managerial turnover if that trend also carries on.
