There’s nothing wrong with having a pop at a player when they’re off it, but it’s getting a bit personal. You can criticise form without winding people up, yet that’s exactly what’s happened with Skov Olsen. The feeling from some corners is that he’s labelled a write‑off far quicker than others who have produced far less eye‑catching returns.

Numbers the fan quoted — and how they read

To be clear, the figures the fan mentioned are being kept as presented: Skov Olsen, 8 matches, 5 goal involvements; Mikey Moore, 41 matches, 9 goal involvements. Read plainly, those lines tell different stories. Skov Olsen’s sample is small but the per‑game involvement looks tidy. Moore’s numbers span a lot more minutes and seasons, and that maturity and consistency understandably earns him praise.

Why perception skews reactions

There are a few reasons supporters treat players differently. Familiarity and longevity matter: someone who’s been there week in, week out gets the benefit of the doubt. New signings face a sterner microscope; confidence plays a massive part and fans notice when a player looks hesitant. Then there’s the bandwagon effect — players who hit a purple patch get worshipped and it’s hard to drag them down afterwards.

So what’s fair?

Fair criticism should look at role, minutes played and context. If a lad’s struggling for confidence after a move in January, that’s worth mentioning alongside raw numbers. Equally, you don’t have to crown someone as a superstar purely on sentiment. I’m not saying either player shouldn’t be questioned — just that the discussion ought to be consistent and less personal. To be honest, we’d all benefit from a bit more nuance and a bit less piling on.

At the end of the day, support and critique are two sides of the same coin. You can want better and still give a player time to find it.

Written by Aphelion: 3 June 2026

Tags: transfers injury