This season has felt like a crash course in how quickly fans turn. Players labelled "not good enough" early on are suddenly household favourites when a few performances click. I’ve been guilty of it myself — jumping on Fernandez, Djiga and Moore too early. That’s why I’m willing to give Olsen time rather than join the queue of instant verdicts.
Names we dismissed too soon
Think about it: Manny Fernandez, Nasser Djiga, Mikey Moore and even Youssef Chermiti — all had their doubters when they first arrived or broke into the team. Now people want Moore to stay, Fernandez’s value is being talked up by some, and plenty want Djiga signed permanently. The shift is obvious and a bit embarrassing if we’re honest.
Why Olsen deserves patience
On Olsen specifically, I actually expect us to sign him permanently, not because he’s dazzled from day one but because Rohl clearly likes what he brings. Yes, he’s only played a handful of games and the raw output so far has been modest — he’s played what, eight games with three assists and a goal, by the looks of it. That doesn’t tell the whole story. He’d been out of action for months, looks short on match fitness and confidence, but the effort’s there. I remember him tracking back from their half to our box after giving the ball away — not the sort of player who gives up.
What we should take away
Fans should try to resist instant judgements. Football is messy. Players need time to settle, adapt to the tempo, and for confidence to come back. That doesn’t mean blind loyalty. It means measured expectations and giving the manager a chance to get his ideas across. I won’t be shouting for a quick sale or a kneejerk verdict on Olsen anymore — I jumped early on a few lads and learned the hard way.
In short: patience, a bit of humility, and letting players bed in would save us from backing and then burning our own opinions every few months.
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