Why do you think you are berated, this is a discussion forum. You know - where people have different opinions, or do you think 50 years of support gives you special rights No one thinks less of you for your input, it would be a boring place if we all agreed.

Most people, including myself, feel that he should have hung his 1st team boots up last year and I can only assume he has his reasons for still playing.

As I have already said, I suggest you go into the bar after the match and ask the man himself, he is usually very approachable. Or do you fell better being an anonymous keyboard warrior