David Prutton: Players and fans must work together to help improve Scunthorpe United's results
Midfielder David Prutton has called on players and fans to work together to help improve Scunthorpe United's home form.
The Iron have picked up four points in their last two away games, but have only a draw against Sheffield United to show for their efforts at Glanford Park this term.
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SMALL STEPS: Midfielder David Prutton says the Iron are gradually improving
It is something, as manager Alan Knill has acknowledged, that has been an issue for a number of seasons, but Prutton sees no reason why it can't be turned round – starting against Colchester United on Saturday.
"There's no real kind of worry there or apprehension," said the on-loan Sheffield Wednesday player.
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"You look at the United game and a draw against one of the better teams is seen as all doom and gloom.
"It's perspective. It's being in a position where everyone's on the same page and everyone's rooting for each other.
"It's a two-way thing.
"Fans come and want to see good football and footballers want fans to make a lot of noise. It is a two-way thing.
"If one happens, the other happens and round and round it goes.
"We've both got jobs to do, being a part of Scunthorpe United, playing as well as you can and being as noisy as you can."
Given the three results United have put together, Prutton says there is cause for optimism.
The arrival of a handful of new players, most notably front pair Leon Clarke and Karl Hawley, have helped improve the Iron's fortunes.
And with a little bit more time, the 30-year-old is confident there is more still to come.
"I think we're getting there, slowly, but surely," said Prutton.
"It's not been the easiest start to the season, but perspective and a bit of patience – not only for ourselves but from ourselves and everyone involved and those who come to watch – hopefully will bode good results.
"New players take time to bed in, but look at the way Clarkey and Karl have been playing together, it's very encouraging – and the attacking prowess of Mark Duffy at the moment.
"There are a lot of things to be very, very positive about.
"We needed to gel quickly, to be fair.
"It's an easy dressing room to come into because they're all good lads.
"Having been in several dressing rooms, you've got more of an affinity and a spirit with people you genuinely want to do well with.
"It's very early days and we're still nowhere near any kind of position we'd want to be in, but it's moving in the right direction.
"It's perhaps baby steps moving into bigger steps."
Comments
by Deereyme
Sunday, September 23 2012, 11:24AM
“Still not making sense xcahoot. The total collapse of the club is the last thing I want to see. Put down the Daily Mail and stop getting hysterical. Pleased to see more points on the board for my beloved club. Long may it continue. As for Prutton's comments. Agree with his logic, it's not rocket science after all. However, through not fault of his own, the team have to put in quite a few more good shifts and improve to pay back what is owed. In terms of both fans and players having jobs to do, the fans have been paying to work for too long now. When people are much more confident they will get paid for working they might start returning.”
by Lion_Iron
Saturday, September 22 2012, 11:24PM
“Someone has to take a lead to make progress. Supporters can play a big part by going to matches and getting behind the team, even when times are tough.”
by bartonscorp
Saturday, September 22 2012, 1:54AM
“It is true what David Prutton has stated, the players must give their all in matches, and the fans must make their supporting noise, but in order for the fans to do their part and make as much noise as they can, the fans must witness something that gives then the opertunity for making the noise.
Up until now, the team has lost three home games, including the Notts county cup tie, and drawn one match against a nine man team, so what has the team actually done that can draw the vocal support from such results and performances ????????
The team must start winning a few HOME games before it is going to gain any loud vocal support from suffering fans. It has to be remembered that us fans have just endured two full seasons of really little less than pathetic home performances, and this season has also started on the same footing !!!!!!! ( played 4 w 0 - d 1 - l 3), so start winning a few matches and support will be there, but playing one up front, having two shots on target during the 90 mins play and five passes out of six either going sideways or as on most occasions backwards will not endear the teams style of play to supporters.
Lets start by having three points on the board tomorrow against a weak team in Colchester, without excuses if we fail, bad ref etc.
UP THE IRON !!!!!!!!!”
by scunnyexile
Friday, September 21 2012, 8:36PM
“The fans pay to be entertained. The players are paid to do that so, get on with it, do your jobs and the fans will respond. SIMPLES! Two seasons of dross have dampened the fans spirits but they can soon be lifted. UP THE IRON!!”
by oscarmoggy
Friday, September 21 2012, 5:37PM
“xcahoot - have to agree with you. Ive read it twice also and can't see where anyone is blaming the fans.”
by DFlated
Friday, September 21 2012, 5:25PM
“Inference, inference.”
by xcahoot
Friday, September 21 2012, 4:44PM
“Nope can,t see it Stoffie . I don,t read anyone blaming the fans.
your inferring they do but Ive read it twice & they don,t.
Same way you inferred AK was having a pop at a certain player couple of posts ago.
I listened to the interview AK said they were delighted with the lad.
So now I,ll be a club stooge again ,,for decrying your efforts to disrupt "our club"
No doubt your hoppo Deereyme will be along in the next bus .
Just what would please you guys the total collapse of the club ?
What is your aim ? Who do you want out ? Who`s going to replace them.
Its called joined up thinking Bonnie Lad.
UP THE IRON”
by DFlated
Friday, September 21 2012, 1:44PM
“Oh for God's sake stop this club driven dross. IF the fans had something to sing about we would still be in the second flight in stead of waving a white flag at every turn. The chairman capitulated, threw away £4m a season and 2000 home fans. To have this crud thrown at us just because the club are so arrogant THEY BLAME THE BLOODY FANS.
Give us fans something to get behind you not slashed budgets when YOU have forced this position by having no cajones and thinking League 2 is where we should be. The fact that SW did not want to spend on a new stand but put plans in anyway sums up who should have the finger pointed at - DON'T BLAME THE FANS”