STAN TERNENT has been backed by fans following his attack on the Turf Moor boo-boys after the match against Norwich City.

But Clarets fans admit that the frustration of another home game without a win has been the spur for a minority to get on the players' backs.

Phil Miller from Accrington Clarets said: "To be honest I would never boo the team whatever happens. I just don't think it is the right way to go.

"But people have got their opinions and they want to voice them. They have paid good money to watch the game and it is an individual decisions how to react - although I don't like fans getting on players' backs.

"I understand the frustrations but it has been a great season so far. Expectation is so high because of the great start we had.

"I think some people have got to take a step back and look how far we have come. If you look at the sides at the top, they are bigger and stronger than us.

"We just need to turn the corner and get a run going to, get behind the team and keep us in the top six."

"Stan was 100 per cent right to have a go," said Paul Smith from the Boundary Clarets. "We were playing Norwich who have been near the top all season.

"I looked at the end and I don't think Dean West and Steve Davis could believe the reaction.

"When we won 2-1 at Crewe, every single player came over including subs, but that does not happen at Turf because they don't get the support.

"I can't believe people are still booing Gareth Taylor. We know he is not the best with his feet but he has got 14 goals this season.

"With five home games left we need to get a bit of the spirit from away fans. If people are going to stand there booing they should not bother coming on. It is no surprise that we have got a better record away from home."

According to Angus Williamson, from the Clarets Independent Supporters' Association, the booing reflects the disappointment of fans.

"The fans feel very down because we were so far ahead at the turn of the year and everything has gone a bit pear-shaped," he said.

"Ever since the Pompey game it feels like teams are coming to Turf with ten men behind the ball and we have not been able to break them down.

"That has led to frustration although from where I was high on the Longside towards the Beehole End it was not too bad.

"Generally fans are delighted with the progress and it is amazing we are still fifth. We have had problems with suspensions and injuries and it has been hard to keep a settled side.

"But whatever is happening on the pitch, and we don't all agree with what goes on, I would never condone booing."

Coincidentally chairman Barry Kilby had chosen his programme notes for the Norwich game to express his concern about the booing and he repeated them today.

"The problem has been growing a bit since our bad run," he said. "But what we need is encouragement, not discouragement.

"I know there have been games where the crowd has made a real difference and they can do so again, we are all in this together.

"Our away support is superb, even in adversity, and is remarked upon from ground to ground. We just need some of that spirit from the fans at home."