I applaud effort and to be fair I think this side (generally) gives it. I'm not so entitled as a fan that I only applaud quality, I think it's right to recognise a player giving it their best shot even if it was ultimately not very good.Personally think it’s a mixture of a few things that contributed to the lack of discontent at the game.
The main one being, the fans are just mentally and physically drained with it all. It feels like these last 3-4 years have all been 1 big long no stop season of stress, anger and misery.
The next one is, as much as we hate this current team and the manager we will support them at the game none stop.
And lastly, the ground been half empty at least 4-5 times this season with 10 mins to go, should be more than enough indication that the majority of the fan base are fed up with this manager.
The one thing I will add though is, I never get why fans applaud the players when they walk around the pitch after serving up those displays. I respect their right and opinion but personally don’t get it.