[mick]

Originally posted by Bfair

...There is no need for the official to start confrontation with the fans. It is more likely to come back to bite you. Some fans see you in charge of the field, not the entire situation. The may take objection to your direct intervention and get worse. Let the coach address the fans. Small town or big town scenerio, he is likely to know his own fans.

The coach is still the best avenue to achieve the desired result with the least friction.

Just my opinion,

Freix

Freix,

I don't start confrontation, but I may open some brief dialogue.

They all think I'm in charge, cuz of my little outfit.

I'm more likely to know fan management techniques than the manager, coach not withstanding.

What you say makes sense to me, if my non-threatening techniques don't work, sure I'll let the manager try.
I've just never been in that position, or in that bad of a disagreement, as yet (knocking wood here),... not even close.

mick