Leeds United fans can slaughter Tyrone Mings all they like on their opposing restart views, he does not mind one bit.
The England and Aston Villa defender has spoken about United fans and their worries about the current campaign being voided due to the coronavirus pandemic.
As a player at a club on the verge of relegation from the Premier League, Mings accepts his views are not going to align with those of fans trying to win promotion from the Championship.
England’s top two divisions do now have their own proposed return dates for fixtures to resume, but everything can still change while the virus rages.
Mings has picked at the perceived double standards of some comments from those with conflicting interests in how or if football returns.
“I would be lying if I said it had never crossed my mind we might be relegated without kicking another ball,” Mings told The Mail on Sunday.
“What player wants to be relegated with 10 games left while also having a game in hand?
“If we win that game in hand, we don't go down on any points per game variations so it seemed so unfair that that could have been a possibility.
“I wrote a Tweet some time ago that pointed out if a player who plays for a team at the top of the league voices any concerns about safety, it is seen as okay, but if someone connected with the bottom six, like Karren Brady at West Ham [United] or Paul Barber at Brighton [& Hove Albion], does the same, it is deemed as selfish and cynical.
“Leeds and West Brom[wich Albion] fans would have a completely different view because they were worried about the season being voided and everyone has to take care of their own personal situation.
“I have no problem with Leeds fans slaughtering me and saying I am selfish.
“I have no problem with Liverpool fans trying to push the season through because they are on the cusp of one of the greatest achievements of recent years.
“Everybody is fighting their own corner. Football is based on opinions, whether there are games on or not.”
