UNLESS there’s a good reason for it, I’m not a fan of supporters booing or jeering their own players.

And when I say a good reason, that’s largely limited to half-hearted displays on the pitch or unprofessional antics off it.

It surprised me a little to hear a smattering of boos when Mark Harris took to the field in place of Dane Scarlett during Oxford United’s draw at home to Millwall on Saturday.

The Lions were leading 1-0 when U’s head coach Des Buckingham made a double switch just after the hour mark, as Ruben Rodrigues replaced Przemyslaw Placheta, while Harris was introduced in place of Scarlett.

There were audible boos aimed at the second switch, and a strong........

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