Växjö’s supporter culture has received criticism on social media – including after several left the first final prematurely.
Something that heel leader Kofi Mathison stands for.
– I don’t think he was that serious, he says on C. Moore’s broadcast.
In the first final of the SHL last Saturday between Växjö and Skellefteå, many home fans left early. This has led to insults on social media against Växjö supporters and has also been picked up in the media, including Aftonbladet.
In the second break on Thursday night, Kofi Mathison, the leader of the Vacchu Supporters, was asked his opinion on the matter.
“Many families with children”
– I don’t think it was that serious. Then it’s always sad when people leave the room but it was a great Saturday and we’ve got three great teams to follow. Didn’t do much. And if you just look in terms of the audience, many families with children have left, and it’s not uncommon for kids to watch hockey for four or five hours, he says on a C More broadcast.
The first final was a marathon game and was decided in just the fifth period. On Saturday, Östers IF also played against Eskilstuna in Super Aetana in soccer and SC VI Vacsaw Vipers semi-final against Storfrita in groundball.
We all have our different favorite teams. If those back home are interested in the Vipers, it’s only right that they try to cheer their team on to a floorball final, Matteson says.
Takes big slips
On the other hand, he says it could be better on the pro side in Växjö, but it takes time to build a culture while he feels things are moving forward.
And he takes the gaffes on social media step by step.
– There are always many opinions. Social media is the best and worst thing out there — and a fun one, too. People are jealous apparently and we’re clearly doing something right. Our philosophy in the stands is that everyone should be in. If you look outside, you will find girls and boys, young and old, having fun in the stands. No hate, just enjoy. This is how we want our culture to be, but there are different ideas about it, he says.