While the anger and disappointment from the stands has been directed primarily at those in charge of Leicester City, the players have not got off scot-free.
This season’s squad were booed as a collective during Jamie Vardy’s farewell, while individual players have had their names jeered when the line-ups are read out before kick-off.
Players deemed to have underperformed or lacked effort and care in their displays have been picked out, and Jordan Ayew has been one of those targeted.
It’s perhaps, too, that Ayew is a symbol of a poor summer transfer window, where City brought in players that simply didn’t improve the best 11.
Paying £5m for an attacker nearing his 33rd birthday and in the final 12 months of his contract was seen as poor business at the time of Ayew’s arrival and that remains the consensus among supporters.
However, in each of the last two games, fans have ended up singing Ayew’s name. It’s partly because he’s got a catchy chant, but also because he has played well, especially so against Ipswich.
The difference has been his move to a central role. On the wings, his flaws are exposed. He doesn’t show the energy of the likes of Kasey McAteer and Facundo Buonanotte to get back and shut down an attacking full-back, while he doesn't have the pace to take on a defender either, even if there were surprising bursts of speed against the Tractor Boys.
Those characteristics aren’t on show in the middle, when he plays more with his back to goal, finding space to receive it to feet and then holding it up, or at least winning a free-kick.
It has to be said, the success of his performance is influenced by the referee, and whether they’re lenient enough to give the soft free-kicks that Ayew claims.
But his last few performances have been effective. He’s been able to relieve pressure on the defence, allow City to get up the pitch and help start attacks.
Going into next season, that central attacking role looks to be his best position. There will be some fans hoping for a clearout of the squad following relegation, but Ayew has another year left on his contract and there won’t be many, if any, clubs willing to pay for a soon-to-be 34-year-old.
If he’s staying, City may as well use him. Heading into the Championship, City look to be really strong in wide areas, with several options on both sides. If Ayew can help bring the best out of them, then he will be a hit.
But equally, there will be a debate over whether they need a player like Ayew when they’re expecting to dominate matches.
Having a player who can hold up the ball and relieve pressure on the defence doesn’t feel so necessary if City are enjoying 65 per cent of possession. They may be better off having a more creative option behind the striker.
Ayew’s performances in recent weeks at least give the City boss that dilemma, having shown he could be an option and the best way to use him. Maybe then the chants will be more frequent than the jeers.
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