Raiders Fans’ Right to be Upset Over Home Humiliations The Las Vegas Raiders have endured a string of embarrassing home losses, leaving their faithful fan base fuming with righteous indignation. Here’s why Raiders fans have every right to be upset: Historic Incompetence: The Raiders have been historically inept at home lately. They have lost seven of their last eight games at Allegiant Stadium, including a humiliating 54-9 defeat to the New England Patriots in 2022. Such poor performance in front of their home crowd is unacceptable for a team with the Raiders’ rich history. Lack of Progress: Despite the team’s hefty investment in stadium construction and player acquisitions, there has been little progress on the field. The Raiders have not made the playoffs since 2016 and have consistently finished at the bottom of the AFC West. Fans have lost patience with a team that shows no signs of improvement. Broken Promises: When the Raiders moved to Las Vegas in 2020, they promised fans a winning team in a state-of-the-art stadium. To date, those promises have not been fulfilled. The team’s poor play and the stadium’s persistent problems have left fans feeling betrayed. Fan Loyalty: Raiders fans are known for their unwavering support, regardless of the team’s performance. They have consistently filled Allegiant Stadium despite the dismal record. However, their patience is wearing thin. They are tired of watching their team embarrass themselves in their own backyard. Missed Opportunities: Las Vegas is a major sports market, and the Raiders have the potential to be a thriving franchise. However, the team’s home humiliations have damaged their reputation and made it difficult to attract top players and fans. The Raiders are squandering a golden opportunity to establish themselves as a force in the NFL. In conclusion, Raiders fans have every right to be upset over the team’s recent home humiliations. The historic incompetence, lack of progress, broken promises, unwavering fan loyalty, and missed opportunities have created a frustrating and disheartening situation. It is time for the Raiders to regain their winning ways and show their fans the respect they deserve.House Price Inflation Accelerates Despite Affordability ConcernsHouse Price Inflation Accelerates Despite Affordability Concerns House price inflation in Ireland has picked up pace, reaching almost 8% annually, despite growing affordability challenges for buyers. The latest residential property price index from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) indicates that prices increased by an average of 7.9% in the 12 months to April 2023, up from 7.4% the previous month. In Dublin, property values rose at an annual rate of 8.3% in April, while prices outside Dublin were 7.6% higher compared to the same time last year. April marked the eighth consecutive month of increasing inflation in the housing market. The acceleration in prices coincides with planned interest rate reductions across Europe. The European Central Bank (ECB) cut rates by 0.25% earlier this month and is expected to make further reductions later this year. Despite ongoing supply constraints and rising interest rates, demand for housing remains strong, buoyed by several government incentive schemes aimed at first-time buyers. In April, 3,572 home purchases by households were recorded at market prices, with an approximate total value of €1.4 billion. This represents a 9.5% increase compared to April 2022. Month-on-month, prices rose by 0.4% in April, following increases of 0.5% in March and February. The CSO reported that the median price paid for a residential property in the 12 months to April was €335,000. The lowest average price was recorded in Longford at €169,000, while the highest was in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown at €624,999.Las Vegas Raiders fans were feeling frustrated and humiliated after their team’s 48-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday. The defeat marked the Raiders’ fifth straight home loss, and it was their worst home defeat since a 52-0 loss to the New England Patriots in 2010. After the game, Raiders quarterback Derek Carr said that the fans have “every right to be upset” with the team’s performance. “We’re not playing well enough, and we’re not winning enough games,” Carr said. “I understand why the fans are upset, and I’m upset too.” The Raiders have now lost six of their last seven games, and they are in danger of missing the playoffs for the second straight season. The team’s home record is now 2-5, and they have been outscored by their opponents by an average of 20 points per game at Allegiant Stadium. The Raiders’ defense has been particularly disappointing this season. The team has allowed an average of 30.3 points per game, which is the sixth-worst mark in the NFL. The Raiders have also allowed the most passing yards per game in the NFL, and they have recorded just 10 sacks all season. The Raiders’ offense has also struggled this season. Carr has thrown for just 12 touchdowns and nine interceptions, and he has been sacked 25 times. The Raiders have also averaged just 3.8 yards per carry, which is the fifth-worst mark in the NFL. The Raiders will try to snap their losing streak when they travel to play the Jacksonville Jaguars next Sunday. The Jaguars are 4-9 this season, and they are coming off a 19-17 loss to the Tennessee Titans.