Stephen Baxter has criticised the vitriol directed at Jim Magilton and Warren Feeney following their recent managerial appointments.
Both men were targeted by online abuse in the wake of them taking over at Cliftonville and Glentoran respectively.
Baxter slammed those responsible saying it was "a blight on our game and our society" and added that both Feeney and Magilton deserve time in their new roles.
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"I've known Warren and Jim for a number of years," said the Crusaders boss.
"I know that character, the work they put in and the dedication they have for their craft.
"When I see some of the nonsense people have written about them and they haven't even been in the job for long, people need to reflect on some of that stuff before they write it and ask themselves 'am I really saying that?'.
"It's a sadder reflection on the people writing that about people and they don't even know them.
"For me that's a blight on our game and our society.
"I know what goes into all this and how hard people work night and day tirelessly behind the scenes to bring a huge benefit to the teams they are going into.
"The football brains these people have are second to none, that's why they must be afforded every opportunity to benefit their clubs.
"That's why the board members have appointed these people because they know what they are capable of.
"Unfortunately we live in a world where you get 10 games to try and work it all out before everyone shouts they want you out the door.
"I wish all these guys well in their new jobs, just not when they are playing Crusaders."
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