I guess that caused a louder response. Not so sure. If it did, it is shameless and dark and pitiful. It also wouldn't be so surprising, the general culture has become more classless. I wonder how much if it has to do with people on the internet being able to comment on anything from afar protected by anonymity (hell, think about all the tough talk, sniping, and peurile personal bashing that goes on here on PF). It's bound to carry over into other forums, ie being lost among the masses in a stadium.
Not sure I articulated that well, but you get the point.
Bottom line: class, sportsmanship, and respect is desperately needed!!! A friendly jab is one thing, but when you really mean it-completely different.
There is something profoundly wrong about English perception of the game
I come from an American football background, so I like the more overtly physical style of English soccer, as long as it isn't done consciously to injure another.