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Pete53 Hassocks 18 Jul 20 11.33am
I think we would all agree that there is something seriously lacking when games are played out in empty stadiums i.e atmosphere. However, it does seem to me, and I don't think I am imagining this, that there is less nonsense and shenanigans going on. Without a fervent crowd to egg players on and validate their behaviour, players seem to be indulging less in diving and play acting. When fouls are committed there seems more of a willingness to get up and get on with the game. Also, I haven't noticed so much arguing and remonstrating with referees. Without an impassioned and partial crowd baying for blood, silly behaviour does become more exposed and obvious. Any thoughts?
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Hassocks 18 Jul 20 11.33am

I think we would all agree that there is something seriously lacking when games are played out in empty stadiums i.e atmosphere.

However, it does seem to me, and I don't think I am imagining this, that there is less nonsense and shenanigans going on.

Without a fervent crowd to egg players on and validate their behaviour, players seem to be indulging less in diving and play acting. When fouls are committed there seems more of a willingness to get up and get on with the game. Also, I haven't noticed so much arguing and remonstrating with referees.

Without an impassioned and partial crowd baying for blood, silly behaviour does become more exposed and obvious.

Any thoughts?

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SwordFish Peasmarsh,East Sussex 18 Jul 20 12.21pm
I thought this would be the case myself but from what I have seen in prem and championship the diving and the rolling around as if been shot is still happening. Example, Grealish!! Also a lad who plays for West Brom not sure his name , he’s an embarrassment , so no in my opinion absolutely no positives to not having crowds at games , “This is a crisis, a large crisis.... in fact if you have a moment, it’s a 12 storey crisis, magnificent entrance hall, carpeting throughout, 24 hour portage , and an enormous sign on the roof saying “This , is a large crisis” - Edmund Blackadder
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Peasmarsh,East Sussex 18 Jul 20 12.21pm

I thought this would be the case myself but from what I have seen in prem and championship the diving and the rolling around as if been shot is still happening. Example, Grealish!! Also a lad who plays for West Brom not sure his name , he’s an embarrassment , so no in my opinion absolutely no positives to not having crowds at games ,

“This is a crisis, a large crisis.... in fact if you have a moment, it’s a 12 storey crisis, magnificent entrance hall, carpeting throughout, 24 hour portage , and an enormous sign on the roof saying “This , is a large crisis” - Edmund Blackadder

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Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 18 Jul 20 12.46pm
Originally posted by SwordFish I thought this would be the case myself but from what I have seen in prem and championship the diving and the rolling around as if been shot is still happening. Example, Grealish!! Also a lad who plays for West Brom not sure his name , he’s an embarrassment , so no in my opinion absolutely no positives to not having crowds at games , Pereira, whom WBA have had on loan from Sporting Lisbon (loan fee £750K) but have just signed him for £8 Mill.
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South coast - west of Brighton. 18 Jul 20 12.46pm

Originally posted by SwordFish

I thought this would be the case myself but from what I have seen in prem and championship the diving and the rolling around as if been shot is still happening. Example, Grealish!! Also a lad who plays for West Brom not sure his name , he’s an embarrassment , so no in my opinion absolutely no positives to not having crowds at games ,

Pereira, whom WBA have had on loan from Sporting Lisbon (loan fee £750K) but have just signed him for £8 Mill.

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SwordFish Peasmarsh,East Sussex 18 Jul 20 4.01pm
Originally posted by Willo Pereira, whom WBA have had on loan from Sporting Lisbon (loan fee £750K) but have just signed him for £8 Mill. That’s the one ! Wouldn’t want him anywhere near our squad with antics like that “This is a crisis, a large crisis.... in fact if you have a moment, it’s a 12 storey crisis, magnificent entrance hall, carpeting throughout, 24 hour portage , and an enormous sign on the roof saying “This , is a large crisis” - Edmund Blackadder
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Peasmarsh,East Sussex 18 Jul 20 4.01pm

Originally posted by Willo

Pereira, whom WBA have had on loan from Sporting Lisbon (loan fee £750K) but have just signed him for £8 Mill.

That’s the one ! Wouldn’t want him anywhere near our squad with antics like that

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