There is a reason why football is also referred to as the beautiful game. It has the ability to produce some unforgettable moments while bringing people together through the good and the bad. Yet, here I am in 2022, responding to criticism about players, managers and fans celebrating a victory. What a sad and funny world we live in.
As an Arsenal fan, I've become used to all of the negativity that often surrounds the football club that I love, but this particular take is incredibly out of touch. When Ruben Neves first made a dig about the way Arsenal celebrated their well-earned win away at Wolves last season, I laughed. At that moment, you are bound to be disappointed, angry and a little bit salty, It's understandable.
However, what has been said following the Gunners' dramatic late win against Fulham on Saturday is quite simply disrespectful. It's probably not too much of a surprise that the comments came from punditry duo Richard Keys and Andy Gray, given that they don't know what respect is, but still.
