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The media are quick to jump on any setback for sides high in football’s established order, but fans with longer memories know that poor results and disappointing seasons are par for the course
A spate of recent on-field incidents in which players have been targeted for abuse or assault reflect a warped view among some where they are deemed to be fair game
The barrage of instant-reaction anger ignores the central traits of most match-going supporters: cynicism, resignation and a sense of perspective