Good post, OP. So far, I don’t think we have stepped out of line, but we’ll have to endure a residual amount of snidery (?) from the old guard. It’s the sound of worms turning.
The “Park the bus” rendition was fully justified as a belated reaction to Mourinho’s obnoxious behaviour. I’m not surprised if the players have now adopted it. And if they can’t celebrate after a match, something is wrong. Maybe the Press confuse it with the Gouger’s favoured brand of provocation, of which we hear little comment.
While we are talking managers, Pep’s public behaviour has been exemplary.
There is a fine dividing line, though, and we do need to stay classy.