However much we sometimes dislike each other, whatever we throw, be it a bit of banter, or a couple of punches there are always those moments in football that undo the historical conflict.
This weekend two of those such things happened. Firstly the news that Glenn Hoddle had collapsed in a TV studio, suffering a huge heart attack, then the tragic helicopter crash in the carpark of the King Power Stadium, which took five lives including owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha.
More positively now, Glenn is “responding well to treatment” but his situation remains critical.
The events of this weekend past and the subsequent outpouring of condolence from fans across England that followed reminded me of how misconstrued we are as a community.
Yes, there’s bitter conflict, but when it comes down to it, in the face of illness and death and tragic circumstances, football people are extremely compassionate.
There are so many examples of this that largely go unseen or reported on.
Recently, a Millwall fan ran a marathon in a West Ham shirt to raise funds for a kid who had cancer. The kid came from a staunch Hammers family. And if you understand the venom between the two clubs, that’s huge.
Of course, there are many much more important things in our world than football.
The whole subject became pretty pertinent for me on Sunday, as some twat who was arguing with me on Twitter, referred to fans as drunken hooligans. His ma se ponytail.
Anyway, condolences to the Srivaddhanaprabha family and best wishes to Glenn, one of the best English footballers I watched back in the day.
TRAGIC DEATH: Leicester owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha. Photo: ANDY RAIN/EPA
Back to business and it was generally a good weekend for those at the top end of the Premier League, barring Arsenal who dropped points to an excellent Crystal Palace.
Liverpool cruised past Cardiff, prompting a social media frenzy as the Scousers secured top spot.
I keep telling ’em “it’s a long race guys, this might feel like your year, but you’ve been saying that since I had long hair”.
After a super bright opening 10 minutes for Burnley at Turf Moor, Chelsea clicked into gear without Eden Hazard and were sublime in the meticulous, pass-by-pass deconstruction of the Clarets. See, we ain’t a one-man team!
BLUES CRUISE: In-form Chelsea dismantled Burnley. Photo: GERRY PENNY/EPA
Man United had a decent outing.
Everton should have capitalised on their superior shot count, but the Reds held on for a very important three points at Old Trafford.
The big game on Matchweek 10, of course, was Tottenham v Man City. I always hate Monday night football, only because I have to submit my column before the game.
I have, however, been pretty good in predicting the outcome of Monday night fixtures in the past, so here goes; Spurs might be on the verge of a Champions League exit, but their domestic form has been solid, especially at Wembley where they’ve lost just two out of 21 games.
One of those, however, was against City last season. I think the reigning league champions will repeat that in a tight game, winning by a goal.
It's Arsenal v Liverpool at the Emirates on Saturday evening... boom!