Originally Posted by
xsnaggle
Whilst everyone is voicing their disgust/revulsion/concern we shouldn't lose sight of some aspects of these 'dives'.
All players are so adept at this that it should be assumed that they are coached to go down on any contact, and when they do it and are awarded a penalty they have only done what their coaches have taught them to do.
It's fair to assume that the defender knows this, and would probably do exactly the same thing if he had the opportunity, so if he knows why does he make contact? Why doesn't he make sure he doesn't? Perhaps its just that the person diving on a particular day is more experienced or worldly wise that the person touching him.
But it is not something that is peculiar to the top clubs or even the top leagues, every professional player does it or will attempt to do it give the chance. we only see it so often with the top clubs because they are televised more and we watch them more. It doesn't mean they are more corrupt or 'bent' than any other team.
If they are corrupt nd rotten to the core it means all professional teams are, or would be given players with the necessary skills. And that includes City.