I think the difference is that the players appear more confident. Navarro being a great example with his attempts from outside the box..... I would love to see us methodically take a team apart, and on current form that could happen tonight HOWEVER anything can happen this season in the...
I'd like to think that the cheering reminded him of how ecstatic the majority of us are that he is here. I don't know why you think it was ironic, for me it was unbridled excitement and I cheered every time he got the ball because I genuinely wanted to show my support.
I love watching him play...