Well hopefully everyone on here is aware that it's ultimately about points and promotion.

Saying that if performance levels and entertainment didn't matter a jot then you might as well not go to games. Instead just check the full time score each week and then go online to praise or grumble.

If you aren't performing well, especially at home, crowds will noticeably drop and the club's finances will be badly hit. This potentially will lead to a downward spiral. As the Americans would say "the product on offer is important".