For the sake of easing tensions that arise in connection with cases involving racism Chelsea captain John Terry with QPR defender Anton Ferdinand, FA negates the handshake process between the players is usually done before the game.
"I was advised of the decision 45 minutes before the game. All I know is there are a lot of expectations about what will happen during the handshake process was," I Villas-Boas on Sky Sports.
Given that the duel between QPR contra Chelsea became a West London derby, the decision was judged Villas-Boas has been taken into account precisely because it involved the audience factor.
"I think it is a wise decision by considering the existence of earlier expectations. Wise not to do it because it can affect the behavior of the audience afterwards."
"Emotions have tried to be minimized in a West London derby is very emotional, both teams are equally focused on playing football," says Villas-Boas.
@Premier League Tickets | Chelsea vs QPR: The absence of a Handshake
