It's bound to be devolution and a realisation that they'd like to claim their "droit a la difference". They still sing "God Save the King" mind. Which is weird. But what would the English National Anthem be? (I think I remember Billy Connolly suggesting it ought to be changed to the theme from the Archers).
I've been quite encouraged at Euro24 by the lack of scrapping, early skirmishes not having been caused by English fans. Lots of shots of families out watching the games, and slight improvements re diversity among the crowds. This Brentford fan guy (Link below) tells a good story of the experience of being on the road with England Fans I remember reading him a fair bit at one World Cup/Euros. A good blog and now podcast. Still, I wince when I hear anthems being booed.
Decent piece Sandy.
It's bound to be devolution and a realisation that they'd like to claim their "droit a la difference". They still sing "God Save the King" mind. Which is weird. But what would the English National Anthem be? (I think I remember Billy Connolly suggesting it ought to be changed to the theme from the Archers).
I've been quite encouraged at Euro24 by the lack of scrapping, early skirmishes not having been caused by English fans. Lots of shots of families out watching the games, and slight improvements re diversity among the crowds. This Brentford fan guy (Link below) tells a good story of the experience of being on the road with England Fans I remember reading him a fair bit at one World Cup/Euros. A good blog and now podcast. Still, I wince when I hear anthems being booed.
https://beesotted.com/beesotted-at-euro-2024-talking-to-fans-in-the-stands-and-bars-at-every-england-game/