Dr Tom Gibbons is Senior Lecturer in Sports Studies in the School of Social Sciences and Law at Teesside University, UK.

Whether or not you are a fan of Norbert Elias and his civilising process theory, this book addresses crucial issues around contemporary football culture and identity. Drills down to the pub talk and online fandom which rarely gets a hearing in all the policy debates.'Steve Redhead, Professor of Sports Media, Charles Sturt University, New South Wales, Australia

• Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Theoretical Approach for Understanding Contemporary English National Identity; Chapter 3 The Unintended Consequences of Global and European Forces on English Football Fan Culture; Chapter 4 Manifestations of Englishness in Pubs during World Cup 2006; Chapter 5 Fan Debates on Team GB at the London 2012 Olympics and the Almunia Case; Chapter 6 The Club versus Country Debate in English Football and the Diverse Use of the St George’s Cross; Chapter 7 Conclusion: Diminishing Contrasts, Increasing Varieties in English Football;

Dr Tom Gibbons is Senior Lecturer in Sports Studies in the School of Social Sciences and Law at Teesside University, UK.

Whether or not you are a fan of Norbert Elias and his civilising process theory, this book addresses crucial issues around contemporary football culture and identity. Drills down to the pub talk and online fandom which rarely gets a hearing in all the policy debates.'Steve Redhead, Professor of Sports Media, Charles Sturt University, New South Wales, Australia

• Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Theoretical Approach for Understanding Contemporary English National Identity; Chapter 3 The Unintended Consequences of Global and European Forces on English Football Fan Culture; Chapter 4 Manifestations of Englishness in Pubs during World Cup 2006; Chapter 5 Fan Debates on Team GB at the London 2012 Olympics and the Almunia Case; Chapter 6 The Club versus Country Debate in English Football and the Diverse Use of the St George’s Cross; Chapter 7 Conclusion: Diminishing Contrasts, Increasing Varieties in English Football;

Dr Tom Gibbons is Senior Lecturer in Sports Studies in the School of Social Sciences and Law at Teesside University, UK.

Whether or not you are a fan of Norbert Elias and his civilising process theory, this book addresses crucial issues around contemporary football culture and identity. Drills down to the pub talk and online fandom which rarely gets a hearing in all the policy debates.'Steve Redhead, Professor of Sports Media, Charles Sturt University, New South Wales, Australia

• Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Theoretical Approach for Understanding Contemporary English National Identity; Chapter 3 The Unintended Consequences of Global and European Forces on English Football Fan Culture; Chapter 4 Manifestations of Englishness in Pubs during World Cup 2006; Chapter 5 Fan Debates on Team GB at the London 2012 Olympics and the Almunia Case; Chapter 6 The Club versus Country Debate in English Football and the Diverse Use of the St George’s Cross; Chapter 7 Conclusion: Diminishing Contrasts, Increasing Varieties in English Football;