11-12-2014, 22:21
I would argue that outside the Premier League then a big % of fans attending games would still be classed as Working Class. I suppose the problem now is that the lines between the classes are very blurred compared to what they used to be. What is Working class these days?? How does that differ from middle class folk?? I would imagine that this trip by the students is one of a few they have done to observe the perceived class of a group of people, but of course it would be too boring if the media reported the full facts!!
As regards whether it is wrong to label all fans working class, then I am not sure they are. I think if you were asked to name a club with a working class support, then Millwall would be on your list probably. There is nothing on their flyer that mentions the reputation for trouble that Millwall rightly have, it mentions the typical traits of young football fans such as gender performance, working class culture and issues around race, sexuality and ethnicity, all subjects you are likely to see a variety of aspects of at a game at the Den. At no point is the hooligan element mentioned, yet the paper report makes a point out of linking that with this story. Lazy, sensationalist journalism at its best!!!
As regards whether it is wrong to label all fans working class, then I am not sure they are. I think if you were asked to name a club with a working class support, then Millwall would be on your list probably. There is nothing on their flyer that mentions the reputation for trouble that Millwall rightly have, it mentions the typical traits of young football fans such as gender performance, working class culture and issues around race, sexuality and ethnicity, all subjects you are likely to see a variety of aspects of at a game at the Den. At no point is the hooligan element mentioned, yet the paper report makes a point out of linking that with this story. Lazy, sensationalist journalism at its best!!!