I haven't really got anything to say on the subject. It was just an idea that came into my head. I don't like football, I have to admit, and I don't like the fanatical tribal loyalty that it inspires in its fans. I think this tribalism suits it self perfectly to sectarianism and racism:sectarianism in Scotland and racism in England. Since I could not "open up this discussion in a Glasgow pub and leave without a sore face," especially as I have more than "a hint of an English accent", just seems to convince me that footie does bring out the very worst in some people.