In previous international tournaments, England fans would proudly display the St George Cross from their cars and houses. Some would happily paint their faces and skin with the national colours. St George Cross headwear would be sported.
My theory: In the post Operation Raise The Colours world, people who previously would have sported the flag happily, innocently, as an expression of support for their team are now reluctant to do so, for fear of aligning themselves with the toxicity of that "movement".
In essence; their violent, thuggish campaign to display more England flags has resulted in the exact opposite.
Look around you now; there's a distinct difference; a noticeable lack of such adornments in the run up to the England v Croatia game.
My theory: In the post Operation Raise The Colours world, people who previously would have sported the flag happily, innocently, as an expression of support for their team are now reluctant to do so, for fear of aligning themselves with the toxicity of that "movement".
In essence; their violent, thuggish campaign to display more England flags has resulted in the exact opposite.
Those stating this isn't hooliganistic behaviour would do well to view this clip; Charles Manbun Hooligan Skipping down a Brighton Street with his grim bunch of henchpeople, inviting his opposition to tell them what they are saying, and with that question roundly answered by one of them opening him up like a bag of Royster's, Bridge claiming victimhood from his swollen lip, with blood all down his merch. In an attempt to save face, this clip shows Manbun "protecting" a woman by hitting her, presumably for having the temerity to oppose him.
I give you; The Flaggers Paradox.
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