Political Football: the culture and politics that shaped Scottish football and what Brexit means

Oct 08, 2018, 10:20 PM

Football in Scotland is the product of a particular history, and the ideologies formed from that past shape some of the major clubs that play there. Religious divides and associations with other countries, combined with a prevailing national pride, weave together to produce the tartan fabric of Scottish football and the identities of a number of clubs. With Brexit imminent, and a potential return of independence, what would these developments mean for such identities and would they prove to be a boon or a bane for the game?