SPM 228: A New Kind Of Tribalism

The football: The European Super League seemed to re-frame the tribalism that's become such a huge part of modern football culture. Instead of fans railing against each other, they joined together to rail against a new, apparently more pressing foe which, ironically, in some cases appeared to be acting in order to meet the demands of their fanbase. And even though supporters' protests were undeniably a significant contributor to the ESL's precipitous collapse, in opposing the future set out by the 'Dirty Dozen' are they actually consigning their club to a status quo that isn't actually that different? The food: In a rare pandemic-era lunchtime recording, three of the group take advantage by eating either during, or just moments before joining the zoom. So enjoy some lip-smacking over a chicken pesto salad with blueberries, a chorizo and cheese roll with carrot batons, and, typically from a Yorkshireman, a simple ham sandwich. Emails to: setpiecemenu@gmail.com