Table of Contents

PART I

Theoretical and historical frameworks

1 The ritual of watching football: an introduction

2 Relational sociology and temporality: theorising social movements as networks

PART II

The origins of contemporary supporter movements in football

3 The neoliberal timescape of English and European football

PART III

A social movement analysis of Safe Standing

4 The moral shock and networking a coalition of football supporters: 1985–99

5 The emergence of Rail Seating: 1999–2009

6 Building diplomacy and breaking down the state: 2009–23

A critical juncture for the future of football

7 Safe Standing and the new regulatory regime of English and European football: the victory paradox

About the Author

Mark Turner is Senior Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.