England and the flag of St George

[The Grockle]

I've been looking at a number of images from the '66 world cup and notice thst most if not all flags in the crowd are Union flags as opposed to the flag of St George.

A question perhaps to the older posters, when did England fans adopt the English flag?

Quite a lot of people I know, especially those from other countries associate the flag of St George with far right groups like the NF or BNP and ive been told the use of the St Georges flag came about around the same time as it was adopted by a lot of nationalist groups. Anyone shed any light?

 

[Hotchilidog]

Euro 96 really saw the reclaiming of the St George if I recall correctly, so it's a relatively recent phenomenon.

 

[Lord Bracknell]

And not a single replica shirt in view, either. Football was different in those days.

 

[Nibble]

Don't know about the flag but nice to see folks wearing suits to football, even the young 'uns.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

And not a single replica shirt in view, either. Football was different in those days.

Nor any WOMEN.

 

[wardy wonder land]

world cup willie the lion mascot has a Union flag waistcoat

look at all the "ordinary" fans wearing ties to the match

 

[Alex Alex Dawson oo! oo!]

Don't know about the flag but nice to see folks wearing suits to football, even the young 'uns.

With ties too. All those super interesting threads about dress code(s) in the 1901 lounges could have been avoided if people just wore proper clothes; that's modern football for you.

 

[Lord Bracknell]

Nor any WOMEN.

... or SEATS.

 

[Kuipers Supporters Club]

Definitely Euro 96. At Italia 90 it's mostly Union flags.

Fact that we played Scotland and hosted it made the difference.

 

[strings]

I too would suggest Euro '96. There was a period where the St. George cross was mostly associated with the far right - see this is England for example.

 

[Nibble]

I always wondered what Boycie would look like without his 'tache. (Shades, towards the bottom left).

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Nor any WOMEN.

Don't you believe it.

 

[Lord Bracknell]

... or SEATS.

I do remember, though, that the terraces of Villa Park were fitted out with wooden benches for the 1966 World Cup group matches. They were a bit wobbly to stand on, though.

 

[Hillian1]

... or SEATS.

Or mobile bloody phones.

 

[drew]

Euro 96 really saw the reclaiming of the St George if I recall correctly, so it's a relatively recent phenomenon.

I'd agree with that. Prior to that, the cross of St George was associated with the likes of the NF but since 1996, I think it's correct association with England has been reclaimed, and thank god for that.

 

[KZNSeagull]

I always wondered what Boycie would look like without his 'tache. (Shades, towards the bottom left).

Mick Hucknell's Dad standing to his right too.

 

[Dr Q]

Mick Hucknell's Dad standing to his right too.

Bryan Ferry in front of Micks Dad

 

[Lord Bracknell]

I'd agree with that. Prior to that, the cross of St George was associated with the likes of the NF

Not so. The NF marched behind the Union Flag, as this picture from 1975 shows:-

 

[Nibble]

There's also a very young Gary Busey down the front (floppy blond hair)

 

[wellquickwoody]

A question perhaps to the older posters, when did England fans adopt the English flag?

Quite a lot of people I know, especially those from other countries associate the flag of St George with far right groups like the NF or BNP and ive been told the use of the St Georges flag came about around the same time Anyone shed any light?

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