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Relationship of interviewees: Frank and Scott had met before, but for Graham it was a first meeting
Where: Middlesbrough, Cleveland
Language of interview: English
Voice clip 1 The three discuss what a chav is - as well as the variation on the same word, a charver. This prompts Scott, from Darlington, to explain what a 'hawker' was, something the other two have never heard of.
Voice clip 2 The merging of communities in Cleveland prompts this discussion from the group who discuss the subtle difference between Stockton, Hartlepool and 'Boro.
Scott Thornberry Scott talks about how it used to be at the game, standing in the tin shed where the goalkeeper could hear everything you said about him.
Graham Allport, Inland Revenue Graham discusses his passion for his football team - Middlesbrough.
Long description of interview: Graham, who has lived most of his life in Redcar has supported Middlesbrough all his life. Frank, originally from Scotland, has supported Hartlepool for the last 16 years and Scott has lived in Darlington all his life and supported them throughout that time. All are totally committed to their clubs. Frank and Scott had met before but this was the first time Graham had met either. Though Graham and Frank were the most vocal, I felt all three hit it off really well. All three were really passionate about the game, and enjoyed discussing the meaning of being a supporter.
