This document is the author deposited version. You are advised to consult the publisher's version if you wish to cite from it. Published versionWOODHOUSE, Donna and CONRICODE, Dominic (2017). 'In-ger-land, In-ger-land, In-ger-land! : exploring the impact of soccer on the sense of belonging of those seeking asylum in the UK. International Review for the Sociology of Sport, 52 (8), 940-954. Copyright and re-use policySee http://shura.shu.ac.uk/information.html Sheffield Hallam University Research Archivehttp://shura.shu.ac.uk 'In-ger-land, In-ger-land, In-ge r-land! Exploring the impact of soccer on the sense of belonging of those seeking asylum in the UK Abstract Utilising research conducted in Sheffield (UK) with people seeking asylum, this article explores the ways in which soccer might be used to create a sense of belonging in the host country. It explores participant feelings about soccer and its potential to alleviate the pressures that the status of being an 'asylum seeker' brings. The ways in which soccer may play a role in the identity formation of those seeking asylum is considered in relation to both self-identity and the perceptions of others. The findings of this exploratory study suggest that the various ways of interacting with soccer can provide participants with a sense of control, identity and belonging.

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