prawn-sandwich

British

adjective

informal characterizing or belonging to the type of spectator at a football match who is motivated to attend more by the corporate hospitality available than a true devotion to a particular club

the prawn-sandwich brigade

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Ten Hag has started to impose his personality on the club, to the extent of ousting some of the 'prawn-sandwich brigade' from their corporate hospitality suites so his players could have their pre-match meal.

From BBC

The Motera seats 20,000 more than Mohali and there were fewer prawn-sandwich fans than were in attendance for the semi-final, where having a ticket or pass depended on a person's standing in India's celebrity pecking order.

From The Guardian

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