tight-knit

But beneath the sensational plotlines is a more complex story about the evolving dynamics within a tight-knit community.

That viral mastery, and the parasocial bonds it fosters, is part of what makes every game feel tight-knit.

Ms Wood said some deprived areas around Birkenhead at the time had "tribal" and "tight-knit" communities that made it difficult for people to come forward.

“Hmmm. It’s kind of secure. There’s red cameras. So he’s tight-knit. As you can see, there’s cameras everywhere.”

Instead, the tight-knit culture permits visitors to simply "walk in and say hello" - almost unthinkable in other parts of the country.