football history dissertation

DOI: 10.1093/HWJ/DBU023
Corpus ID: 189979292

The Origins of Football: History, Ideology and the Making of ‘The People’s Game’

G. Kitching
Published 1 February 2015
History, Sociology
History Workshop Journal

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The visual culture of football - heritage and nostalgia in ground moves

2018, PhD thesis, University of Central Lancashire

In August 1988, Scunthorpe United became the first League football club in England for thirty-three years to move to a new, purpose-built stadium. In the thirty years since, thirty-four of the ninety-two clubs that comprise the 2018-19 Premier League and Football League have relocated. This thesis explores the context that has led to this scenario in English football; the theoretical constructs around place and identity that contribute to the depth of feeling about both the old and the new environments; the ways in which clubs have attempted to transfer a sense of home; and to what extent these processes have been effective. The development of football and the places in which it is played in England is outlined, in particular the chain of events that led to a rapid transformation of football’s geographic landscape in the post-1988 period. Utilising theories around place, supporter identity, heritage and nostalgia, a new model is proposed to better understand the relationship between fans and stadiums. The usefulness of inserting both tangible and intangible elements of heritage and nostalgia into the communications around a transition to a new stadium is examined via a close analysis of the spread of and motivations driving prevalent commemorative trends, and the presentation and content of both programme advertising and ceremonies on the occasion of a stadium’s last or first match. The thesis concludes by considering the physical environment of the new stadium, with in-depth case studies of three English football clubs – Arsenal, Brighton and Hove Albion and Doncaster Rovers – that have attempted to overcome potentially placeless surroundings by placing club-specific artworks in spectator concourses. The success of these projects suggests a potential way forward for future stadium moves that maintains the sense of identity, connection and engagement between a club, its fans, and its community.

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This dissertation revolves around the research question of how sporting cultural heritages are expressed and perpetuated in the face of changing tangible heritage assets of stadia, with a particular focus on how national identities and club loyalties play a part. It will consider this question in the context of two case studies; Arsenal Football Club’s move from Highbury Stadium to the new Emirates Stadium, and the redevelopment of Wembley Stadium, England’s national football ground. Through the use of semi-structured interviews, documentary research, participant observation, and internet ethnography, the aim of this project is to get a greater sense of the often-nebulous evolution of sporting cultural heritage, and the way in which is can change and be managed during such a massive shift in the tangible heritage. This will lead to an exploration of the role of fixed geographic space in the establishment of football heritages. It is hoped that this will open up broader avenues for research within this field, and lead to further investigation of the role of anthropological social identities within sporting heritage.

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This text is part of a larger one that was written for the award of my Master’s degree in Sociology. In its present form, the paper deals with theorising the way in which football and football clubs are used as 'performance spaces'. That is, I believe the sport and its associated structures are used as stages on which different peoples practice varying social, cultural, political, religious, economic, etc. identities. The text will try to define this (super)space as one at the intersection of three others - the stadium, the footballer, and the football fan. The concept of 'performance' in this context is useful because it links easily to identity; the latter is an organic concept, existing as something living, breathing and evolving. And, from a sociological perspective, identity is practiced… it is performed. One outlet for this performance/practice of identity is football and one avenue of analysis of this expression is a football club. A club's identity is controlled by a random and evolving set of circumstances; like Durkheim's social facts these exist outside of and operate upon the club. This identity starts as something and ends up gaining additional facets, and it is the purpose of this text to attempt to discuss and understand some of the theory behind that process of change and evolution.

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Benjamin Flowers

For many, football is at its core a game about space. Indeed Johan Cruyff, one of the greatest players of the postwar era, was called ‘Pythagoras in boots’. And yet, although analysts and observers have long commented on the use of space by the players on the pitch, far less critical attention has been paid to the nature of the designed space in which that activity takes place: the stadium. Likewise, many historians of sport and historians of architecture have neglected the architecture of stadiums as a site for inquiry. This article mines the intertwined social practices of sport and architecture in order to understand how the visual iconography of the stadiums are deployed to define urban, national, and sporting identity.

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore fans’ reactions to corporate naming rights sponsorship of football club stadia and identify a range of contextual factors impacting these reactions. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative, quasi-ethnographic research design is adopted, focusing on three football clubs in North West England. Data are gathered through online message board discussions, focus groups and auto-ethnographic approaches. Findings Geographic, image and functional dimensions of sponsorship fit are noted as contextual factors in determining fans’ reactions to corporate stadium names. It is also proposed that some forms of fit (in particular geographic fit) are more important than others in this regard. Beyond issues of fit, three additional contextual factors are identified that potentially influence fans’ reactions to corporate stadium names: prior involvement with the club by the sponsor; fans’ perceived impact of the sponsorship investment; and whether the s...

Professional sport is no stranger to hyperbole – fist-pumping, intimidating behaviour, and expletive-filled rants are a common sight. And that is because football is a rather special case. Football is one of the most popular sports in the world and, because of that, it is also an organised social activity that offers social groups and communities a chance to collectively express and defend (fight for) an identity. It doesn’t do this by simply bringing fans of certain clubs together once or twice a week, plonking them down in a stadium and allowing them to scream together; although a stadium is a shared (and physical) manifestation of that identity. It does this by allowing groups and communities the chance to project emotional and historical baggage on to animate (football players and fans) and inanimate (stadiums) structures. And it does so by being part of a history that survives over generations, passed down from parent to child, allowing for the writing of a narrative filled with legends and myths that speak to the defence of that identity. A simple but highly effective method of beginning to understand how this works is to see football as Emile Durkheim saw religion. Durkheim’s view of religion – ‘something eminently social’ and something he built on the idea of a totem – was that of a social construct… something individual men and women came together to create and something which helped them make sense of their environments. And his idea of a religion as ‘collective representations which express collective realities’ (Durkheim 1965: 10) approximates to how football is viewed by collectively by football fans and by fans of different clubs. All of this is just a fancy way of saying that for millions of people, football is a (quasi?)-religious experience and partaking in that ritual adds substantial meaning to their lives; it is a frame of reference that helps process ‘real world’ issues. Almost everything at, about and connected to a football game – particularly those involving older and more storied clubs and communities – is a representation of those ‘real world’ issues, be they social, cultural, political, religious or economic. That act of representation – of mirroring - is what this text is concerned with, and to do so this text borrows as much from journalism as it does from sociology; it emphasises emotion and story-telling as much as it is based on theory.

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Alongside history, I enjoyed playing football and found both offered a helpful release from each other

Tom Hurleston went to Aquinas Sixth Form College, Stockport and studied History at Brasenose College . After graduating in July 2018, Tom was awarded the Richard Cobb Thesis Prize from the Oxford History Faculty for best undergraduate thesis on European History. Tom’s thesis was supervised by Professor David Hopkin and was on the subject of French culture, society and politics as told through board games, 1770-1830.

The process of choosing my thesis topic was something of a planned accident. Planned from the perspective that I already possessed an interest in eighteenth century French history prior to Oxford and knew that if the opportunity arose to do a thesis in this area, I would seize it; accidental in in the sense that the subject-matter only materialised halfway through my Second Year. Having studied aspects of the French Revolution at A-Level, while at Oxford I chose to deepen this understanding by taking the Further Subject on Culture and Society in France from Voltaire to Balzac in my Second Year. During one tutorial our tutor mentioned the idea of a themed board game which emerged to celebrate the Revolution of 1789. Outside of tutorials I began to research this idea and found a magnificent Rotheschild collection of board games held at Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire.

I conducted my research at Waddesdon Manor and in Oxford, thanks to digitalised versions of the games. I also drew on the online archives of the Bibliothèque national française, to compare imagery contained within the Waddesdon collection. Bolstered by historian Lynn Hunt’s work on the ‘politicisation of the everyday’, the search for secondary literature led me outside the usual haunt of a History undergraduate in the Radcliffe Camera to more diverse surroundings such as the Weston , Taylorian and Sackler libraries as well as a number of college collections. I found that board games offered a unique subject matter, straddling the boundaries of popular imagery, consumption, leisure, ephemera and pedagogy. I labelled them (rather aptly so I thought) ‘archival nomads’, for their ability to defy typical archival classifications – an issue I addressed in my introduction.

The most challenging aspect of any thesis is how to extract the most detail from one’s sources. This is intellectually stimulating but also difficult, as it requires a higher level of source evaluation than the typical undergraduate essay. An unusual aspect of my thesis was the reliance on visual primary sources, as opposed to purely textual documents. Text was integrated into the games themselves but in the absence of accompanying documentary evidence (most of which had been destroyed), identifying references to eighteenth century literature, theatre and popular culture became most important. The rich iconography of the games provided ample material about which to write, from depictions of the storming of the Bastille, the Tennis Court Oath and the October Days to more subtle references about courtship, fashion and enlightenment endeavours.

The majority of the games I studied were direct derivatives of le jeu de l’oie, known in English as the game of the goose. In the traditional 63-square edition of the game, certain squares lead to specific forfeits or rewards. The 58th square, for example, typically depicts death or some allegory of it; the misfortune of landing on this tile requires players to begin the game again. In the aforementioned ‘Game of the Revolution’, the 58th square depicts a crowd with heads on pikes above the names of the Marquis de Launay, Joseph Foulon, and Louis Bertier de Sauvign. This kind of emblematic detail leveraged the rules and iconography as cues to meaning.

Gender also played a role in the games. For example, ‘The Little Game of Love’ (which replicated a much earlier board game) has two circular paths and two sets of forfeits, one for each sex. For the purposes of play, male and female players are paired. On the path reserved for male players, for example, the first punishment they may encounter is ‘a black-eye’ ( coquarde ). The game is silent on the cause of this infliction, but the accompanying forfeit orders the guilty party to pay one counter to the pot and kiss the hand of his female counterpart, perhaps as a sign of penitence for his aggression. Details of this kind readily sprang from the playing surface of each game and offered an interesting perspective on eighteenth-century French social mores ( mœurs ). In a game about the Enlightenment, players are led on a path from innocence to virtue. Each of the 77 squares bears a vice or virtue followed by an instruction. ‘Ignorance’ on square 61, for example, orders players to return to ‘étude’ (study) on square 58. This kind of story-telling pre-empts much of the thinking behind modern children’s games.

My supervisor was very helpful in refining my focus and offering a sounding board for ideas, suggestions and questions about French print culture which by lapse of time had become obscure. Visual sources can be just as rich, productive and diverse as textual documents but they require a careful appreciation of contemporary imagery, audience and publisher provenance in order to understand why engravers chose to depict certain ideas, people and events in the ways they did. The thesis went on to explore the diverse ways in which the games reflected the society of which they were a part as the broader social purpose of games changed over this period, from the pastime of adults to the playtime of children.

For those interested in the subject I would recommend this 2012 exhibition at Waddesdon . For a wider understanding of the enlightenment, Oxford University’s Voltaire Foundation continues to publish brilliant books, articles and research projects on the subject.

I found few academic pursuits at Oxford more pleasurable than the time spent producing my thesis. Alongside history, I enjoyed playing football and found both offered a helpful release from each other. I hope to carry the rigour, discipline and perspective I learnt from both into my legal studies.

333 Football Research Topics & Essay Titles

Football is a game that millions of people around the world enjoy watching and playing. With 3.57 billion views of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, this sport appears to be the most popular. Besides, each match is more than just a game — football is all about passion, skill, and teamwork.

In this article, our expert team has collected great football topics to write about and research that you can use for your school or college assignments.

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The history of football.
Football as the world’s most popular ball game.
The development of modern football.
The greatest football moments.
Why do tactics play a vital role in football?
Football as a traumatic kind of sport.
What is football’s most prestigious competition?
The legends of American football.
The impact of football on society.
Advantages of playing football.
Men’s and women’s football.
The issue of racism in football.

The picture suggests topics for a paper about football.

Are you looking for some prompts on the football topic? Then you are at the right place! Below, you can find ideas for writing your essay.

Why Football Is the Best Sport: Essay Prompt

Football is a global sport that connects practically everyone on the planet. It has the power to bring an entire city or nation to a standstill. In the essay that explains why football is the best game, you can share your own experience or the emotions of your friend who is passionate about this game. Also, you can list the reasons why people love this sport. For example:

Football connects millions of people.
There are no age restrictions to enjoy the match.
The world’s best talents are football players, such as Lionel Messi.
Watching or participating in football evokes genuine emotions.

Prompt for Panyee Football Club Essay

Have you ever heard about a football club that is floating on water? Panyee FC is one of them! Since there is not enough space on the island, football fans and players built a football pitch in the middle of the sea. Find the answers to the following questions about Panyee Football Club and use this information in your essay:

What is the history behind Panyee Football Club?
Why is a Panyee FC pitch built on water?
What are the core values of Panyee Football Club?
Can we say that Panyee FC is a symbol of passion for football?

Why Football Is Dangerous: Essay Prompt

The fact that football has the greatest injury rate of any other kind of sport should not come as a surprise. Football players often incur injuries like ankle sprains, knee injuries, concussions, and acromioclavicular sprains. In your essay on the dangers of football, you can raise the following questions:

Why is it so easy for football players to get injured?
What types of injuries are most common during a football game?
What precautions must be taken to prevent trauma?
How does injury impact the future career of a football player?

Prompt for Essay on Concussions in Football

While every sport has some risk of getting hurt, football, as a high-impact sport , is infamous for causing severe injuries. Concussions are a common injury among football players. They happen when the head is hit hard enough to cause a minor brain injury. To research the topic of concussions in football, write your essay based on the following aspects:

The effect of concussion on the brain.
Statistics on concussion in American football.
Medical concussion protocol.
The recovery process after a concussion.
Screening procedures examining football players for brain damage.

If you’re looking for the most engaging football essay titles, check out the ideas we’ve collected below!

Topics for a Descriptive Essay on a Football Game

The thrill of a last-minute goal in football.
The intensity of the players’ warm-up and last-minute preparations.
Sports psychologist: working with athletes.
The different styles of play in football around the world.
The rapid movement of players and the choreography of their tactics.
The role of a coach in football.
Capturing the joys and frustrations of the players and fans.
The interaction between players and referees: decisions, protests, and resolutions.
A description of a football stadium and its architecture.
The art of dribbling in football.
How do players and fans celebrate a goal?
Describing pre-match rituals and superstitions in football.
How do fans create a supportive atmosphere for their team during the game?
The joy and excitement of attending a live football match.
Describing how coaches handle their emotions on the sidelines.
The description of food served during the football game.
The magnetic pull of the scoreboard: watching the numbers change.
The vibrant fan gear and merchandise in a football stadium.
The drama of penalty kicks: tension, hope, and heartbreak.
The description of a goalkeeper’s save.
The sounds of the football match.

Football Argumentative Essay Topics

Is football too dangerous for young children to play?
Does football develop leadership skills and teamwork?
Title IX in the female sports development.
College football players should be paid for their performance on the field.
Should football stadiums have stricter security measures?
Is the use of performance-enhancing drugs in football acceptable?
Reasons why the NFL should expand to include more teams.
Why paying college athletes is beneficial.
Is the NFL doing enough to prevent concussions and other injuries in players?
Should football games be played on artificial turf or natural grass?
Is it ethical for colleges to recruit high school football players?
Should players be allowed to protest during games?
Does youth sports play a part in the character formation ?
Reasons why cheerleading should be considered a sport in football.
Should the Super Bowl be considered a national holiday?
The economic influence of football: the benefits and costs.
Is football too focused on commercialization and profit?
Should football players be allowed to use marijuana for medical purposes?
The NFL should have a shorter season to reduce the risk of injuries to players.
Using performance-enhancing drugs in the world of sport.
Should college football teams be allowed to schedule games against non-college teams, such as high school teams?
Should the NFL have a salary cap to ensure fairness among teams?
Football players should wear full body armor to reduce injuries.
Is football too expensive for schools and communities to support?
Should the NFL allow players to use alternative therapies for pain management?
Should football players be required to take regular drug tests ?
Should the NFL have stricter penalties for players who break the rules, such as suspensions or fines?
Children participation in sports.
Football players should take classes on financial management to prepare for life after football.
Should the NFL have a quota for hiring minority coaches and executives?
High school football players should pass a physical exam before being allowed to play.
Should the NFL have stricter rules on player conduct off the field?
College football players should be allowed to transfer to other schools without penalty.
Should the NFL have a policy on players using social media ?
Football players should attend media training to prepare for interviews and press conferences.
Sport psychology: biases and influence of external rewards.
Should the NFL have a policy on players participating in political activism?
Football players should undergo regular psychological evaluations.
Should the NFL have a policy on players using alcohol and drugs off the field?
Should football players be required to wear protective eyewear to reduce eye injuries?
College football teams should provide mental health resources for their players.
Should high school football teams limit the number of weekly practices to reduce the risk of injuries?
Paying college athletes: reinforcing privilege or promoting growth?
Should college football players be allowed to unionize?
Should football be banned in schools to protect students from injuries?
Is playing football in college detrimental to academics?
Should college football players be allowed to hire agents?

Ideas for a Narrative Essay about Football

The first time I stepped onto the football field: an unforgettable experience.
Overcoming adversity: how I bounced back from a football injury.
A story of teamwork: how football taught me the value of collaboration.
The most memorable football match I have ever witnessed.
Coping with stress in athletes.
The importance of football in building lifelong friendships.
From underdog to champion: my journey with the football team.
A day in the life of a football player: behind the scenes.
The role of football in shaping my identity.
A tale of rivalry: the intense football match against our arch-nemesis.
The impact of football on my physical fitness and well-being.
How a football coach changed my life.
The thrill of scoring the winning goal: a football victory to remember.
The evolution of football: from my grandfather’s time to the modern era.
A football match that taught me the importance of humility.
The emotional rollercoaster of supporting a football team.
Lessons learned from defeat: how football taught me resilience.
A football game that tested my leadership skills.
Football and community: how the sport brings people together.
A football camp experience: training, team building, and friendship.
From fan to player: fulfilling my football dream.

Football Essay Topics: Compare and Contrast

Regular football vs. American football: a comparative analysis.
Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo: contrasting two football legends.
Comparing football and soccer .
College football vs. professional football: similarities and differences.
The World Cup vs. the Super Bowl: contrasting two major football events.
The roles and impact of offensive and defensive players.
The Premier League vs. La Liga: comparing two dominant football leagues.
Contrasting playing styles and cultural significance of football in Europe and South America.
Club football vs. international football: examining the differences in competition and loyalty.
Football stadiums vs. arenas: comparing the experiences of live football events.
The similarities and differences between Olympic football and FIFA World Cup.
Football in the past vs. modern-day football.
Comparing the roles and responsibilities of quarterbacks and goalkeepers.
Football fan culture in Europe vs. the US: contrasting fan traditions and behaviors.
Amateur football vs. professional football.
Football uniforms vs. gear: analyzing the equipment used in the sport.
Comparing and contrasting famous football team rivalries.
Football team dynamics vs. individual brilliance: contrasting the impact of teamwork and individual performances.
Football referees vs. video assistant referees (VAR).
Club vs. country: comparing the passion and loyalty for club and national teams.
Football and injuries: comparing the risk and types of injuries in the sport.
Football leagues during the pandemic vs. regular seasons.
Football commentary vs. live match experience: comparing the different ways of engaging with the sport.
The impact of football on local vs. global economies.
Football documentaries vs. fictional football movies.
The role of football in promoting diversity vs. perpetuating stereotypes.
Football fandom vs. player idolization: contrasting how fans engage with the sport.
Comparing the traditional grass pitches vs. artificial turf.
The impact of social media on football vs. traditional media.
Comparing the challenges of football in different weather conditions .
Football in mainstream culture vs. football subcultures.
The health benefits of football vs. injuries and health risks.
Betting in football vs. gambling.
The cultural significance of football in different regions.
Football literature vs. football films: contrasting different forms of storytelling about the sport.
Football stadiums: traditional vs. modern architecture .
College football vs. professional football: differences in gameplay and culture.
Offensive vs. defensive strategies: which is more important?
Comparing traditional and modern football training methods.
The history of football in America and Europe.
Injuries in football vs. soccer: which sport is more dangerous?

American Football Topics

The evolution of American football: from its origins to the present day.
The impact of race on American football.
Concussions and brain injuries in American football.
The psychology of football: understanding the mental game of players and coaches.
The role of women in American football: from cheerleaders to coaches and executives.
The strategies and tactics used in American football.
The role of coaches in American football: leadership and game planning.
The significance of the offensive line in American football.
The impact of college football on the NFL.
The influence of the media on American football.
The role of the head coach in American football.
The importance of physical fitness in American football.
The impact of technology on American football: from instant replay to virtual reality training.
The economic impact and financial aspects of American football.
The history of Super Bowl halftime shows.
American football and national identity.
The impact of weather on American football games.
The influence of player protests on American football.
The role of American football in the entertainment industry (movies, TV shows, etc.).
The development of American football youth programs: benefits and challenges.
The importance of the running back in the offense in American football.
The role of the defensive line in stopping the run and rushing the passer in American football.
The influence of American football on sports marketing and sponsorship.
The impact of fan behavior on American football.
Exploring the legacy of American football’s great players and their impact on the sport.
The influence of a new coach on team culture and performance in American football.
The consequences of player suspensions in American football.
Player trades in American football: exploring how teams acquire new talent.
American football and sportsmanship: fair play and ethical considerations.
The impact of player injuries on American football: exploring the recovery process.
The role of American football in building teamwork and camaraderie.
The impact of American football on society’s perception of masculinity .
The history and cultural significance of American football rivalries.
The role of American football in promoting community engagement and volunteerism.
The influence of American football on US pop culture.
American football and social justice: protests, activism, and athlete empowerment.
The role of American football in public health and fitness initiatives.
The ethics of sports gambling in American football.
American football and sports diplomacy: international relations and competitions.
The future of American football: challenges and opportunities.

Are you looking for exciting football topics to talk about? Check out our suggestions for persuasive and informative speeches about this sport!

Football Persuasive Speech Topics

The benefits of playing football for overall physical fitness.
The importance of youth football programs in fostering teamwork.
Kids and sports: lack of professional sports guides.
The positive impact of football on character development and leadership skills.
The role of football in promoting gender equality and inclusion.
The economic benefits of hosting major football events like the World Cup or Super Bowl.
The need for increased safety measures and concussion protocols in football.
The necessity of providing proper healthcare and support for retired football players.
The role of football in breaking down cultural and racial barriers.
Balancing college sports and academic mission.
The benefits of investing in football infrastructure and facilities for communities.
The positive influence of football in reducing youth involvement in crime and drugs.
The potential of football as a tool for empowering disadvantaged communities.
The role of football in promoting a healthy and active lifestyle among fans and spectators.
The benefits of including football as part of the physical education curriculum in schools.
The positive effects of football in promoting national pride.
Corporate social responsibility in sports organizations .
The use of football as a platform for raising awareness and funds for charitable causes.
The importance of football in boosting tourism and international visibility of cities.
The potential of football in fostering international diplomacy and cultural exchange.
The importance of providing equal opportunities for females in football at all levels.
The impact of football on local economies through job creation and tourism revenue.
The significance of iconic moments in football history.

Football Informative Speech Topics

The different positions in football and their roles.
The psychology of football fans and their passion for the game.
Agencies in the international football industry .
Famous football stadiums around the world and their significance.
The rules and regulations of football: understanding the game’s structure.
The role of referees and their importance in enforcing the rules of football.
Positive self-talk and its impact on athletes.
The evolution of football equipment: from leather balls to high-tech gear.
The most successful football clubs in history and their achievements.
Exploring the tactics and strategies used in modern football.
The science behind successful football coaching.
Sports coaching career and its history.
Football rivalries: the history and intensity behind classic match-ups.
The art of scoring goals: techniques and skills of top goal scorers.
Football and media: the influence of broadcasting and coverage on the sport.
The psychological aspects of football: mental preparation and performance.
The cultural impact of football around the world.
The development and growth of women’s football.
Physical therapy services for sports injuries.
The importance of nutrition and fitness in football.
The significance of football academies in nurturing young talent.
The role of technology in modern football: VAR, goal-line technology, and more.
Football hooliganism : understanding the causes and efforts to combat it.
Famous football managers and their managerial styles: strategies for success.

If you need compelling topics about football for your presentation, here are some ideas you can consider:

The FIFA World Cup: the most significant event in international football.
Techniques and skills in football: dribbling, shooting, passing, and more.
Leadership development in football management .
The rules and regulations in football.
Football tactics: exploring different formations and strategic approaches.
Famous football players of all times: their achievements and impact on the sport.
Football and sports injuries: common types, prevention, and treatment.
Steroid use effects on professional young athletes.
Football stadiums around the world: architecture and unique features.
The business side of football: sponsorship, transfer fees, and revenue streams.
Football and social media: the influence of digital platforms on the sport.
Football documentaries and films: capturing the drama and passion of the sport.
The effects of football on fashion and popular culture.
Virtual reality technology in soccer referee training .
The financial impact of football on cities and regions.
Football and sports journalism: media coverage and analysis of the sport.
Football stats and analytics: how data is revolutionizing the sport.
The causes and consequences of fan violence in football.
The cultural rituals and traditions associated with football matches.
Football and the environment: sustainable practices and stadiums.
The impact of football on tourism.
Health care site: fitness, sports, and nutrition.
Football and celebrity culture: players as icons and brand ambassadors.
Football in video games: the popularity of virtual football experiences.
The importance of infrastructure in hosting major football events.
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The Historical Development of Policing and the Law at Football Matches in the UK

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In this chapter we introduce the issue of football-related violence and disorder in Britain, popularly known as ‘hooliganism’. We chart the rise of the issue as an apparently singular, identifiable, phenomenon in political and media discourse from the 1950s to the 1980s and argue that the label actually covered a host of different and often unconnected types of transgression, deviance, or misbehaviour. We contend that early attempts to understand and respond to the problem by governments, police, and law-makers were largely unsuccessful in identifying what action needed to be taken, not helped by early academic studies which were characterised by a struggle to grasp why, and when, disorder did or did not occur. We consider the extent to which football crowd disorder at matches increased from the 1950s onwards, the likely reasons for any rise, and establish the inter-connected reasons which explain the reduction in levels of disorder in the late 1980s and 1990s. We conclude by arguing that many of the failures to understand or respond appropriately to the issue have been due to too heavy a focus on ‘hooliganism’ as being the result of individuals with predispositions towards violence, rather than focusing on structural, situational, and environmental factors such as stadium infrastructure and location, policing tactics, and laws and policies that have themselves shaped how football crowd behaviour has developed.

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The trains chartered to take fans to and from away matches.

The metaphor of ‘hooliganism’ as a disease was also established by this point. Interestingly, Dunning et al. go on to claim that it was only at the start of the 1966/67 season that the label was being applied by the national media ( 1988 , p. 165).

For fans interviewed by Marsh, for example, the ‘hooligan’ was more of a jester, who could be contrasted with those more interested fighting rival fans ( 1978 , p. 71–2).

The Harrington Report found that 90% of readers of The Sun newspaper who completed a survey felt hooliganism had increased, with only 11% believing its seriousness to be exaggerated ( 1968 , p. 6).

Prior to this, it was common for fans to watch what would become their local rivals on the Saturdays when their first-choice team was playing away. Dunning et al. refer to 1967 as being the year in which Northern football fans first “arrived” en masse in London for away matches ( 1988 , p. 166).

In a similar vein, Vamplew, talking about segregation of fans between popular terraces and (more expensive and exclusive) stands in the late nineteenth century, argues that segregation could have “encouraged disorder” where it led to an increase in crowd density in certain areas ( 1980 , p. 12).

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