As part of the collation I have drawn up a basic plan to write the report so that I can keep a focus to my investigation:
Introduction
· Why I wanted to do project
· Introduce test clubs
· Introduct current position of English football
Section 1. The Game Over the Last 20 Years.
· Describe changes in three areas:
o
Commercial
§ Globalisation
§ Diversification
§ Sponsorship?
o
Matchday
§ Attendance changes (LJT report)
§ Move towards corporate – away from normal fan
o
Broadcasting
§ The big change of the 3
§ Global audience
§ BSkyB
Section 2. Effect on Competition.
·
Within each
league
o
Competitiveness
at top of league (winning it)
o
Competitiveness
between top and bottom, how unfair?
· Between league
o
Gap between
leagues, shown by promoted and relegated.
o
How the money is
distributed (parachute payments)
Section 3. Clubs Financial Volatility.
·
Big losses now made by clubs
·
Increase in clubs entering administration
·
Diversifying of clubs?
Section 4. Test Club Comparison.
·
Comparison table last 20 years then/now?
o Positions
o Transfers
o Stadium capacity
o Season ticket cost
·
General comparison taking in other changes between the two
Section 5. The Game Moving forward.
·
Legislation and future proposals
o Financial fair play
(domestically?)
o 39th game
o Changes to broadcasting
Conclusion.
·
Is football in a
better position?
