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Factors that have led to the Growth of British Football

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                        Factors that have led to the Growth of British Football

Since the Second World War, Britain has experienced immense growth in the social environment, the economic structures and the political position in the world. Of all these levels of growth, the development of football in Britain stands out as the most conspicuous aspect of British society. The growth of football in Britain has identified with the total development of the British society and culture and its influence in the world since the World War II. To explore this topic, the research paper will research and discuss the factors that have led to the growth of football in Britain since the Second World War. The research paper will explore and discuss the administration of the football association, government and clubs as a contributor to soccer.

The research paper will describe the status of football in the mid-twentieth century.  At the same time, the research will compare the growth of the sport today and the mid-twentieth century. This will open the research to appreciate the developments in the sport in the country and provide the basis of understanding the growth. In addition, this will give the need for research to understand the current factors that have led to the current developments in the sport. The growth of the sport relies in government to set the right legal, political and economic environment for football growth. Therefore, the paper will explore the British government support and policies as a factor that has led to the growth of football in the country. In addition, the paper will explore the contribution of sponsors and financiers in the development of football.

Moreover, the paper will discuss the growth of football clubs in Britain as a significant factor that contributed to the growth of the sport in the country. To explore this factor, the paper will discuss the role of football clubs in nurturing and developing football talents in the country and abroad. At the same time, the paper will explore the contribution of footballers in the country in the sport and their role in the growth of soccer clubs. This will be in addition to the discussion on the role of the media in Britain and the world. Through the research and discussion, the paper will conclude by summarizing the factors that led to the growth of football in Britain.

The Sources

Dobson, S. & Goddard, J. (2011). The Economics of Football. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press

This book gives detailed and in-depth information on the financial and economic aspects of the growth of football in England and in the world at large. The book explores the revenues, attendance and role of fans and media in the growth of the sport. Therefore, the book is a perfect source for understanding the developments in British football, it is important to understand the situation of the sport during the mid-twentieth century.

Gerber, L. (2013). Undercurrent Journal. The Undercurrent Journal: Vol. 10, Issue 1 (Spring/Summer 2013, p34-71

This journal provides a comprehensive description of the role of footballers, other football associations and the media in British football. The journal, edited by Gerber (2013) will help research the role of proper administration of a sport is significant in the development of the sport in a country and in the world. This journal will be used to explore the role of football clubs, the football association, and sponsors in the growth of football in Britain.

The FA. The Football Association (FA) Website. Retrieved From, <http://www.thefa.com> June 10, 2015

This source will detail the role and organization of the Football Association (FA) in football in Britain. The research paper will explore the organization of the football body in the country as a contribution to the growth of the sport. The research paper will discuss the contribution of the FA as the organization that has birthed the growth of soccer in the country.