Tweet 8,616 miles. This is the milage Portsmouth FC have clocked up over the 2020/21 season. Although, in this extraordinary time, they have not been joined by the thousands of supporters following in their footsteps. The government requirement for professional sport to remain ensnared by thousands of empty plastic seats, […]
Read MoreFOOTBALL WITHOUT FANS – FANS’ PERSPECTIVE
Tweet The final part of this three-part feature will focus on the largest, most important group that, indeed, makes it all tick; the ‘active’ fans that thrive on ‘being there.’ The fans who drive their side forward, the fans whose hopes and dreams rest upon the shoulders of eleven […]
Read MoreFOOTBALL WITHOUT FANS – REFEREES’ PERSPECTIVE
Tweet The restrictions permitting a handful of people to attend professional football matches have certainly had a degree of negative impact on the experience of players and fans. However, one group who may be appreciating the relative silence are the referees. Mike Dean and co can finally officiate without, let’s […]
Read MoreFOOTBALL WITHOUT FANS – THE PLAYERS’ PERSPECTIVE.
Tweet By Sam Stone The scenario is normal for us now. The once ‘alien’ prospect of football without fans has since become the accepted reality for the football world. As fans crammed into trains, gathered in pubs, and chanted in the stands back in the early months of 2020, the […]
Read MoreBRIGHTON ECONOMIC HIT AFTER PRIDE CANCELLATION.
Tweet The cancellation of Brighton Pride due to the Coronavirus outbreak is set to cost the city millions in potential revenue. This year was due to be the 30th anniversary of the world-famous festival. Brighton Pride draws in thousands of people from around the globe and gives Brighton a huge economic boost […]
Read MoreUnited suffer third quarter operating loss.
Tweet Manchester United have made a third quarter operating loss of -£3.3 million, as broadcasting, matchday and total revenue is affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The postponement of the round of 16 Europa League home match and closure of non-matchday operations in mid-March has affected matchday revenue. This has resulted […]
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