Fan perspectives of change in the A-League
Authors: Lock, D.
Journal: Soccer and Society
Volume: 10
Issue: 1
Pages: 109-123
eISSN: 1743-9590
ISSN: 1466-0970
DOI: 10.1080/14660970802472718
Abstract:Football in Australia has undergone pronounced changes since 2003. Significant changes to national league competition structure have been made in an attempt to separate the sport from its socio-historical links with expressive ethnicity. This study employs a qualitative methodology to analyse members of foundation A-League club Sydney FC to examine two specific research interests. Firstly, the study examines the extent fans perceive the A-League to represent a change from the NSL. Secondly, in a league that appears to have shed ethnic linkages, how do individuals identify as fans with a specific A-League club?
Source: Scopus
Fan perspectives of change in Australia’s A-League
Authors: Lock, D.
Journal: Soccer and Society
Volume: 10
Pages: 109-123
ISSN: 1743-9590
DOI: 10.1080/14660970802472718
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