C/B/776. Evaluate the extent to which commercial actors govern the global football industry

The paper examines football as a global industry providing a review of literature on the theory of advertising, the sustainability of sports, political economy within the football industry, etc. Commercialization of football is discussed touching on sport broadcasting rights and the communicative aspects of the game. The commercial impact of cyber marketing and football club websites is evaluated.

C/S/52. Racism in football

This long essay is a qualitative research style report into the issue of racism in football.

C/L/137. Football Contracts – Irreconcilable with Standard Contract Principles:

The key factor that an agent holds is that the agent is to act within line of the Principal's interests; however there is no rule that stops an agent under standard contract law to work for both parties in the contract. If the agent is working on the behalf of both parties then the agent must successfully balance the needs of both parties, which will bring out the greatest financial benefit to the agent. However under standard contract law if the agent failed to act within the requests of either principal then the agent is liable to indemnify any losses that occur due to unauthorized actions. The new rules that FIFA and the FA have brought into force, which falls in line with EU law limits the abilities of the agent therefore this discussion is going to focus on how football contracts are irreconcilable standard contract law and agency. It will argue that the new regulations are creating an independent version of employment contracts for sports players and protection from improper agents.

C/B/592. Football's Involvement in International Development Initiative

This paper is focusing on the statement saying whether 'football's involvement in international development initiatives is for commercial or political reasons'. The analysis and discussion focused on the point that football's involvement in international development initiatives is for commercial reasons. The discussion also concentrates on several important issues, including branding, sponsorship and commerce in football.

E/N/21. Women's participation in football

The paper examines potential popularity of Woman's football in the UK reviewing the history of women's engagement in sports and games, the reasons behind the increase in female participation in football across the world, the position of the England woman's international football team, etc.

C/F/163. Ratio analyses of Everton Football Club. Comparison with the ratios of Manchester City and Celtic clubs

This work will outlines Everton's financial performance in 2005 and 2004, and draws on some of its results in 2006. The analysis is done in terms of financial ratios, and some explanations of those ratios will be provided. Furthermore, the financial positions of two of the club's competitors are analysed: Manchester City club and Celtic Club. The work concludes that despite Everton's good performance in 2005, this financial strength was not sustainable, as it was driven by an injection of shareholders fund and sale of intangible assets. Unless the club reduces its expense base, its financial position will be very volatile from year to year.

E/B/288. Football's involvement in international development initiatives is for commercial/political reasons

The paper examines the International development programme carried out by the Federation International de Football Association (FIFA) in Africa reviewing the history of the international sport aid, the aid policy towards the "Third World countries", the academic approaches to the standardisation of culture, and the effects of FIFA's development work.

E/E/38. Why do Premier League football clubs form a cartel?

The paper examines the reasons why Football Association Premier League (FAPL) clubs form a cartel describing the advantages of a cartel and illustrating them with examples of UK football clubs benefiting from their position in the cartel by getting higher profits, better co-ordination, etc.

P/B/703. Dissertation. Has football become a global game?

The dissertation investigates the reasons behind the global popularity of football reviewing its history and conducting secondary research on the basis of literature related to the globalisation of modern football. Primary research is conducted (using questionnaires and an interview) to study the attitudes of football fans towards the internationalisation of football, i.e. player migration, globally directed football clubs, etc. Conclusions are made about the local and global aspects of football.

P/B/556. Dissertation. Football financing in Europe, UK and Turkey

The dissertation investigates football financing in Europe, Manchester United (UK) and Besiktas JK (Turkey). The background of the European major leagues and the English Premier league, is described comparing their revenue sources, wages, turnover ratios, operating profits, etc. The impacts of premiership are discussed. The background of Manchester United is reviewed outlining their strategic goals and financial operations and comparing their performance to that of Besiktas LK.

P/B/553. Football hooliganism in UK: history, causes, control measures

The paper examines football hooligan activity in the UK reviewing football gang rivalries, popular football hooligan images, causes of football hooliganism including deindividuation, the role of masculinity, thrill-seeking, frustration/aggression theory, etc. Legislation on hooliganism is studied; the effectiveness of the current system of control at preventing organised disorder in the UK (Category C hooliganism) is described and evaluated.

P/B/432. Beijing Hyundai football club: problems of membership and attendance

The paper touches upon the problems of attendance and membership in sport organisations reviewing the practices of the Chinese football club Beijing Hyundai. Background information is given on the history of the club, the nature of Beijing, Chinese football environment, products and customers of Chinese football, Chinese fan culture, etc. A five-year plan for Beijing Hyundai club is outlined; conclusions are made about the importance of building fan loyalty.

P/F/316. Dissertation. Football clubs in UK and Europe: capital structure

The dissertation examines the capital structure of UK football clubs comparing it to that of major clubs in Europe and investigating what influences capital structure in European football. The paper provides a review of literature on the theories of company value and capital structure, dependent and independent variables of capital structure, etc. The methodology of data analysis is described; gearing models of Football clubs in England and in Europe are compared and discussed.

P/B/374. Report on British Football Clubs

The paper examines the situation in the UK football clubs looking at their financial management and arguing that the financial conditions of the clubs affect the player resources and can be correlated to the performance levels of the club.

P/B/256. Role and setting of objectives in the planning process

This report investigates the role and setting of objectives in the planning process, illustrating theory with the examples from Chelsea football club. Report also covers environmental internal and external audit (PEST analysis); Approaches to strategy and discusses Organisational strategy of Chelsea football club. This is more theoretical then practical report.

P/M/229. Dissertation. Branding as the source of Competitive Advantage

The aim of this dissertation is to determine whether branding and brands are important for businesses to gain the competitive advantage on the market. To narrow down the topic dissertation focused on one industry (football). Dissertation provides extensive but focused literature review on branding and presents primary research (in the form of survey). For more information on this dissertation please contact us.

P/B/128. "By most criteria the main significance of football in contemporary British society is as a television show." Discuss Steve Wagg's view of the relationship between football and TV in the period from c.1960

This essay begins by addressing the actual presentation of football on television, the techniques used in today's programmes and the direct practical affects of televising the game. It moves on to issues such as the effect of television on football's place in society, the blurring of the lines between broadcasting companies and clubs, and football's increasing reliance on television revenue as a means of survival.

P/B/119. "By most criteria the main significance of football in contemporary British society is as a television show." Discuss Steve Wagg's view of the relationship between football and TV in the period from c.1960

This essay begins by addressing the actual presentation of football on television, the techniques used in today's programmes and the direct practical affects of televising the game. It further moves onto issues such as the effect of television on football's place in society, the blurring of the lines between broadcasting companies and clubs, and football's increasing reliance on television revenue as a means of survival.

P/B/52. Analysis of Football industry. 'The financial turnover of the football industry has never been higher but the industry is mired in financial crisis'. Explain and discuss.

This essay analyses UK football industry, industry turnover, income gap, and large spending of football clubs which drive clubs into financial crisis. The statement: 'The financial turnover of the football industry has never been higher but the industry is mired in financial crisis' is being explained and discussed.

P/B/63. Strategic analysis of Manchester United Football Club

This report consists of the Manchester United Football Club company background, mission statement analysis, SWOT analysis of Manchester United, PEST analysis of Manchester United, Market analysis (Competitors, customers and co-operators), Resource analysis (Human resources, financial resources, operation resources). Apart from that strategic plan in being developed with the objectives to Discover new viable markets, Enter into new countries and Develop and recruit new footballers from these countries. Ansoff matrix is being used for this purpose. Several strategies were critically analysed and optimal strategy of development of Manchester United Football Club was developed taking into account all the important factors such as organisational structure and people issues. Excellent paper.

P/F/68. Dissertations. Going Public: the case of Football Clubs

The dissertation attempts to identify what were the main reasons of going public for the football clubs in the end of the 90s; how these reasons can be compared with the reasons for companies in other industries; and the correctness of those reasons. The research found out that opposing to much that has been written, there were real advantages for most clubs at the time to go public due to the speedily increasing costs. The research was based on the primary and secondary researches.

P/B/73. UK Government's Efforts to Control Football Hooliganism

The paper analyses and investigates the attempts of UK Government to reduce the football hooliganism. In order to do so the researcher provides brief definition and history on football hooliganism and investigates data on it.

P/B/86. Sponsorship of Football Clubs

This paper analyses the modern football industry, football industry attractiveness for investment, relationships between football clubs and their sponsors (including advantages and disadvantages of these relationships) and investigates the strategies for these relationships.

E/S/25. Social impacts of football

The paper examines social impacts of football reviewing the history of the game, addressing the issue of social inequality in relation to ethnic minorities in London, discussing the efforts of FA and football clubs to combat racism in the game, the effects of football's popularity on young people's development, etc.