Research question: Does a football team’s decisions affect their fans’ passion? Hypothesis: A football club’s decision does affect fans’ passion. Intro – Doeke Dobma Good morning and welcome to our presentation on Research Methods. This morning we are going to critically analyse two different papers. Our research question is ‘Does a football club’s decision affectContinue reading “PR1 Blog- Nick Golding”
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Verbal abuse, another issue with the game.
Verbal referee abuse isn’t something that just happens to me, giving my personal experiences and opinion on referee abuse is one thing, but listening to other referees and getting their views and experiences on the topic is another. Especially as everyone’s personal experience is likely to be different. By putting referees experiences of verbal abuseContinue reading “Verbal abuse, another issue with the game.”
Chelsea v West Ham: Match Report (0-1)
Hammers put a knock on rejuvenated Chelsea, in 1-0 shock win at Stamford Bridge. Aaron Cresswell’s brilliant solo goal just after the break gave West Ham their first win since September, and a first away win since August to ease the pressure on Manuel Pellegrini. Chelsea fell to back to back league defeats for theContinue reading “Chelsea v West Ham: Match Report (0-1)”
Dover Athletic v Maidenhead United Match Report (3-4)
Dover’s five game unbeaten streak came to a dramatic end in Andy Hessenthaler’s 200th game in charge of the Whites, as Maidenhead came back from one down to take all three points in a thriller at the Crabble. Joe Ellul’s 53rd minute strike ensured all three points went home with Maidenhead, as they picked upContinue reading “Dover Athletic v Maidenhead United Match Report (3-4)”
Dover Athletic v Maidenhead United Match Preview
Dover are looking tonight to take their unbeaten streak to six games this evening, against a Maidenhead side who have lost every game in November. A win for Dover will put them in great spirits ahead of their FA Cup clash with Peterborough next weekend and will also keep them in close nick with theContinue reading “Dover Athletic v Maidenhead United Match Preview”
VAR takes centre stage in the headlines again.
Offside, or not offside; penalty or no penalty, these were the words that dominated the Premier League at the weekend. And they were all linked to a small three letter word that is dividing football fans across the country, V-A-R. Yet again VAR impacted the Premier League at the weekend, Crystal Palace having their goalContinue reading “VAR takes centre stage in the headlines again.”
Why be a Referee?
From grassroots to the Premier League, referees of all ages are faced with challenges every time they put on the kit. Whether that is receiving abuse on a Sunday morning from a kid’s parent, or being heckled by a stadium full of supporters, being a referee is no easy job. So why do it? MyContinue reading “Why be a Referee?”
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