Foul Play

Tackling Football's Integrity Problem

Professor Dan Hough (University of Sussex)

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English

Agenda Publishing
17 October 2024

Sport & the law; Sports governing bodies; Sports teams & clubs; Ball games; Football (Soccer, Association football)

Football has an integrity problem.

Whether it is the reckless behaviour of players on or off the pitch, television commentators bad-mouthing decisions during the game, or corrupt governance of the sport, football has a tarnished reputation. Big money means big public interest and an even bigger responsibility to make it a sport that is inclusive, professional and, at the very least, law-abiding.

Dan Hough, long-time player, supporter and professor of corruption analysis, puts the game under the microscope to explain how football's integrity could be improved. He analyses the role of the players, managers and owners, the referees, the pundits and fans to unpick the issues at stake. Surprisingly, it is not just about the money sloshing around top-flight clubs, it is about the way the game is played, managed, governed and regulated that makes the sport's ethos what it is. It is time that it was tackled properly.

By: Professor Dan Hough (University of Sussex)
Imprint: Agenda Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
ISBN: 9781788217637
ISBN 10: 1788217632
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 17 October 2024
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dan Hough is Professor of Corruption Analysis at the University of Sussex. A lifelong football fan, he spends most of his time out of the office either watching Shrewsbury Town Football Club or playing for Ascot United.