|
Globalisation and the future of indigenous football codes.
From:
Economic Papers - Economic Society of Australia
| Date:
December 1, 2004| Author:
Frost, Lionel
| COPYRIGHT 2004 Economic Society of Australia. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information
|
Much of the debate about the future of indigenous football codes such as Australian Rules and Gaelic football has centred on the possibility that in the future their popularity will be eroded by the increasing power of soccer. Several commentators have envisaged a future in which sports that operate in a global marketplace will 'crowd out' sports that have been traditionally popular in certain parts of the world. This article will examine these predictions critically, and will sugg...
Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles from HighBeam Research
 "The News Letter (Belfast, Northern Ireland)")
|
Football: Phoenix shot down by Premier League.(Sport)
The News Letter (Belfast, Northern Ireland)
; THE Premier League last night overwhelmingly rejected any suggestion that Scottish giants Celtic and Rangers should be allowed to play in the top sphere of English football. A meeting of the 20 clubs at their Connaught Place headquarters also decided that there will be no Premier League Two,
|
 "The Birmingham Post (England)")
|
Football: Richards insists Premier League not to blame for Euro failure.(Sport)
The Birmingham Post (England)
; Byline: By Simon Stone The Premier League insist they are not to blame for England's stunning Euro 2008 demise despite its increasing reliance on overseas players. Less than 40 per cent of regular top-flight starters are qualified to play for England, the lowest percentage in any of the major
|
 "Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales)")
|
Scottish giants are rejected by English clubs; PREMIER LEAGUE.(Sport)
Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales)
; THE Premier League last night firmly slammed the door shut on Scottish giants Celtic and Rangers. They also totally rejected the prospect of a Premier League Second Division, or Phoenix as it was entitled. Chief executive Richard Scudamore revealed that, although no formal vote was taken, the 20
|
 "AAP Sports News (Australia)")
|
Soc: Premier League rules out Celtic and Rangers switch
AAP Sports News (Australia)
; AAP Sports News (Australia) 12-13-2001 Soc: Premier League rules out Celtic and Rangers switch LONDON, Dec 12 Reuters - The English Premier League ...
|
|
Premier League 'is not to blame'
Yorkshire Post
; The Premier League insist they are not to blame for England's stunning Euro 2008 demise despite its increasing reliance on overseas players. Less than 40 per cent of regular top-flight starters are qualified to play for England, the lowest percentage in any of the major European leagues. The
|
 "The Journal (Newcastle, England)")
|
Premier League windfall is peanuts, says Al Fayed.(Sport)
The Journal (Newcastle, England)
; Fulham owner Mohamed Al Fayed yesterday blasted the Premier League for selling the clubs short in their commercial negotiations ( despite being on the brink of receiving an unprecedented windfall. The Premier League has sold its media rights for an astonishing pounds 2.1bn and the deal kicks in
|
 "Daily Post (Liverpool, England)")
|
Football: Premier League insist they're not to blame for failure.(Sport)
Daily Post (Liverpool, England)
; Byline: BY SIMON STONE Daily Post Correspondent THE Premier League insist they are not to blame for England's stunning Euro 2008 demise despite its increasing reliance on overseas players. Less than 40% of regular top-flight starters are qualified to play for England, the lowest percentage in any
|
|
|
Football: Premier League earn Uefa support over new Sky deal.(Sport)
The Birmingham Post (England)
; Byline: Ken Gaunt Uefa have given unconditional backing to the Premier League following the controversy surrounding the new Sky television deal. The three-year agreement which starts next year is worth pounds 1 billion --but European Commission trade commissioner Mario Monti claims that contracts
|
|
It's time for showbusiness Football must be open with the public, says Premier League boss Scudamore
Evening Standard - London
; SHADY agents, dodgy transfer deals and clubs on the verge of administration. However much these images have dominated football's recent agenda, the Premier League's chief executive Richard Scudamore refutes suggestions that they paint a picture of wholesale skulduggery. In fact he is certain the
|
|
|
SOC: Premier League slams door on Old Firm giants
AAP Sports News (Australia)
; AAP Sports News (Australia) 12-13-2001 SOC: Premier League slams door on Old Firm giants LONDON, Dec 12 AFP - The possibility of Scottish giants ...
|