Development Of Football

Question 1

How did transport aid the development of association football

Answer 1

Teams could travel to play against other teams

Spectators could travel to watch and support teams

Question 2

What are other factors which aided development of association football

Answer 2

Newspapers meant fans had role models and teams
Urbanisation
Improved transport
More free time
Increased professionalism
More disposable income
Increased organisation

Question 3

What is the Bosman Ruling

Answer 3

Made in Dec 1995 giving freedom of contract to players and massive transfer fees being paid

Question 4

Describe the rationalism she modern day development of football

Answer 4

First Fa cup in 1871-72 season
Ex public school boys set up FA in 1863
Professional football first recognised by by Fa in 1885
Football League started in 1888
In 1900 maximum wage was £4 a week
Mid 20th century, maximum wage cap abolished
Bosman Ruling

Question 5

Describe the opportunities in football for women

Answer 5

More free time
Increased funding and clubs
Increased support from FA
Increased media coverage
Increased female role models
More provision in schools, PE

Question 6

Describe Elite Female Officials

Answer 6

First female official in football-1990s- Wendy Toms

Creation of women’s referee development pathway has helped

Question 7

Name 2 Key stats for women

Answer 7

1,270,000 total registered female players

52 associations have a female national team

Question 8

What was the benefit of improved technology for women

Answer 8

They had more free time, so they seeked leisure activities