The future of football

Title

The future of football

Genre

Interview; Documentary; Special

TX Date

14 Nov 1981

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:50:57

Description

LBC Special: The Future of Football, presented by Chris Martin. Examines financial problems affecting football in UK: ticket prices; high transfer fees and player salaries; stadiums and supporter facilities; possible solutions, including restructuring of League, and transfer and wage restrictions. Interviews with John Bond and Peter Swales, Manchester City; Martin Spencer, Chelsea; Peter Anderson, Millwall; John Toshack, Swansea; Graham Kelly, Football League; Bert Millichip, Football Association; Gordon Taylor, Professional Footballers’ Association.

Contributors

Graham Kelly; Chris Martin; John Bond; Martin Spencer; Peter Anderson; John Toshack; Peter Swales; Bert Millichip; Gordon Taylor

Keywords

Wages; Wage policy; Economics; Association football; Football players; Tickets; Employees transfer; Football stadiums; Sports facilities

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