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Covid-19: Reflections on threat and uncertainty for the future of elite women’s football in England

Clarkson, Beth G.; Culvin, Alex; Pope, Stacey; Parry, Keith D.

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Beth G. Clarkson

Alex Culvin

Keith D. Parry



Abstract

This commentary offers an analysis of the implications of Covid-19 on the future of elite women’s football, with the intention of reflecting on and illuminating the threat and uncertainty facing the game. Topics covered include (1) organisational and economic repercussions; (2) consequences for player contracts, migration and investment; and (3) player wellbeing. These significant challenges require swift and decisive action in order to mitigate their potential effects. Recommendations are made for governing bodies, parent clubs and practitioners, in addition to possible future research directions for academics. We reflect upon what can be done during and post-pandemic to continue the momentum and growth of women’s football in England, highlighting the need for football clubs to learn from previous crises by embracing innovation and entrepreneurship.

Citation

Clarkson, B. G., Culvin, A., Pope, S., & Parry, K. D. (2022). Covid-19: Reflections on threat and uncertainty for the future of elite women’s football in England. Managing Sport and Leisure, 27(1-2), 50-61. https://doi.org/10.1080/23750472.2020.1766377

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date May 4, 2020
Online Publication Date May 14, 2020
Publication Date 2022
Deposit Date May 22, 2020
Publicly Available Date Nov 14, 2021
Journal Managing sport and leisure : an international journal.
Print ISSN 2375-0472
Electronic ISSN 2375-0480
Publisher Taylor and Francis Group
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 27
Issue 1-2
Pages 50-61
DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/23750472.2020.1766377

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