Football Fans Census

Tuesday, May 05, 2009

News; WSJ on cultural differences between fans in the US and Europe

The Wall Street Journal looks at cultural differences that may play a part in explaining the differing desires of fans, to sit at sports events in the US and to stand at European football matches.


Further reading on the Safe Standing debate:

Interesting article by Tom Dunmore at pitchinvasion.net.

The Football Supporters' Federation report "The Case for Safe Standing" at major football stadia in England and Wales first published in June 2007, provides a comperehensive outline of the arguments that some fans' campaigning groups have been making on the issue.



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