Hooliganism

• What is hooliganism?


  Rowdy, violent or destructive behaviour.
• What are the positive effects of spectators on a sports team?

  • Encouraging for the team (home-field advantage)
  • Profit for better players and commercialism
  • Increased media attention and funding
  • Creates an atmosphere
• What are the negative effects of spectators on a sports team?

  • Intimidating for others
  • Influencing children's behaviour negatively
  • Violence towards players or fans
  • Destruction leading to costs
  • Hindering performance of the opposite team
• What are some reasons for hooliganism?


  Rivalry, drugs, alcohol, gang culture, referee’s decision, display of masculinity, frustration, hype in the media.
• What are some strategies to combat hooliganism?


  • Preventing known hooligans from traveling to matches
  • Not serving alcohol within football grounds
  • Introduction of all-seater stadiums
  • Segregation of fans
  • Improved policing and stewarding
  • Introduction of CCTV cameras
  • Banning or removing fans from venues
• What is a potential issue with preventing known hooligans from traveling to matches?


  Authorities need to create a list of troublemakers, which may not be realistic.
• What is a consequence of not serving alcohol within football grounds?


  Local pubs may lose income due to early closures.
• How do all-seater stadiums help combat hooliganism?


  They reduce the ability of spectators to move around and allow better control over ticket distribution.
• What is a drawback of increased policing and stewarding at events?

  It can lead to a more intense atmosphere and potential violence.
• What is a potential financial issue with introducing CCTV cameras at stadiums?


  The cost of policing can increase, which not all clubs can afford.
• What is the financial impact of policing for some Premiership clubs?

  Some clubs can spend up to and over £1 million per year to police their home games.
• What is the purpose of banning or removing fans from venues?


  To maintain order and safety during matches.
• How can high-profile role models help combat hooliganism?


  They can appeal to the public for better supporter behaviour.
• What is a potential negative effect on role models who campaign against hooliganism?


  They might receive hate and negative behaviour from fans.