Ukraine 1 England 0 - A match to remember?
Whilst it might not have been the result we wanted, England’s match against the Ukraine on Saturday may become memorable for business reasons.
Whatever your view on whether England football matches should only be available to watch live on the internet, there is little doubt that there is plenty of scope for the topic to be used constructively in the business studies classroom.
Topics could include…
read more...»Football finances under the spotlight
The troubled finances of football clubs comes under the spotlight again this weekend - this time in an article in the Observer…
read more...»Football’s Credit Crunch
Many thanks to Penny Brooks for highlighting this radio broadcast in which the financial problems facing the football industry are discussed and analysed. There are still a few days left to listen or download the programme using iPlayer.
A Great New Business Studies Visit - Chelsea FC
tutor2u has partnered with Chelsea FC to create a fantastic new visit for Business Students. The Business of Football at Chelsea FC gives business students the inside track on one of the world’s leading sporting brands. Here’s how to arrange a visit for your students…
read more...»Will the Crunch deflate the Football Bubble?
An interesting article in the Independent today takes a close look at the how the business of top-flight football in England is being affected by the economic downturn. Player wages continue to grow faster than revenues. Operating losses are increasing. Can the football industry continue to defy the crunch?
Arsene Wenger reveals the secrets of successful teamwork
A big thanks to Carlo Mencatelli who alerted me over an enjoyable lunch today to this fantastic newstory about how Arsene Wenger (Manager of Arsenal FC, for those who don’t know him) approaches motivation and teamwork…
read more...»Sponsoring a Premier League club shirt - a cursed marketing activity
An interesting, if slightly tongue-in-cheek, piece on the BBC website today questioning pointing out just how many of the main shirt sponsors of Premier League clubs have recently suffered from financial difficulties…
read more...»Business Studies and Chelsea FC
We’ve been hard at work over the summer working with the team at Chelsea FC to produce a stadium tour and supporting resources that is designed to support GCSE, BTEC First and other Level 2 courses in business…
read more...»Hot Seat takes its place at the home of football
Students visiting a very famous football stadium will now be putting themselves in The Hot Seat. as part of their studies.
read more...»Supporters count the cost of following a Premiership footie club
How much would you spend to be a loyal supporter of Premiership football club? New research highlights just how much it all costs.
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