Abstract
Welford investigates the relationship between women’s and men’s football clubs in England. Since the 1990s there has been a move for women’s clubs to join with men’s clubs to gain access to pitch and other facilities. Welford argues that the relationship between women’s and men’s football clubs can be complicated and has a significant impact on a number of areas. The chapter explores three of these areas: financial arrangements, club development and perceived status. Welford concludes that relationships between men’s and women’s football clubs can be fragile, and dependence on a male football club, particularly for financial support, can be highly problematic. Women’s football is an interesting site for examining the integration of men’s and women’s sports.
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Welford, J. (2018). Outsiders on the Inside: Integrating Women’s and Men’s Football Clubs in England. In: Pfister, G., Pope, S. (eds) Female Football Players and Fans. Football Research in an Enlarged Europe. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-59025-1_6
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