Covid-19: Reflections on threat and uncertainty for the future of elite women's football in England
Covid-19: Reflections on threat and uncertainty for the future of elite women's football in England
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DOI：
10.1080/23750472.2020.1766377
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发表时间：
2020-05-15
影响因子：
3.6
通讯作者：
Parry, Keith D.
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作者：
Clarkson, Beth G.;Culvin, Alex;Parry, Keith D.
本文分析了新冠肺炎对精英女足未来的影响，旨在反思和阐释这项运动面临的威胁和不确定性。主题包括(1)组织和经济影响；(2)球员合同、迁移和投资的后果；以及(3)球员福祉。这些重大挑战需要迅速和果断地采取行动，以减轻其潜在影响。此外，还为理事机构、家长俱乐部和从业者提出了建议，并为学术界未来可能的研究方向提出了建议。我们反思了在大流行期间和大流行后可以做些什么，以继续保持英格兰女子足球的势头和增长，强调足球俱乐部需要通过拥抱创新和创业来从以前的危机中吸取教训。
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.