Established in the UK in 2016 'The Football Collective' is a dedicated
International network of over 200 academics and practitioners across a range of
disciplines (Sociology, Business Management, Economics and Finance, Political
Science, Gender Studies, History, Social Media and Fan Studies, Corporate
Governance, Musicology etc). Through sharp analysis and research it has
provided a platform for thought provoking critical debate in football studies.
In November 2016 the Football Collective held its first Annual Conference in
Manchester.
In association with the Popular Music and Popular Culture Research
Cluster @UL, the Annual Conference of The Football Collective was held at the University of Limerick (UL)