Foul Play by Dan Hough - ISBN: 9781788217637
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Football’s tarnished reputation: can integrity win against corruption’s foul play?

Foul Play

Tackling Football's Integrity Problem

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  • Paperback

    160 pages

  • Release Date

    17 October 2024

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Summary

Football has an integrity problem.

Whether it is the reckless behaviour of players on or off the pitch, television commentators bad-mouthing decisions during the game, or corrupt governance of the sport, football has a tarnished reputation. Big money means big public interest and an even bigger responsibility to make it a sport that is inclusive, professional and, at the very least, law-abiding.

Dan Hough, long-time player, supporter and professor of corruption analysis, puts …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781788217637
ISBN-10:1788217632
Author:Dan Hough
Publisher:Edinburgh University Press
Imprint:Agenda Publishing
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:160
Release Date:17 October 2024
Weight:204g
Dimensions:216mm x 138mm
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Critics Review

Dan Hough’s excellent new book should strike a chord with all those involved in the beautiful game – we can and must improve the sport’s integrity both on and off the pitch – and he steers us in the right direction. – Simon Negus, Chairman of Ascot United FC

About The Author

Dan Hough

Dan Hough is Professor of Politics at the University of Sussex. He has been a consultant on corruption and anti-corruption issues for the UK government, the Saudi Arabian anti-corruption commission, and the South Korean anti-corruption commission.

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