Purpose Social media has enhanced the ability of fans to interact with each other. Whilst previous research investigates fan co-creation, few studies focus on interactive effects within co-creation process. The authors develop a model for synthesizing concepts related in social media, which leads team identification. Design/methodology/approach Participants ( N = 483) were recruited from clubs ...

Australia is the only developed country to suffer trachoma and it is only found in remote Indigenous communities. In 2009, trachoma prevalence was 14%, but through screening, treatment and health promotion, rates had fallen to 4% in 2012. More work needs to be done to sustain these declining rates. In 2012, 25% of screened communities still had endemic trachoma and 8% had hyperendemic trachoma....

OBJECTIVES This study describes the characteristics of injuries and high risk situations in the Norwegian professional football league during one competitive season using Football Incident Analysis (FIA), a video based method. METHODS Videotapes and injury information were collected prospectively for 174 of 182 (96%) regular league matches during the 2000 season. Incidents where the match was...

OBJECTIVE To review whether watching football increases the population cardiac event risk in New South Wales. DESIGN Analysis of hospital admissions for acute myocardial infarction, other cardiovascular disease, and other acute injuries at the time of two stressful sporting events in NSW in 2005: the Sydney Swans playing in the Australian Football League (AFL) Grand Final, and the Socceroos' ...

Despite the increasing importance and popularity of association football forecasting systems there is no agreed method of evaluating their accuracy. We have classified the evaluators used into two broad categories: those which consider only the prediction for the observed outcome; and those which consider the predictions for the unobserved as well as observed outcome. We highlight fundamental i...

OBJECTIVES To evaluate the new model of providing care based on demand. This included reconfiguration of the workforce to manage workforce supply challenges and meet demand without compromising the quality of care. DESIGN Currently the Sports Ground Safety Authority recommends the provision of crowd medical cover at English Football League stadia. The guidance on provision of services has foc...

Manchester United Football Club (MUFC) is one of the most successful football clubs in England, if not world. However, club's recent performance domestic and European tournaments has left a lot to be desired. The 2021 Europa League final failure encapsulates decade-long condition. MUFC's days competing seriously for trophies every tournament open club are over. MUFC came close winning local lea...