Development of Association Football.

Development of Association Football.

1. Urbanisation

   • Large audience
   • Facilities
   • Lack of space

2. More Free time

   • Decreased working hours
   • more time to watch/play
   • half day saturday

3. More disposable income

   • Improved wages and living standards
   • larger disposable income
     • More money available for sporting fees

4. Improved transport

   • Increased regularity of matches
   • Improved the spectator sport
   • Development of the leagues/competitions

5. Increased Professionalism

   • Opportunities increased
     • sport as a job became more acceptable

6. Social class links

   • Middle-class influence
   • Became more acceptable
   • emphasis on morality and etiquette

7. Increased Organisation

   • Codifiication
   • Referees
   • more civilised
     • reflecting society at that time
   • due to this players behaviour improved