The Making of the Political Economy of Post-War English Professional Football

English professional football had long functioned as a closed political economy, but changing circumstance after the Second World War resulted in its partial opening up.

Hungary (in red shirts and white shorts) celebrate their third goal in their 6-3 win over England at Wembley Stadium in 1953 (Getty Images).

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This post is part of the ‘Research and Reflections’ occasional series, consisting of pieces based on my ongoing academic research, as well as on my musings on and responses to current affairs and personal developments.