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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