ABSTRACT

COVID-19 has sent a shockwave into society and sport. As result of this, sport and football resuming without spectators - fans or supporters, has brought a number of financial issues that has threatened the sustainability and future of many clubs. This commentary unpicks what has happened and some of the tensions, decision-making and consequences surrounding the return of spectators. The commentary presents the case that spectators are key to the survival of football clubs and that the United Kingdom Government must reverse their decision to not let spectators return. Now more than ever, these words hold substance, meaning and truly matter to clubs and their networked communities, “Football without fans is nothing”.

摘要

COVID-19 给社会和体育运动带来了冲击波。因此，在没有观众（球迷或支持者）的情况下恢复体育和足球运动带来了许多财务问题，威胁到许多俱乐部的可持续性和未来。这篇评论揭示了已经发生的事情以及围绕观众回归的一些紧张局势、决策和后果。评论指出，观众是足球俱乐部生存的关键，英国政府必须改变他们不让观众返回的决定。现在，这些话比以往任何时候都更具有实质、意义和对俱乐部及其网络社区的真正重要性，“没有球迷的足球什么都不是”。