Standing at Football A Rapid Evidence Assessment Dr Jo Welford Alex Beard Andrew Corley Dr Guy Birkin Nariah Francis Hayley Lamb Acknowledgements: We would like to thank individuals from the Premier League, English Football League, UK Football Policing Unit, Football Supporters’ Federation, Sports Grounds Safety Authority, The Football Association, Level Playing Field, Celtic FC, West Bromwich Albion FC and Oxford United FC who gave up their time to discuss this evidence review with us, along with Jon Darch and Mark Turner. Thanks also go to those who submitted evidence to be considered for this review, including the organisations and clubs acknowledged above as well as numerous academics and experts working in the sector. For more information about this report please contact: Dr Jo Welford
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