Have women ruined football?

October 9th, 2009 | 68 Comments |

Saturday afternoon was traditionally an escape for most male football fans. A chance to meet up with the lads, have a few drinks, and let off steam by vociferously informing the manager or referee exactly how to do his job. This was male territory away from wives and girlfriends, a chance to have a good shout, swear as much as you wanted and get it all off your chest. Well those times have changed but have they changed for the better? Football seems to be rarely played at 3pm on a Saturday due to the power of the media, and the very make up of the crowd has also changed. Where previously the crowd was 95% male, the increasing presence of female football supporters is changing the ‘face’ of football (excuse the pun). My question, is this a good thing or not for the average male fan? (more…)