Abstract: During 2007, the sports industry witnessed a number of incidents that have severely compromised the security and safety of spectators attending events. While much emphasis has been placed on the omnipresent threat of terrorism, stadium security expert Andy Stevens sees a worrying trend of escalating hooliganism and an overly relaxed approach to the management of stadia and arenas.
Reference: Stevens, Andy (2007) Shout: Is Hooliganism making a comeback. BritSportWeekly. London: SportBusiness Group.
