Football fandom public traditionally restricted international fandom due to its conservative, intranational fan culture. Through the affordances of X and YouTube, the English Premier League was able to create a global community, capable of international connections, community protesting and fan engagement.
Hello, Tyler. Awesome presentation, cool to see the role social media platforms play alongside us sports fans. Got 3 questions hot n’ ready!
1. In my thinking that YouTube fan channels could potentially rival shows seen on pay-TV, do you think that the affordance of posting videos on YouTube has given/will give fans both new insights and allow them to keep in touch with the analytical side of the game better without having to pay to watch?
2. Do you think the hashtag could speak for an entire fanbase? Would there have been a way, in the Liverpool ticket price case, for example, for the uninitiated to understand exactly what is happening without seeing either uproar on social media or the heightened prices?
3. Has the expansion of some creators to live-streaming tarnished any reputations? Given that streaming sites like YouTube, Twitch, Kick, etc. have been the background of controversy in the past for a few famous creators, do you think that there could be a downside to this expansion?
Once again, great presentation. Can’t wait to hear your questions about mine!
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