DrChrisMackintosh
@SportDevDebate
Sport policy and sociology. 2008 Founder of @UKSDN , Special advisor to @HLSportandRec select committee ‘21. Author of 5 books on sport social science.
Proud night with lots of family and tutors in attendance for @ManCity Football in the Community degree.




Watch this space for a forthcoming paper led by @_miaclaydon with input from @DrBeccaOHanlon D Ryan Storr and Jess Williams from @sportwales An insider ethnography of the @premierleague terraces
The number of Premier League matches at which homophobia incidents were reported has increased. More than a third of Chelsea & Brighton domestic games in 24/25 were subject to such reports. Data comes amid uncertainty over #RainbowLaces. For @outsports outsports.com/2025/7/17/2411…
📣 Confirmed: The Primary PE and sport premium will continue for 2025–2026! This is a vital investment in PE, recognising its role in improving health, confidence & learning. 🗨️ “A big sigh of relief... vital to our ability to deliver for young people.” – Kate…
📢 afPE is delighted to be welcoming the announcement today from the Prime Minister about the future of PE and school sport. After last week's positive news on the PE and School Sport Premium, this announcement marks a milestone, changing the game for the experiences of young…
Six years ago, I made a decision that changed and shaped my life. So many people impacted along the way, but no more than @SportDevDebate 🐐 And we all know, sooner or later... I'll be back 🐝🎓
Graduation: always a fantastic day. Nice to meet the families, friends and partners behind the fab student class of ‘25. Good luck all and stay in touch




Love this women’s football cultural comparison with other countries. Shows how in 1960 (when it was banned in the UK) just what Sweden were upto: theguardian.com/football/2025/…
New edited book manuscript submitted. 130,000 words, 40 collaborative writers across 20+ organisations. Watch out for #DoingQualitativeResearchMethodsforSportStudies @tandfsport

Thanks @Ramon_Spaaij for the book tip. Final proof read through of 24 chapters. Then sending pdf your way for a review ahead of a foreword. Great to see you @McrInstSport this month too. Here’s to many future conversations and collaborations soon.


Great day @Mothelecturer first conference talking blank British awarding gap

🚨 Opportunity: We're recruiting for a full-time #PhDStudentship focused on #injuryprevention in #AdolescentSports, in collaboration with @FA. 📅 Find out more and apply by June 9 2025: bit.ly/3Yk1MQE @JohnPOHara1 @S_Emmonds @LBU_RaE @leedsbeckett @BeckettResearch
Job opportunity: Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Sport Analytics and Data Science Work with us on our Master of Sport Analytics program at La Trobe University careers.pageuppeople.com/533/caw/en/job…
Teesside Sport are looking for @TeessideUni students to join our sports staffing team for the 2025-26 academic year. If you are interested in working in the sports facilities take a look at @Unitemps pages now: ⬇️ portal.unitemps.com/Search?Keyword…
We are delighted that @ManMetUni will host the 2027 Annual Congress of Sport Science. This will see the University welcoming around 3000 sport scientists from around the globe to our campus and city.
After a successful bid led by @McrInstSport, Manchester has been selected to host the European College of Sport Science (ECSS) Annual Congress in 2027, solidifying the city’s position as a global leader in sport and exercise science. 🙌 Read more 🔗bit.ly/3RAdum8
Final teaching pre Easter. Students in attendance receive motivational gifts for the final leg of their journey
