Dr Connor Penfold
@drcpenfold.bsky.social
Lecturer and Sociologist | Researcher of disability, sport, activism and social inequalities | #OUFC 💛 | https://linktr.ee/connorpenfold
Publication Alert ⚠️
If you're interested in disability, activism and sport fandom then please consider giving our (w/ Paul Darby & @ulstergmro.bsky.social) latest publication a read and share ♿ ⚽ 🏟️
#Disability #Activism #Football #Fandom
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
If you're interested in disability, activism and sport fandom then please consider giving our (w/ Paul Darby & @ulstergmro.bsky.social) latest publication a read and share ♿ ⚽ 🏟️
#Disability #Activism #Football #Fandom
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Challenging ableism and disablism in English football fandom: disabled supporters and repertoires of ‘everyday resistance’
Recent research has shown that disabled people who attend professional football matches in England are confronted with a series of barriers rooted in ableism and disablism. However, we know signifi...
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May 23, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Publication Alert ⚠️
If you're interested in disability, activism and sport fandom then please consider giving our (w/ Paul Darby & @ulstergmro.bsky.social) latest publication a read and share ♿ ⚽ 🏟️
#Disability #Activism #Football #Fandom
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
If you're interested in disability, activism and sport fandom then please consider giving our (w/ Paul Darby & @ulstergmro.bsky.social) latest publication a read and share ♿ ⚽ 🏟️
#Disability #Activism #Football #Fandom
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Happy Friday! New publication alert 📣
Challenging ableism and disablism in English football fandom: disabled supporters and repertoires of ‘everyday resistance’
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Led by @drcpenfold.bsky.social, with Dr Paul Darby, and me.
#OpenAccess
#Accessibility #Football
Challenging ableism and disablism in English football fandom: disabled supporters and repertoires of ‘everyday resistance’
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Led by @drcpenfold.bsky.social, with Dr Paul Darby, and me.
#OpenAccess
#Accessibility #Football
Challenging ableism and disablism in English football fandom: disabled supporters and repertoires of ‘everyday resistance’
Recent research has shown that disabled people who attend professional football matches in England are confronted with a series of barriers rooted in ableism and disablism. However, we know signifi...
www.tandfonline.com
May 23, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Happy Friday! New publication alert 📣
Challenging ableism and disablism in English football fandom: disabled supporters and repertoires of ‘everyday resistance’
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Led by @drcpenfold.bsky.social, with Dr Paul Darby, and me.
#OpenAccess
#Accessibility #Football
Challenging ableism and disablism in English football fandom: disabled supporters and repertoires of ‘everyday resistance’
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Led by @drcpenfold.bsky.social, with Dr Paul Darby, and me.
#OpenAccess
#Accessibility #Football
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👂@evertonfc.com Head of Engagement, Mo Maghazachi & @efc-fanadvisory.bsky.social on why Fan Advisory Boards can be FAB, and @lincolncityfc.bsky.social's fan engagement director David Lowes on what 'regulator ready' means + fans & experts.
Book 👉 www.tickettailor.com/events/think...
#fanengagement
Book 👉 www.tickettailor.com/events/think...
#fanengagement
April 22, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Great to represent @themanorpodcast.bsky.social on the 72+ podcast today. I spoke to Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff and Phil Brown about Des' dismissal. Interested to see how many people agree with my outlook on the situation #OUFC
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Football Daily - 72+: The EFL Podcast - BBC Sounds
Who next for Oxford United & Bristol Rovers?
www.bbc.co.uk
December 18, 2024 at 6:05 PM
Great to represent @themanorpodcast.bsky.social on the 72+ podcast today. I spoke to Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff and Phil Brown about Des' dismissal. Interested to see how many people agree with my outlook on the situation #OUFC
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Happy to share that my UAOA Online Abuse in Sport Webinar is now available to watch. If you are interested in learning more about my research concerning ableism and disablism in football, please feel free to give this a watch 👇 #Disability #Football
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7joo...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7joo...
Ableism and Disablism in the Beautiful Game
YouTube video by FIA
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December 17, 2024 at 11:50 AM
Happy to share that my UAOA Online Abuse in Sport Webinar is now available to watch. If you are interested in learning more about my research concerning ableism and disablism in football, please feel free to give this a watch 👇 #Disability #Football
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7joo...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7joo...
Emergency pod to mourn the sacking of Des Buckingham 🎙️💛💙 #OUFC
🆕📷 We get together to chat through Des Buckingham departing the club #OUFC open.spotify.com/episode/6jjR...
Episode 7 - 2024/25
The Manor - Oxford United Podcast · Episode
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December 15, 2024 at 10:39 PM
Emergency pod to mourn the sacking of Des Buckingham 🎙️💛💙 #OUFC
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Our very own @drcpenfold.bsky.social featured on WATG tonight. Give it a listen here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Wasn't At The Game - 14/12/2024 - BBC Sounds
Oxford United v Sheffield W post-match reaction from the manager, the players and you.
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December 14, 2024 at 6:35 PM
Our very own @drcpenfold.bsky.social featured on WATG tonight. Give it a listen here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Great to present my work on ableism and disablism in football today as part of the UAOA Combatting Online Abuse in Sports Webinar Series. Interesting debate followed the presentation, particularly around ableist language and online hate. More info here: unitedagainstonlineabuse.com/webinar-seri...
December 10, 2024 at 5:48 PM
Great to present my work on ableism and disablism in football today as part of the UAOA Combatting Online Abuse in Sports Webinar Series. Interesting debate followed the presentation, particularly around ableist language and online hate. More info here: unitedagainstonlineabuse.com/webinar-seri...
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One of the weirder scholarly practices regarding generative AI that seems to have been normalized is citing chatbots.
I say normalized because many univs & scholarly associations recommend it as an element of proper scholarship.
But it doesn't make sense when you consider what a citation means. 1/
I say normalized because many univs & scholarly associations recommend it as an element of proper scholarship.
But it doesn't make sense when you consider what a citation means. 1/
December 2, 2024 at 7:26 PM
One of the weirder scholarly practices regarding generative AI that seems to have been normalized is citing chatbots.
I say normalized because many univs & scholarly associations recommend it as an element of proper scholarship.
But it doesn't make sense when you consider what a citation means. 1/
I say normalized because many univs & scholarly associations recommend it as an element of proper scholarship.
But it doesn't make sense when you consider what a citation means. 1/
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🆕🎙️🎅 The first pod of the festive period! We run through the games against Boro, Sheff Utd and Millwall before looking ahead to the big fixtures vs Plymouth and QPR - kicking off a huge month for #OUFC #COYY 💛💙
Episode 6 - 2024/25
🆕🎙️🎅 The first pod of the festive period! We run through the games against Boro, Sheff Utd and Millwall before looking ahead to the big fixtures vs @Argyle and @QPR - kicking off a huge month for #
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December 4, 2024 at 7:04 AM
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this session is now going to take place on Tuesday the 10th of December.
For those interested, I am speaking as part of the Online Abuse in Sport Webinar series for the UAOA on Tuesday 26th of November at 2pm. My webinar is entitled 'Ableism and Disablism in the Beautiful Game'.
Sign up here: unitedagainstonlineabuse.com/webinar-seri...
Sign up here: unitedagainstonlineabuse.com/webinar-seri...
Online Abuse in Sport Webinar Series - United Against Online Abuse
This webinar series is presented jointly by the FIA, FIA Foundation, DCU and the UAOA Coalition Members. Online abuse is a significant problem in sport,
unitedagainstonlineabuse.com
November 25, 2024 at 1:41 PM
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this session is now going to take place on Tuesday the 10th of December.
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Here’s a starter pack of sociologists if sport. It’s mainly UK based at the moment, but add you name below if you want to be added to the list go.bsky.app/BKgUU5v
November 24, 2024 at 5:28 PM
Here’s a starter pack of sociologists if sport. It’s mainly UK based at the moment, but add you name below if you want to be added to the list go.bsky.app/BKgUU5v
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Do we really still need to those pesky football activists now everyone's getting on so much better?
https://buff.ly/4fY6WZ0
#fanengagement #premierleague #efl
https://buff.ly/4fY6WZ0
#fanengagement #premierleague #efl
Supporters' trusts & fan engagement: Does football still need activists? - Think Fan Engagement
In 1992, led by the Inspirational Brian Lomax (which became his semi-official title amongst activists), Northampton Town Supporters' Trust was created. The first supporters' trust set out a new way…
buff.ly
November 23, 2024 at 1:13 PM
Do we really still need to those pesky football activists now everyone's getting on so much better?
https://buff.ly/4fY6WZ0
#fanengagement #premierleague #efl
https://buff.ly/4fY6WZ0
#fanengagement #premierleague #efl
Great to feature on
'That Blind Lad's Podcast' to discuss all things football, accessibility, and research. A huge thank you to Jamie for providing me with a platform to unpack these topics.
Give it a listen if you're interested 👇🏻
open.spotify.com/episode/7flb...
⚽ 🎙 ♿
'That Blind Lad's Podcast' to discuss all things football, accessibility, and research. A huge thank you to Jamie for providing me with a platform to unpack these topics.
Give it a listen if you're interested 👇🏻
open.spotify.com/episode/7flb...
⚽ 🎙 ♿
That Conor Penfold Episode
That Blind Lads Podcast · Episode
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November 23, 2024 at 11:39 AM
Great to feature on
'That Blind Lad's Podcast' to discuss all things football, accessibility, and research. A huge thank you to Jamie for providing me with a platform to unpack these topics.
Give it a listen if you're interested 👇🏻
open.spotify.com/episode/7flb...
⚽ 🎙 ♿
'That Blind Lad's Podcast' to discuss all things football, accessibility, and research. A huge thank you to Jamie for providing me with a platform to unpack these topics.
Give it a listen if you're interested 👇🏻
open.spotify.com/episode/7flb...
⚽ 🎙 ♿
Likewise, Anthony. Looks like a great event which I'm excited to get to next year! Enjoy all @footballcollective.bsky.social ⚽📖📚
In an ideal world I'd have been on my way to Newcastle for the @footballcollective.bsky.social but it's not worked out this time. Hopefully next year. Looks like a super schedule for everyone attending.
November 20, 2024 at 2:54 PM
Likewise, Anthony. Looks like a great event which I'm excited to get to next year! Enjoy all @footballcollective.bsky.social ⚽📖📚
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Much like a number of the first team squad, we've spent some time on the sidelines but we're back to talk all things #oufc
Episode 5 - 2024/25
Play Episode 5 - 2024/25 by The Manor - Oxford United Podcast on desktop and mobile. Play over 320 million tracks for free on SoundCloud.
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November 19, 2024 at 11:49 PM
Much like a number of the first team squad, we've spent some time on the sidelines but we're back to talk all things #oufc
Very proud to be associated with this club. This is a great write up of the recent Oxford United mental health workshop.
#OUFC
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
#OUFC
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
Oxford United know the pain suicide causes - now they're uniting to save lives
Manager Des Buckingham and midfielder Will Vaulks spoke at Oxford United's first mental health workshop - it will change and save lives
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November 19, 2024 at 3:56 PM
Very proud to be associated with this club. This is a great write up of the recent Oxford United mental health workshop.
#OUFC
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
#OUFC
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
For those interested, I am speaking as part of the Online Abuse in Sport Webinar series for the UAOA on Tuesday 26th of November at 2pm. My webinar is entitled 'Ableism and Disablism in the Beautiful Game'.
Sign up here: unitedagainstonlineabuse.com/webinar-seri...
Sign up here: unitedagainstonlineabuse.com/webinar-seri...
Online Abuse in Sport Webinar Series - United Against Online Abuse
This webinar series is presented jointly by the FIA, FIA Foundation, DCU and the UAOA Coalition Members. Online abuse is a significant problem in sport,
unitedagainstonlineabuse.com
November 19, 2024 at 11:02 AM
For those interested, I am speaking as part of the Online Abuse in Sport Webinar series for the UAOA on Tuesday 26th of November at 2pm. My webinar is entitled 'Ableism and Disablism in the Beautiful Game'.
Sign up here: unitedagainstonlineabuse.com/webinar-seri...
Sign up here: unitedagainstonlineabuse.com/webinar-seri...
Bluesky academics, lets get to know each other! Quote this & tell me: 1) a project you are working on & 2) an odd idea/theory you aren’t working on but keep thinking about.
1. Visually impaired people's experiences of football fandom + online ableist hate speech in sport.
2. Neoliberal ableism.
1. Visually impaired people's experiences of football fandom + online ableist hate speech in sport.
2. Neoliberal ableism.
Bluesky academics, lets get to know each other! Quote this & tell me: 1) a project you are working on & 2) an odd idea/theory you aren’t working on but keep thinking about.
1) Sextortion
2) Opening a cafe and soft play with a reading corner!
1) Sextortion
2) Opening a cafe and soft play with a reading corner!
Bluesky academics, lets get to know each other! Quote this & tell me: 1) a project you are working on & 2) an odd idea/theory you aren’t working on but keep thinking about
1) Crime against children in E&W, with a focus on polyvictimisation and intersectional disparities
2) Zemiology #Criminology
1) Crime against children in E&W, with a focus on polyvictimisation and intersectional disparities
2) Zemiology #Criminology
November 17, 2024 at 9:39 PM
Bluesky academics, lets get to know each other! Quote this & tell me: 1) a project you are working on & 2) an odd idea/theory you aren’t working on but keep thinking about.
1. Visually impaired people's experiences of football fandom + online ableist hate speech in sport.
2. Neoliberal ableism.
1. Visually impaired people's experiences of football fandom + online ableist hate speech in sport.
2. Neoliberal ableism.
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Twitter's like playing a Premier League team in the FA Cup - still a big deal, bit of a pain in the bum, and you're not entirely sure all these people are genuine.
BlueSky's like an #oufc away day - nobody knows what they're doing, but everybody's excited to be there and you recognise everyone.
BlueSky's like an #oufc away day - nobody knows what they're doing, but everybody's excited to be there and you recognise everyone.
November 15, 2024 at 7:44 AM
Twitter's like playing a Premier League team in the FA Cup - still a big deal, bit of a pain in the bum, and you're not entirely sure all these people are genuine.
BlueSky's like an #oufc away day - nobody knows what they're doing, but everybody's excited to be there and you recognise everyone.
BlueSky's like an #oufc away day - nobody knows what they're doing, but everybody's excited to be there and you recognise everyone.
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Truly amazing paper, what a team!
In all seriousness this was a really valuable piece of research very much down to working with an amazing and tenacious colleague!
You should give that podcast a plug too, nice discussion of this content in accessible format 👍
In all seriousness this was a really valuable piece of research very much down to working with an amazing and tenacious colleague!
You should give that podcast a plug too, nice discussion of this content in accessible format 👍
Hey Bluesky 👋🏻 In true academic fashion, check out my most recent publication below about disabled people's experiences of inclusion and exclusion in English football fandom ⚽ ♿
#Football #Disability #Fandom #Ableism #Disablism #Inclusion #Exclusion
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
#Football #Disability #Fandom #Ableism #Disablism #Inclusion #Exclusion
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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November 14, 2024 at 9:24 PM
Truly amazing paper, what a team!
In all seriousness this was a really valuable piece of research very much down to working with an amazing and tenacious colleague!
You should give that podcast a plug too, nice discussion of this content in accessible format 👍
In all seriousness this was a really valuable piece of research very much down to working with an amazing and tenacious colleague!
You should give that podcast a plug too, nice discussion of this content in accessible format 👍
Hey Bluesky 👋🏻 In true academic fashion, check out my most recent publication below about disabled people's experiences of inclusion and exclusion in English football fandom ⚽ ♿
#Football #Disability #Fandom #Ableism #Disablism #Inclusion #Exclusion
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
#Football #Disability #Fandom #Ableism #Disablism #Inclusion #Exclusion
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Sage Journals: Discover world-class research
Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.
journals.sagepub.com
October 24, 2024 at 2:27 PM
Hey Bluesky 👋🏻 In true academic fashion, check out my most recent publication below about disabled people's experiences of inclusion and exclusion in English football fandom ⚽ ♿
#Football #Disability #Fandom #Ableism #Disablism #Inclusion #Exclusion
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
#Football #Disability #Fandom #Ableism #Disablism #Inclusion #Exclusion
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...