Despite significant European success during the 1970s and early 1980s, the late '80s had marked a low point for English football. Stadiums were crumbling, supporters endured poor facilities, hooliganism was rife, and English clubs were banned from European competition for five years following the Heysel Stadium disaster in 1985. The Football League First Division, which had been the top level of English football since 1888, was well behind leagues such as Italy's Serie A and Spain's La Liga in attendances and revenues, and several top English players had moved abroad. COUNT 8
QSN1 When was the low point for English football? ANS1 the late '80s had marked a low point for English football QSN2 Why was there a low point for English football? ANS2 Stadiums were crumbling, supporters endured poor facilities, hooliganism was rife QSN3 Why were the English clubs banned from European competition in the 1980's? ANS3 English clubs were banned from European competition for five years following the Heysel Stadium disaster in 1985. QSN4 Had the Football League First Division ever been in the top level? ANS4 The Football League First Division, which had been the top level of English football since 1888 QSN5 In which year were English football clubs banned from competition in Europe? ANS5 1985 QSN6 How long were the clubs banned for? ANS6 five years QSN7 What did English players do after the ban? ANS7 moved abroad QSN8 When attendance dropped to the Football League First Division, what else decreased? ANS8 revenues