Television money had also become much more important; the Football League received £6.3 million for a two-year agreement in 1986, but when that deal was renewed in 1988, the price rose to £44 million over four years. The 1988 negotiations were the first signs of a breakaway league; ten clubs threatened to leave and form a "super league", but were eventually persuaded to stay. As stadiums improved and match attendance and revenues rose, the country's top teams again considered leaving the Football League in order to capitalise on the growing influx of money being pumped into the sport. COUNT 9
QSN1 How much money did the Football League receive in revenues from television money for a two year agreement in 1986? ANS1 the Football League received £6.3 million for a two-year agreement in 1986 QSN2 In 1998, the deal was renewed for what amount over four years? ANS2 deal was renewed in 1988, the price rose to £44 million over four years. QSN3 In 1988, how many clubs threateded to leave and form another league? ANS3 ten clubs threatened to leave and form a "super league" QSN4 Why did some of the top teams consider leaving the Football league? ANS4 to capitalise on the growing influx of money being pumped into the sport. QSN5 What did the Football League's television agreement price rise to in 1988? ANS5 £44 million QSN6 When was the first year that clubs threatened to leave the Football League? ANS6 1988 QSN7 What price was set for Football League television rights in 1986? ANS7 £6.3 million QSN8 For how many years was the 1986 television rights contract? ANS8 two QSN9 For how many years was the 1988 television rights contract? ANS9 four