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How can Rochdale AFC achieve self-sustainability as a business and how does fan perception of this impact the club's long term survival?

Are you a Rochdale AFC football fan aged 18+? If so, please take part in this research study looking into fans perceptions of Rochdale AFC achieving self-sustainability. This study has been approved by UCFB/GIS Ethics Committee – Application Number UCFBREC23W503.
1.Do you give your consent to take part in this study?
2.What is your gender?
3.How old are you?
4.How long have you supported/followed Rochdale AFC
5.What is your country of birth?
6.Where are you currently based/living?
7.What is your individual/personal annual income?
8.Do you feel emotionally attached to Rochdale AFC?
9.How important do you perceive self sustainability to be to a football club?

Defined for the benefit of this project as “The club is able to generate enough revenue to financially survive regardless of on field performance”.
10.How important do you perceive self sustainability to be to Rochdale AFC?
11.Do you think a self sustainable club or a club kept afloat by a owner(s) investment is more positive?
12.Are you more motivated to spend money on Rochdale AFC because the club is struggling financially?
13.How much do you currently spend annually on Rochdale AFC (including tickets, programmes, merchandise, food and drinks at the club etc)?
14.If Rochdale AFC achieved self sustainability and were no longer reliant on cash injections to survive, would this impact your spending habits?
15.If Rochdale AFC achieved self sustainability and were no longer reliant on cash injections to survive, how would this impact your spending habits?