Guys, the survey responses are playing only a small part of this research - as stated, I want open ended questions so I can draw important quotes that people have written and use them. However by no means are the survey results the full focus of the study. I will be addressing the rivalry since the clubs were formed as Newton Heath and St. Marks in the late 1800's up until the present day. Much of what you guys have done will address the present day but as evident, this will be a small chunk of a whole history!
I am also speaking to former players of both clubs and journalists - as well as those who have written books on the topic.
Whilst not taking away anything from those who have responded to the questionnaire it is a small role in a large research topic.
If you want to complete it, please do so. If you just want to slag if off, then don't worry about it - I don't want to waste your time.
However I'm unsure as to why me writing a research project, which will be published is drawing so much criticism - surely it's a good thing that people are looking into contemporary sporting issues??!! And anyone who's been to Uni will know exactly how important academic research is.