Professor Simon Shibli BSc, ACMA
Professor of Sport Management and Head of Centre
Summary
Simon is a Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualified management accountant whose specialist areas of interest are the finance and economics of the sport and leisure industries. Recent research includes: measuring performance in elite sport; assessing the economic impact of major sport and cultural events; assisting National Governing Bodies with their strategic planning; and monitoring and evaluating the impact of sport initiatives and interventions. Simon and the SIRC team are committed to conducting high quality research that makes a positive difference for clients.
About
Simon Shibli is a graduate in Physical Education, Sport Science and Recreation Management from Loughborough University. Since 2004 he has been the Director of the Sport Industry Research Centre (SIRC) at Sheffield Hallam University, where he is also Professor of Sport Management. SIRC is a business unit within the University that has a turnover of £1m per annum and which employs 18 staff. In 2003 Simon was admitted to the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and is one of very few qualified accountants working in sport management in the UK. His main research interests are in the applied use of techniques from the fields of finance and economics to research questions in sport and leisure.
Simon prides himself with two key strengths. First, he uses technical management accounting rigour and common sense, in equal measure, to deliver credible and practical solutions for clients. Second, he is a clear communicator of complex information that is pitched appropriately for the intended audience. As a leader of his team and an academic, Simon's ethos is that managerial excellence and academic excellence are not mutually exclusive. He is in regular demand as a speaker at national and international conferences and is a widely published author of both textbooks and peer reviewed papers with a variety of collaborators from across the world of sport management.
Specialist areas of interest
Financial and economic evaluations in the sport and leisure industries
Economic impact analysis of major events
Programme evaluations
Participation data analysis including culture and countryside recreation
Research design and implementation
Research
Sport England's National Benchmarking Service
The economic impact of The Open Golf Championship
UK Sport Road to Rio events' series
School Games
RFU All Schools
RFU Spirit of 2012
S Shibli, T Kokolakakis and L Davies (2014), Child taking part survey: multivariate analysis of the determinants of child participation in arts, sport, heritage, museums and libraries
UK Sport
Sport England
Sport Northern Ireland
The Royal and Ancient Golf Club
The Rugby Football Union
The Free University of Brussels
The University of Utrecht
Victoria University, Melbourne
Waseda University, Tokyo
Publications
Journal articles
De Bosscher, V., Descheemaeker, K., & Shibli, S. (2023). Starting and specialisation ages of elite athletes across olympic sports: An international cross-sectional study. European Journal of Sport Sciences, 3 (5), 9-19. http://doi.org/10.24018/ejsport.2023.3.5.100
Ricour, M., De Bosscher, V., & Shibli, S. (2023). The logic behind the initiatives of national governing bodies in Flanders to improve organised youth sport: A theory-based evaluation approach. International Journal of Sport Policy and Politics. http://doi.org/10.1080/19406940.2022.2161595
Taylor, P., & Shibli, S. (2022). Professor Chris Gratton: an obituary. European Sport Management Quarterly. http://doi.org/10.1080/16184742.2022.2160999
De Bosscher, V., Shibli, S., & De Rycke, J. (2021). The societal impact of elite sport: positives and negatives: introduction to ESMQ special issue. European Sport Management Quarterly. http://doi.org/10.1080/16184742.2021.1955944
Shibli, S., Ramchandani, G., & Davies, L. (2021). The Impact of British Sporting Achievements on National Pride among Adults in England. European Sport Management Quarterly. http://doi.org/10.1080/16184742.2021.1916553
Castellanos-García, P., Kokolakakis, T., Shibli, S., Downward, P., & Bingham, J. (2021). Membership of English sport clubs: A dynamic panel data analysis of the trickle-down effect. International Journal of Sport Policy and Politics, 13 (1), 105-122. http://doi.org/10.1080/19406940.2021.1877170
Funahashi, H., Shibli, S., Sotiriadou, P., Mäkinen, J., Dijk, B., & De Bosscher, V. (2019). Valuing elite sport success using the contingent valuation method: A transnational study. Sport management review. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.smr.2019.05.008
Shibli, S. (2019). Strategic analysis of medal markets at the Winter Olympics: Introducing an index to analyse the market potential of sports disciplines. Team Performance Management: An International Journal. http://doi.org/10.1108/TPM-10-2018-0068
Plumley, D., Wilson, R., Millar, R., & Shibli, S. (2019). Howzat? The Financial Health of English Cricket: Not Out, Yet. International Journal of Financial Studies, 7 (1), 11. http://doi.org/10.3390/ijfs7010011
De Bosscher, V., Shibli, S., & Weber, A.C. (2018). Is prioritisation of funding in elite sport effective? An analysis of the investment strategies in 16 countries. European Sport Management Quarterly, 19 (2), 221-243. http://doi.org/10.1080/16184742.2018.1505926
Ramchandani, G., Shibli, S., & Kung, S.P. (2018). The performance of local authority sports facilities in England during a period of recession and austerity. International Journal of Sport Policy and Politics, 10 (1), 95-111. http://doi.org/10.1080/19406940.2017.1420676
Griffiths, K., Bullough, S., Shibli, S., & Wilson, J. (2017). The impact of engagement in sport on graduate employability: implications for higher education policy and practice. International Journal of Sport Policy and Politics, 9 (3), 431-451. http://doi.org/10.1080/19406940.2017.1359648
Weber, A.C., Kempf, H., Shibli, S., & De Bosscher, V. (2017). Measuring competition in the Olympic Winter Games 1992–2014 using economic indices. Managing Sport and Leisure, 21 (6), 399-420. http://doi.org/10.1080/23750472.2017.1304232
Plumley, D.J., Wilson, R., & Shibli, S. (2017). A holistic performance assessment of English Premier League football clubs 1992-2013. Journal of Applied Sport Management, 9 (1). http://doi.org/10.18666/JASM-2017-V9-I1-7353
De Bosscher, V., Shibli, S., Westerbeek, H., & van Bottenburg, M. (2016). Convergence and divergence of elite sport policies: is there a one-size-fits-all model to develop international sporting success? Journal of Global Sport Management, 1 (3-4), 70-89. http://doi.org/10.1080/24704067.2016.1237203
Ramchandani, G., Davies, L., Coleman, R., Shibli, S., & Bingham, J. (2015). Limited or lasting legacy? : the effect of non-mega sport event attendance on participation. European Sport Management Quarterly, 15 (1), 93-110. http://doi.org/10.1080/16184742.2014.996583
Nevill, A., Donnelly, P., Shibli, S., Foster, C., & Murphy, M. (2014). Modifiable behaviors help to explain the inequalities in perceived health associated with deprivation and social class : evidence from a national sample. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 11 (2), 339-347. http://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2012-0044
Murphy, M.H., Donnelly, P., Breslin, G., Shibli, S., & Nevill, A.M. (2013). Does doing housework keep you healthy? : the contribution of domestic physical activity to meeting current recommendations for health. BMC public health, 13 (1), 966. http://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-13-966
Murphy, M.H., Donnelly, P., Shibli, S., Foster, C., & Nevill, A.M. (2012). Physical activity, walking and leanness: an analysis of the Northern Ireland Sport and Physical Activity Survey (SAPAS). Preventive Medicine, 54 (2), 140-144. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2011.12.008
Shibli, S., Gratton, C., & Bingham, J. (2012). A forecast of the performance of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in the London 2012 Olympic Games. Managing Leisure, 17 (2-3), 274-290. http://doi.org/10.1080/13606719.2012.674387
Shibli, S., Gratton, C., & Bingham, J. (2012). A forecast of the performance of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in the London 2012 Olympic Games. Managing Leisure, 17 (2-3), 274-290. http://doi.org/10.1080/13606719.2012.674399
De Bosscher, V., Shibli, S., van Bottenburg, M., De Knop, P., & Truyens, J. (2010). Developing a method for comparing the elite sport systems and policies of nations : a mixed research methods approach. Journal of Sport Management, 24 (5), 567-600. http://journals.humankinetics.com/AcuCustom/SiteName/Documents/DocumentItem/05DeBosscher_jsm_2008_0165_567-600.pdf
Liu, Y.-.D., Taylor, P., & Shibli, S. (2009). Measuring customer service quality of English public sport facilities. International Journal of Sport Management and Marketing (IJSMM), 6 (3), 229-252. http://doi.org/10.1504/IJSMM.2009.029087
De Bosscher, V., De Knop, P., van Bottenburg, M., Shibli, S., & Bingham, J. (2009). Explaining international sporting success: an international comparison of elite sport systems and policies in six countries. Sport Management Review, 12 (3), 113-136. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.smr.2009.01.001
Liu, Y.-.D., Taylor, P., & Shibli, S. (2009). Sport equity : benchmarking the performance of English public sport facilities. European Sport Management Quarterly, 9 (1), 3-21. http://doi.org/10.1080/16184740802461686
Liu, Y.-.D., Taylor, P., & Shibli, S. (2008). Utilizing importance data to identify customer segments for English public sport facilities. Managing Leisure, 13 (3-4), 189-206. http://doi.org/10.1080/13606710802200886
Shibli, S., & Bingham, J. (2008). A forecast of the performance of China in the Beijing Olympic Games 2008 and the underlying performance management issues. Managing Leisure, 13 (3-4), 272-292. http://doi.org/10.1080/13606710802200977
De Bosscher, V., Heyndels, B., De Knop, P., van Bottenburg, M., & Shibli, S. (2008). The paradox of measuring success of nations in elite sport. BELGEO, 9 (2), 1-18. http://www.srbg.be/bel08_2.htm
De Bosscher, V., Heyndels, B., De Knop, P., van Bottenburg, M., & Shibli, S. (2008). Mesurer les performances des nations en sport de haut niveau : un problème paradoxal. Belgeo, (2), 217-234. http://doi.org/10.4000/belgeo.10303
Liu, Y.-.D., Taylor, P., & Shibli, S. (2007). The operational efficiency of English public sport facilities. Managing Leisure, 12 (4), 251-272. http://doi.org/10.1080/13606710701546827
Barlow, M., & Shibli, S. (2007). Audience development in the arts : a case study of chamber music. Managing Leisure, 12 (2-3), 102-119. http://doi.org/10.1080/13606710701339272
Gratton, C., Shibli, S., & Coleman, R. (2006). The economic impact of major sports events : a review of ten events in the UK. The Sociological Review, 54 (S2), 41-58. http://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-954X.2006.00652.x
De Bosscher, V., De Knop, P., Van Bottenburg, M., & Shibli, S. (2006). A conceptual framework for analysing sports policy factors leading to international sporting success. European Sport Management Quarterly, 6 (2), 185-215. http://doi.org/10.1080/16184740600955087
Mulder, C., Shibli, S., & Hale, J. (2006). Rights of way improvement plans and increased access to the countryside in England : some key issues concerning supply. Managing Leisure, 11 (2), 96-115. http://doi.org/10.1080/13606710500520163
Mulder, C., Shibli, S., & Hale, J. (2005). Young people's demand for countryside recreation : a function of supply, tastes and preferences? Managing Leisure, 10 (2), 106-127. http://doi.org/10.1080/13606710500146225
Shibli, S., & Coleman, R. (2005). Economic impact and place marketing evaluation : a case study of the World Snooker Championship. International Journal of Event Management Research, 1 (1), 13-29. http://www.ijemr.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/shibliandcoleman.pdf
Gratton, C., Shibli, S., & Coleman, R. (2005). Sport and economic regeneration in cities. Urban Studies, 42 (5/6), 985-999. http://doi.org/10.1080/00420980500107045
Solberg, H., Andersson, T., & Shibli, S. (2002). An exploration of the direct economic impacts from business travelers at world championships. Event Management, 7 (3), 151-164. http://doi.org/10.3727/152599502108751550
Gratton, C., Dobson, N., & Shibli, S. (2000). The economic importance of major sports events : a case-study of six events. Managing Leisure, 5 (1), 17-28. http://doi.org/10.1080/136067100375713
Shibli, S., & Gratton, C. (1999). Assessing the public profile of major sports events : a case study of the European Short Course Swimming Championships. International Journal of Sports Marketing and Sponsorship, 1 (3). http://www.imrpublications.com/imr/journal-landing.aspx?volno=1&no=3
Kokolakakis, T., Shibli, S., Taylor, P., Gratton, C., & Nichols, G. (1999). The characteristics of volunteers in UK sports clubs. European journal of sport management, 6.
Shibli, S., & Wilkinson-Riddle, G.J. (1998). An examination of the first class county cricket championship as an effective structure for producing equivalently proficient Test match teams. Managing Leisure, 3 (2), 85-97. http://doi.org/10.1080/136067198376094
Owen, E., & Shibli, S. (1998). Pricing issues relating to contemporary dance audiences in Sheffield. Managing Leisure, 3 (4), 181-193. http://doi.org/10.1080/136067198375969
Nichols, G., Gratton, C., Shibli, S., & Taylor, P. (1998). Local Authority support to volunteers in sports clubs. Managing Leisure, 3 (3), 119-127. http://doi.org/10.1080/136067198376021
Shibli, S., & Owen, E. (1998). Audience for contemporary dance : key issues arising from a major study in Sheffield. International Journal of Market Research, 40 (3). https://www.mrs.org.uk/ijmr_article/article/13530
Conference papers
Plumley, D., Wilson, R., Millar, R., & Shibli, S. (2019). Howzat? The Financial Health of English Cricket: Not Out, Yet [abstract only]. In European Association for Sport Management, (pp. 43-45). EASM
Kokolakakis, T., Shibli, S., Garcia, C., Downward, P., Wicker, P., & Bingham, J. (2019). The 'Trickle-Down' Effect On Sports Club Membership in the UK. In 27th EASM European Sport Management Conference, Seville 3-6 September 2020.
Kokolakakis, T., Garcia, C., Downward, P., Shibli, S., Wicker, P., & Bingham, J. (2019). The 'Trickle-Down' Effect On Sports Club Membership in the UK. In 11th ESEA Conference, Gijon, Spain.
Shibli, S., Ramchandani, G., Davies, L., Downward, P., & Bingham, J. (2018). The impact of elite sporting success on national pride in England. In European Association of Sport Management, Malmo, 5 September 2018 - 8 September 2018. EASM
Shibli, S., Wilson, J., Bullough, S., & Griffiths, K. (2014). The impact of sport on graduate employability. In European Association for Sport Management, Coventry Business School, 9 September 2014 - 13 September 2014.
Ramchandani, G., Davies, L., Coleman, R., Shibli, S., & Bingham, J. (2013). Limited or lasting legacy? The effect of non-mega sport event attendance on participation. In European Association for Sport Management, Istanbul. EASM
Donnelly, P., Coleman, R., Gregory, M., Shibli, S., & Wilson, D. (2006). An evaluation of the pilot community sport programme in Northern Ireland. In 14th EASM Congress, Nicosia, Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus.
Book chapters
Ferguson, K., Donnelly, P., Heyburn, R., & Shibli, S. (2023). Sport Policy in Northern Ireland. In Sport Policy Across the United Kingdom. (pp. 83-107). Routledge: http://doi.org/10.4324/9781003241232-5
van der Roest, J.W., De Bosscher, V.D., & Shibli, S. (2022). High-performance sport systems: Current developments and future challenges. In A Research Agenda for Sport Management. (pp. 149-166).
Ramchandani, G., Shibli, S., & Kung, S.P. (2020). The performance of local authority sports facilities in England during a period of recession and austerity. In Sport Policy and Politics in an Era of Austerity. Routledge
Shibli, S., & Wilson, R. (2018). Budgeting and budgetary control in sport. In Managing Sport Business. (pp. 271-295). Routledge: http://doi.org/10.4324/9781315265476-14
Ramchandani, G., Coleman, R., Davies, L., Shibli, S., & Bingham, J. (2017). Valuing the inspirational impacts of major sports events. In Lundberg, E., Armbrecht, J., Andersson, T.D., & Getz, D. (Eds.) The value of events. (pp. 136-158). Abingdon: Routledge: https://www.routledge.com/The-Value-of-Events/Lundberg-Armbrecht-Andersson-Getz/p/book/9781138678415
(2013). Sports management: a forecast of the performance of China in the Beijing Olympic Games 2008 and the underlying performance management issues. In The Research Process in Sport, Exercise and Health. (pp. 62-83). Routledge: http://doi.org/10.4324/9780203126394-11
Shibli, S., de Bosscher, V., & van Bottenburg, M. (2013). Measuring and forecasting elite sporting success. In Routledge Handbook of Sport Policy. (pp. 212-224). http://doi.org/10.4324/9780203807217
De Bosscher, V., Truyens, J., van Bottenburg, M., & Shibli, S. (2013). Comparing apples with oranges in international elite sport studies: is it possible? In Handbook of Research on Sport and Business. Edward Elgar Publishing: http://doi.org/10.4337/9781781005866.00012
Shibli, S., & Wilson, R. (2011). Budgeting and budgetary control in sport. In Trenberth, L., & Hassan, D. (Eds.) Managing sport business : an introduction. (pp. 185-208). Routledge: http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415570299/
Gratton, C., Shibli, S., & Coleman, R. (2007). The economics of sport tourism at major sports events. In Sport Tourism Destinations: Issues, opportunities and analysis. (pp. 233-247). http://doi.org/10.4324/9780080474434-21
(n.d.). Routledge Handbook of Theory in Sport Management. Routledge: http://doi.org/10.4324/9781315753461
(n.d.). Managing Voluntary Sport Organizations. Routledge: http://doi.org/10.4324/9780203881354
Higham, J. (n.d.). Sport Tourism Destinations. Routledge: http://doi.org/10.4324/9780080474434
Henry, I. (n.d.). Routledge Handbook of Sport Policy. Routledge: http://doi.org/10.4324/9780203807217
Books
de Bosscher, V., Shibli, S., Westerbeek, H., & van Bottenburg, M. (2015). Successful elite sport policies : an international comparison of the sports Policy Factors Leading to International Sporting Success (SPLISS 2.0) in 15 nations. Meyer & Meyer Sport. http://www.dersportverlag.de/successful-elite-sport-policies-9781782550761.html
Schwatz, E.C., Hall, S.A., & Shibli, S. (2010). Sport facility operations management : a global perspective. Oxford, England: Butterworth-Heinemann.
De Bosscher, V., Bingham, J., Shibli, S., Bottenburg, M.V., & De Knop, P. (2007). The global sporting arms race : an international comparative study on sports policy factors leading to international sporting success. Meyer & Meyer Sport. http://www.m-m-sports.com/shop/en/the-global-sporting-arms-race-4655.html
Shibli, S., & Robbins, D. (1995). Leisure manager's guide to budgeting and budgetary control. London: Longman.
Hall, S., Shibli, S., & Schwarz, E. (n.d.). Sport Facility Operations Management. Routledge. http://doi.org/10.4324/9781856178372
Reports
De Bosscher, V., & Shibli, S. (2021). Tokyo 2020 Evaluation of the elite sport expenditures and success of 14 nations. Vrije Universiteit Brussel, SPLISS. https://spliss.research.vub.be/sites/default/files/atoms/files/Tokyo%202020%20Evaluation.pdf
Shibli, S., Gumber, A., Edmondson, L., & Kung, S.P. (2021). Sport Ireland Data Mining: Mining of existing datasets related to sport and physical activity participation. SIRC, Sheffield Hallam University.
Shibli, S., Gumber, A., & Ramchandani, G. (2021). Tackling racism and racial inequality in sport - data gathering and analysis services. UK Sport, Sport England, sportscotland, Sport Wales and Sport Northern Ireland. https://www.uksport.gov.uk/-/media/sirc-trariis-final-2021.ashx?la=en&hash=B1BDF9C1FDA95CFBBC56B162C917E790
Shibli, S., & Coleman, R. (2020). The rateable value of golf courses and their premises: A response to the Government’s Call for Evidence for the fundamental review of Business Rates. The R&A.
Shibli, S., Coleman, R., Kokolakakis, T., & Edmondson, L. (2020). COVID-19 AND EVIDENCE OF ITS IMPACT ON GOLF - Response to the DCMS Select Committee on Sport. The R&A.
Vernon, T., Quirke, H., Jones, G., Daly-Smith, A., Broom, D., O'Hagan, C., ... Shibli, S. (2019). Active Lives Children and Young People Comparison Study.
Kokolakakis, T., Shibli, S., Downward, P., Wicker, P., & Garcia, P.C. (2019). Replicating the Weimar et al 2015 Study.
Shibli, S., Davies, L., Gregory, M., Ramchandani, G., & Hart, G. (2018). Run Birmingham evaluation. Birmingham City Council.
Davies, L., Ramchandani, G., & Shibli, S. (2018). Measuring social value using the National Benchmarking Service in England. Sport England.
Bullough, S., Hart, G., Barrett, D., & Shibli, S. (2017). School Games Mark Award quality assurance 2016/17.
Bullough, S., Shibli, S., & Gregory, M. (2017). Parklife Hubs Sheffield community impact.
Davies, L., Shibli, S., Kokolakakis, T., & Ramchandani, G. (2017). Active Lives Adult Survey: Understanding mental wellbeing, individual development and social and community development in the context of participation and volunteering in sport and physical activity. Sport England. https://sportengland-production-files.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/active-lives-adult-survey-detailed-report-december-2017.pdf
Kokolakakis, T., Davis, L., Shibli, S., & Ramchandani, G. (2017). Mental wellbeing, individual and community development analysis.Presentation. https://sportengland-production-files.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/active-lives-adult-survey-report-december-2017.pdf
Bullough, S., & Shibli, S. (2017). Sport England Parklife Football Hubs.
Kokolakakis, T., & Shibli, S. (2017). The Economic Importance of Olympic and Paralympic Sport. http://www.uksport.gov.uk/~/media/files/full-economic-impact-report.pdf?la=en
Shibli, S., Davies, L., Ramchandani, G., & Downward, P. (2017). The social value of medal success. UK Sport.
Davies, L., Shibli, S., Kokolakakis, T., Griffiths, K., & Ramchandani, G. (2017). Active Lives Adult Survey: Understanding mental wellbeing, individual development and social and community development in the context of participation and volunteering in sport and physical activity (May 16-17). Technical report. Sport England.
Kokolakakis, T., & Shibli, S. (2016). A Satellite Account for Golf in the Republic of Ireland. http://www.epageflip.net/i/803568-a-satellite-account-for-golf-in-the-republic-of-ireland
Kokolakakis, T., & Shibli, S. (2016). A Satellite Account for Golf in the UK. http://www.sportsthinktank.com/uploads/economic-impact-of-golf.pdf
Bullough, S., Hart, G., Barrett, D., & Shibli, S. (2016). School Games Mark Award Quality Assurance 2015/16.
Davies, L., Shibli, S., & Griffiths, K. (2016). Social impact of golf: Desk study and insight brief. England Golf Partnership.
Hart, G., Shibli, S., Bullough, S., & Barrett, D. (2015). School Games Mark Validation : Final Report : Year 3 (2013-14). Sheffield Hallam University. http://www.sportengland.org/media/792477/school-mames-mark-report-2014.pdf
Bullough, S., Hart, G., Barrett, D., & Shibli, S. (2015). School Games Mark Award Quality Assurance 2014/15.
Bullough, S., Shibli, S., & Griffiths, K. (2015). BUCS employability assessment. BUCS.
Shibli, S., Ramchandani, G., & Davies, L. (2015). An analysis of Northern Ireland’s performance in the Commonwealth Games: 1950-2014. Sport Northern Ireland.
Bullough, S., Shibli, S., & Griffiths, K. (2015). I Will If You Will Bury Sport England pilot.
Shibli, S., Davies, L., Gregory, M., & Coalter, F. (2015). Sport for Development measurement framework. Sport England.
Shibli, S., Ramchandani, G., & Davies, L. (2015). An analysis of Wales’ performance in the Commonwealth Games: 1950-2014. Sport Wales.
Bullough, S., & Shibli, S. (2015). Places People Play evaluation (2013-2015).
Shibli, S., Ramchandani, G., & Davies, L. (2014). An analysis of Scotland’s performance in the Commonwealth Games. sportscotland.
Shibli, S., Kokolakakis, T., & Davies, L. (2014). Child taking part survey: multivariate analysis of the determinants of child participation in arts, sport, heritage, museums and libraries. DCMS.
Bullough, S., Hart, G., Barrett, D., & Shibli, S. (2013). School Games Mark Award quality assurance 2012/13.
Bullough, S., & Shibli, S. (2012). Barking and Dagenham Free Swimming.
Bullough, S., Shibli, S., Barrett, D., & Hart, G. (2012). Kitemarking - School Games Pilot 2011/12.
Shibli, S., Coleman, R., & Bullough, S. (2012). Sport Policy Factors Leading to International Sporting Success - An audit of the elite sport development system in Northern Ireland in 2010. Sport Northern Ireland, DCAL, NI Executive. http://www.sportni.net/sportni/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Splissreducedwebversion.pdf
Shibli, S., Bullough, S., Coleman, R., Gregory, M., Ramchandani, G., & Hart, G. (2011). Everyday Swim Good Practice Centres (2009-11).
Shibli, S., Bullough, S., Coleman, R., Gregory, M., Hart, G., & Ramchandani, G. (2009). Everyday Swim (2006-2009) Final Report. Amateur Swimming Association. http://www.swimming.org/assets/uploads/library/Microsoft_Word_-_ES_FinalReport.pdf
Shibli, S., Bullough, S., Ramchandani, G., & Coleman, R. (2009). UK Sport Survey of World Class Athletes 2009.
Shibli, S., Coleman, R., Ramchandani, G., & Bullough, S. (2008). UK Sport Survey of World Class Athletes 2007. UK Sport.
Coleman, R., & Shibli, S. (2007). Measuring Success 3: The economic impact of six major sports events supported by the world class events programme in 2005 & 2006. (3). UK Sport. http://www.uksport.gov.uk/publications/measuring-success-3
Shibli, S. (2005). An Economic Impact Assessment of Major Sports Events Staged at Headingley Stadium.
Coleman, R. (2004). Measuring Success 2: The Economic Impact of Major Sports Events. London: UK Sport. http://www.uksport.gov.uk/publications/measuring-success-2
Theses / Dissertations
Smith, A. (2020). Legacies of a mega sporting event for healthy adolescent development: a case study of the 2010 Vancouver Olympic and Paralympic Games. (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Shibli, S. http://doi.org/10.7190/shu-thesis-00313
De Sousa, R.D.D. (2019). The Inspirational Effect ofMajor Sporting Events onAttenders’ Attitudes andBehaviours. (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Shibli, S. http://doi.org/10.7190/shu-thesis-00290
Thongchundee, O. (2019). Cost-effectiveness of atypical antipsychotics for the treatment of dementia in Thailand. (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Khatab, K., & Shibli, S. http://doi.org/10.7190/shu-thesis-00241
Blackshaw, S. (2016). The changing face of gambling: an investigation of serious leisure horserace gamblers. (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Shibli, S., Fielding-Lloyd, B., & Woodhouse, D.
Shibli, S. (2015). Performance analysis in sport and leisure management. (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Davies, L.
Ramchandani, G. (2014). Economic, sport development and elite performance consequences of sports events. (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Shibli, S.
Plumley, D.J. (2014). Alternative approaches to financial and sportingperformance measurement in English professional football. (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Shibli, S., & Wilson, R.
Donnelly, P.F. (2013). Physical activity, health and wellness levels amongst adults in Northern Ireland. (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Shibli, S., & Dobson, J.
Donlan, L.K. (2008). The contribution of sports sponsorship to consumer-based brand equity. (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Gratton, C., & Shibli, S.
Internet Publications
Copeland, R.J., Flint, S., Nevill, A., Wheat, J., Breckon, K., Maynard, I., ... Stevens, H. (2020). A tribute to Professor Edward Winter. http://doi.org/10.31219/osf.io/ndctk
Presentations
Shibli, S., & Coleman, R. (2002). The Economic Impact Associated with a Marathon - Lessons from London. Presented at: Vienna City Marathon Conference, Vienna, 2002
Other publications
Coleman, R., Ramchandani, G., Shibli, S., Munday, M., Jones, C., & Brown, A. (2010). Event impact evaluation framework and toolkit. Event Impacts: http://www.eventimpacts.com/
Other activities
Director and chair of Forced Entertainment Ltd
Postgraduate supervision
5 current full and part time students
7 PhD completions
1 MPhil completion
Media
Simon specialises in the economic and financial aspects of the sport and leisure industries, with a particular focus on the impact of major sporting events. He leads the Sports Industry Research Centre (SIRC) team at the University and is also a qualified management accountant.