What has that got to do with the stakeholders of SI? (the reliance of stats and player likeness and the influence it has on stakeholders)
What has any of that got to do with anything?
That aside, some very interesting questions that I really cannot see any relevence to what you are writing about...curious how the majority of your questions matter regarding the reliance of stats and player likeness in any shape way or form (though I can understand why SI stakeholders would be interested, but then, I'm pretty sure they already have those analytics).
Lastly, maybe I'm getting old, or too old...but a dissertation based on Football manager? Jesus...how the world has changed. What is your degree in if I may ask, I'm genuinly curious.