Oso planning to go pro
Except they are all in the same league system. It wasn't long ago that Leicester & Man City were outside the PL. They are going to exclude teams just removed from that league. The EFL are divisions of the same league the PL members are in.What does that mean? Those EFL teams HAVE earned it. There are 30 teams outside the PL currently that have played PL games, contributed to the development of the PL as a league, and continue to enhance its competition and development. The PL would not be what it is without the teams that have been members before and could be again. It's a misunderstanding of the appeal of the league system.
If I'm investing hundreds of millions, it not a billion plus, into a PL club, you're going to have to make more compelling arguments for me giving some of that money away than "these teams used to be good." Asking me to prop up a failing enterprise merely for tradition's sake isn't going to win me over. I mean, how have the big clubs been hurt by the folding of Bury FC or Macclesfield Town?Show me how Liverpool or Man U tangibly benefit from the existence of Southend United or Yoevil Town and I'm listening. Otherwise, you want me to throw good money after bad.
If they don't want to invest in a business that is tied to nearly 100 other businesses, maybe they should've put their money elsewhere. They decided to put money into this venture, that means taking the connections and liabilities that come with it. If it's so terrible that they are in the same league structure as EFL teams, it was their mistake not to do their due diligence to understand the responsibilities that came with buying into the PL.
They don't have "responsibilities" to share their $$ with the other league teams when they face financial hardship. There are no rules that state they have to do so at all, much less provide MORE with no strings attached like you believe.
They are part of the league system and all clubs in the system have responsibilities to it. Again, if the investors don't want to be in a business that is connected to dozens of other similar businesses, invest elsewhere.This virus has exposed many issues in our societies that have fattened the coffers of bigger businesses while bankrupting smaller ones. Sorry, but it's not in my nature to side with the Glazers and Man United any more than with Amazon and Bezos. The Football League predates the foreign investors. They chose to buy into symbiotic relationships. Just because they brought wealth to their seats doesn't guarantee some right to suck up even more wealth and control. If they want their developmental league to be free and the right to monopolize the market, go back to the NFL where we've codified monopolies. Otherwise, GTFO.
Do your part or GTFO. If they aren't willing to play their part in the Football League, they should invest their money elsewhere. No surprise that all of this is stemming from two Americans.
What "part?" Where does it say anywhere that their "part" is to provide $$$ to the lower league teams so they can survive AND expect nothing in return?Again, I don't have a problem if you say the proposal put forward by Liverpool and United isn't a good one. But the idea that they should willingly give up $$$, and get nothing in return (elimination of League Cup, 18 team Premier League), isn't a good one either. And that idea won't be supported by the other PL owners either, regardless if they are American or not.
The plot thickens:@SkySportsNewsBREAKING: Liverpool and Manchester United among top clubs in talks over bombshell plot to join new FIFA-backed 'European Premier League'
So a Champions League knockoff backed by FIFA that sees those corrupt idiots wet their beak instead of UEFA. Classic. And I agree with others, just a horrible idea. You’d have to also think that supporters would balk pretty aggressively at this
ManU currently sits 15th in the table (it's early), they probably wouldnt even qualify for this corrupt venture.
I'll stick with my opinion on Gold. He'll be in foul trouble within the first eight minutes.
Well first, you're looking at the table before Halloween, when it shouldn't have any consideration before Christmas. Second, they have a game in hand, win that, and they're 7th, one spot ahead of the first team to ever blow a 3 goal lead in the final 8 minutes.
I'm sorry. Did you just try to prop up ManU in the same breath as knocking the team that just slaughtered them 6-1 on the road?
Not at all, I hate United, thought that result was hilarious, and think they'll get thrashed today, but the fact remains that should they win their game in hand (against Burnley), they would be ahead of that team that beat them 6-1, partially due to a pretty BS red.
Not sure there's any wiggle room for a red when you smack an opponent in the face, regardless of how soft it may have been or how much said opponent flops.But yeah, without that red it would have been a mere 4-1 home loss. Hang a banner.
Apparently sarcasm isn't your strong point. This new super league has proposed a 20 year no relegation and size of club over results. #2 guarantees united a spot.
Think you might have misinterpreted my comments. In no way, am I in support of this Super League. However, the current table (which you brought up) is in no way relevant. I understand that you just wanted to take a shot at a rival club, but you then have to understand that once you do that, you open yourself up to having to deal with shots fired at your club.
Dude. The sarcasm was using the current table as my "argument." No chit its not relevant right now.