Futbol Talk

[JWags85]

Congrats Harry Kane, officially added to the list of players that won a trophy once they left Spurs.

Also, this top 5 race in England is incredibly entertaining. Makes up for a poor title race and a poor relegation race.  The top 6 race in the Championship was also kind of a dud IMO, but the playoffs always seem to deliver

Eric Dier too.  Leaves Spurs for Bayern and immediately gets a trophy

[The Sultan]

Congrats Harry Kane, officially added to the list of players that won a trophy once they left Spurs.

Also, this top 5 race in England is incredibly entertaining. Makes up for a poor title race and a poor relegation race.  The top 6 race in the Championship was also kind of a dud IMO, but the playoffs always seem to deliver

Parachute payments are a problem. Recently relegated teams have such a strong financial advantage that it takes a lot of the intrigue out of the promotion battles. Of the last six teams relegated prior to this year, five have been promoted again (and two have been re-relegated). Since 2021-22, Burnley has been promoted or relegated each season.

That's why I hope a Sunderland, Coventry or Bristol City get through the playoffs rather than a Sheffield United squad that I'm sure will be relegated again next year...only to be replaced by Southampton.

[Its DJOver]

Parachute payments are a problem. Recently relegated teams have such a strong financial advantage that it takes a lot of the intrigue out of the promotion battles. Of the last six teams relegated prior to this year, five have been promoted again (and two have been re-relegated). Since 2021-22, Burnley has been promoted or relegated each season.

That's why I hope a Sunderland, Coventry or Bristol City get through the playoffs rather than a Sheffield United squad that I'm sure will be relegated again next year...only to be replaced by Southampton.

Yea I was hoping Blackburn could complete the late season surge.  They had a chance, especially since Sheffield has been spinning their tires since they knew they couldn't catch Leeds or Burnley. 

Getting some new blood in and hopefully sticking for a few seasons would be a nice change of pace after the last few years.  It's kind of incredible how poorly some of the Prem teams have been run, but still been able to stay up just because the newly promoted are at such a disadvantage. That's why it's nice to see your Forests/Brightons/Brentfords compete for Europe.

[JWags85]

Parachute payments are a problem. Recently relegated teams have such a strong financial advantage that it takes a lot of the intrigue out of the promotion battles. Of the last six teams relegated prior to this year, five have been promoted again (and two have been re-relegated). Since 2021-22, Burnley has been promoted or relegated each season.

That's why I hope a Sunderland, Coventry or Bristol City get through the playoffs rather than a Sheffield United squad that I'm sure will be relegated again next year...only to be replaced by Southampton.

And all 3 of those clubs have interesting storylines.  Sunderland would complete the climb back after the shambles of the last decade and change.  Coventry hasn't been in the EPL since the 90s and was all the way down in League 2 a few years ago (screw Frank Lampard, but he's done a good job).  And Bristol City hasn't been to the top since King Charles was a bachelor and William hadn't been born.  It would all be much more fun than Sheffield coming up to finish with 20 points again.

[drewm88]

I'm sure it's been discussed here in various places, but if you haven't watched Sunderland Til I Die, do. 2 seasons came out about 5-6 years ago, and then a mini season last year.