Sunday, April 18, 2021

 Well it seems a little pointless joining the condemnation of the 6 Premier League clubs saying they will join this European competition but I might as well get my 2 penny’s worth in. It will come as no surprise that this is about money, pure and simple. I believe I’m right in saying everyone all these 6 clubs are owned by foreign investors. I can’t think of a single football fan (or even those with little interest?) who would support this league. There will be more details to be revealed and the initial reaction is obviously one of outrage and until we have all the detail it will naturally be vitriolic. If it goes ahead that is the end of football as we know it, simple as that. It is not a new idea, it has been around for many years and often suggested but it is nothing more than pure greed. It does nothing for the structure of the game, no matter what the chairman of the clubs say. There is some merit in restructuring European competition and the way revenue filters down and naturally the game has to change but this is not the way forward for so many reasons. Don’t get me wrong I don’t feel sorry for any of theses clubs or their players they earn millions already. Think how you would feel if you are the other 14 clubs that make up the Premier division whether your about to be relegated or promoted? They acknowledge the status of these clubs but not for one minute do they think they are inferior or unable on any given day to beat them as has often been the case. Arsenal and Tottenham aren’t even in the Champions league are are unlikely to be next season! If you are a Leicester or West Ham fan, currently in the top 4,(or player, manager etc.) what would you say? The strong reaction from the football authorities is understandable they are not going to sanction a competition that they have no control over. Players and Managers will I am sure without exception condemn this breakaway and that includes the ones at the clubs involved. Progress is inevitable in many spheres but sometimes a bad idea is just that a bad idea!

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