The Football.....

[Inertia]

It has also been noted that the so-called 'big clubs' present at the summit currently lie third (Arsenal), fourth (Manchester City), fifth (Manchester United), eighth (Chelsea) and 11th (Liverpool) in the table.

 

[ianrauk]

A thumbs down for me.

And a thumb down from me and I can imagine most of footy fans too.

Invitation only, closed shop, playing the same teams over and over. It's everything that football is not. But that won't stop owners of the biggest clubs trying to force it through.

 

[Piemaster]

If it happened what would be the effect on the rest of the FL? The available money would likely drop which may leave some clubs in financial problems, but then the better managed ones living within their means could start to shine. Even FA cup money may start to matter more as if it becomes a bigger potential % of income.

I'm actually starting to think it might not be such a bad thing for those that don't make the cut.

 

[Roadhump]

If it happened what would be the effect on the rest of the FL? The available money would likely drop which may leave some clubs in financial problems, but then the better managed ones living within their means could start to shine. Even FA cup money may start to matter more as if it becomes a bigger potential % of income.

I'm actually starting to think it might not be such a bad thing for those that don't make the cut.

Does anyone recall when the NTL deal fell through and it looked like it was touch and go for the survival of several football league clubs? If the TV money went, it could be similar - potential disaster for some.

I caught a brief snippet on Radio 5 earlier which said Arsenal have said they consider it a no go, but not had time to check it out yet.

 

[mark st1]

Maybe they could invent a cup competition where the best super elite teams in Europe get to play each other and then the winner is then known as the Champions of Europe. Oh hang on....

 

[MarkF]

It's a no-goer, what are the ratings for CL group games now? Pretty poor I'd imagine, I don't even bother watching CL footie until the QF's, if they could just skip straight to the final, Barca v whoever, that'd suit many.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Results going Leicester's way at the minute, Man City and Spurs losing, and Arsenal drawing

 

[Roadhump]

Maybe they could invent a cup competition where the best super elite teams in Europe get to play each other and then the winner is then known as the Champions of Europe. Oh hang on....
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When clubs coming 4th get in, the elite label is a bit tenuous, although I agree it does seem the CL is already a version of what they are after, it just seems they want to go further again.

 

[ianrauk]

A great night for PL football.
Wonderful stuff. Some brilliant results

 

[User482]

Come on you Irons!

 

[ianrauk]

Come on you Irons!

My favourite result of the night...

 

[Lilliburlero]

Perfect set of results for the Foxes tonight

 

[User482]

My favourite result of the night...

The enemy of my enemy is my friend, and all that...

 

[simon.r]

Results going Leicester's way at the minute, Man City and Spurs losing, and Arsenal drawing

Someone's smiling on Leicester. Back in our hands now.

 

[Smokin Joe]

Come on you Irons!

Brilliant result, more than happy to do Leicester a good turn

I can't remember a season as good as this one, not matter how far back I go.