Eastern Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 When do they plan to start? Could it have a bearing on what division we are in or is it wishful thinking on my part Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddogbob Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 4 minutes ago, hasthagotanycheese said: At a time when wee Jimmy Krankie's Scottish Government is pushing for independence? Not a chance. Let em both rot up there, smashing Stranraer & Partick Thistle every other week. I don't care eitherway football or politics wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dronfield Blue Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 On Sky website now. https://news.sky.com/story/european-super-league-plans-set-to-be-announced-six-english-teams-involved-sky-news-understands-12279432 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddogbob Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Mr Masters told the 20 that "this venture cannot be launched without English clubs and we call upon any club contemplating associating themselves or joining this venture to walk away immediately before irreparable damage is done". Yeah irreparable damage to the EPL gravy chain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dronfield Blue Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Just now, Maddogbob said: Mr Masters told the 20 that "this venture cannot be launched without English clubs and we call upon any club contemplating associating themselves or joining this venture to walk away immediately before irreparable damage is done". Yeah irreparable damage to the EPL gravy chain. All about money Bob. Football has gone down the crapper. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 9 minutes ago, Eastern said: When do they plan to start? Could it have a bearing on what division we are in or is it wishful thinking on my part The article suggests that the breakaway league would have a planned start of 2022/23 season but domestic leagues like the Premier League could threaten to ban teams that are signing up as soon as next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhopping Owl Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 14 minutes ago, Plonk said: And dem blades get to stay in the premier league despite being one of its worst ever members As long as we get to stay up too, I can happily accept that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danblakemore Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Opens the door for a possible PL and PL2 as a way to combat viewing figures etc. This may just be our saving grace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DobbinTheDonkey Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 It's being used to get more wildcard places in the newer format. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddogbob Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 12 minutes ago, Dronfield Blue said: All about money Bob. Football has gone down the crapper. Went a long time ago mate, the EPL can't really complain when they created the monster. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owler5 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 UEFA statement saying participating clubs would be banned from domestic, European and world levels with the possibility that FIFA would ban players playing at the international level: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddogbob Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Just now, DobbinTheDonkey said: It's being used to get more wildcard places in the newer format. Dosn't that dilute the competition futher though. It's already overblown and largely boring as is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ever the pessimist Posted April 18, 2021 Author Share Posted April 18, 2021 Gary Neville just calling it ‘scandalous’ (more the timing and opportunism of it) and that Man U. et al should be ‘ashamed’ of themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Gary Neville has just called all the clubs involved a disgrace during commentary of the live game on now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ever the pessimist Posted April 18, 2021 Author Share Posted April 18, 2021 Says that all 6 should have points deducted this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan27 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 He's just said what we are all thinking. It's all about money. poo idea for the real fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DobbinTheDonkey Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Just now, Maddogbob said: Dosn't that dilute the competition futher though. It's already overblown and largely boring as is. Cause it does but it's the guaranteed income they want. I think the bottom club of the PL earnt more than Milan. Arsenal are missing out again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dronfield Blue Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 2 minutes ago, hirstyboywonder said: Gary Neville has just called all the clubs involved a disgrace during commentary of the live game on now. I wonder what Neville would have said had he still got 5 years left to play? He'd be humming an ABBA tune I'd guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddogbob Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, DobbinTheDonkey said: Cause it does but it's the guaranteed income they want. I think the bottom club of the PL earnt more than Milan. Arsenal are missing out again. So basically eitherway they get there cake and eat it. Games less about actually kicking a balls more about spreadsheets these days. Game needs a reset. Edited April 18, 2021 by Maddogbob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhopping Owl Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 4 minutes ago, dan27 said: He's just said what we are all thinking. It's all about money. poo idea for the real fans. Perhaps the most important distinction in football today is between matchgoing fans and fans who watch on TV. You can screw so much more money out of the latter so everything is catered to them now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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