Dronfield Blue Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Just now, Neal M said: The U.S. DOJ has been targeting FIFA for years - not just over fraud and corruption - but on antitrust issues too. Nothing would attract an antitrust law suit quicker than FIFA banning an ESL player from a World Cup. Legally, my money is firmly on the ESL here. Unfortunately, I think you are right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StudentOwl Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Just now, Dronfield Blue said: Another 3 have already agreed to come on board according to the press. That's 15. You would think that Morgan Stanley a huge banking empire would have spotted the problem with the maths here? We know who it ISN'T... who IS? Roma? With no German clubs, no Porto and no PSG, I'm struggling to think of big European clubs who could make up the numbers? Time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastern Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 10 minutes ago, Rogers said: The games with the top teams battling it out are usually boring games; it’s the Newcastle vs Liverpool games, Southampton beating Man Utd because of their grey kit, these are the EPL games that are remembered. The games with the so called big clubs are often dire to watch. 0-0 games whereby I wish I hadn’t bothered. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taximark Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 1 minute ago, Dronfield Blue said: Another 3 have already agreed to come on board according to the press. That's 15. You would think that Morgan Stanley a huge banking empire would have spotted the problem with the maths here? Who are they? I think its said PSG Dortmund, B Munich and Porto are apposed to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Crawshaw Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 17 minutes ago, TaxiMark said: The other 14 clubs want sanctions now on these 6 clubs ...they literally want them thrown out of the league. Some of the American owners cannot understand they they are relegations and promotions....lol The PL is a private company owned by all 20 clubs. I believe any proposals or rule changes need 70% of the clubs agree to be passed, which is 14 clubs. So in theory the 14 other clubs could vote the 'greedy' 6 out and replace them with other clubs but I could see massive legal battles ensuing. from the 6. Maybe it could see the PL disbanded and we see the 14 remaining clubs join up again with the EFL to reform the league again into a strong national league with 4 divisions as before. I'm would be for that, a strong competitive and financially more even EFL as it was pre the PL breakaway. Stuff the greedy 6, they would soon be forgotten. They could even give it a fancy name like the English Super League . 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiJ Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Just now, TaxiMark said: Who are they? I think its said PSG Dortmund, B Munich and Porto are apposed to it. Tbf, if Spurs can get in, it could be Bristol Rovers. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trev Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 So if this is about the far East or USA viewing figures. Are these super league matches going to kick off at stupid times on a Wednesday to maximise viewings? Let's be honest viewing figures in the USA are not going to improve much if the games are playing at 1300 midweek. People have jobs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dronfield Blue Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Just now, StudentOwl said: We know who it ISN'T... who IS? Roma? With no German clubs, no Porto and no PSG, I'm struggling to think of big European clubs who could make up the numbers? Time will tell. I'm not sure about PSG. The Germans, they won't come on board, but, the ESL has said 5 other teams can qualify on merit. If the ESL win the legal battle and everything goes their way, I can't see the Germans refusing the sort of money on offer. They have saved face by not joining as a founder member, so would be squeaky clean in terms of reputation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dronfield Blue Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, TaxiMark said: Who are they? I think its said PSG Dortmund, B Munich and Porto are apposed to it. I don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musn't Grumble Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 40 minutes ago, parkfieldowl14 said: Given our sorry season, It already has tbh especially to those that shown no fight whatsoever. Sorry, I'm confusing folks! When I said "EFL" I meant the European Super League"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taximark Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 1 minute ago, Tommy Crawshaw said: The PL is a private company owned by all 20 clubs. I believe any proposals or rule changes need 70% of the clubs agree to be passed, which is 14 clubs. So in theory the 14 other clubs could vote the 'greedy' 6 out and replace them with other clubs but I could see massive legal battles ensuing. from the 6. Maybe it could see the PL disbanded and we see the 14 remaining clubs join up again with the EFL to reform the league again into a strong national league with 4 divisions as before. I'm would be for that, a strong competitive and financially more even EFL as it was pre the PL breakaway. Stuff the greedy 6, they would soon be forgotten. They could even give it a fancy name like the English Super League . According to an un named person on the board of one of the big six their owner have done their homework and if it comes that they are excluded or expelled from the PL they don't give a monkey because 'this is the future' and ' the good of football is a secondary concern ' This is a direct quote from a board member. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dronfield Blue Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, trev said: So if this is about the far East or USA viewing figures. Are these super league matches going to kick off at stupid times on a Wednesday to maximise viewings? Let's be honest viewing figures in the USA are not going to improve much if the games are playing at 1300 midweek. People have jobs. 17.30 ET kick off? Would finish at midnight here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIGHERSTATE Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Isnt this how the wild west was won around 200 years ago? They've done well for themselves. Helped by peddling about the evils of communism and socialism..keerching. Now unstoppable. Nice set of values. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogers Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 1 minute ago, Dronfield Blue said: I'm not sure about PSG. The Germans, they won't come on board, but, the ESL has said 5 other teams can qualify on merit. If the ESL win the legal battle and everything goes their way, I can't see the Germans refusing the sort of money on offer. They have saved face by not joining as a founder member, so would be squeaky clean in terms of reputation. PSG - they will join Marseille - have an current US owner, soon to be sold to Emirates money men Wouldn’t be surprised if a Russian team suddenly became big in all if this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taximark Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Can you imagine the fans of these big six though ...Will they want to travel to Europe all the time ...what happens if spurs lose their first 4 games do all their other games become a dead rubber ...its mental! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Lestrade Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Sickening thing is that some of these clubs have furloughed some staff members, whilst chasing a bigger payout. They are willing to throw away over a hundred years of league football for nothing but money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr. benway Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Has anyone been expelled yet? Feel for the fans but otherwise I'm up for seeing a bit of carnage. Football has been needing a rocket up its arse for a while. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trev Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, Dronfield Blue said: 17.30 ET kick off? Would finish at midnight here. Still too early for central and West coast. Nobody wants to watch a footy match at 1730 anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGaffer Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Anyone else find it mental that SSN are still talking about the importance of Ryan Mason and Mourinho sacking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taximark Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 1 minute ago, Rogers said: PSG - they will join Marseille - have an current US owner, soon to be sold to Emirates money men Wouldn’t be surprised if a Russian team suddenly became big in all if this Locamotiv Moscow haven't won a European match since god knows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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