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Discussion in 'Swansea City' started by Mono, Apr 19, 2021.

  1. Taffvalerowdy

    Taffvalerowdy Well-Known Member

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    It's absolute greed, and just panders to the Asian tv market. The arrogance of teams like Arsenal and spurs, Blackburn rovers have won more premier titles than spurs and Arsenal are mid table, they are more less from champions league fodder. Gary Neville made good points on it.
     
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    The EFL has released the following statement in response to proposals for a European Super League:

    The EFL stands with the Premier League, The FA, PFA, LMA, the FSA and colleagues across European professional football in condemnation of proposals which attack the foundation of open and fair competition upon which our game is built.

    A strong pyramid based on promotion, relegation and ultimately European qualification, is fundamental to our game’s continued success. The EFL opposes any reform that doesn’t support competition integrity or offer clubs the prospect of one day competing at the highest end of the game.

    Collective reform efforts should be focused on creating conditions that foster long-term sustainability at all levels of the domestic football and remove the current, almost impossible financial pressures created as a result in the huge difference of revenues allocated to the Premier League in comparison to the Championship and Leagues One and Two.

    The EFL has long stated that the economics and governance of the English pyramid should be re-set and we remain committed to working with the Premier League, The FA and the game’s stakeholders to deliver that vision, so that English professional football can thrive in communities across the country for generations to come.

    At its heart, football is a game for supporters and the widespread rejection of these proposals must be acknowledged. EFL Clubs are an integral part of the towns and cities from which they take their name and, in many, deliver the biggest single form of communal activity in their local area.

    The EFL’s collective response to the pandemic in the face of significant challenges highlights just how vital they are to the life of the nation and anything that fundamentally weakens that system must be resisted.

    Having pioneered the world’s original League format in 1888, it is ironic that proposals which would serve to destroy the value of sporting merit were announced on the weekend of the League’s 133rd anniversary.

    Across EFL competitions, any club can triumph over another and fans of all clubs regardless of size and status, must always be afforded the hope that successes on the pitch will be rewarded. The Championship is one of Europe’s most prominent divisions and the gateway to England’s top tier. The introduction of a predominantly closed European competition at the elite end kills a part of the game and the League system we established over a century ago.

    Similarly, the rejection of these proposals, does not represent an endorsement for UEFA’s own proposed reforms, which themselves represent a significant challenge to English football’s domestic programme.

    Under both proposals, the EFL has concerns about the future of the League Cup which provides vital income to EFL clubs, is the breeding ground for stars of the future and provides the top and bottom of the English pyramid the opportunity to win the first major trophy of the season.

    The EFL will continue to work with colleagues across the game at home and abroad, to defend our national game, protect our members and ensure that fans continue to have a healthy, vibrant and enduring pyramid system that they can continue to be proud of.
     
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  7. Matthew Bound Still Lurks

    Matthew Bound Still Lurks Well-Known Member

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    I don’t like Neville but he’s bang on.
     
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    Same here but he and dare I say many other "pundits" have come out with the same outrage which is good to hear , regardless of what some may say the game is driven by fans and will without doubt survive . The PL was formed on similar circumstances ( money) but it was kept within the pyramid system, the whole basis of football in this country where everyone has a chance to win, lose or draw , this new league makes that concept redundant .
     
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    Have I got this right? The so-called big 6 are joining a European super league which is to be played midweek instead of the Champions League/Europe League. But they would still play in the Premier League (if allowed)?
     
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    Any one else see the irony of Sky Sports moaning about greed? <laugh>
     
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    Pretty much so at the exclusion of anyone else playing and very much a closed shop
     
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    Yep. So having their cake and eat it and going back for seconds.
     
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    The fa darlings have **** on the fa <laugh>
    Let's see if the fa have the teeth and balls to **** them up now ! ?
     
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    Wanted for theft from the premiere league
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    Well I think it's a great idea <laugh>
     
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    I'd always suspected you're a Russian oligarch. Now please buy the Swans and make us all board members :emoticon-0103-cool: Except Taff obviously <laugh>
     
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  20. Taffvalerowdy

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    Oi - what have I done? <laugh>
     
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