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April 19, 2021, 6:42pm
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I've listened to bits and pieces from politicians decrying the new super league. Unfortunately, these same people couldn't be bothered to help the National league teams with grants after Christmas, just loans.

Absolutely amazing that when votes may be at stake ( May elections) they become interested.


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I've listened to bits and pieces from politicians decrying the new super league. Unfortunately, these same people couldn't be bothered to help the National league teams with grants after Christmas, just loans.

Absolutely amazing that when votes may be at stake ( May elections) they become interested.


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What a shame that those up for election in May cannot do a thing about this. Still, I expect those flag-wavers in power will not be slow in protecting our national sport. Lia Nici will no doubt be lobbying the PM right now.


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April 19, 2021, 7:58pm
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To be honest its called the World Series as it was originally set up and sponsored as such by The World or maybe Daily World newspaper in America. I used to think the exact same thing as you till a few years ago


I used to think that too.

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For many years, it was believed that the name came from the fact that the original series was sponsored by the New York World Telegram newspaper, thus becoming known as the ‘World’s Series’. However, popular as this explanation may be, it’s not actually true and although the newspaper did report the results of the games, it had nothing to do with the naming of the competition.

The real reason behind the name is thanks to Barney Dreyfuss who was the owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates. In 1903, he wrote to the owner of the Boston Red Sox challenging them to a ‘World’s Championship Series’. The Pirates were the best team in the National League and the Red Sox were the best in the American League.

The games went ahead and Boston won the series five games to three. Over time, the 'World’s Championship Series' name has been shortened to the World Series and has been played every year apart from 1904 and 1994.


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Supposing theses 6 clubs are kicked out off the premiership, next Sky would be asking for a rebate on their yearly costs as these 6 clubs are not in it anymore. Also what’s to say that Sky/ BT haven’t been approached already about buying into it.
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April 19, 2021, 8:45pm
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Brilliant. Love this. Very ungtfc to be this quick and imaginative. I’d be interested to know who’s idea it was and whether it is an example of some of the more positive PR we hope the new regime can bring.


I think it should be pointed out that the original idea came from Kristine Green from the Trust which the club then fully supported. The idea is sheer genius and all I can say is well done Kristine. 👏👏👏👏
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April 19, 2021, 8:47pm

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No German teams involved in this - we all know why.
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Still more to come from this I think.  Looking at the format, to get to the final a team would have to play 23 Super League games, coupled with 38 PL games.  Then you've got FA Cup games, League Cup and International games.  

To what detrement is the Super League gonna have on FA Cup and League Cup, both these cups have already been devalued  by the big 6.  It's up to the FA to make a massive stand on this and limit the amount of team changes the big 6 can make for these cup games.

Due to the sheer volume of games I can also see clubs trying to pull players out of International friendly's and qualifyers, so again de-valueing our national team
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I see that the government have said that everything will be put on the table to stop it,,, That probably means cash again for the so called elite . They are just greedy barstewards and dont give a toss about anyone but themselves ,, Its not a sport any more up there its just about money  
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I think it should be pointed out that the original idea came from Kristine Green from the Trust which the club then fully supported. The idea is sheer genius and all I can say is well done Kristine. 👏👏👏👏


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