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April 19, 2021, 8:59pm
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Hopefully they'll all drown in their own greed and have to come begging, cap in hand, when it all flops after a season. They can then start again at the bottom of the pyramid, in the National League*







*So long as we're not still there...
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Hopefully they'll all drown in their own greed and have to come begging, cap in hand, when it all flops after a season. They can then start again at the bottom of the pyramid, in the National League*







*So long as we're not still there...


??

Do you really think it will play out that way?
More than likely they are using it as leverage for an improved deal and more income.



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Hopefully they'll all drown in their own greed and have to come begging, cap in hand, when it all flops after a season. They can then start again at the bottom of the pyramid, in the National League*







*So long as we're not still there...


That’s not the bottom. Not even close. Make them start at village level like AFC Wimbledon did.


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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. 👏👏👏👏


And some people don’t believe there are enough supporters  with the nous to run football clubs. This is just one example of the talent available.


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April 19, 2021, 9:22pm
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That’s not the bottom. Not even close. Make them start at village level like AFC Wimbledon did.


Even better KM. Make an example of them all.

Will it happen? Will it balls. If this nonsense idea never materialises they'll all be welcomed back into the bosom of the Prem next season as if nothing ever happened, their fans will forget all about it and it'll just be a minor footnote in the history of the Premier League.

I was incredulous when I first read about this yesterday but now I really hope they do sodomist off and it backfires spectacularly.
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April 19, 2021, 9:42pm

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Without them, the Premier League will be a tame division as everyone will know the best teams and players are missing. It would be like the SPL without Rangers and Celtic.
Likewise, the Champions League will be processions of German sides and PSG.
Same for the FA/League Cup which would be a lot more tinpot.
Even their own league will be missing a lot of the top sides and not all the sides in it are even that good.
Basically, all top-flight football will be ruined.
Even for teams like us, the dream is that one day we could join the top table. If that dream is taken away, no matter how unlikely it is, then the whole sport loses its meaning and we are condemned to forever playing in the "minor leagues".
No thanks.


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April 19, 2021, 10:14pm
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Think it depends on whether players are prepared to sacrifice their international careers et al for the Benjamin's. I don't doubt that some are completely driven by money but all it'll take is a few high profile players - say Rashford and Kane - to say "thanks, but no thanks" - and there will be a tsunami of players looking, or threatening to look for other clubs, citing breach of contract.

Very interesting that we haven't heard from any of the players at the clubs involved. They're no doubt receiving legal advice, or have been adviced to keen schtum.

I don't think it'll actually happen though.
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This could all be hyperbole and orchestrated by these clubs to extract more cash out of UEFA, they’ve bleated on for years about a excrement deal.

I also don’t believe UEFA or the premier league have the balderdash to actually kick teams out, suspend them etc.


'the poor and the needy are selfish and greedy'...well done Mozza
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https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/mtzp9f/grimsby_town_fc_in_light_of_recent_events_gtfc/

Its gaining traction. Its nice something positive about the club for a change


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