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Don’t the EFL have to accept any clubs relegated out of the Prem? Should tell the next 3 to bøllocks. Would be very funny.
Will never happen. Need more banter merchants on the EFL board.
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Why on earth would Premier League clubs expose themselves to the risk of penalties after 90mins…I wouldn’t be surprised if in the small print they increase the number of subs allowed as well to further reduce any risks of an upset.
I also note that there is a longer summer break on the grounds of player welfare - ie 3 weeks off before an arduous tour of the Far East.
It’s a total pile of sh!te. I wish they’d feck off and just form the European Super League…
Be interesting to see if JS comments in his Guardian column, I suspect he may not want to stick his head too far above the parapet though, we’ll see.
I reLly do wish the top six - eight clubs would sodomist off out of the English game, and not be allowed to enter the FA cup too. |
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We seriously need government to lesiglate and create a regulatory body. The FA/Premier League/EFL have shown they cannot be trusted to regulate themselves.
Whilst I don't want to turn this thread into a political football like many others, whichever government is in next (we all know who it'll be) could build a popular, easy-win policy of ensuring fairer funding and preventing poor stewardship destroying clubs, campaign on 'football for the fans' platform
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GTFC's statement was posted on Brentford FC Loyal's FB page where the overwhelming majority of supporters are disgusted by the proposals. The only dissenters are the recent gloryhunters. Bees (my second team) supporters identify with being a small club. It isn't that long ago that they had bucket collections around the ground.
The sides competing in Europe tasted karma this week. While Man City were still in Europe there was a doubt on whether Brentford's scheduled TV game at Everton would take place a week tomorrow or a week on Sunday. A swap, if required, would take place with Man City's TV fixture depending on if/when City next played in Europe. Bees fans only found out yesterday that their match would take place a week tomorrow. The club are now underwriting half the cost of away tickets. A similar scenario two years ago saw the club pay the full cost for fans.
While the PL is regarded as the 'be all and end all' you find that supporters of the smaller clubs quickly tire of the hype. Some of my friends would be happier if they were playing in the third or fourth tier to be more competitive, escape VAR and lose the 'tourist' support. Oh, and no more half and half scarves on sale.
I'd like to see the Bees stay up but wouldn't be crying if they didn't. I like the Championship. I'm sick and tired of the hype myself. I only watch the segment of MOTD which features them. The rest of it leaves me cold.
I always thought the PL was toxic and the cup proposals just reaffirm that.
As for European competition, I supported any British club from the early 80s but I don't have any interest in it now. I'm glad that only Villa are left in now.
Brentford are guilty of not fielding their best sides in the FA Cup so in some ways are part of the overall problem.
Ironic that a lot of Brentford supporters don’t like it when their manager clearly loves the idea. |
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If the cartel are that bothered about the number of games maybe they could withdraw their B Teams from the football league trophy and play them in FA Cup replays instead. The FA’s response is horrific - we’ll throw a bit of money at you to keep you quiet. Our chances of watching town at the best grounds in the country have just significantly reduced and I’m fuming about it.
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If the idea is to alleviate fixture congestion, it would also help lower league clubs who may have a backlog due to postponed games because we lack the facilities to deal with inclement weather. Imagine if we were in an automatic promotion position and the games were piling up. We'd be happy there are no replays.
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It’s nothing to do with fixture congestion.. that’s just the ‘excuse’ being given out.
It’s everything to do with a monopoly. From FIFA/UEFA..corrupt organisations making decisions based on backhanders. Been the same for years. EPL have the power in this country and will bend backwards not to upset/offend the hand that feeds them. The elite can’t be upset at any cost.
Wish they’d all sod off in all honesty , can go play in Riyadh..or on the Moon for all I care.
Time for all football clubs in this country, however small - to unite, make a point, a stand.
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Ironic that a lot of Brentford supporters don’t like it when their manager clearly loves the idea.
As I said, most Bees fans remember the times when a cup run made a huge difference to finances. Had Benham not bought the club they'd be playing in non-league. Yes, ironic that the manager doesn't like replays but he wasn't there then. Fans will always have the longer memories. |
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I vote that the Premier League & FA Cup winners are the only teams to enter European competitions.
A simple way to ease fixture congestion?
… For some reason I don’t think that fits the agenda.
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