James Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Would people be interested in the introduction of some sort of British Club Cup? The idea would be that this would be enforced rigorously, any team refusing to participate or play strong teams would get point deductions in their domestic leagues. This could be played midweek in the second half of the season on non-CL weeks. Or if this is infeasible bi-annually in the summer. Tournament features 10 teams, and the winner/finalist plays 5 or 6 games: Preliminary Round Highest Welsh Team in English League vs 2nd Welsh League 2nd Welsh Team in English League vs 1st Welsh League 1st N.Ireland League vs 2nd Irish League 2nd N.Ireland League vs 1st Irish League Round 1 1 legged match, Irish/Welsh sides play at national team stadiums Away sides are 2 best Scottish teams and 2 best English sides (if you haven't been knocked out of Europe by this stage the next lower team can play) Round 2 Two legged match. Final 1 match played at neutral country national team stadium. What makes this tournament different is that only British and Irish players can play in it. Additionally, the organising body can direct that certain players have to play if fit. For example if we were the English qualifier, we'd be told that Nolan, Barton and Simpson had to play. Point of this is that it allows young British players to play in a more competitive environment and hone their skills or stake a place for the first team. Clubs don't receive TV money/gate receipts/prize money. Instead a share based on how well the club did gets put in a trust fund that can only be invested on British youth. Any money not taken for this purpose goes to national academies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Icke - Son of God Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Since when have the Irish been British? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 No. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Since when have the Irish been British? Never but it does add to the competitiveness. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 No, I wouldn't be interested in the slightest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 No, I wouldn't be interested in the slightest. This x 10000000 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 no. hope my saying it's a silly idea doesn't come over as too harsh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 What if it was a similar format but spiced up a bit, for example teams from England, Spain, Italy, France only playing players of those nationalities? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Nope. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross magoo Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 No. Celtic and Rangers would cause havoc and it would make all Scots look like neanderthals despite the fact that it's mainly just the west of the country that's a f***ing disgrace to humanity. I wouldn't be averse to some sort of tourney between the 3rd and 4th teams in the SPL, the two highest placed losers in the Championship playoffs, the two best NI teams and the two best Welsh teams. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Looks like someone's mam forgot to lock the whiskey away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 What if it was a similar format but spiced up a bit, for example teams from England, Spain, Italy, France only playing players of those nationalities? better still, a competition for the top 3 or 4 clubs from each country in UEFA ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 :undecided2: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 No. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 What if it was a similar format but spiced up a bit, for example teams from England, Spain, Italy, France only playing players of those nationalities? better still, a competition for the top 3 or 4 clubs from each country in UEFA ? You know what? If it had a cup at then end of it they could call it the UEFA Cup! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 What if it was a similar format but spiced up a bit, for example teams from England, Spain, Italy, France only playing players of those nationalities? Do you not think they play enough football without taking part in this fucking drivel you've dreamt up? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Take these ideas on Dragon's Den, that way famous and rich people can tell you to fuck off just like we all have. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 go and die. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Sounds fucking belta, anyone got a ball? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Ah well you know what they say, a good idea was spawned from a million bad ones. Only 250,000 to go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Fuck sake. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
polpolpol Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Given the arbitrary formula, the lack of any popular support, the crazy hosting time and, best of all, the lack of any motivation for clubs or players to compete, I must admit: I would love to see the officious administration of a tournament with such a petty, unjust and possibly illegal set of rules. Seriously, the imposition of anything this unpopular would be hilarious for anyone lucky enough to not be involved. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Ah well you know what they say, a good idea was spawned from a million bad ones. Only 250,000 to go. Be sure not to share them with us though. Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Given the arbitrary formula, the lack of any popular support, the crazy hosting time and, best of all, the lack of any motivation for clubs or players to compete, I must admit: I would love to see the officious administration of a tournament with such a petty, unjust and possibly illegal set of rules. Seriously, the imposition of anything this unpopular would be hilarious for anyone lucky enough to not be involved. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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