Rafalove Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Atalanta are a lesser team. Ajax these days too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pons Alias Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 FIFA UEFA PL Closed Shop Bent That's the main points covered isn't it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Champions League to go from 125 matches per season to 225! https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/sportsnews/article-9241809/Supersizing-Champions-League-100-games-season-threaten-English-football-FA-warned.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Jinx Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 The seeding system in group stages of competitions ensures the status quo remain. Look at England’s national team. Every 2 years they play in group stages with minnows. They’ve never had to work to get into a competition in recent memory which could also be the likely reason they falter when it gets down to the knockout stages of competitions. And all those ranking points they build up playing pap opposition keeps them in the top 10 which creates this endless cycle. It’s the same for many champions league teams, although nowhere near as bad as the international scene. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Every time this thread gets bumped I get a combination surge of rage mixed with fear. Not good for the blood pressure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejeck Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Just had a look to see where NUFC sit in the ten year coefficient ranking. Not entirely sure what I was expecting as I don't confess to understand it, but seeing us sat below Hull, Swansea and Wigan is a bit of a kick in the nuts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BergenMagpie Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 How was that voted through? Like what incentive is it for clubs outside the top 6 to vote for it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizero Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 "To get to play in the Champions League, you'll have had to have played in the Champions League before" I mean... You might as well just put up a sign saying the shop is now closed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 It's a load of shite. If we get bought over and become a top side they'll find an excuse to invite us into it. All about money for those cunts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manorpark Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 "To get to play in the Champions League, you'll have had to have played in the Champions League before" I mean... You might as well just put up a sign saying the shop is now closed We have played in the Champions League at least three times, and have played over a hundred European Matches in all three European Club Competions . . . (1) - "European Cup / Champions League". (2) - "Europa League / European Fairs Cup / UEFA Cup" (3) - "European Cup Winners Cup". We have a very strong European Football Heritage, as former winners of one of them! Yet, even all that may not count much. Yes, we need this Takeover !!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9280103/amp/AHEAD-GAME-Big-Six-clubs-pushing-right-sell-matches-direct-overseas-fans.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pons Alias Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Football is bent from top to bottom - and we can do nothing about it. This must be how Trump voters feel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Oh joy, so now they have to plunder smaller clubs of their best players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 It's just another reason to wrap the whole thing in as far as I'm concerned. If our takeover gets confirmed as not happening, goodbye football from me. What a shit show it's become. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 So players like salah would be stuck at Liverpool until he retires? How does that benefit anyone? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Does that mean someone HAS to buy Joelinton ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 So players like salah would be stuck at Liverpool until he retires? How does that benefit anyone? What a horrific idea Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 It’s great seeing football eat itself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Comforting to know even after we disappear into the abyss, football won't be worth following anyways ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abra Dubravka Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Surely can’t be lawful that, must be some sort of restriction of trade. Will be some loop hole round it anyway, players signing shorter contracts and moving round on free transfers seems obvious answer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 NFL-style trades. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 How does this promote fair and balanced competition. Another idea to protect the 'big clubs' from the actual big clubs, the likes of Man U and Chelsea feeling threatened by Real, Juve, Barca, etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Surely can’t be lawful that, must be some sort of restriction of trade. Will be some loop hole round it anyway, players signing shorter contracts and moving round on free transfers seems obvious answer. My perfect nomadic career. Start at 18, 6-8 2 year contracts at different clubs in 6-8 different leagues. Retire at 30-34, coaching badges and move to management. Fuck all security from injury but a hell of an experience Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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