Absolute disgrace.
European Super League
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
Well said. It's a fecking joke.
They didn't die to play in Europe, they died because the football league wouldn't postpone their game and threatened to dock points if United weren't in the UK by a certain time before kick off.
Not in the slightest.
Some people happy to ditch the champions League for a yearly set of glorified friendlies.
UEFA's Leyland DAF Cup!1 x Fred could buy 2 x Super Leagues.
Well, that would not be completly out of question if I was in charge of UEFA / The FA / FIFA.
Ah ok. The way that was worded made me think they were getting that amount each. Makes no odds to us either way as 95% of it will be going in the Glazers pockets.
I am more interested in what Neil Breen says.
Hand in a transfer request right now and join Aston Villa.
I just can't see all those clubs collectively telling the fans of Europe's biggest countries to feck off like this, so many local derbies will just vanish. But then again greed has led to actual wars so football can't compare.
I hope you're right about government legislation. If this disastrous proposal leads to those leeches getting out of United it'll be the biggest blessing in disguise ever.
All club statements out now. Things have escalated quickly. In truth this European league was signed and sealed ages ago by the money men and only now its made public.
As if they didnt expect that from Uefa or the PL.
It doesn't mean the end of the FA cup. The FA are trying to gain control of the situation and are making threats that would destroy their own league. The CL will involve teams that no one cares about watching other than their own fans. When Fenerbache win it I'm sure it will be a big deal for them but we'll be playing Madrid for the SL
Oh yes, please enlighten me as to what your crystal ball is telling you.
It seems as if this is another midweek competition, they aren’t leaving the Premier League, this new competition is just a way for these clubs to make more money (more exposure, sponsorships etc)
I don’t quite understand the uproar on a domestic level. I seriously doubt this will make these clubs less focused on their domestic league. The better they do in each competition, the more money they make (which is the point of the game these days)
I think Sky (as an example) and other media outlets are up in arms because it damages them financially, not so much the game itself.
I don’t quite understand the uproar on a domestic level. I seriously doubt this will make these clubs less focused on their domestic league. The better they do in each competition, the more money they make (which is the point of the game these days)
I think Sky (as an example) and other media outlets are up in arms because it damages them financially, not so much the game itself.
It is the idea that to get the reward of cl football you had to compete. Now there is no requirement for a club to invest to try to compete, just get as many games in as possible in the year and count the money
Basically their owners want more money and want to stop smaller clubs from having a fair chance to compete.
Football is not about 'generating' revenue. It's a sport where excellence should be promoted and everyone given as fair as possible crack of the whip.
I am honestly sick some of you guys are supporting this degeneracy.
People do understand that this means the Premier League as the primary contest of the season becomes extinct?
If it happens these midweek super league games need to be protested, anyone trying to enter the ground should be egged.
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Francesco Porzio: All clubs involved in The Super League creation have left the ECA
Does anyone know/suppose why PSG have not accepted yet?
Exactly. They will have had the best legal advice in the world and know exactly where they stand.
6 English teams have been playing in the CL for the last 20 years, 4 of them were always guaranteed a place there.
Now, they're all guaranteed a place in the Super League. The PL clubs are probably the least affected among top leagues.
Now, they're all guaranteed a place in the Super League. The PL clubs are probably the least affected among top leagues.
I can't believe this is is starting to look real. Isn't it obvious that it's a cash grab by greedy club owners? Club owners and fans have never really had the same ideals about the game. Will the moneybags be allowed to win here? And become the main drivers of the future of the game (at least in Europe)? Unless I'm completely missing the plot, this can't possibly be good for the game going forward.
We'll be near the bottom of this thing playing a load of dead rubbers as will numerous other sides.Manchester United and Madrid actually finished domestic football. Tragic.
Next will be the two conferences. Will they be called the Eastern and Western conferences or something shitty like that.
I really,really hate the fecking Glazers.
I always knew the Glazers would eventually kill the club.
We're going to end up kicked out the Premier League and banned from the Champions League.
All because they wanted more fecking money, they're going to ruin football.
We're going to end up kicked out the Premier League and banned from the Champions League.
All because they wanted more fecking money, they're going to ruin football.
Two. I remember Utd and Pool making noises about it in 1999. It well predates American owners of those two.
Forget all the NBA format nonsense for a second. Do you not want to watch the best teams in the world play each other? Regardless of how the format is?
There was financial restrictions wasn't there?
Before Ferguson retired, when did you ever care about finishing anywhere other than first? It’s so weird to see people lamenting the death of the top 4 race.
Jurgen Klopp quote from 2019 RE: Super League: "For me, the Champions League is the Super League, in which you do not always end up playing against the same teams"
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