With FIFA, the people you know are in the minority. Try play a match online and see what teams people use. 9/10 times it's going to be one of the 'Super League' teams.Hilarious given most people I know absolutely love taking their local league 2 team to champions league winners on FIFA & Football Manager
I disagree, tentatively. I think my cynicism tends more towards the 'everyone is incompetent' than 'everyone is a conspirator' angle. Yes, they will still not be happy with the status quo and at some point may attempt to break away again. But not for a little while. They have genuinely underestimated the extent of the backlash and a good number of them will be seriously gun-shy for a while now.I can't help but feel this is just the beginning. Perez and co were testing the waters with this proposal, gauging reactions. They wanted to see what would pass as acceptable and what would not. And now they know.
They'll return with a new doctored proposal before we know it. It'll be a little more "fan-friendly" next time around, that's for sure, but the main goal - a league designed for the football elite to lord over the rest, comprised entirely of the rich and powerful - will remain unchanged.
As long as the Glazers, Perez, Roman, John Henry, Shiek Monsour and the rest of the twelve sit on the top of the football pyramid, the threat will remain. Kick them out asap and give the clubs back to the fans. 50+1 all the way.
I couldn't agree more, there is no way they could have predicted such an overwhelmingly negative reaction. The PM involving himself and threatening legislative action should they not disolve the idea must have shook them to their core - I was shocked when I heard what the government had planned. But still, they will return with a new proposal unless we, the fans, take control. It can be done.I disagree, tentatively. I think my cynicism tends more towards the 'everyone is incompetent' than 'everyone is a conspirator' angle. Yes, they will still not be happy with the status quo and at some point may attempt to break away again. But not for a little while. They have genuinely underestimated the extent of the backlash and a good number of them will be seriously gun-shy for a while now.
Firstly to conspire is for two or more people to speak behind the backs of others and that's exactly what's happened. We're talking about money men who only care about their ego. I want to keep my posts simple now I understand many struggle with this (not referring to you) but this was an attempted coup and what I really want to say is never speak on other peoples behalf. Many get away with these types of things because people try to defend them . We cannot relate to these types of people and they do not want to relate to us because they have all the money. People always think they can speak for others but these people are not stupid. They already called you a legacy supporter. They knew they would lose fans. Maybe they didn't know how many....but they didn't care for the ones they would lose. And that should be enough for anyone to not have sympathy for these types of characters who only ever look to impose their will onto others.I disagree, tentatively. I think my cynicism tends more towards the 'everyone is incompetent' than 'everyone is a conspirator' angle. Yes, they will still not be happy with the status quo and at some point may attempt to break away again. But not for a little while. They have genuinely underestimated the extent of the backlash and a good number of them will be seriously gun-shy for a while now.
Ah I was hoping for a version showing Hitler as PerezHitler didn't like the idea, and is a United fan it seems
And needs to be done. It was great to see the FA mention, thanks to governmental backing, new legislation to refuse work permit for foreign players, and other legal accessories.I couldn't agree more, there is no way they could have predicted such an overwhelmingly negative reaction. The PM involving himself and threatening legislative action should they not disolve the idea must have shook them to their core - I was shocked when I heard what the government had planned. But still, they will return with a new proposal unless we, the fans, take control. It can be done.
You'd have to imagine other clubs / The PL / UEFA will start to put some form of action/legislation in place to prevent this from every happening again.I can't help but feel this is just the beginning. Perez and co were testing the waters with this proposal, gauging reactions. They wanted to see what would pass as acceptable and what would not. And now they know.
They'll return with a new doctored proposal before we know it. It'll be a little more "fan-friendly" next time around, that's for sure, but the main goal - a league designed for the football elite to lord over the rest, comprised entirely of the rich and powerful - will remain unchanged.
As long as the Glazers, Perez, Roman, John Henry, Shiek Monsour and the rest of the twelve sit on the top of the football pyramid, the threat will remain. Kick them out asap and give the clubs back to the fans. 50+1 all the way.
AC Milan also clinging on.
It's basically a pre-season competition now
They can still make a league with 4 teams, right? Let them! It's like a fantastic group stage and maybe it will bring tons of money.AC Milan also clinging on.
Semi final stages now. Funny, I'd thought we'd go out at this stage.AC Milan also clinging on.
"My Failüre"Hitler didn't like the idea, and is a United fan it seems
Are AC and Juve in financial trouble? I get why the Spanish clubs are clinging on for dear life, as they are in a mess.
Which is a great thing. The less they try to save the situation the more likely it is that they'll be forced out.Waiting for Joel Glazer to do the same. Oh wait - it’s not going to happen.
We've joined a European Super League by mistake!
A snake.Tweet
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Juventus is bleeding money. We were fairly aggressive with costs to stay competitive in Europe (although that did not work out too well) as our league is holding us back financially. There was little margin for error. With Covid-19 significantly affecting revenue, the club is not sustainable anymore.Are AC and Juve in financial trouble? I get why the Spanish clubs are clinging on for dear life, as they are in a mess.
don’t say that.. sneks are coolA snake.
Does anyone know if Athletic suggests Ed was sacked because of ESL failure or if his departure was really and truly on the cards anyway?Tweet
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Not if they are poisonous.don’t say that.. sneks are cool
'The guy who's now gone anyway dunnit all'Tweet
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How convenient. Well the bad man is gone now everyone, nothing more to see here.Tweet
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I wouldn't put it past themThe Glazers, it was all ruse to sell some t-shirts
Does anyone know if Athletic suggests Ed was sacked because of ESL failure or if his departure was really and truly on the cards anyway?
Seems odd that he'd strongarm these sorts of changes and then leave as designed.
The official line is that Ed Woodward planned to step down as Manchester United’s executive vice-chairman at the end of this year and the announcement was only brought forward to stop the likelihood of leaks.
So City PSG or Chelsea can win it, what a wonderful ideaMadrid and juventus will be the last. Perez and Agnelli will wait for Barcelona and AC to drop out then say nothing of it. No apologies or anything
Still hope UEFA kick Madrid out of CL.
Fair point. Keep ‘em out of the board room.Not if they are poisonous.