A really honest response that and the crux of the matter may be that if Liverpool supporters ( and the other teams) can only watch their team in this new league ( assuming other competitions are closed to them), people are still likely to go to the game. The medium and long term scenario is probably a power struggle between 2 rival set ups. Sustainable in the long term? Who knowsThis quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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19-04-2021 02:16 PM #271
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19-04-2021 02:24 PM #272
https://spfl.co.uk/news/spfl-statement-47628
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19-04-2021 02:26 PM #273
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19-04-2021 02:27 PM #274
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A nice idea by Grimsby Town (from The Guardian):
“Grimsby have responded to the proposed launch of the super league by offering fans of the English clubs involved the chance to trade in their shirt for a Mariners one. The ‘shirt amnesty’ is open to holders of any Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham or Chelsea shirts that are less than three seasons old. In return the club are offering a replica 2020-21 Grimsby shirt, with the unwanted Premier League kits to be donated to local youth groups and humanitarian projects in Africa.
“In light of recent events surrounding the introduction of the European Super League, Grimsby Town Football Club will be running a shirt amnesty for those who hold shirts for the English clubs involved,” a statement on the club website read. “Without fans, football and Grimsby Town Football Club are nothing. “We would like to thank you for the fantastic support you have provided us this season and we cannot wait to welcome you back to Blundell Park as soon as possible.”
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19-04-2021 02:27 PM #275
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I have believed for a while now that this is inevitable but always felt it would happen season by season as uefa gradually gave the clubs what they wanted. And that appeared to be the way it was going. Obviously not fast enough for some and they have went the nuclear option. I personally think this is a mistake but I’ve no clue how it turns out.
I have no faith that fans of these clubs really will turn their back on them. But the people running these clubs will need balls of steel to follow through with it now in the face of expulsion from their domestic leagues and uefa tournaments.
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19-04-2021 02:31 PM #277
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Can you ever imagine Celtic or The Rangers turning down such an invite ? No chance.
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19-04-2021 02:36 PM #278This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Hopefully we are smart enough to be pro active when the time comes rather than just letting change happen to us.
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19-04-2021 02:36 PM #279
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19-04-2021 02:39 PM #281
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19-04-2021 02:43 PM #282
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19-04-2021 02:45 PM #283
Grimsby are giving you a free shirt if you donate any of the 6 English teams shirts to charity.
Less talk, more gifs. 21.05.16
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19-04-2021 02:53 PM #284
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I like the idea of the UK/Spanish/Italian governments introducing a hefty Super Tax on these European League clubs, with the proceeds used to bolster National competition/leagues and grass roots football. The game is far too important for it to be hijacked by a handful of greedy owners who have little to no interest in the game itself.
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19-04-2021 03:01 PM #285
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Imagine if this pushed people to support their local teams instead. Could be a revolution for grass roots.
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19-04-2021 03:12 PM #286
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19-04-2021 03:16 PM #288
Is Barcelona not fan-owned? How on earth do they plan on selling this to the voting fans that have a stake in the club?
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19-04-2021 03:18 PM #289
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19-04-2021 03:19 PM #290This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Last edited by greenlex; 19-04-2021 at 03:27 PM.
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19-04-2021 03:22 PM #291This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Seems like the Spanish old firm have got the Spanish media on side, unlike England and Italy where reaction seems to be mostly hostile.
As said above, Barca are massively in debt and maybe some fans will be persuaded that this is a necessary move.
Let’s hope not - they have the power to stop it.
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19-04-2021 03:23 PM #292
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19-04-2021 03:30 PM #293This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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19-04-2021 03:32 PM #294This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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19-04-2021 03:34 PM #295This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
after all big clubs don’t come much bigger than hearts
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19-04-2021 03:36 PM #296
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what the hell happened that club
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19-04-2021 03:41 PM #298This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Every one of them has huge amounts of debt, not least Barcelona on €1bn.
This is simply about money, paying off debts, and getting another sucker (JP Morgan) to underwrite it.
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