The New European Super (borefest) League

Raymond Lin · 20 Apr 2021 at 15:06

mysticsniper said:
Is it me, or do UEFA and Premier League bosses talk a good show, but actually haven't done anything to show the fans and those club owners they mean business, when you listen to their latest statements?

Because to do something they need to talk to lawyers first.

BaZ87 · 20 Apr 2021 at 15:08

mysticsniper said:
Is it me, or do UEFA and Premier League bosses talk a good show, but actually haven't done anything to show the fans and those club owners they mean business, when you listen to their latest statements?

Isn't the answer to this obvious? UEFA and the PL need these clubs. There is a reason why UEFA have just announced plans to give these sides more money and more security and it's the same reason why at the last TV deal PL sides voted to give the bigger sides an even bigger slice of TV money.

watercooledman · 20 Apr 2021 at 15:08

can UEFA and the others be bought ?
i guess we will find out.

mysticsniper · 20 Apr 2021 at 15:11

BaZ87 said:
Isn't the answer to this obvious? UEFA and the PL need these clubs. There is a reason why UEFA have just announced plans to give these sides more money and more security and it's the same reason why at the last TV deal PL sides voted to give the bigger sides an even bigger slice of TV money.

I know what your saying, but how many times can you keep offering an olive branch before the penny drops

Sasahara · 20 Apr 2021 at 15:11

mmj_uk said:
If this is true they obviously expected teams to bottle it under public pressure.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/footbal...clubs-face-lawsuit-billions-pull-competition/

Being sued and being successfully sued are two different things.

mysticsniper · 20 Apr 2021 at 15:15

Sasahara said:
Being sued and being successfully sued are two different things.

Can you imagine the glazers trying to sue Spurs in the UK, just get laughed out of court

Ayahuasca · 20 Apr 2021 at 15:16

Sasahara said:
Being sued and being successfully sued are two different things.

They are but if this is actually a thing and it's JP Morgan's lawyers they are up against, it could drag on for a very long time.

For want of a better term and if the above is true, these owners have potentially **** in their hands and clapped.

Stumble Bum · 20 Apr 2021 at 15:16

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1384506794643533824

Nice and clear. It's a big no from Bayern.

Evilpaul · 20 Apr 2021 at 15:17

Amazon say they are not involved:
Amazon Prime Video Sport on Twitter: "Amazon Prime Video statement on the proposed Super League: https://t.co/FCHc94yDns" / Twitter

BaZ87 · 20 Apr 2021 at 15:17

mysticsniper said:
I know what your saying, but how many times can you keep offering an olive branch before the penny drops

Forever, providing it's in your best interests. As I keep saying, the vast majority of owners and those that run these oraganisations are only in it for the money - the motivation for the decisions they make will be financial.

glenimp617 · 20 Apr 2021 at 15:21

They'll create their own streaming platform

labbby · 20 Apr 2021 at 15:24

TheOracle said:
They'll create their own streaming platform

this

Pigeon_Killer · 20 Apr 2021 at 15:30

Good to see Pep speak out and even better to see the official City Twitter account post 'some' of his comments.

The Liverpool website didn't have a single mention of Klopp's comments against it from last night.

Jimbeam3678 · 20 Apr 2021 at 15:30

BaZ87 said:
I know there's been loads of Spurs & Arsenal jokes already but this cracked me up:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1384183690473865225

Got to admit thats pretty funny.

FMF · 20 Apr 2021 at 15:34

BaZ87 said:
Forever, providing it's in your best interests. As I keep saying, the vast majority of owners and those that run these oraganisations are only in it for the money - the motivation for the decisions they make will be financial.

I disagree, I don't think either Chelsea or man city owners are in it for the money, it's their play thing.

Its the American owners that are the problem Glazers. Kronke and FSG. They don't like the fact that a pretty much nailed on top 4/5 has expanded and they don't like missing out on the CL money.

With Bayern giving a firm no I don't see how this can work as no European clubs are going to risk the potential fallout for not a guaranteed spot. So it's a league of 12 not 20, pretty boring of you ask me

Stumble Bum · 20 Apr 2021 at 15:40

Can't be long now before there is a full U-turn from the 'greedy six'. Their position is untenable.

mmj_uk · 20 Apr 2021 at 15:40

MLS which seems to be the model they're following had it's first season in 1996 with 10 teams and it has 27 now. Any club that becomes worthy enough will be invited to join on a permanent basis you can be sure of that.

wildman · 20 Apr 2021 at 15:42

Stumble Bum said:
Can't be long now before there is a full U-turn from the 'greedy six'. Their position is untenable.

it might be too late for that now. Shots have been fired and I think this is going to go all the way to the bitter end and will only be settled in the courts.

FMF · 20 Apr 2021 at 15:46

mmj_uk said:
MLS which seems to be the model they're following had it's first season in 1996 with 10 teams and it has 27 now. Any club that becomes worthy enough will be invited to join on a permanent basis you can be sure of that.

Those clubs were set up to specifically join the MLS though no?

dl8860 · 20 Apr 2021 at 15:46

Stumble Bum said:
Can't be long now before there is a full U-turn from the 'greedy six'. Their position is untenable.

Did you read the link in this post above?

mmj_uk said:
If this is true they obviously expected teams to bottle it under public pressure.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/footbal...clubs-face-lawsuit-billions-pull-competition/

The owners would be familiar with the terms they signed up to, they've shot their shot and can't really go back now.