stuart1994 4,263 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 2 minutes ago, born a blue nose said: Where you seeing that Seen a few pages on Twitter saying it. born a blue nose 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
superallysbears 7,479 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 3 minutes ago, The Godfather said: They won't care about the fans. When your are making the money they will get for joining they won't need fans any more. The overseas and tourists will be their market now. fans? Where we're going we don't need fans! 😂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzy 25,953 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 1 minute ago, McEwan's Lager said: We aren't in any danger of being invited. And if we were to join this competition I'd chuck it. Agreed. I would genuinely rather go and support Queen’s Park or Clyde if we were to ever join this soulless shambles of a system. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 70,944 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 1 minute ago, McEwan's Lager said: We aren't in any danger of being invited. And if we were to join this competition I'd chuck it. Honestly think I’d do the same. Seen plenty on Twitter/FB that support the ‘big’ 6 say they’re patching their season tickets etc Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McEwan's Lager 30,259 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Some referees could be about to become very rich. They will have to recruit their own ones because FIFA, UEFA and the FAs won't sanction them for these games. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitre_mouldmaster 21,509 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 1 minute ago, chrism_scotland said: Shocking figures of cash being banded around, but I don't think it's a coincidence this is announced about 12 hours before the final commercial talks over the "new" Champions League. Half expect this to be old news by the end of the week after UEFA caves and gives them what they want in guarantees of CL places, etc. Bad for clubs like us though, as it seems like no matter what we do we'll end up screwed by UEFA. This has the feel of something bigger than that mate. I think this is amazon making a play and wanting to cut out all the TV companies like Sky etc. If that cash figure is genuine, then there is absolutely nothing that Uefa can offer that will turn their heads back. I actually have a strange feeling that one of us and them might be one of the remaining names to be announced. I bet Lawell was all over it like a rash if he caught wind of it. If not, I bet the EPL consider offering us both a place down there. We would instantly be the biggest clubs in the league. Hadron Collider and demise 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hadron Collider 30,314 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 6 minutes ago, ForeverAndEver said: No it wouldn’t. You need to explain this to a shareholder mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaka 1,654 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 18 minutes ago, BlueKnight87 said: They don't care about the fans mate or history. They care about money. Why bother with their die hard supporters when they can start playing these games in markets like Asia, America etc and land bigger sponsorship deals. Players will flock to this competition as the clubs involved will just offer them even bigger wages in exchange for turning against International football until uefa and fifa cave in. This super league is what these clubs have wanted the champions league to become. An elitist setup where clubs like us are no longer welcome. Do they even know if there is a market for this in Asia? People keep saying there is but how long will anyone keep watching the same teams play each other. Also these fans are used to winning, their glory hunters, what happens when their team is constantly at the bottom of this new league? They'll lose all their fans in their home countries for potential fans who might or might not actually care for the new competition. Also for a lot of players international football is very important. Look at the number of players who demand to move when they are no longer playing first team football even when earning millions, just to keep their place in their international teams. If you tell these guys that they can no longer play for their countries, I'd imagine some might be tempted by more money but a lot will recognise they can make a bit less playing in officially recognised leagues and still gain credibility and respect by playing for their country. Then you have a Super League without the top players and less likely to attract any new fans. It's just senseless greed from people who don't understand football. demise 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitre_mouldmaster 21,509 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 1 minute ago, McEwan's Lager said: Some referees could be about to become very rich. They will have to recruit their own ones because FIFA, UEFA and the FAs won't sanction them for these games. They probably wont use referees. They will probably have real time phone voting by the public on a premium rate number. The one that raises the most money gets the freekick or not. GazTops and CooperSF 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hadron Collider 30,314 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 6 minutes ago, McEwan's Lager said: We aren't in any danger of being invited. And if we were to join this competition I'd chuck it. No you wouldn’t. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madina 3,722 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Cant say I've read much about this, but I'm guessing the English teams wouldnt be able to play in the Prem if they join this? I originally thought it was just replacing the Champions league Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitre_mouldmaster 21,509 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Just now, CooperSF said: Uefa aint suspending shit. They have their contracts to fulfil and wont take a hit on any form of money. graeme_4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueThunder 8,439 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Imagine the scenes on here if the filth are invited and we aren’t or vice versa (I’m not saying either would be invited, but when you have Leipzig and Spurs in it you quickly realise what it’s all about and it isn’t good...) It is bound to have other ramifications, most of which we probably can’t see yet. I hate the way they are trying to sell this as great thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrism_scotland 165 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 3 minutes ago, mitre_mouldmaster said: This has the feel of something bigger than that mate. I think this is amazon making a play and wanting to cut out all the TV companies like Sky etc. If that cash figure is genuine, then there is absolutely nothing that Uefa can offer that will turn their heads back. I actually have a strange feeling that one of us and them might be one of the remaining names to be announced. I bet Lawell was all over it like a rash if he caught wind of it. If not, I bet the EPL consider offering us both a place down there. We would instantly be the biggest clubs in the league. Supposedly the billionaire who owns the DAZN network is involved, so def TV money there. I reckon the other slots are likely to be intended for PSG, Bayern and Dortmund if they choose to join up, its not clear thr German clubs would be allowed to; the fans have a massive say on what does and doesn't happen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitre_mouldmaster 21,509 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Just now, Madina said: Cant say I've read much about this, but I'm guessing the English teams wouldnt be able to play in the Prem if they join this? I originally thought it was just replacing the Champions league Nope, they are going to end up cherry picking 20 teams, and that will be your lot, they will play each other all the time with no variety. Dull as fuck! They are talking about having 5 teams qualify for it each year, but that wont get off the ground and they know it. They are going to invite 5 more permanent members, but they will be also rans who will get to join but probably wont be offered the same joining bonus. Madina 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McEwan's Lager 30,259 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 1 minute ago, Hadron Collider said: No you wouldn’t. I would. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrism_scotland 165 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 2 minutes ago, Madina said: Cant say I've read much about this, but I'm guessing the English teams wouldnt be able to play in the Prem if they join this? I originally thought it was just replacing the Champions league Yeah, doesn't replace domestic cups, leagues etc Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 70,944 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 6 minutes ago, mitre_mouldmaster said: This has the feel of something bigger than that mate. I think this is amazon making a play and wanting to cut out all the TV companies like Sky etc. If that cash figure is genuine, then there is absolutely nothing that Uefa can offer that will turn their heads back. I actually have a strange feeling that one of us and them might be one of the remaining names to be announced. I bet Lawell was all over it like a rash if he caught wind of it. If not, I bet the EPL consider offering us both a place down there. We would instantly be the biggest clubs in the league. They would/should be getting to where to go as well Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblueoysterbar 19,466 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 16 minutes ago, Bronzy said: If I was a Man Utd supporter, I’d start supporting FC United of Manchester instead. If I was a Man City supporter, I’d start supporting Maine Road FC instead. If I was a Liverpool supporter, I’d start supporting AFC Liverpool instead. If I was an Arsenal or Tottenham supporter, I’d start supporting Leyton Orient instead. If I was a Chelsea supporter, I’d start supporting AFC Wimbledon instead. Fuck these greedy cunt clubs, they have nothing in common with the teams that George Best, Danny Blanchflower, Kenny Dalglish, David O’Leary, Bobby Tambling and Mike Summerbee played for. They can all fucking rot. This is a Midge Ure song, isn't it? Bronzy, Inigo and Negri's lovechild 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitre_mouldmaster 21,509 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Just now, chrism_scotland said: Supposedly the billionaire who owns the DAZN network is involved, so def TV money there. I reckon the other slots are likely to be intended for PSG, Bayern and Dortmund if they choose to join up, its not clear thr German clubs would be allowed to; the fans have a massive say on what does and doesn't happen. I thought that German RB team only had about 7 fans, are they also 51% fan owned? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sRcFoCt 7,578 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 I think i can finally say that's the soul ripped right out of football Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hadron Collider 30,314 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Just now, McEwan's Lager said: I would. Naw mate. Rangers is in your blood. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrism_scotland 165 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Just now, mitre_mouldmaster said: I thought that German RB team only had about 7 fans, are they also 51% fan owned? RB Leipzig are the main exception, they'll be right over this they can get in, but can only see it if bigger German clubs (Bayern, Dortmund) refuse. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzy 25,953 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 1 minute ago, theblueoysterbar said: This is a Midge Ure song, isn't it? Only if you support Rapid Vienna. mitre_mouldmaster, Rangers#1 and theblueoysterbar 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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