re: Scrapping the Relegation System

[spacemanrich]

Found this on ESPN where most of the foreign EPL owners want to scrap the relegation system :

http://espn.go.com/sports/soccer/news/_ ... ion-system

BAD MISTAKE. I like the relegation system that gives upcoming second tier teams i.e. - Championship the opportunity to move on up to the Premiere. Who wants to be stuck in the Championship League if this happens with no opportunity for advancement ? Where is the incentive/drive to get better, other than to make quid or two if your one of the owners.

I certainly don't want to see ManU at the top always, other than if Sir Ferguson retires or dies

The relegation system is a FAIR system where upcoming teams have the opportunity to move on up if they are good enough to play in the Premiere League, who wouldn't want Southhampton, Watford, Burnley to move on up ?

Maybe, their should be a ' cap ' or ' limit ' foreign ownership, I think it would be better for the game and a national interest ?
I think they do that in the States for some of our leagues i.e. - NBA, NFL and Major Leagues ? The way the course is heading, their won't be any english owners. Food for thought.

[runcible]

A system designed by people whose sole motivation is profit.

There'll be having a World Cup in Qatar next.

[Laz69]

Can't help but imagine rich club owners pressuring/bribing the FA for this to ensure their clubs are constantly playing at the highest revenue, erm sorry, i mean level...

[spacemanrich]

What in the bloody hell is a Quatar ? Is it a nut or fruit ............ ???

I know, can't believe they picked that country to host. What's the population there ... 25,000 ? No alcohol, Muslim country, middle of the hot summer, but you'll get good kebabs there. Now that's a farce of a selection !