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European Super League
at 09:36 3 Nov 2018

I think it’s a case of when it’s going to happen, not if. It’s been on the cards for many years. Logistically, it would have been very difficult 30 years ago, but since huge tv and corporate largesse arrived, the collective will of the club owners and the malleability of UEFA /FIFA will ensure it will happen.

I welcome the idea. Yes, we’ve all enjoyed the early years of PL membership, and the frequent wins against the likes of Arsenal, and the double over Man U, but I’m convinced more than ever that there will never be a repeat of Leicester’ title. Realistically, the same six or seven clubs will finish at the top of the PL this season, so at best 7th place is place that all the others can aspire to. Also, I’ve not spoken to many people who have preferred this season to the past three seasons in the PL, where more often than not, we were coming away from the game disappointed.

I foresee the ESL developing into 2 leagues of 18 clubs, to accommodate the likes of Spurs, Ajax, Sevilla and others at the edges of success in their own countries. It was mentioned earlier that it’s essential to have promotion / relegation. I think that’s essential to give it the competitive edge. I only hope that it wouldn’t be franchised either, like the NFL - but I expect that some ESL games would be taken to LA, Dubai, Tokyo, which isn’t a great idea, but the owners are only interested in their worldwide fan base

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