Do we really want to be so concerned about the so-called smaller clubs being “competitive” while we wait around for the Man City’s to overtake us financially and on the pitch? As a Liverpool fan do you not want to win every single game of the season and conquer the world? This is not to say that Ian Eyre’s idea is the answer to LFC winning the premier league but if anything can put us on the road to increasing Liverpool’s stature and power to even greater heights is it not good for the club? Capitalism rules the modern game of football and if we don’t adapt and innovate then we as a club will be left behind.
“It will kill the heart and soul of English football”
Diving kills the heart and soul of English football! Spending 1billion pounds on players in two years kills the heart and soul of English Football! Lack of good referees is killing the heart and soul of English football!
Wanting a larger slice of international TV revenue because of the hard work, popularity and marketing efforts of a bigger footballing institution? Give me a break Mr Whelan! A lot of English League clubs are poorly run and are in massive debt (Portsmouth in their relegation season, Everton and very recently Liverpool itself come to mind) and the bigger clubs have to sacrifice for the greater good. I do not think Ian Eyre is saying give the smaller clubs a smaller slice to get rid of them. I think he is saying let the bigger clubs do their own thing to progress themselves internationally. I could be wrong with my interpretation.
Surely most people will agree that this is a better long term way of running the club than pumping millions from the owners pockets just like City, Chelsea and ourselves to some extent? Its a self sustaining way of generating real revenue.
Conclusion
The playing field in modern football has never been level despite what the general media and certain mangers will have you believe.Thats why a general “Top Four” has existed for many years. Manchester United and Chelsea have dominated the EPL for the last 6 seasons. So arguing about the spirit of football, socialism and uncompetive-ness yada yada yada doesn’t hold water with me. It probably will not happen soon because of the need for 14 out of 20 teams to vote in favour of it.
Feel free to disagree but I think what Ayre and Werner are saying makes sense and with the global fanbase that supports Liverpool FC, we could become a real superpower once again.
This article was written by Kava and is courtesy of our partner website ourkop.com. Read the latest news and blogs about Liverpool FC at Our Kop. – ed
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