5th Division for English Football

[Deleted member 18588]

Your right mate, I'm not in agreement.......with the armchair fans, sorry EFL fans.

No doubt, if Barnsley played Celtic, 10,000 bhoys would be in attendance, but I also think that the home fans would also be boosted by another 8-10 thousand guest100718's , just like when drawn against a large prem club in the FA cup.

Doesnt make it right or wrong, but I'd certainly like it.

No bloody armchairs at St Andrews!

I really think you over-estimate the pull of the Old Firm to English supporters.

Perhaps to those like yourself who recall the odd battle with them in Europe but to the rest of us they would just be seen as financial refugees from a pub-league. Sadly that is how the SPL is now seen by many English football supporters as the quality of players involved in it are generally comparable with those found in League 1 or possibly the lower reaches of the Championship.

Celtic and Rangers no longer have the players that would make the occasional supporter want to get off his backside and go to a match.

The Scottish clubs would need this more than those in England but a British League would mean the demise of the Home nations as separate entities and international teams.

 

[Liverbirdie]

I knew what you meant about Barnsley I was just being pedantic so I apologise mate :thup:

Not a problem, maybe if Barnsley's local populace went to see their local team.......

 

[Liverbirdie]

No bloody armchairs at St Andrews!

I really think you over-estimate the pull of the Old Firm to English supporters.

Perhaps to those like yourself who recall the odd battle with them in Europe but to the rest of us they would just be seen as financial refugees from a pub-league. Sadly that is how the SPL is now seen by many English football supporters as the quality of players involved in it are generally comparable with those found in League 1 or possibly the lower reaches of the Championship.

Celtic and Rangers no longer have the players that would make the occasional supporter want to get off his backside and go to a match.

The Scottish clubs would need this more than those in England but a British League would mean the demise of the Home nations as separate entities and international teams.

Your right on the players not being attractive.

It would be interesting to ask away match goers. I doubt southern fans would fancy the trek, but think that northern fans would rather a trip to Dundee or Hearts rather than Brentford or Gillingham, or even as a change.

I've had some great times at Celtic, Rangers for friendly games, and even went to see the reds at Dundee (not dundee united) on a cold Wednesday night friendly back in 1988 - must have been mad!!!!

 

[Deleted member 18588]

Your right on the players not being attractive.

It would be interesting to ask away match goers. I doubt southern fans would fancy the trek, but think that northern fans would rather a trip to Dundee or Hearts rather than Brentford or Gillingham, or even as a change.

I've had some great times at Celtic, Rangers for friendly games, and even went to see the reds at Dundee (not dundee united) on a cold Wednesday night friendly back in 1988 - must have been mad!!!!

Brentford or Gillingham each provide the possibility of a night out in London; Dundee provides....................!!??!!

Celtic or Rangers might ultimately make it into the Premier League but it would take more time than they can afford. As for the remaining Scottish clubs, I cannot see them progressing beyond League 1.

As I say I really fail to see what benefit there might be to EFL clubs and their fans.

 

[Liverbirdie]

Brentford or Gillingham each provide the possibility of a night out in London; Dundee provides....................!!??!!

Celtic or Rangers might ultimately make it into the Premier League but it would take more time than they can afford. As for the remaining Scottish clubs, I cannot see them progressing beyond League 1.

As I say I really fail to see what benefit there might be to EFL clubs and their fans.

Dundee - the city of discovery, dundee cake, struggling now......

The benefits - ask the off licences and the boozers.

 

[Crazyface]

No bloody armchairs at St Andrews!

I really think you over-estimate the pull of the Old Firm to English supporters.

Perhaps to those like yourself who recall the odd battle with them in Europe but to the rest of us they would just be seen as financial refugees from a pub-league. Sadly that is how the SPL is now seen by many English football supporters as the quality of players involved in it are generally comparable with those found in League 1 or possibly the lower reaches of the Championship.

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Three ex Macc Town players play in this league. So, the quality is far less than Championship!

 

[Liverbirdie]

Three ex Macc Town players play in this league. So, the quality is far less than Championship!

There are probably 100 ex. championship players in the prem..........not a good comparison, players improve.