Surely that disproves the very point you were trying to make? That it would happen simply because of new out of town owners?
Imo if a club did that, they would very quickly notice a drop off in support. Unless it's a league decision.
Surely that disproves the very point you were trying to make? That it would happen simply because of new out of town owners?
Imo if a club did that, they would very quickly notice a drop off in support. Unless it's a league decision.
Liverbirdie
Ryder Cup Winner
Sorry, I dont get your analogy.
Earlier we discussed Saints heading to Kuwait because of owners? It looked to me like you were saying that franchise football may start because of these new (oil) owners.
Now your mentioning that Juventus went on an out of town tour. I'm not sure of their ownership in the 80/90's, but unless it was an oil baron, surely it shows that owners can and will do what they want. Whether they are big bag oil barons or not. Making your initial point (kuwait) mute.
Anyways, we've done the what era is better discussion before fella. Us youngsters always tend to like the new era
More importantly, does Gomez stay at centre or will Matip come in?
Tashyboy
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I can remember back in about 1998, we were on holiday in Minorca. I was talking to a guy who said the days of football were massively changing. He was adamant that for Cities like Nottingham, Sheffield, some north west towns. For them to survive. They would have to amalgamate to combine recourses to survive. They would have to combine supporters and ther income to survive. Can anyone honestly tell me that supporters of Sheffield Utd and Wednesday who have spent decades calling one another pigs and despise the very sight of one another now want to sing side by side. There's no chance I will support Oman City.
clubchamp98
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Very good run by striker but I don’t think it’s so much the defence.
Just look how much time and space the lad who played the ball through had, that’s the worry for me.
TAA is not the best defender but think Matip covered him better than Gomez.
Liverbirdie
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Earlier we discussed Saints heading to Kuwait because of owners? It looked to me like you were saying that franchise football may start because of these new (oil) owners.
Now your mentioning that Juventus went on an out of town tour. I'm not sure of their ownership in the 80/90's, but unless it was an oil baron, surely it shows that owners can and will do what they want. Whether they are big bag oil barons or not. Making your initial point (kuwait) mute.
Anyways, we've done the what era is better discussion before fella. Us youngsters always tend to like the new era
More importantly, does Gomez stay at centre or will Matip come in?
My point was that if owners decide they want to up sticks, they may be able to do it more in the future,as money is ruling more and more. I'm not sure if it was the Agnellis who owned them at that time or not (owners of Fiat), but the chairman had had enough of the fans criticism so to show them, he took them on the road to show that he didnt need the local fan base, as Juventus could sell out anywhere in Italy, anyway. The power of the owner can trump anyone/anything, is what I was saying. Ergo, if the Glazers thought, sod this for a laugh, these norwich scarves are doing my nut in, I'm gonna get Man U to play at Wembley instead, away from them whiny locals.
I wouldnt rule out a European super league either.
Gomez was the equal of VVD for the start of last season, so overall think he is better than Matip, although to be fair Matip was great towards the end of last season. Healthy rivalry there.
My point was that if owners decide they want to up sticks, they may be able to do it more in the future,as money is ruling more and more. I'm not sure if it was the Agnellis who owned them at that time or not (owners of Fiat), but the chairman had had enough of the fans criticism so to show them, he took them on the road to show that he didnt need the local fan base, as Juventus could sell out anywhere in Italy, anyway. The power of the owner can trump anyone/anything, is what I was saying. Ergo, if the Glazers thought, sod this for a laugh, these norwich scarves are doing my nut in, I'm gonna get Man U to play at Wembley instead, away from them whiny locals.
I wouldnt rule out a European super league either.
Gomez was the equal of VVD for the start of last season, so overall think he is better than Matip, although to be fair Matip was great towards the end of last season. Healthy rivalry there.
Ah ok, got ya. Was more about where football in general is heading!
There is a new world comp for clubs to be played in the summer isn't there? I think that's to test the waters.
https://www.sport-english.com/en/ne...o-know-about-fifas-new-club-world-cup-6819749
I think Gomez is the long term aim, maybe it was ring rust, but i thought that during both your games there have been a few holes down that side. Against city you just credit the calibre of the opposition, when its Norwich, maybe you ask a few questions.
Liverbirdie
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I hope it doesnt happen, but if more clubs go the way of Bury and Bolton, you may get others who may try to amalgamate same city clubs, especially if they felt that both Bristols, both Sheffields could potentially be premiership and maybe even CL stalwarts. Didnt someone try and do it with the Bristols (fnar,fnar) years ago, same with Hibs/Hearts.
Just look at how Doncaster Belles were treated in the women's league.
One club for the east midlands, the south east, Birmingham, North east, Yorkshire, Manchester, Liverpool vs Hampshire United
. 10 teams with 100k stadiums to represemt the "area", in the fizzy pop league.May not happen in my lifetime, but I would not rule it out.
Liverbirdie
Ryder Cup Winner
Ah ok, got ya. Was more about where football in general is heading!
There is a new world comp for clubs to be played in the summer isn't there? I think that's to test the waters.
https://www.sport-english.com/en/ne...o-know-about-fifas-new-club-world-cup-6819749
I think Gomez is the long term aim, maybe it was ring rust, but i thought that during both your games there have been a few holes down that side. Against city you just credit the calibre of the opposition, when its Norwich, maybe you ask a few questions.
TAA struggled towards the end of last season and seemed to be jogging back all the time, or out of position a lot, but he was supposed to be carrying a back injury so thought that may have been it.
I think he needs a rocket at the mo, his offensive play is masking some deep rooted problems with intensity at times, I feel.
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Yeah,Moreno was absolute dogshit over 5 seasons, hes lucky he never got bombed out after the Europa League Final performance,I'd rather play stevie wonder LB than Moreno.
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My point was that if owners decide they want to up sticks, they may be able to do it more in the future,as money is ruling more and more. I'm not sure if it was the Agnellis who owned them at that time or not (owners of Fiat), but the chairman had had enough of the fans criticism so to show them, he took them on the road to show that he didnt need the local fan base, as Juventus could sell out anywhere in Italy, anyway. The power of the owner can trump anyone/anything, is what I was saying. Ergo, if the Glazers thought, sod this for a laugh, these norwich scarves are doing my nut in, I'm gonna get Man U to play at Wembley instead, away from them whiny locals.
I wouldnt rule out a European super league either.
Gomez was the equal of VVD for the start of last season, so overall think he is better than Matip, although to be fair Matip was great towards the end of last season. Healthy rivalry there.
2023-24 is the season a 32 team 4 league UEFA super league/champions league is proposed for. As it stands CIty wouldnt be in it.
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Gutted for Allisson, though my 1st thought was thank *** were not bringing Mignolet on ðŸ¤ðŸ¤
I hope it doesnt happen, but if more clubs go the way of Bury and Bolton, you may get others who may try to amalgamate same city clubs, especially if they felt that both Bristols, both Sheffields could potentially be premiership and maybe even CL stalwarts. Didnt someone try and do it with the Bristols (fnar,fnar) years ago, same with Hibs/Hearts.
Just look at how Doncaster Belles were treated in the women's league.
One club for the east midlands, the south east, Birmingham, North east, Yorkshire, Manchester, Liverpool vs Hampshire United
May not happen in my lifetime, but I would not rule it out.
What you've described isn't too dissimilar to what happened to American Football.
Beezerk
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I can tell you right now, that will never ever happen.
Tashyboy
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😂😂😂
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Daughter works in Sheffield, her ex is blades, current is owls. The loathing for one another's club is on a par with Utd and Liverpool.
MegaSteve
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I suspect they're only a couple of brown envelopes short of qualifying...
fundy
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Didnt take Pep long to teach Rhodri to commit foul after foul without getting booked
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Been a fair game so far
Don’t see it lasting city will step it up
Don’t see it lasting city will step it up
Tashyboy
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Am having his name on the back of me shirt. ðŸ˜Didnt take Pep long to teach Rhodri to commit foul after foul without getting booked
That aside. Am impressed with west ham. Very impressed, having seen some dire football of late. It looks attractive.
