Bert Swift
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- 22 Sep 2023
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- The 21st Century Treble Winners
Reap What You Sow or Redtops Malign Influence ?
Lets not forget that the ESL was plotted, planned and promoted by the redtops clubs. The same redtops who broke away to form the PL in 1992 and were responsible for the acceleration of the commercialisation of football. Arsenal, Liverpool and the rags have always been driven by self-interest. Ironically, Everton wanted to be part of that gang. Now they have been punished under their regime.
The Chairman of the PL is a self-confessed united supporter. Their CEO, Masters, a marketing man, was only eventually appointed after 3 better qualified candidates withdrew, each having been offered the job. It was reported that Masters was vetted by representatives of Liverpool and Man U before confirmation. Masters is their puppet. The redtops think it is their PL which is why they keep on changing the `rules` to try and protect their interests.
This discussion though is about Everton. Deflection tactics that some of their fans have tried by bring City into this are irrelevant. EFC eventually, after counter arguments had been lost and many mitigating factors had been allowed, admitted that they had exceeded the permitted thresholds. In the end it became a clear case for the PL to prove which they did with significant resources and expert legal advocates behind them.
Years of mismanagement on and of the pitch at Everton is where the real ire of supporters should be directed.
It can be argued that Everton were doing what many have done or want to do - spending with the intention of improving their PL position and investing in a new stadium fit for the 21st century to bolster income. Unfortunately for EFC, those trying to run the show, some of whom were very good in previous roles, were not competent to perform and deliver at the higher levels.
All this has actually galvanised the club and supporters, at least in the short term. With Burnley, Sheff U and Luton in this season`s PL, Everton will be fine. And, because they have not enjoyed success for many years, Everton are not seen as a threat so will garner some support for the position they are now in.
The debate now is the nature of the punishment.
Lets not forget that the ESL was plotted, planned and promoted by the redtops clubs. The same redtops who broke away to form the PL in 1992 and were responsible for the acceleration of the commercialisation of football. Arsenal, Liverpool and the rags have always been driven by self-interest. Ironically, Everton wanted to be part of that gang. Now they have been punished under their regime.
The Chairman of the PL is a self-confessed united supporter. Their CEO, Masters, a marketing man, was only eventually appointed after 3 better qualified candidates withdrew, each having been offered the job. It was reported that Masters was vetted by representatives of Liverpool and Man U before confirmation. Masters is their puppet. The redtops think it is their PL which is why they keep on changing the `rules` to try and protect their interests.
This discussion though is about Everton. Deflection tactics that some of their fans have tried by bring City into this are irrelevant. EFC eventually, after counter arguments had been lost and many mitigating factors had been allowed, admitted that they had exceeded the permitted thresholds. In the end it became a clear case for the PL to prove which they did with significant resources and expert legal advocates behind them.
Years of mismanagement on and of the pitch at Everton is where the real ire of supporters should be directed.
It can be argued that Everton were doing what many have done or want to do - spending with the intention of improving their PL position and investing in a new stadium fit for the 21st century to bolster income. Unfortunately for EFC, those trying to run the show, some of whom were very good in previous roles, were not competent to perform and deliver at the higher levels.
All this has actually galvanised the club and supporters, at least in the short term. With Burnley, Sheff U and Luton in this season`s PL, Everton will be fine. And, because they have not enjoyed success for many years, Everton are not seen as a threat so will garner some support for the position they are now in.
The debate now is the nature of the punishment.
