JoeMercer'sWay said:All it means I reckon if it gets thrown out is barca and real and bayern get stronger while we get hindered by prem fairplay, which will just ensure the rags and arse get to the quarters every year and taking the money.
leipzigblue said:I smell the beginnings of a footballing civil war. The European League will happen, spurred on by UEFA and those clubs who advocate the FFP. Let them have it. Hopefully, another, fairer and fully representative governing body will be formed and the rest of Europe's clubs will join that, resulting in two bodies: One MLS-type, which will, after a massive initial sponsorship boost, slowly decline due to lack of supporter interest, and one which will be like the old UEFA, treating every country fairly, respecting fans and we'll see great old names having a crack at winning competitions again.
I so hope the EU tells Platini, Gill and Rummenigge, et al where to go. However, if those clubs really want their super league, they'll get it and shit on the rest of us in the process.
Anything could happen. Back in the late 70's Jimmy Hill was Chairman of Coventry who were sponsored by Talbot Cars. Not too sure how far it got, but he was seriously considering / negotiating changing Coventry City FC to Talbot City FC.Eastlands said:http://thepremierleagueowl.com/the-dark-side-of-financial-fair-play/
This article is an interesting slant on the effects of FFP and I wonder if City will be the forerunner in turning world-wide football into a corporate branding exercise in order to comply with the rules on expenditure
"To remain competitive in the future, and to preserve the financial resources that these clubs have become accustomed to utilising, they must all now fight each other for the false loyalties of fans worldwide".
"Within ten years, we’ll be watching teams who have adopted corporate branding into their names – there are no limits to how far these clubs will go to retain a competitive advantage, and the dark side of FFP is that it’s encouraging them to go to those depths. Before long, you won’t have favourite team, you’ll have a preferred franchise – crest alterations, ridiculously touring schedules, and an ever more diverse list of ‘official club partners’ are just the start of this process".
A recent email survey from City: -
Dear Ken
We would like your help in answering a few questions about a new product that is being considered. Manchester City would like to find a way to let its fans worldwide feel part of a global community of supporters. To do this, we are planning to create a new membership programme that would really put you at the heart of the club.
Is this the start of it? Manchester Etihad FC?
strongbowholic said:Anything could happen. Back in the late 70's Jimmy Hill was Chairman of Coventry who were sponsored by Talbot Cars. Not too sure how far it got, but he was seriously considering / negotiating changing Coventry City FC to Talbot City FC.Eastlands said:http://thepremierleagueowl.com/the-dark-side-of-financial-fair-play/
This article is an interesting slant on the effects of FFP and I wonder if City will be the forerunner in turning world-wide football into a corporate branding exercise in order to comply with the rules on expenditure
"To remain competitive in the future, and to preserve the financial resources that these clubs have become accustomed to utilising, they must all now fight each other for the false loyalties of fans worldwide".
"Within ten years, we’ll be watching teams who have adopted corporate branding into their names – there are no limits to how far these clubs will go to retain a competitive advantage, and the dark side of FFP is that it’s encouraging them to go to those depths. Before long, you won’t have favourite team, you’ll have a preferred franchise – crest alterations, ridiculously touring schedules, and an ever more diverse list of ‘official club partners’ are just the start of this process".
A recent email survey from City: -
Dear Ken
We would like your help in answering a few questions about a new product that is being considered. Manchester City would like to find a way to let its fans worldwide feel part of a global community of supporters. To do this, we are planning to create a new membership programme that would really put you at the heart of the club.
Is this the start of it? Manchester Etihad FC?
Bluep*ss said:Sory if this has been posted before - I haven't read the previous 23 pages..............
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Was it? All I know was it was the thin end of a very thick wedge where big business got it's nose in and has relentlessly pursued us ever since.badge said:strongbowholic said:Anything could happen. Back in the late 70's Jimmy Hill was Chairman of Coventry who were sponsored by Talbot Cars. Not too sure how far it got, but he was seriously considering / negotiating changing Coventry City FC to Talbot City FC.Eastlands said:http://thepremierleagueowl.com/the-dark-side-of-financial-fair-play/
This article is an interesting slant on the effects of FFP and I wonder if City will be the forerunner in turning world-wide football into a corporate branding exercise in order to comply with the rules on expenditure
"To remain competitive in the future, and to preserve the financial resources that these clubs have become accustomed to utilising, they must all now fight each other for the false loyalties of fans worldwide".
"Within ten years, we’ll be watching teams who have adopted corporate branding into their names – there are no limits to how far these clubs will go to retain a competitive advantage, and the dark side of FFP is that it’s encouraging them to go to those depths. Before long, you won’t have favourite team, you’ll have a preferred franchise – crest alterations, ridiculously touring schedules, and an ever more diverse list of ‘official club partners’ are just the start of this process".
A recent email survey from City: -
Dear Ken
We would like your help in answering a few questions about a new product that is being considered. Manchester City would like to find a way to let its fans worldwide feel part of a global community of supporters. To do this, we are planning to create a new membership programme that would really put you at the heart of the club.
Is this the start of it? Manchester Etihad FC?
coventry talbot, wasn't it?