Who are the Premier League's key stakeholders? The owners of the clubs, the broadcasters, the media, the fans etc etc. In terms of order of priority, it feels like fans are a low priority.
Specifically, I am thinking of the PL rules that insist that some of their internal processes are kept confidential when there is a matter of clear public interest.
Which organisation would announce that their no.1 club is under investigation for 130 breaches and then be unable to provide any form of constructive update for fans?
I understand the need for confidentiality, but total radio silence creates a vacuum and when there is a vacuum people try to fill it with guesses and wild speculation.
Media outlets are making money out of bullshit and lies.
From a fans perspective alone, the Premier League have shown a lack of care with regards to keeping fans informed. In any other industry, this would be seen as dereliction of duty and a total disgrace.
The people that run football, whether it is the PL, UEFA or Fifa, seem to be either self serving politicians or sycophantic types that are only interested in hob knobbing with the powerful and influential.
The PL would be wise to remember that this league would be nothing without the fans.
In recent times, the PL have failed miserably to move the English game forward and instead the game is mired in over regulation, parasitic lawyers, excessive secrecy, conspiracy theories and a total lack of trust in the leadership. In any other industry Richard Masters would have been dismissed for total under performance and for bringing modern football into disrepute.
The sooner these ridiculous legal processes are completed the better.
Looking forward to the game tomorrow. No thanks to the PL. Come on City!
