Thats the spiritNot bothered probably be dead by the time it gets here. :-)
Thats the spiritNot bothered probably be dead by the time it gets here. :-)
Silly rule or not, it's still a FIFA requirement AFIK. The main advantage of a UK bid is that the cost would be low, but that's not something FIFA have ever worried about.Bit of a silly rule and would make zero sense to enforce in the UK with 3 big London teams and 2 big Manchester teams. Can't see anywhere being expanded as a result, PL clubs are expected to support themselves and with the backlash from the Olympic Stadium they would use the stadia in place. Besides, Wembley is already big enough for a final venue and you've a pick of 5, maybe 6 grounds for the semi.
Good idea. To avoid any controversy, it should also include all UK territories, and crown dependencies overseas, such as the Falklands, Gibralter, the Isle of Man, etc, all hosting games, and therefore qualifying automatically. Honduras vs The Shetlands will make El Classico look like childs play.