Champions League revamp

[catcherintherye]

The ECA represents 240 clubs, it is not part of UEFA or a governing body, more like a trade body for the top clubs in Europe.....

Didn't they resign from positions in UEFA? Im sure UEFA said they did.

 

[Saint Domingo]

after what happened with Hicks and Gillette I have to say I disagree - they'd done nothing as bad as this, and they were compared to rapists

FSG have closed those legal loop holes, that scenario that gave Liverpool to FSG from H&G can’t happen again.

 

[number4.]

True. But when Bayern and PSG aren't part of it, there are clubs that don't need it

Very fair & being honest I had forgotten that bit.

 

[OneTrueLegend]

Fair play to Gary Neville coming across very well here bearing in mind he’s a massive United fan.

My only concern is if this ESL is binned, what will the cost be? A closed shop Champions League format? Where certain teams are guaranteed to get in even if they don’t get in the top four?
What is the point of it all.

That was proposed a way by uefa, from the 2024 season there will be 2 places in the champions league reserved for teams with high historical performance in the competition who did not qualify, but qualified for europa league or europa conference. So like if Liverpool finished 7th and it was a Europa place, they would be bumped up to champions league

UEFA announces new format for club competitions to be introduced as of 2024/25 season | Inside UEFA

UEFA Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League reforms conclude two years of widespread consultations.

www.uefa.com

 

[the golden visionary]

Carra calling Liverpool managers Gods.

Roy will be pleased.

Fawse idows mutters woy

 

[Bullens Rd]

after what happened with Hicks and Gillette I have to say I disagree - they'd done nothing as bad as this, and they were compared to rapists

"Raping family members over an extended period of time", I believe was the exact quote!

 

[davek]

Indeed, but how do the ‘original clubs’ get identified....

They are installed...which is what I put to @MikelsGoat

 

[Blueclouds]

Everton, villa, newcastle, Leeds, West Ham.
Biggest fan bases.
I wouldn’t watch newcastle v West Ham in normal circumstances

We would watch it, example we are 2nd and we need newcastle to beat Westham so we can close in on 1st.

 

[argietoffee]

Spitty suggesting that if Klopp left over this that the fans would demolish Anfield to get FSG out

great television

Not as if they havent previous at demolishing football stadiums.

Might be the first time they did it this side of the Channel.

 

[Drico]

Everton, villa, newcastle, Leeds, West Ham.
Biggest fan bases.
I wouldn’t watch newcastle v West Ham in normal circumstances

But if they were fighting for the league title?

I would. I think people underestimate the appeal of genuine competition. We haven't had it in so long. It's why an episode of the Big Match Revisited is more attractive than a new episode of Match of the Day for many. The quality is much lower, but the overall spectacle is far more wholesome and enjoyable.

 

[tsubaki]

I missed it, what did Neville say about that godawful dirge they listen to?

yesterday he said that a club that had that as an anthem was shameful for organising this; Klopp twice said today that the anthem is theirs and so Neville shouldn't mention it

 

[Nymzee]

His reaction after Mourinho got sacked this morning.

Genius that man.

 

[Gwladys St. Glory]

He and Jags seemed good friends

Unrelated to thread but I watched that EVertonUSA stream thing that went on Saturday and, considering how much talk revolved around that Moyes side, I didn't hear much talk about Jags...just a bit from Howard. I guess if you're still playing, they leave you alone.

 

[Goat]

Didn't they resign from positions in UEFA? Im sure UEFA said they did.

Some of the CEOs of clubs might have.

But the clubs themselves are still part of UEFA.

 

[Taifi gorm]

True. But when Bayern and PSG aren't part of it, there are clubs that don't need it

Plus it's easier to claim the throne once your rivals exile themselves