Corruption in premier League

[trueblue84]

Looking at refs decisions over last 10 yrs or so. We all know refs give top 6 teams more decisions than teams at the bottom of League, it appears to me they seem to give the star players in this teams benefit of the doubt when comes to big decisions like diving in the box giving penalties , not sending off players. Only 2 players ever suspended for diving one was an Everton player i think more than 2 players dived in premier league none from top 6. This supports the brand of promoting Premier league and star players in it which in turn brings in more millions to Premier league by way of overseas tv deals , Jersey deals etc. Perhaps this is organised at a higher level than a ref don't want to give a call against a star player. I have no proof Premier league are behind this but wudnt surprise me. Any thoughts

Watch Operation: flagrant foul on Netflix. It's about the NBA but it will all seem very familiar. Anyone who doesn't believe that the league and referees don't influence games needs to wake up. It's not just certain clubs or players being given preferential treatment, but the league protecting the brand by creating narratives and keeping it exciting until the last day of the season.

 

[Stevie Nicks Bootleg]

. It's not just certain clubs or players being given preferential treatment, but the league protecting the brand by creating narratives and keeping it exciting until the last day of the season.

True for large parts but a final day title finish doesn't happen very often really, what, three times in the last decade? And last year's was only in the balance on the final day because Mahrez missed a late penalty Vs West Ham, so nobody told the ref (Taylor?) about that part of the script.

 

[Neiler]

Personally I think football ended once sponsorship became part of the game, the more it increases the more corrupt footballing institutions have become.

Clubs aren’t community based anymore they are corporations and investment vehicles, the point isn’t about being successful from a sporting point of view. The whole thing is a bit of a cabal with everyone getting fed of the gravy train.

International football went around the late 90s, club football is getting worse and worse every year, you get the odd bolt from the blue, but against the odds. I reconciled football becoming less of a sport a long time ago and I feel sorry for anyone under 30 to be honest, they will never know a true, real authentic sporting competition.

I get my kicks these days, with the likes of Gordon breaking through, watching some sublime players like KDB etc - but I dont really care who wins the league or CL or WC for that matter like I used to, there not real competitions anymore, the decks are stacked - so lacks sporting authenticity and integrity.

 

[GoldenToffee]

I won't believe it until Vince McMahon in announced as new Premier League chairman.

 

[twoblue]

I guess refs are aware the bigger club get more coverage, more tweets ect and therefore more likely to favour the status quo.
City, Liverpool and utd win by a controversial penalty creates less publicity then if they lose by one