[Sir Megson]

It surprises me that after a lifetime of playing and watching football my interest seems to be declining.  The regrettable position of The Albion in the league does not stir the chest-beating anguish of days of yore.  The success of other teams, likewise, induces ennui rather than envy.  How to explain this?  On reflection, I think it’s my somewhat rigid expectation of what sport and in particular football should be about.  I was always encouraged to believe that sport, of itself, was balanced, fair and unaffected by outside influences and pursuit of those values was worthy of my effort as a life lesson.  A bit “Ripping Yarns” I know but I would ask you…what is the point of any sport if it matches obvious inequality due to unequal investment?  We need to turn around and take a different path.  Away from the billionaires; Media moguls; endless journalistic dissection of performance; focus on results above all and back to respect for football as a great sport with ups and downs, comedic moments, physical beauty and deep roots in the common people playing it.  Relegation is just a line on a list.  When City win the title I have a sneaky feeling some of them will be thinking “is that all there is to it?” their joy will be tempered by the money it has taken.  I wish The Albion success, but not at any price.

There's plenty more folk who have the same feelings about the game and it's current state, but could not have written out those feelings as eloquently as you have.

Excellent post!