04-05-2020, 12:21
He's got a point about the integrity of the league though.
Would we have won against man ure or Watford without the fans giving that extra push or in those tight games during the promotion season?
To me playing at neutral venues without fans is akin to playing a friendly, behind closed doors, it loses the passion and meaning and becomes just a glorified kick around, even if something is riding on it.
For me you need fans, what the fans feel transmits onto the pitch, both good and bad.
For me, I'm inclined to go with the teams at the top are awarded the titles and promotion, with no relegation. Next season have more teams going down to make up for it. The Premier league would go to 22 teams, big deal, there's an extra couple of midweek games, make Newcastle travel to Bournemouth on a Tuesday night like normal. Can always alter or move the league and fa Cup to help out with logistics.
Would we have won against man ure or Watford without the fans giving that extra push or in those tight games during the promotion season?
To me playing at neutral venues without fans is akin to playing a friendly, behind closed doors, it loses the passion and meaning and becomes just a glorified kick around, even if something is riding on it.
For me you need fans, what the fans feel transmits onto the pitch, both good and bad.
For me, I'm inclined to go with the teams at the top are awarded the titles and promotion, with no relegation. Next season have more teams going down to make up for it. The Premier league would go to 22 teams, big deal, there's an extra couple of midweek games, make Newcastle travel to Bournemouth on a Tuesday night like normal. Can always alter or move the league and fa Cup to help out with logistics.
Another day, another door, another high, another low