20-04-2021, 20:36
(20-04-2021, 19:59)St Charles Owl Wrote: There are now news reports that Chelsea are preparing documentation to withdraw from the ESL. Apparently them and City didn't want to get on this train but were on the train so as not to miss it. Neither of them are traditional top 6 teams, same for Spurs and both seem to be more in touch of with the fans.
Also, the elephant in the room: none of those three are American-owned. This ESL bollocks has US-style closed league format all over it. Trying to create an NFL of football, but without even bothering to adopt the more positive elements of the American system such as first draft pick for the weakest team, etc.
If it goes ahead, I give it five years before they introduce post-season playoffs culminating in an annual Soccer Bowl to crown the champions
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