andyr1963":3nbglrt1 said:Knibbsworth":3nbglrt1 said:As a supporter of the game I've never felt so detached from the top league, I barely have an interest any longer. Globally owned, foreign coached, 85% overseas players, supporters from all over the world paying TV/streaming subscriptions for the big games and merchandise. Liverpool have as many supporters in China, Africa and India as they do in the UK, they can sell out stadiums playing friendlies in Australia, USA and Canada.
It's no longer the same game we knew when Alan Shearer and Matt Le Tissier were banging in goals, let alone the 70s and 80s.
Maybe it is best to let the cream of the league go so we can see more Bournemouth clubs developing the next generation of British footballers.
Yep yer right. Only thing I can disagree on is having no interest. Manchester City are a fabulous team to watch.
Trueābut I find Man City are only enjoyable to watch in a Harlem Globetrotters kind of way. Wiganās victory against them last season was much more watchable than Man City racking up cricket scores against Premier League relegation candidates. Would they still be worth watching if they ever became only the fifth best team in a Euro super league season after season?