Top clubs consider overseas games - Page 2

ANTON · 02-07-2008, 11:38 PM

Its a piss take and it wont work , mark my words .

Catman · 02-07-2008, 11:59 PM

Probably right it wouldn't work, but Australia has a huge number of Man U fans with memberships, hell knows why.

lions · 02-08-2008, 12:17 AM

One idea that just reeks of madness,it wouldnt work so no point of even trying,this is all because the yanks brought over their nfl league fixture to wembley earlier this year and it had a great turn-out now they think it will work with our football..........."Idea" "BangHead"
"big Laugh"

ANTON · 02-08-2008, 12:44 AM

If it does i will cancel my sky sports , and i have been with them from day one .

ANTON · 02-08-2008, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Catman

Probably right it wouldn't work, but Australia has a huge number of Man U fans with memberships, hell knows why.

how many of them are true fans , going to every game , answer that please .

Martha · 02-08-2008, 07:30 PM

We can't win away from home at the best of times

'Chopper' · 02-13-2008, 04:52 PM

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The FA appreciates the Premier League making us aware of this interesting proposal in advance of today's meeting.

We understand the Premier League's desire to raise interest in English football around the world.

We look forward to discussing the detail with the League and looking carefully at the implications, to ensure that the proposal fits well alongside the existing fixture list, including our domestic cup and league competitions and our national team games.

We know that the Premier League are equally conscious of these issues

A waste of breath, it'll never happen!

Koozar · 02-13-2008, 05:08 PM

Asia and Australia, and the US have said they won't support it! hahaha backfire on the FA!

'Chopper' · 02-14-2008, 12:28 PM

The Premier League are like lepers, no-one wants them!

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Asian Football Confederation president Mohamed bin Hammam says he is strongly opposed to the Premier League's plan of top-flight clubs playing games abroad.

The English season could be extended by one match with the 39th round being played in five overseas venues.

"We'll vote strongly against it. The Premier League is putting money before responsibility and dignity," Hammam told BBC sports editor Mihir Bose.

"As far as Asia is concerned, I'm not supportive of this initiative."

The plans to play a 39th round of games abroad from January 2011 have sparked widespread criticism.

And the BBC has learned that world governing body Fifa is also lukewarm about the idea.

It has made it clear it will not consider the proposal unless it comes from the English Football Association, rather than the Premier League.

I appreciate, for example, if the Premier League want to play in Darfur, Somalia or East Timor where they can act as peace makers

And the US has said it would only entertain the idea if Fifa approved it.

However, some federations in the Middle East have expressed an interest in the plans.

Qatar says it would love to stage a game in Doha while Saudi Arabia says it would be interested if the matches involved big teams such as Manchester United, Chelsea or Liverpool.

Hammam believes the Premier League and its chief executive Richard Scudamore should have thought more carefully about the proposal before it became public.

"I wish the people in charge of the Premier League would think twice about organising any matches outside England in Asia," added Hammam.

"Friendly matches I'm not against. I welcome that. But I cannot digest at all that a different league will be played in another country than its own.

"There was no consultation, I just read about it in the newspapers.

"But the recommendation as far as this is concerned will be no. There's no question of the Premier League organising such a match in Asia.

"It's always my honour to meet with Mr Scudamore and discuss football activities between Asia and the Premier League. I'm a friend of his.

"But I shall be very frank with him and tell him that this does not meet with our acceptance."

Hammam says that instead of trying to cash in on foreign markets, the Premier League should try to use its high-profile status as a force for good.

"I should say that I respect very much the Premier League," said Hammam. "I like to watch the Premier League.

"But they are interfering with the domestic and local competitions in different national associations if they think this idea can be realised.

"I appreciate, for example, if the Premier League want to play in Darfur, Somalia or East Timor where they can act as peace makers.

"If I have a chance to speak to the Fifa president Mr Sepp Blatter, I will tell him my strong opposition to this initiative."

ANTON · 02-14-2008, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Koozar

Asia and Australia, and the US have said they won't support it! hahaha backfire on the FA!

I heard that too , so looking bleak for the money grabbers.

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lions Graphics Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: sunny kent Posts: 620 Thanks: 8 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	One idea that just reeks of madness,it wouldnt work so no point of even trying,this is all because the yanks brought over their nfl league fixture to wembley earlier this year and it had a great turn-out now they think it will work with our football..........."Idea" "BangHead" "big Laugh" __________________ In Life we dream,but in Football we beleive [quote:kate_wwfc] You made a wolves sig look fantastic your now a legend! Lions the Legend!

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Catman Grassroots Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Nominees Submitted: 0 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts Has Not Won Any TOTM Yet	Probably right it wouldn't work, but Australia has a huge number of Man U fans with memberships, hell knows why.

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Martha Mackem Bunny says: Collins! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Shields. Posts: 197 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Nominees Submitted: 0 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts Has Not Won Any TOTM Yet	We can't win away from home at the best of times