Top clubs consider overseas games

Rachel · 02-07-2008, 06:53 PM

The English Premier League is considering the idea of staging some matches around the rest of the world.

At a meeting in London on Thursday, all 20 clubs agreed to explore a proposal to extend the season to 39 games.

Those 10 extra games would be played at five different venues, with cities bidding for the right to stage them.

It is understood the additional fixtures could be determined by a draw but that the top-five teams could be seeded to avoid playing each other.

The main aspects of the plans are:

An additional round of Premier League fixtures, extending the season to 39 games, from January 2011
Four clubs to travel to one of five host cities, with two games taking place in each venue over a weekend
Cities would bid for the right to become a host, not for individual matches
Points earned from the games would count towards the final Premier League table

kate_wwfc · 02-07-2008, 07:00 PM

Five top teams avoid each other? Just another way to rip fans off

Rachel · 02-07-2008, 07:04 PM

Exactly. It's all a rather elaborate money making exercise. Extending the fanbases of the Premier League clubs overseas, in the hope of also expanding financial income.

As if they do not make enough money already. "thumbdown"

kate_wwfc · 02-07-2008, 07:19 PM

I know yeah greed ain't it.

Koozar · 02-07-2008, 07:31 PM

this is such a bloody stupid idea, whats the point of it!

kate_wwfc · 02-07-2008, 07:33 PM

they see one sign and thats Â£

ANTON · 02-07-2008, 08:42 PM

Crazy idea it will kill the prem , is it an american idea as the yanks have stated playing american football games over here .

kate_wwfc · 02-07-2008, 10:08 PM

Biggest con of all. As the top teams would avoid each other its gonna be bottom v top so what is the point in that

Catman · 02-07-2008, 10:18 PM

Melbourne can have Man U v Arsenal infront of 100,000."party"

ANTON · 02-07-2008, 10:32 PM

And out of the 100000 how many are true man utd or arsenal fans ? "engworldcup"

02-07-2008, 06:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rachel Administrator FTM Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tyne and Wear Posts: 461 Thanks: 14 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts Nominees Submitted: 0 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts Has Not Won Any TOTM Yet	Top clubs consider overseas games The English Premier League is considering the idea of staging some matches around the rest of the world. At a meeting in London on Thursday, all 20 clubs agreed to explore a proposal to extend the season to 39 games. Those 10 extra games would be played at five different venues, with cities bidding for the right to stage them. It is understood the additional fixtures could be determined by a draw but that the top-five teams could be seeded to avoid playing each other. The main aspects of the plans are: An additional round of Premier League fixtures, extending the season to 39 games, from January 2011 Four clubs to travel to one of five host cities, with two games taking place in each venue over a weekend Cities would bid for the right to become a host, not for individual matches Points earned from the games would count towards the final Premier League table __________________

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kate_wwfc Pro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West mids Posts: 1,694 Thanks: 2 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts Nominees Submitted: 1 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts Has Not Won Any TOTM Yet	Five top teams avoid each other? Just another way to rip fans off __________________ We'll keep the gold flag flying high!!! Na Na Na Ebanks Blake! My myspace add me : http://www.myspace.com/katie_wolves_till_i_die

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Rachel Administrator FTM Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tyne and Wear Posts: 461 Thanks: 14 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts Nominees Submitted: 0 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts Has Not Won Any TOTM Yet	Exactly. It's all a rather elaborate money making exercise. Extending the fanbases of the Premier League clubs overseas, in the hope of also expanding financial income. As if they do not make enough money already. "thumbdown" __________________

02-07-2008, 07:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
kate_wwfc Pro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West mids Posts: 1,694 Thanks: 2 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts Nominees Submitted: 1 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts Has Not Won Any TOTM Yet	I know yeah greed ain't it. __________________ We'll keep the gold flag flying high!!! Na Na Na Ebanks Blake! My myspace add me : http://www.myspace.com/katie_wolves_till_i_die

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Koozar Semi-Pro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: London Posts: 734 Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Nominees Submitted: 0 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts Has Not Won Any TOTM Yet	this is such a bloody stupid idea, whats the point of it! __________________

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kate_wwfc Pro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West mids Posts: 1,694 Thanks: 2 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts Nominees Submitted: 1 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts Has Not Won Any TOTM Yet	they see one sign and thats Â£ __________________ We'll keep the gold flag flying high!!! Na Na Na Ebanks Blake! My myspace add me : http://www.myspace.com/katie_wolves_till_i_die

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ANTON Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: worcestershire Posts: 1,464 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Nominees Submitted: 0 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts Has Not Won Any TOTM Yet	Crazy idea it will kill the prem , is it an american idea as the yanks have stated playing american football games over here .

02-07-2008, 10:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
kate_wwfc Pro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West mids Posts: 1,694 Thanks: 2 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts Nominees Submitted: 1 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts Has Not Won Any TOTM Yet	Biggest con of all. As the top teams would avoid each other its gonna be bottom v top so what is the point in that __________________ We'll keep the gold flag flying high!!! Na Na Na Ebanks Blake! My myspace add me : http://www.myspace.com/katie_wolves_till_i_die

02-07-2008, 10:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
Catman Grassroots Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Nominees Submitted: 0 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts Has Not Won Any TOTM Yet	Melbourne can have Man U v Arsenal infront of 100,000."party"

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ANTON Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: worcestershire Posts: 1,464 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Nominees Submitted: 0 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts Has Not Won Any TOTM Yet	And out of the 100000 how many are true man utd or arsenal fans ? "engworldcup"

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