ChelseaBoy

Not forgetting the Welsh clubs operating in the English league pyramid. Personally i would love to see Rangers play in the EFL/PL at whatever level they start leaving Sellick to be the biggish fish in a tiny pond. I don't want the EFL to invite them and would hope they would refuse based on their hostility to all things British. Unfortunately, those clubs are second level appeal in terms of audiences for BT Sport. A Fenerbache v Anderlect would not cover the cost of televising it.

Can't see that happening. FFP was their shot at that and it didnt work. Through the decades there have been clubs that have had more disposible income through investment or benefactors than others. In the 30's it was Arsenal. Sunderland were once called the "The Bank of England" club back in the late 40s. Man Utd used to buy every good striker each season in the 70's and 80's and Liverpool had the Littlewoods Pools family behind them during the same period. Blackburn had access to funds in the early 90s and other clubs like Everton and Newcastle have spent the last few years trying to secure new onwers with funds, with Everton succeeding recently. What you cannot have is the tail wagging the dog, so i would stipulate that clubs (all clubs) are part of the cultural fabric of the area they operate in and have the governing bodies and governments/local authorities grant clubs special status that prevents any new owners from acting in a way that harms the supporters or the club. If it is a governing body sanctioned competition then fine, if not then the rules should prevent them taking part. We have to ensure the mainly american owners understand that European football isn't built on a franchise model and never will be. MK Dons withstanding.

I expect Sir Kier only attended Ruggers and Gymkhana's when a lad, so has no idea what he is talking about, but felt he had to comment.

The league is crazy talk, and celtic being asked is even crazier

Were you on the Buckfast Compo?

Can't see it happening as the domestic leagues will take court action. Also UEFA and FIFA will not recognise the competition.

Lol on Sutton, what a clown. Failed at Chelsea too.

Thanks, did we say £20 or a denomiation of the SNP's micky mouse currency ?

I always think Brian Clough was the ultimate turn a small club around. getting Derby promoted and winning Div 1, then getting Forest promoted (in 3rd place in 76/77 that year behind Chelsea and Wolves!!) then winning 2 Div 1 and 2 European cups with a fantastic team. Even the Hartlepool team he and Taylor built got promotion the following year after they left for Derby. Oh and he also got fined for calling the Italians "cheating bastards" Quality.

Yes, that is how Liverpool were able to win three of their European cups.

Chelsea 2 West Bromwich 0 Leeds 2 Sheffield 0 Leicester 1 City 2 Arsenal 1 Liverpool 2 Southampton 1 Burnley 1 Newcastle 0 Spurs 1 Villa 1 Fulham 1 United 3 Brighton 1 Everton 4 Palace 1 Wolves 2 Hammers 1

Definitely, forgot about Le Tiss, they all had an elegance when playing. Ruud Gullit was the same.

Really !!!

Always looked like he had time on the ball. He was one of those tall elegant players like Glenn Hoddle or Peter Osgood who rather than rush around like headless chickens, created space and looked so casual, yet had all the attributes.

Never saw him play as I was just a bit too wee, but i remember when playing football at the park the older kids wanted to be Peter Lorimer or Alan Clarke, though I was ok being Peter Osgood. Leeds and Scotland legend.

I agree with City v Bayern, but the Madrid/Liverpool game could go either way. Both teams are playing poorly this season, but like you i would slightly favour Madrid especially if they can finally get a tune out of Hazard and their knowhow in Europe.

All the best big W

No chance.

The pied piper and three blind mice.

Newcastle 1-1 Aston Villa Leeds 0-2 Chelsea Crystal Palace 2-1 West Brom Everton 2-0 Burnley Fulham 1-3 Man City Southampton 2-1 Brighton Leicester 2-0 Sheff Utd Arsenal 2-2 Tottenham Man Utd 2-1 West Ham Wolves 1-1 Liverpool

Yaaaaa, stuck at it.

Damn, sucker punch. Good finish though! McGregor unsighted.

What are they going to do with the majority of their time then?

The 1-4? Yes Mourinho inherited a super side from Claudio Ranieri. Cech, Carvalho, Terry, Gallas, Makelele, Joe Cole, Robben, Lampard, Essien, Duff, Drogba with sub Hernan Crespo not used. I don't think the current side are anywhere near this lot tbh, but maybe they don't need to be as Utd and Arsenal were much stronger back then too.

You sure you wasn't watching the women's game?