villa89 Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 11 hours ago, HanoiVillan said: I would be interested in the legal standing of the 'co-efficient' idea. Seems like it might have some problems with competition law, but obviously I'm not a lawyer, just speculating. I'd say it is legal alright as in theory it's based on performance and open for anyone to get to the top. It would just take either a lot of time, a lot of money or both. FFP on the other hand is clearly illegal. It was very surprising Man City dropped the case they were supporting in Belgium, my guess is they realised they were already at the top table so FFP would benefit them to stop other clubs doing what they did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunther Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 How can a team improve its coefficient sufficiently without playing well in european competitions? Wouldn;t the fact that Team A is in the 'champions league' mean they keep a higher coefficient than Team B even if finsihing below them in the league year on year? I mean, I'm sure that's exactly what they want but they could at least try and make it a bit less blatant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Zatman Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 no other thread to put this but will put it in here as society is gone to shit as well as the game. Angel Di Maria was subbed for PSG at the weekend as his home was robbed with his family inside. Not the 1st attack on footballers in recent weeks and not the 1st on Di Maria in recent years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 Apparently it’s happened to quite a few PSG players in recent years. Di Maria is particularly unlucky as it happened when in Manchester when he was there too. PSG have now got 24/7 security for the players and their homes I’d imagine going forward that will be a normal protocol to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 I'm just surprised players dont have security on their houses already. With the money they earn they can afford to have a security lad knocking around. Especially when they are away playing matches. Shouldn't have to of course but that's the state of law and order we have these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 38 minutes ago, villa89 said: I'm just surprised players dont have security on their houses already. With the money they earn they can afford to have a security lad knocking around. Especially when they are away playing matches. Shouldn't have to of course but that's the state of law and order we have these days. You would think for all the money they make for them it would be one of the only things an agent should be organising 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 in what could be a sign of things to come the Belgian and Dutch leagues have agreed to merge. Think waiting UEFA approval Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rino8 Posted March 16, 2021 Visiting Supporter Share Posted March 16, 2021 19 minutes ago, Zatman said: in what could be a sign of things to come the Belgian and Dutch leagues have agreed to merge. Think waiting UEFA approval That's pretty huge if it happens. I'm not sure if it will do much for the actual strength of the league but its something you'd previously think impossible. No doubt Celtic and Rangers will be piping up soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mic09 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 17 hours ago, villa89 said: I'm just surprised players dont have security on their houses already. With the money they earn they can afford to have a security lad knocking around. Especially when they are away playing matches. Shouldn't have to of course but that's the state of law and order we have these days. I'm sure some footballers have security, but I guess some simply don't want to do it. Unless you have been burgled, having security on your estate, a family home with kids where you should feel safe, is not the optimal solution. I wouldn't want anyone (security included) to be at my property, but I understand it might be a necessity for some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 at least Wenger has sense for his plan unlike Agnelli but its still bullshit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OutByEaster? Posted March 17, 2021 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2021 I think we should invite Rangers and Celtic to play in the Premier league. But only if they merge into a single Glasgow club first. 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mic09 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 6 hours ago, Zatman said: at least Wenger has sense for his plan unlike Agnelli but its still bullshit World cup happening every 4 years is exactly the reason why it's so special and important. I don't care a player will only play in it once or twice - it's about countries and a long history and tradition, not neymar or raheem sterling. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, Mic09 said: World cup happening every 4 years is exactly the reason why it's so special and important. I don't care a player will only play in it once or twice - it's about countries and a long history and tradition, not neymar or raheem sterling. Would give Messi a couple of extra tries to put that one niggling doubt about his GOAT status to rest though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 1 minute ago, Mic09 said: World cup happening every 4 years is exactly the reason why it's so special and important. I don't care a player will only play in it once or twice - it's about countries and a long history and tradition, not neymar or raheem sterling. They play the Ice Hockey World Cup every year and it's rubbish. It's a nothing tournament these days. The Olympic hockey tournament is every 4th year and that's the one that matters. Granted part of it is that most of the best players in the world are busy playing in the NHL play offs when the WC is played. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mic09 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 5 minutes ago, Keyblade said: Would give Messi a couple of extra tries to put that one niggling doubt about his GOAT status to rest though. There was Maradona, now there is Messi. The beauty of the game is that somewhere in Buenos Aires there is a 7 year old that will be the next great thing 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 7 minutes ago, Mic09 said: There was Maradona, now there is Messi. The beauty of the game is that somewhere in Buenos Aires there is a 7 year old that will be the next great thing Hopefully his hero is Emi Martinez and wants to play for Villa 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 53 minutes ago, Mic09 said: World cup happening every 4 years is exactly the reason why it's so special and important. I don't care a player will only play in it once or twice - it's about countries and a long history and tradition, not neymar or raheem sterling. Exactly. Competition will get devalued if its every 2 years. I'm already struggling with the fact its going to be held in Qatar, in winter. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCollins29 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Luke Ayling is apparently going to get called up to the England Squad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 To be fair he's exactly what that squad needs... More **** right backs... But in seriousness James and TAA are both out of form, both should go to the euros and be the best RB there but nether will, the problem is if Southagte doesn't drop them but still calls up trippier, ayling or a.n.other Shit thing for us is cash must have been close if ayling is getting called up, I don't watch Leeds (!) but they concede loads of goals, not sure if it's him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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