The Prestige Of League 1

[Sweeney Todd]

Given that clubs with recent Premier League experience are making a habit of dropping two divisions, is L1 becoming a more prestigious competition?

It seems to me that the media are starting to take L1 more seriously.

 

[Muzzman]

L1 has become interesting because Southampton, Charlton and Norwich are in it and possibly Leeds too.

Some so-called 'big' sides in view of the media.

 

[Tony Meolas Loan Spell]

Well I dont know about "prestigious" but certainly more aware.

Its not unknown to have at least one "big" club in the third tier - such as Sunderland in the late 80s and Man City in the early 90s, but its certainly unprecedented to have as many "big" clubs as we do now!

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

Interesting certainly, but how the hell are we ever going to get out of it if it continues to become a Premiership III !? The last thing we need is Man Utd or Arsenal dropping down to join in the fun.

 

[theonesmith]

Interesting certainly, but how the hell are we ever going to get out of it if it continues to become a Premiership III !? The last thing we need is Man Utd or Arsenal dropping down to join in the fun.

I wouldn't complain, I want to visit one of their stadiums with the Albion!

 

[Mendoza]

It only sounds prestigous because its called League One. If it was called division 3, people may take it for it actually is. the 3rd tier of profeesional football

I think teams like Southampton, Charlon and Norwich would find it harder to take if this league was still called Division THREE