In principle I agree 100%. Let them sod off and do their own thing, so we can all get on with running a proper, competitive, passionate, league.
But I always worry sligtly about unintended consequences (no idea what they might be in this case).
Only tongue in cheek in terms of being based in Saudi. But I am sure they are manouvering to be involved in some way - and very obviously seeking to build one or two teams of overpaid, ethically challenged, ex-'superstars' that will be box office (eg have players that TV viewers in India and the...
This, I'm afraid, remains to be tested. they've made the rght noises. Which is good. But are yet to properly nail a really powerful club - one, say, owned by a petro-state or a well connected American Billionaire.
I'm hearing increasingly sympathetic noises from the media towards the newly rich...
'browsing for bargains in an antiques shop in North Laine'
'what both sets of supporters hate being called the M23 Derby'
'All those millions banked in broadcast money and still Selhurst Park resembles something from a Charles Dickens novel.'
'Steve Parish and his fellow Palace...
I don't have a particular axe to Grind on this. I am not veggie, let alone vegan. I do think we need to collectively eat less meat and dairy, but I am not a massive fan of the obsession with trying to recreate meat, instead of concentrating on how tasty non-meat products can be.
But, given what...
I mean...it's ALL a bit 'meh' isn't it? I understand roast dinners are a tradition for many, and a good way to get the family around the table at least once a week. Which is important. But as food? Barely counts as cooking really. More an excercise in logistics. A lot of effort for little...
True up to a point...
That point being when/if they get hit with a massive points deduction/transfer embargo for multiple breaches of FFP etc.
They might end up wishing they had a SA wunderkid on the books when they are attempting to get promoted from league 2.
(let me dream)
Really liked the first series. Original, engaging and thought provoking.
Seems they should have left well alone and sounds like I might want to give this one a miss.
All good. Just as long as you are not an investigative journalist, looking in the links between govermment, organized crime and the role of Malta as a global secrecy jurisdiction and tax haven. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daphne_Caruana_Galizia
It's all relative I guess, what 'safe' looks...