10th - How Far Off?

[Jamo Martinez]

I think we can catch Utd this season.

Oh no, what am I on about? my surname's Martin, not Carragher

 

[chicoazul]

This article in the Observer on a possible enforced limit to squad sizes is interesting. So many possible implications.

If implemented the total number of prem players will drop from over 800 to a fixed 600 - releasing upwards of 200 players onto the market. This should force most transfer prices down, at least temporarily. Although at the same time it will save the rich clubs money, which arguably could force the cost of the 'top' players (and their wages) up more.

Not sure that it will help level up the playing field in the prem, but those 200+ players released into the lower leagues, should help raise standards there.

It will also be interesting to see how premiership clubs cope with the contractual implications of the limit.

A club with 30 players on its books already, which wants/needs to buy in a player in January will have to sell before they can buy.

What if no one agrees to leave?
They're on contract, they have to be paid. Would the clubs be able to de-register them - keep them on the payroll without a squad number?

What if a player agrees to leave but no one wants to buy him - would they have to offer players for free?

What would be the situation with players out on loan - do they count as members of loaning club's squad? If not what happens when the loan term ends?

Mate, no need for that form of racism on here.

Just let people be.

 

[Cal]

I won't be seeing us win the title.

Football won't exist in 30 years.

 

[chicoazul]

I won't be seeing us win the title.

Football won't exist in 30 years.

I know, its going to evolve into Speedball 2.

Get the [Poor language removed] in.

 

[GhostOfDixie]

I know, its going to evolve into Speedball 2.

Get the [Poor language removed] in.

Ice Cream! Ice Cream!

 

[GhostOfDixie]

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[chicoazul]

buys Brutal Deluxe replica top*

 

[Cena]

I know, its going to evolve into Speedball 2.

Get the [Poor language removed] in.

Football League and the Football Union, like rugby ther'l be two codes soon

 

[Neiler]

If David Moyes stays at Everton for the next ten years Everton will be competing for a titile im sure of that!

 

[little curly alan ball]

The last time we played in Cup Final , our opponents , Utd for the youngsters , had , the previous season , surpassed our record of Titles . In other words , when the Prem began , they were still 2 behind us !!! Now theyv got 18 !!
I dont know whether that means weve got no chance now , or what , but Id say we'tre closer than weve been since we last had a real shot .
Come on the 'ton !!!