New investors will pave the way for a European Super League
For several years the consensus has been that the “big 4” will remain un-challenged, and that the EPL will remain the “premier league” in every sense – financially, prestige and international exposure.
Ironically, this very success, and the ability of the larger member clubs to attract huge foreign investors will ultimately lead to its’ downfall.
As the cosy relationship between Sky, UEFA and the “big 4” becomes increasingly threatened by other clubs backed by Billionaires and Sovereign Funds, surely the opportunity exists for a break-away league to be formed. This breakaway league will feature the top 6 or 7 English teams, the top teams of Spain, Italy, Germany and Holland plus a few more.
The reason is simple – currently only 4 English teams can grasp the Champions League riches and that may be reduced to 3 in the near future. Simple maths dictate that 6 or 7 doesn’t go into 4 or 3 and listening to the ambitions of Manchester City’s new owners it is clear that domestic success and the UEFA Cup will not satisfy new foreign investors in cash and prestige terms.
The challenge for Everton, and Bill Kenwright is to ensure that Everton become one of these new super-backed clubs. Without the new investor with the ability to pump in huge investment, we will be a medium sized fish in a very much smaller pool. This threat in itself, of course, increases the risk for a new investor, and the longer it takes for the club to find such an investor, the narrower the window of opportunity becomes.
The time for action is now. We may not feel entirely comfortable about having a hugely wealthy owner given our “People’s Club” credentials, but if we ever wish to dine at football’s top table again, we must act now.
The clock is ticking, for us and the Premier League.
Author: GrandOldTeam - Everton Forum - View Profile: the esk
For several years the consensus has been that the “big 4” will remain un-challenged, and that the EPL will remain the “premier league” in every sense – financially, prestige and international exposure.
Ironically, this very success, and the ability of the larger member clubs to attract huge foreign investors will ultimately lead to its’ downfall.
As the cosy relationship between Sky, UEFA and the “big 4” becomes increasingly threatened by other clubs backed by Billionaires and Sovereign Funds, surely the opportunity exists for a break-away league to be formed. This breakaway league will feature the top 6 or 7 English teams, the top teams of Spain, Italy, Germany and Holland plus a few more.
The reason is simple – currently only 4 English teams can grasp the Champions League riches and that may be reduced to 3 in the near future. Simple maths dictate that 6 or 7 doesn’t go into 4 or 3 and listening to the ambitions of Manchester City’s new owners it is clear that domestic success and the UEFA Cup will not satisfy new foreign investors in cash and prestige terms.
The challenge for Everton, and Bill Kenwright is to ensure that Everton become one of these new super-backed clubs. Without the new investor with the ability to pump in huge investment, we will be a medium sized fish in a very much smaller pool. This threat in itself, of course, increases the risk for a new investor, and the longer it takes for the club to find such an investor, the narrower the window of opportunity becomes.
The time for action is now. We may not feel entirely comfortable about having a hugely wealthy owner given our “People’s Club” credentials, but if we ever wish to dine at football’s top table again, we must act now.
The clock is ticking, for us and the Premier League.
Author: GrandOldTeam - Everton Forum - View Profile: the esk
