Smiley Culture Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 After Ajax have had a break and beat Tottenham, I’ve seen a few people actually blaming the FA and Premier League online for not helping sides out. Should they do more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Dan+ Posted May 1, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted May 1, 2019 What more can they actually do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Mel81x+ Posted May 1, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted May 1, 2019 I don't think Spurs lost because they didn't have enough time. They lost because they didn't truly understand what they were up against and didn't have the team/tactics to cope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ Posted May 1, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted May 1, 2019 On top of dishing them out 17,000 billion pounds a year in tv money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Mel81x+ Posted May 1, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted May 1, 2019 Just to add to Spurs woes, no depth is also a reason they couldn't cope yesterday and probably wont be able to cope in the league with the losses they've had too. I don't get where anyone can come out saying they didn't have time to prepare as the excuse for that loss yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 I think @RandoEFC is right. When premier league clubs complain about things like the Dutch league changing the schedule around to help Ajax out (or other instances when it's happened in the past) and the premier league club demands the league needs to do more... while the league has secured them a ridiculous amount of money each year. The fixtures are the way they are because of the broadcasters, they get to determine the schedule. Don't like it, then perhaps we should consider we don't take as much money from the broadcasters so the league can retain more control over itself? But then the league is likely a much lower standard without that money and we'd probably fall behind the other big European leagues in terms of quality overall, because unlike Ajax I don't think we've really got the same standard of conveyer belt for talent because of how high expectations are in the league and how much money is at stake. But maybe that will change clubs priorities with much less money to burn? It'll never happen though, the clubs aren't going to say no to outrageous amounts of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asura Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 yeah, for starters make the league have only 18 teams like Bundesliga so each team plays 4 lesser games and have fresher legs over the course of a season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Mel81x+ Posted May 1, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted May 1, 2019 3 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said: But then the league is likely a much lower standard without that money and we'd probably fall behind the other big European leagues in terms of quality overall, because unlike Ajax I don't think we've really got the same standard of conveyer belt for talent because of how high expectations are in the league and how much money is at stake. But maybe that will change clubs priorities with much less money to burn? I don't think this is entirely true. The problem is also more deeply rooted in the first point you made which is regarding all the influx of money. When you're forced to adapt and get better you will get better. If you're given a get-out-of-jail card to go and buy replacements for your inept grassroots system you'll naturally gravitate to the easier option. The money just inflates the value of a club beyond which they will never foster youth development as their future just because they never have to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Artful Dodger Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Absolutely not. Sick of hearing their entitled bleating and I love it when they go out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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