General Premier League Thread 2022-23 - mod note in OP 12/03/23

That's quite a decent transfer I think... he's a totally grand backup keeper, which is all he's going there for. He's just not a top league number 1.

There's no risk at all for Newcastle, he's only signed till January, with an option to extend to the full season if Darlow's injury keeps him out longer than expected. Be hard pressed to find a better short term backup option who they can sign outside the transfer window.

The fans will still be there, but now with no football stadium to go to. It might cause some issues in Naples, but especially moreso in Glasgow given the last minute nature of it. The fans will still travel.

I presume this is all done by software across the leagues but it would be interesting to see the pairing or multiple rules. I was in London a couple of weeks ago Arsenal were at home to Villa and West Ham were at home to Tottenham, fans from all teams were at Stratford tube station

Liverpool V Spurs is Sunday Nov 6th now.

https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/tottenham-v-liverpool-rescheduled

I’m fairness that’s a great idea. He’s going to be a breath of fresh air. European Super League here we come. At least he doesn’t sugar coat the fact that it’s all about the bottom line. He’ll be a god send to the premier league ltd in that regard as they are leaving money on the table at the moment and he knows how to ensure that no money is left on the table. It will be better for all clubs in the long run. The young fans don’t give a toss about history all they want is to be entertained and watch the best v the best every week. The game is a product like any other and needs to be improved to expand and grow (revenues). I for one welcome our new American overlords.

Bayern fans making the point loud and clear:

And it didn’t even affect them directly. They’re 100% on the mark here though.

All-Star game will never happen. Clubs won't want to release their players to play in a 'friendly' in which they could get injured. You then also have the politcal nightmare for a team like United when they don't get any players on the North team, and it is 6/5 Liverpool/City players in some order. They won't go for it.

Have wondered if they could have a more involved awards ceremony and weekend or event.

Have a televised awards show with HoF induction (a bit meh as it is to be fair) but on the day before do an exhibition tournament where players compete in specific disciplines. Free Kick shootouts. Sprint Race. Dribble Race - probably some other events smarter people could think of to have players compete agasint each other in. Hell, United and Liverpool players used to have SOCOM private games against each other, get some CoD going or something. Wonder if you could have a fusal or 5 aside tpe tournament too - would need to be something at (A) massively promotes skill and (B) doesn't involve actual tackling (to try and avoid injuries) - something similar to the old Masters League football that used to go on.

Todd spouting nothing new, I'd be absolutely shocked if the Glazers, Henry and Kroenke didn't already float an all star game.

Is it any worse than the Charity shield? Most times it's first vs second as a default . Replace the shield with an all-star game and maybe generate a bit more interest? Use the managers of the champions and FA cup winners to pick a team each? And rather than North vs South do a draft?

I can't imagine many managers allowing their best players leaving the club to play in a multi-squad friendly the week before the season starts. Too much risk of injury when the players would not be playing for the players own club.

It would be cool to see different players playing together etc - those Europe vs Rest of World games in the 90s/00s were fun, but I'm not sure how feasible it would be with insurance, contracts, scheduling etc.

One way to solve the tapping up thing is have PL vs Serie A and use the national team managers.

It also sorta solves selection because you use the team of the year minus injuries.

Bring back the Masters League!

Feels like years since I have seen anything of it. Didn't hear of any events in the recent past.