Brown Nose
Well-Known Member
Interesting point I read about the consequences of reducing the PL to 18 clubs.
Last season, that would have seen West Ham and Villa relegated for finishing 16th and 17th. They could both finish in European places this season.
Yes, the PL always tends to contain some poor teams each season, but having 20 teams enables some to hang in there through a downturn and come back stronger.
I can't see this ever being agreed by the PL majority. The only way it would work is to expand the PL to two divisions which would entail the PL sides relinquishing much more money.
Last season, that would have seen West Ham and Villa relegated for finishing 16th and 17th. They could both finish in European places this season.
Yes, the PL always tends to contain some poor teams each season, but having 20 teams enables some to hang in there through a downturn and come back stronger.
I can't see this ever being agreed by the PL majority. The only way it would work is to expand the PL to two divisions which would entail the PL sides relinquishing much more money.