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The Premiership. Arguably the greatest league in the world, a showcase for the greatest players of modern times. Only one problem – most of the ‘best’ players are foreign.
The invasion started in the early 90’s with the infamous Eric Cantona – the first true foreign superstar these shores had ever seen. After a risky move across the Pennines from the white of Leeds United to an up and coming Manchester United side for the huge sum at the time of 1 million, he became the backbone of a team who would ultimately dominate the league for the next 10 years.
Soon after clubs were quick to pick up foreigners, most notably those with managers from abroad – Arsenal and Chelsea being two of the biggest culprits. English players now rarely get a look-in at the biggest clubs and English football is suffering as clubs constantly add more stars from the continent to their squads.
Think of it this way – if there were less foreign players, more promising English talent would be brought through. The English national team would have a huge bank of players to draw from, giving the manager more chance to do what he wants with the team.
Foreign players may add excitement and skill to the game, but are these little bonuses worth sacrificing trophies on the international stage? If you truly love your nation, then surely there is only one choice.
How many English players actually play abroad – only two spring to mind –Steve McMannaman and Owen Hargreaves, who was actually born and brought up in Canada. Italian, French, Spanish and other leagues abroad have a pre dominently home-grown lot of players, and their play in tournaments such as the World Cup reflects the amount of stars they have at home.
I am not completely against people from outside the U.K taking starring roles in our leagues and banning them would be silly. I think, however, that there are certain limits that clubs should have to adhere to – when two clubs meet and there are less than five English players on the pitch, which is often the case when Arsenal face Chelsea, there is something wrong. Teams should have limits put on, possibly five foreign players maximum per team on the pitch at any one time.
Foreign players are great, but lets stop this before the Premiership becomes a breeding ground for the rest of the world.
The invasion started in the early 90’s with the infamous Eric Cantona – the first true foreign superstar these shores had ever seen. After a risky move across the Pennines from the white of Leeds United to an up and coming Manchester United side for the huge sum at the time of 1 million, he became the backbone of a team who would ultimately dominate the league for the next 10 years.
Soon after clubs were quick to pick up foreigners, most notably those with managers from abroad – Arsenal and Chelsea being two of the biggest culprits. English players now rarely get a look-in at the biggest clubs and English football is suffering as clubs constantly add more stars from the continent to their squads.
Think of it this way – if there were less foreign players, more promising English talent would be brought through. The English national team would have a huge bank of players to draw from, giving the manager more chance to do what he wants with the team.
Foreign players may add excitement and skill to the game, but are these little bonuses worth sacrificing trophies on the international stage? If you truly love your nation, then surely there is only one choice.
How many English players actually play abroad – only two spring to mind –Steve McMannaman and Owen Hargreaves, who was actually born and brought up in Canada. Italian, French, Spanish and other leagues abroad have a pre dominently home-grown lot of players, and their play in tournaments such as the World Cup reflects the amount of stars they have at home.
I am not completely against people from outside the U.K taking starring roles in our leagues and banning them would be silly. I think, however, that there are certain limits that clubs should have to adhere to – when two clubs meet and there are less than five English players on the pitch, which is often the case when Arsenal face Chelsea, there is something wrong. Teams should have limits put on, possibly five foreign players maximum per team on the pitch at any one time.
Foreign players are great, but lets stop this before the Premiership becomes a breeding ground for the rest of the world.
I don't think there should be a limit at all as then that'd be unfair on the foreign players who want to play here. The simple answer is for English players to get better and also not allow themselves to be priced out the market.
For example while James Beattie is playing well at the moment he hasn't proved himself on the international scene and he's worth around £15 million. Contrast this with Ronaldinho who'd fetch around £10 million and he's already proved himself on the world stage. Now if you were a manager who would you buy? Exactly.
For example while James Beattie is playing well at the moment he hasn't proved himself on the international scene and he's worth around £15 million. Contrast this with Ronaldinho who'd fetch around £10 million and he's already proved himself on the world stage. Now if you were a manager who would you buy? Exactly.
Solskjær wrote:
There's already
> a limit on the number of non-EU players, so why can't there be one for
> all-foreigners in general?
I'm pretty sure that would break EU human rights laws.
Besides, the premiership would be crap if it just involved largely english players. Just look at a typical England international game...Also gonna be tough to see why clubs are even bothered with bringing through English players when you got a situation where the top clubs are managed by foreigners anyway.
And I would have hated to have missed out on classic moments from players such as Di Canio, Asprilla, Klinsmann and Cantona.
There's already
> a limit on the number of non-EU players, so why can't there be one for
> all-foreigners in general?
I'm pretty sure that would break EU human rights laws.
Besides, the premiership would be crap if it just involved largely english players. Just look at a typical England international game...Also gonna be tough to see why clubs are even bothered with bringing through English players when you got a situation where the top clubs are managed by foreigners anyway.
And I would have hated to have missed out on classic moments from players such as Di Canio, Asprilla, Klinsmann and Cantona.
The "Foreign Influence" plays a big part in making the Premiership the World's most-competitive league that it is today.
Without all foreigners (or a great deal of them) it just wouldn't be the same.
But I agree with you on the fact that there are already way-too-many imports sitting on our clubs' subs' benches.
I think that something needs to be brought in to limit the number of all foreigners that are allowed to be at any one-club. There's already a limit on the number of non-EU players, so why can't there be one for all-foreigners in general?
I've never been a fan of having our league flooded with Frenchmen, the Dutch, and the rest, and I fear that it is limiting the growth of our future England players, forcing them down into the lower-divisions, making our future England sides more Football League-like, rather than international.
Without all foreigners (or a great deal of them) it just wouldn't be the same.
But I agree with you on the fact that there are already way-too-many imports sitting on our clubs' subs' benches.
I think that something needs to be brought in to limit the number of all foreigners that are allowed to be at any one-club. There's already a limit on the number of non-EU players, so why can't there be one for all-foreigners in general?
I've never been a fan of having our league flooded with Frenchmen, the Dutch, and the rest, and I fear that it is limiting the growth of our future England players, forcing them down into the lower-divisions, making our future England sides more Football League-like, rather than international.
You mad?
Sorry :S
Just this idea is mad, in a sense that Football is Football, Whatever team you watch and play its about a team with Goal Keeper, And 10 other men on the pitch working as a team to defend also getting that ball into the back of the net. Winning. Now image playing on a school playground. You had all the Foreigners too one side and not allowed to play in the game. It’s a silly Example but this Question feels like it’s pointing that way.
So, It’s the quality of the football that’s being played, not about the players that do so well, because that’s down to the individual.
Sorry :S
Just this idea is mad, in a sense that Football is Football, Whatever team you watch and play its about a team with Goal Keeper, And 10 other men on the pitch working as a team to defend also getting that ball into the back of the net. Winning. Now image playing on a school playground. You had all the Foreigners too one side and not allowed to play in the game. It’s a silly Example but this Question feels like it’s pointing that way.
So, It’s the quality of the football that’s being played, not about the players that do so well, because that’s down to the individual.
The Premiership. Arguably the greatest league in the world, a showcase for the greatest players of modern times. Only one problem – most of the ‘best’ players are foreign.
The invasion started in the early 90’s with the infamous Eric Cantona – the first true foreign superstar these shores had ever seen. After a risky move across the Pennines from the white of Leeds United to an up and coming Manchester United side for the huge sum at the time of 1 million, he became the backbone of a team who would ultimately dominate the league for the next 10 years.
Soon after clubs were quick to pick up foreigners, most notably those with managers from abroad – Arsenal and Chelsea being two of the biggest culprits. English players now rarely get a look-in at the biggest clubs and English football is suffering as clubs constantly add more stars from the continent to their squads.
Think of it this way – if there were less foreign players, more promising English talent would be brought through. The English national team would have a huge bank of players to draw from, giving the manager more chance to do what he wants with the team.
Foreign players may add excitement and skill to the game, but are these little bonuses worth sacrificing trophies on the international stage? If you truly love your nation, then surely there is only one choice.
How many English players actually play abroad – only two spring to mind –Steve McMannaman and Owen Hargreaves, who was actually born and brought up in Canada. Italian, French, Spanish and other leagues abroad have a pre dominently home-grown lot of players, and their play in tournaments such as the World Cup reflects the amount of stars they have at home.
I am not completely against people from outside the U.K taking starring roles in our leagues and banning them would be silly. I think, however, that there are certain limits that clubs should have to adhere to – when two clubs meet and there are less than five English players on the pitch, which is often the case when Arsenal face Chelsea, there is something wrong. Teams should have limits put on, possibly five foreign players maximum per team on the pitch at any one time.
Foreign players are great, but lets stop this before the Premiership becomes a breeding ground for the rest of the world.
The invasion started in the early 90’s with the infamous Eric Cantona – the first true foreign superstar these shores had ever seen. After a risky move across the Pennines from the white of Leeds United to an up and coming Manchester United side for the huge sum at the time of 1 million, he became the backbone of a team who would ultimately dominate the league for the next 10 years.
Soon after clubs were quick to pick up foreigners, most notably those with managers from abroad – Arsenal and Chelsea being two of the biggest culprits. English players now rarely get a look-in at the biggest clubs and English football is suffering as clubs constantly add more stars from the continent to their squads.
Think of it this way – if there were less foreign players, more promising English talent would be brought through. The English national team would have a huge bank of players to draw from, giving the manager more chance to do what he wants with the team.
Foreign players may add excitement and skill to the game, but are these little bonuses worth sacrificing trophies on the international stage? If you truly love your nation, then surely there is only one choice.
How many English players actually play abroad – only two spring to mind –Steve McMannaman and Owen Hargreaves, who was actually born and brought up in Canada. Italian, French, Spanish and other leagues abroad have a pre dominently home-grown lot of players, and their play in tournaments such as the World Cup reflects the amount of stars they have at home.
I am not completely against people from outside the U.K taking starring roles in our leagues and banning them would be silly. I think, however, that there are certain limits that clubs should have to adhere to – when two clubs meet and there are less than five English players on the pitch, which is often the case when Arsenal face Chelsea, there is something wrong. Teams should have limits put on, possibly five foreign players maximum per team on the pitch at any one time.
Foreign players are great, but lets stop this before the Premiership becomes a breeding ground for the rest of the world.