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Surprised no-one else has mentioned this yet...
From http://www.teamtalk.com/teamtalk /News/Story_Page/0,7760,641671,00.html
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Fifa announces plans to cut Premiership
Fifa has announced proposals to limit the number of clubs in domestic leagues - including the Premiership - to just 16 teams.
The move was revealed by Fifa president Sepp Blatter at a press briefing in London, and the proposals will be discussed at the world governing body's congress in October with a vote likely next May.
Blatter said that measures needed to be taken to cut the number of matches that players took part in, especially since the death of Marc-Vivien Foe, but that if agreement was reached on a limit there would be a lengthy transitional period.
Blatter said: "The ideal number in a league should be 16, have 30 league matches and then cup matches and international club matches on top.
"I will bring this up in the congress in Doha where it can be discussed and then it shall be decided at the ordinary congress in May next year in Paris."
The Premier League chairmen will be horrified by the prospect of a reduction - the majority have always fiercely resisted such a move but Blatter said if the decision is ratified by congress then they will have no option but to accept it.
Blatter added: "If such a decision is taken by the congress I am sure everyone will abide by it, but it will not happen immediately, there needs to be time to adapt and it will take place step by step.
"We must do something otherwise we will never get off this carousel of too much football with no holidays for the players, injuries and even deaths. The quality of football will suffer if there continues to be too much."
Even if congress believes the reduction to 16 teams is too drastic, the Premier League may be forced to accept a compromise cut to perhaps 18 from the current 20.
A Football Association spokesman said: "Clearly this is hypothetical and is not an issue of discussion at this time. However as a national association the English FA would always endeavour to abide by Fifa rules."
Blatter rejected suggestions that the Premier League would try to block the move through the domestic courts, saying the only place they would be permitted to challenge the ruling would be the Court for Arbitration in Sport in Lausanne, Switzerland.
From http://www.teamtalk.com/teamtalk /News/Story_Page/0,7760,641671,00.html
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Fifa announces plans to cut Premiership
Fifa has announced proposals to limit the number of clubs in domestic leagues - including the Premiership - to just 16 teams.
The move was revealed by Fifa president Sepp Blatter at a press briefing in London, and the proposals will be discussed at the world governing body's congress in October with a vote likely next May.
Blatter said that measures needed to be taken to cut the number of matches that players took part in, especially since the death of Marc-Vivien Foe, but that if agreement was reached on a limit there would be a lengthy transitional period.
Blatter said: "The ideal number in a league should be 16, have 30 league matches and then cup matches and international club matches on top.
"I will bring this up in the congress in Doha where it can be discussed and then it shall be decided at the ordinary congress in May next year in Paris."
The Premier League chairmen will be horrified by the prospect of a reduction - the majority have always fiercely resisted such a move but Blatter said if the decision is ratified by congress then they will have no option but to accept it.
Blatter added: "If such a decision is taken by the congress I am sure everyone will abide by it, but it will not happen immediately, there needs to be time to adapt and it will take place step by step.
"We must do something otherwise we will never get off this carousel of too much football with no holidays for the players, injuries and even deaths. The quality of football will suffer if there continues to be too much."
Even if congress believes the reduction to 16 teams is too drastic, the Premier League may be forced to accept a compromise cut to perhaps 18 from the current 20.
A Football Association spokesman said: "Clearly this is hypothetical and is not an issue of discussion at this time. However as a national association the English FA would always endeavour to abide by Fifa rules."
Blatter rejected suggestions that the Premier League would try to block the move through the domestic courts, saying the only place they would be permitted to challenge the ruling would be the Court for Arbitration in Sport in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Absolu† Neó wrote:
...it's funny how they decide to do something after a tradegy happens yet people have been complaining about tiredness for years now...
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Exactly.
A severe case of closing the barn door once the horse has bolted I think.
...it's funny how they decide to do something after a tradegy happens yet people have been complaining about tiredness for years now...
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Exactly.
A severe case of closing the barn door once the horse has bolted I think.
Good idea... we don't need scum like Arsenal in the prem!
I mean erm, thats bad... :D
Really though, a bit drastic yet it's funny how they decide to do something after a tradegy happens yet people have been complaining about tiredness for years now.
I mean erm, thats bad... :D
Really though, a bit drastic yet it's funny how they decide to do something after a tradegy happens yet people have been complaining about tiredness for years now.
Surprised no-one else has mentioned this yet...
From http://www.teamtalk.com/teamtalk /News/Story_Page/0,7760,641671,00.html
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Fifa announces plans to cut Premiership
Fifa has announced proposals to limit the number of clubs in domestic leagues - including the Premiership - to just 16 teams.
The move was revealed by Fifa president Sepp Blatter at a press briefing in London, and the proposals will be discussed at the world governing body's congress in October with a vote likely next May.
Blatter said that measures needed to be taken to cut the number of matches that players took part in, especially since the death of Marc-Vivien Foe, but that if agreement was reached on a limit there would be a lengthy transitional period.
Blatter said: "The ideal number in a league should be 16, have 30 league matches and then cup matches and international club matches on top.
"I will bring this up in the congress in Doha where it can be discussed and then it shall be decided at the ordinary congress in May next year in Paris."
The Premier League chairmen will be horrified by the prospect of a reduction - the majority have always fiercely resisted such a move but Blatter said if the decision is ratified by congress then they will have no option but to accept it.
Blatter added: "If such a decision is taken by the congress I am sure everyone will abide by it, but it will not happen immediately, there needs to be time to adapt and it will take place step by step.
"We must do something otherwise we will never get off this carousel of too much football with no holidays for the players, injuries and even deaths. The quality of football will suffer if there continues to be too much."
Even if congress believes the reduction to 16 teams is too drastic, the Premier League may be forced to accept a compromise cut to perhaps 18 from the current 20.
A Football Association spokesman said: "Clearly this is hypothetical and is not an issue of discussion at this time. However as a national association the English FA would always endeavour to abide by Fifa rules."
Blatter rejected suggestions that the Premier League would try to block the move through the domestic courts, saying the only place they would be permitted to challenge the ruling would be the Court for Arbitration in Sport in Lausanne, Switzerland.
From http://www.teamtalk.com/teamtalk /News/Story_Page/0,7760,641671,00.html
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Fifa announces plans to cut Premiership
Fifa has announced proposals to limit the number of clubs in domestic leagues - including the Premiership - to just 16 teams.
The move was revealed by Fifa president Sepp Blatter at a press briefing in London, and the proposals will be discussed at the world governing body's congress in October with a vote likely next May.
Blatter said that measures needed to be taken to cut the number of matches that players took part in, especially since the death of Marc-Vivien Foe, but that if agreement was reached on a limit there would be a lengthy transitional period.
Blatter said: "The ideal number in a league should be 16, have 30 league matches and then cup matches and international club matches on top.
"I will bring this up in the congress in Doha where it can be discussed and then it shall be decided at the ordinary congress in May next year in Paris."
The Premier League chairmen will be horrified by the prospect of a reduction - the majority have always fiercely resisted such a move but Blatter said if the decision is ratified by congress then they will have no option but to accept it.
Blatter added: "If such a decision is taken by the congress I am sure everyone will abide by it, but it will not happen immediately, there needs to be time to adapt and it will take place step by step.
"We must do something otherwise we will never get off this carousel of too much football with no holidays for the players, injuries and even deaths. The quality of football will suffer if there continues to be too much."
Even if congress believes the reduction to 16 teams is too drastic, the Premier League may be forced to accept a compromise cut to perhaps 18 from the current 20.
A Football Association spokesman said: "Clearly this is hypothetical and is not an issue of discussion at this time. However as a national association the English FA would always endeavour to abide by Fifa rules."
Blatter rejected suggestions that the Premier League would try to block the move through the domestic courts, saying the only place they would be permitted to challenge the ruling would be the Court for Arbitration in Sport in Lausanne, Switzerland.