This is really cultural theft

I can’t believe that fans in this country will want to watch in sufficient numbers for this to be a domestic success. I certainly will never watch a game of this league even if it’s free, and likely it will be really expensive season/game passes.

But the founders probably don’t care. The global rights will probably be big enough for it to be profitable anyway, at least initially.

So in effect these 6 clubs are being stolen from this country, uprooted to set sail in bigger, more profitable global waters.

I think the only thing that stops this is the players/managers. Wonder how many will come out and say no thanks. Rashford presumably, plus how many more?

Posted By: Under soil heating on April 19th 2021 at 08:39:02

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This is really cultural theft (Other Football) - Under soil heating, Apr 19, 08:39:02
- I don't know how sustainable the ESL would actually be in the medium term (Other Football) - Old Man, Apr 19, 09:26:11
- I'm disgusted by it to be honest. Glad I'm a Norwich fan. (n/m) (Other Football) - shoddy, Apr 19, 09:10:44
- Have you not noticed? (Other Football) - Henclrikus, Apr 19, 08:52:50
  - hmmmmm (Other Football) - Cardiff Canary, Apr 19, 08:55:35
    - ferzackerly (Other Football) - Tombs, Apr 19, 08:58:10
- Another example of where globalisation is not necessarily a good thing (n/m) (Other Football) - Jim, Apr 19, 08:52:38
- If Sky or BT signup to broadcast will we cancel our subscriptions? (n/m) (Other Football) - Ben, Apr 19, 08:49:17
  - Would not be surprised if done pay per view by the club (Other Football) - Kar1, Apr 19, 09:15:58
  - I'd cancel the sports packages, yes (Other Football) - jamesward, Apr 19, 09:03:23
    - i wouldn't even be tempted to watch it tbf, even on illegal streams (Other Football) - Tombs, Apr 19, 09:05:48
      - This (n/m) (Other Football) - Old Man, Apr 19, 09:13:32
      - I wouldn't watch that comp, no (Other Football) - jamesward, Apr 19, 09:12:24
  - My guess is that you'll need to pay extra for the new Comp, if they do take it (Other Football) - Under soil heating, Apr 19, 08:59:21
  - yep. I will (n/m) (Other Football) - Cardiff Canary, Apr 19, 08:51:25

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