our 2 representatives were the 3rd and 4th best teams in this country so how could they be considered best in world
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Only because you refuse to accept the validity of it.
There's enough football already to sate anybody's needs. PL, CL, EL, FAC, LC, WC, Euros and their regional equivalents.
Other competitions for less prestigious clubs, women's football, grass-roots at all levels.
Nobody needs any more. All of these recently invented competitions are simply money-making exercises.
One the one hand we have endless complaints about players being burned out halfway through the season, and yet we're supposed to support the ever increasing burden on them, and you don't see the connection between the two?
They'll all be back for pre-season in a few weeks.
They're athletes, not machines.
Well, if you're involved in sport, any sport, everyone gets humbled at some point. That wasn't the crux of my argument though.
I just don't see this as a meaningful competition in any way. I was pleased when we won the previous version because I do think that once you're in contention then you should try and win it. I think we probably agree on that but even though we won, I still regard it as a sideshow trophy.
It's always interesting reading other people's views, yours especially because I never know what you'll say next.
At least you engage and address the argument without taking other views as a personal affront. When you say you hold back sometimes, don't. I really enjoy reading your take on issues.
In South America the old version was really highly regarded unlike here .Well, if you're involved in sport, any sport, everyone gets humbled at some point. That wasn't the crux of my argument though.
I just don't see this as a meaningful competition in any way. I was pleased when we won the previous version because I do think that once you're in contention then you should try and win it. I think we probably agree on that but even though we won, I still regard it as a sideshow trophy.
It's always interesting reading other people's views, yours especially because I never know what you'll say next.
That NZ team has already won the equivalent of the CL in Oceana multiple times. Coming home from the World Club Cup with a ton of money is only going to cement their dominance isn't it. So good for them, not so much for their competition.
True. I don't know whether SA countries are much of a muchness or if they have a lot of players from other parts of the world in their teams and leagues. They tend to be more passionate overall and I sort of put that down to them being more homogenous as an entity.
I think, for some of us, our passion for the national team started waning at the same rate as the league became filled with players from outside of England. The national team no longer had/has the very best players from the league in it because the very best players in the league were/are foreign born.
So many to respond to in so little time
will start here as least complex - the other might have to wait till I finish coaching lol
yeah I agree with that
And this is going to open up more on this topic
But maybe the problem is that money going to the club
Maybe a chunk to the club and a chunk to the development of football from that country
maybe even chunks to the clubs and an even split across the grassroots of every group represented?
do they are talking about 100m pot in this one
So 5million for each grassroots area - still leaving 70mil prize money
loads of ways you could do that sort of thing but then transparency becomes important
You say I refuse to accept the validity because you have your view on its validity
We are diametrically opposed on this one - I respect your view, but my opinion is, that you could say that about all competitions
Why not remove the the clubs involved from the league and FA Cup for that season to allow them to participate in CWC ?
I would much rather watch a CWC than the league cup and FA Cup as both are predominantly the same
utd whisked their squad to another continent to make money which tells you a lot
again this goes into a different discussion
I believe the CWC has potential and I believe a club should be aspiring to win it
Just the way I am built
but I have no issues with the ESL either
I think it’s a natural progression to what we have
I believe there are ways to make it work
not saying this one is perfect - and haven’t even looked at the politics like I did with other WCs
but I believe the comp has potential and should be something to enjoy
just my opinion
Not for one team likeDid I read there is 63 games in this comp?
Did I read there is 63 games in this comp?
Don't know, did you?
You might be the only one who enjoys reading my tripe lmaoWell, if you're involved in sport, any sport, everyone gets humbled at some point. That wasn't the crux of my argument though.
I just don't see this as a meaningful competition in any way. I was pleased when we won the previous version because I do think that once you're in contention then you should try and win it. I think we probably agree on that but even though we won, I still regard it as a sideshow trophy.
It's always interesting reading other people's views, yours especially because I never know what you'll say next.
Think a fair few figure I am off my face lmao
I love reading all the other views tbh
Love the board and everyone in it
Apart from 3 posters who I think are just full of ****
and they reside on other boards lmao
Women Super League to expand to 14 teams
https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/womens-super-league-announces-plans-expansion-14-teams
https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/womens-super-league-announces-plans-expansion-14-teams
See, if I was an unscrupulous mod I could change and make you look a tit.
Thank God we don't have Mods who will stoop to such shocking behaviour .
You still haven't addressed the point I was making.
It's too many games.
Not for people watching perhaps - for the players.
I don't care how entertaining it is, or could be - I do care about players running out of steam by February.
You're gutted we're not in it, but I'm chuffed. Sadly, I'm assuming we will be in the future.
Pointless internationals against inferior opposition, Nations League, expanded CL and EL, European Conference, now this - an inexorable increase in competitions throughout recent years.
At what point do you think it's fair to say enough is enough?