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Dier Hard said:
It’s definitely getting more good talent than I thought it would. Be interesting to see if any TV deals get struck for it soon, it still don’t have anywhere near the audience of most of Europe’s top leagues yet but that’ll be the way to start it.
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It must be devastating for Italy ... I mean theyre being feasted on from **** clubs like Newcastle and now Saudi league club
 
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Dier Hard said:
It’s definitely getting more good talent than I thought it would. Be interesting to see if any TV deals get struck for it soon, it still don’t have anywhere near the audience of most of Europe’s top leagues yet but that’ll be the way to start it.
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The clubs themselves don't have supporters though.

So, who is actually watching on TV, they don't support the club, they follow a player?

Can't really see that as a long term thing. I didn't work in China, it won't work out there. (in theory, the Chinese team should have had ****ing loads of match going fans)

Because no one gives a **** about the teams themselves.
 
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Chief said:
The clubs themselves don't have supporters though.

So, who is actually watching on TV, they don't support the club, they follow a player?

Can't really see that as a long term thing. I didn't work in China, it won't work out there. (in theory, the Chinese team should have had ****ing loads of match going fans)

Because no one gives a **** about the teams themselves.
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well i think the Saudis do just no one else yet
 
Chief said:
The clubs themselves don't have supporters though.

So, who is actually watching on TV, they don't support the club, they follow a player?

Can't really see that as a long term thing. I didn't work in China, it won't work out there. (in theory, the Chinese team should have had ****ing loads of match going fans)

Because no one gives a **** about the teams themselves.
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China didn’t go as heavy as the Saudis are going though. Unless my brain ain’t braining, China didn’t really sign any single superstar, nor did they manage to persuade emerging talent either. It was largely either squad players at good clubs or those looking for a final payday.

In one window a number of Saudi clubs have built roughly half an XI with genuinely good players. You give that three or four more windows - assuming they continue at this pace - where they build full XIs and squads and I’d be surprised if there then isn't a market for viewership, with or without own supporters. The African and Asian markets will likely look at TV deals first off, then that could trickle into Europe.
 
Chief said:
The clubs themselves don't have supporters though.

So, who is actually watching on TV, they don't support the club, they follow a player?

Can't really see that as a long term thing. I didn't work in China, it won't work out there. (in theory, the Chinese team should have had ****ing loads of match going fans)

Because no one gives a **** about the teams themselves.
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Dunno like saw a cracking atmosphere there the other day.
 
Dier Hard said:
China didn’t go as heavy as the Saudis are going though. Unless my brain ain’t braining, China didn’t really sign any single superstar, nor did they manage to persuade emerging talent either. It was largely either squad players at good clubs or those looking for a final payday.

In one window a number of Saudi clubs have built roughly half an XI with genuinely good players. You give that three or four more windows - assuming they continue at this pace - where they build full XIs and squads and I’d be surprised if there then isn't a market for viewership, with or without own supporters. 1, The African and Asian markets will likely look at TV deals first off, 2, then that could trickle into Europe.
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1, possibly. See no reason why 'fans' from other countries couldn't swithch allegience as they are telly clappers after all.

2, most Europeans live in a city with an actual football team they support, if not they support a club in their own country. There is no way that these established supprters switch to a Saudi team.

The interest would be fleeting on that basis.
 
Dier Hard said:
China didn’t go as heavy as the Saudis are going though. Unless my brain ain’t braining, China didn’t really sign any single superstar, nor did they manage to persuade emerging talent either. It was largely either squad players at good clubs or those looking for a final payday.

In one window a number of Saudi clubs have built roughly half an XI with genuinely good players. You give that three or four more windows - assuming they continue at this pace - where they build full XIs and squads and I’d be surprised if there then isn't a market for viewership, with or without own supporters. The African and Asian markets will likely look at TV deals first off, then that could trickle into Europe.
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They already have mate. lots of the big sport channels like DAZN, FOX and CANAL+
https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2023/08/10/saudi-pro-league-tv-streaming/
 
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Chief said:
1, possibly. See no reason why 'fans' from other countries couldn't swithch allegience as they are telly clappers after all.

2, most Europeans live in a city with an actual football team they support, if not they support a club in their own country. There is no way that these established supprters switch to a Saudi team.

The interest would be fleeting on that basis.
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@Sucky to confirm next club he will follow ‘out of town’
 
FadgewackeR said:
Cheers lads. I’m sure you’ll be happy with the FFP back slap, but we’re happy with the full backs being sorted for the foreseeable.

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Yeah, yeah, yeah ... but Chelsea's Cesare Casedei was named Player of the Tournament and won the Golden Boot playing for Italy at the U20 World Cup ... and we have him on loan for the season ... and he scored the last minute winner against Cardiff at the weekend ... :emoticon-0172-mooni
 
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Dier Hard said:
China didn’t go as heavy as the Saudis are going though. Unless my brain ain’t braining, China didn’t really sign any single superstar, nor did they manage to persuade emerging talent either. It was largely either squad players at good clubs or those looking for a final payday.

In one window a number of Saudi clubs have built roughly half an XI with genuinely good players. You give that three or four more windows - assuming they continue at this pace - where they build full XIs and squads and I’d be surprised if there then isn't a market for viewership, with or without own supporters. The African and Asian markets will likely look at TV deals first off, then that could trickle into Europe.
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Chinese club signed Oscar and Tevez right?

Oscar was 29 and a star at Chelsea
 
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