As an American, nothing would be more fun than watching a competitive EPL game in the US. It is much easier to make the trek to one of the American Mega Stadiums to watch Manchester United play Tottenham or Liverpool play Reading. But at what cost?
And when I mention cost I do not mean how much I am going to pay for a ticket, because I am willing to pay a high amount...What cost will it be to the players?
If the Premiership needs any input on the toll it will take on players to fly to the US or even China or Japan, then have to fly back and play again within seven days, just ask players like Eddie Lewis, Tim Howard, Lee Young Pyo or Tim Cahill. Each one will tell you that to fly to their home country to play and then to fly back and play for their club is a very large task.
Now imagine a team fighting for a Champions League spot or a potential relegation flying to some foreign land many time zones away and then flying back, expecting some sort of result. You are putting teams at a disadvantage—especially teams that have other obligations like uEFA Cup and Champions League.
In the end all you are doing is asking a few teams to forfeit points so that you can make extra money playing a match in some other country. Just stick to what you guys have been doing the entire time.
Play your regular season games where they are supposed to be played and then travel to the US, Australia, Canada, China, Japan, and other places in the summer months (winter for you Aussies) and I will be there to watch Manchester United, Liverpool, or Chelsea play some MLS Select team and watch you guys showcase some of your stars and up-and-coming reserves. Your formula is fine do not change it.
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8 months ago
Thanks Dhaval...I totally agree with you!
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