FA's Latest Disgrace: Overseas EPL Matches

It is laughable to think how much the Football Association and the Premier League are destroying the soul of England's great game.

Today in London, all 20 of the Premier League clubs agreed to explore a proposal for the match fixtures to be extended to 39 games, with the last game being played overseas.

It has been stated that the top five teams will be seeded to avoid playing each other in the last match - which is a frankly ludicrous and outrageous proposal—furthering this writer's belief that the League is being fixed in such a way that determines a set outcome.

Not only that, but there is one factor that has not been taken into consideration—the fans.

It is a disgrace to think that the people who will lose out most on this ridiculous proposal are the REAL fans of the clubs involved—who would of course need:

1. Plane tickets (price hike for matches)
2. Hotels (price hike for peak periods)
3. Time off from work (unlikely)
4. More money for food (expensive) and seats at match (ridiculously expensive, and you KNOW they will be)

That is beyond most real fans' budgets.

Scudamore has been quoted today as saying: "The 'international round' is an exciting and innovative proposal that needs careful consideration before being introduced. However, this concept recognizes the truly global appeal of the Barclays Premier League whilst understanding that the traditions of the English game have always underpinned our success."

"We believe that an 'international round' of matches will enhance the strength of the Barclays Premier League as a competition; create extra interest in all 20 Premier League clubs at home and abroad; and allow increased investment in talent development and acquisition, facilities as well as our football development and community programs."

Yes Mister Scudamore, but I think you have sold us (the real fans) out again— you are three bags full of it, and all of it in unmarked, used notes. For shame.