Scrapping the Europa league

[Paul-K]

Uefa president Michel Platini has contemplated the idea of scrapping the Europa League in favour of extending the Champions League to 64 teams in four years time, according to Bild.

In what would be the biggest shake-up in Europe's club competitions since the rebranding of the European Cup to its current form in 1992, the former France midfielder is reportedly planning on creating a single continental tournament.

Currently, the secondary competition generates far lower revenue for clubs than is produced by the Champions League, a problem Platini is increasingly concerned about, while it has been a target for much criticism since its evolution from the Uefa Cup in 2009.

To address this, Platini wants to increase the number of teams in the Champions League group stage to 64 teams in 2016, effectively absorbing most of the clubs from the Europa League.

Renowned European nations such as Spain, England and Germany would then be given six league berths each in their respective top-flight divisions.

In addition, the reform would ensure more scope would be given to lesser countries, including those from the likes of Latvia, Belarus and Slovakia.

- Goal.com

 

[MFCGMFC]

Clearly he wants to see Motherwell in the champions league every year then...

Cheers
MFCGAVMFC

 

[Paul-K]

:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

 

[RAB - P]

so still not a champions league at all then. just a money making league for those already with money.
Spain, England and Germany = 18 teams then France, Holland and Italy another 12 to 15 teams
so that would be half the league already filled,

countries like Poland, Portugal, Greece, Sweden, Switzerland, would want at least 2 places,
leaving around 20 spots left for about 40 countries to fight over.

Champions League my arse, greedy Barsteward League would be nearer the mark..

Michel Platini great player but maybe headed the ball once to often..

 

[RAB - P]

Clearly he wants to see Motherwell in the champions league every year then...

Cheers
MFCGAVMFC

need to sign a new bus driver 1st

Motherwell had to change their travel plans after their team bus became lodged under a bridge following their match with Hibernian in Edinburgh.

No injuries were sustained and players and staff used alternative transport.

Police confirmed a bus had been lodged under a bridge at New Street and said damage to the vehicle was "minimal".

 

[theblueirish]

Platini must have got a few brown envelopes over christmas.

 

[MFCGMFC]

need to sign a new bus driver 1st

i know mate

hes been driving the team bus for years too! the sign on the other side of the bridge warning of the height was missing and the driver thought he could get under it....

Cheers
MFCGAVMFC

 

[RAB - P]

i know mate

hes been driving the team bus for years too! the sign on the other side of the bridge warning of the height was missing and the driver thought he could get under it....

Cheers
MFCGAVMFC

was the Diver named Max Headroom by any chance...

 

[craigneuk]

the guys name is dougie ward