The so called greatest league in the world (or so we are told)

[Steve.5]

Has the EPL become boring because of the lack of clubs winning it.

Therefore rendering whats going on at the other end of the table far more exciting/interesting.


How do you see it ?

[cazzz1975]

the one thing I dont like is the big 4 buying up all the decent players from the other prem teams, as soon as a player is noticed as being good they are being snapped up by the big teams.

man city being in the mix has been interesting, they have thrown away their chance to win the title though

[Philtaz]

Unfortunately, the battle at the wrong end of the table is made more fraught and tense by recent shocking decisions by match officials, with the bigger team being the beneficiary of such ineptitude, thereby magnifying the sense of injustice.

Combine this with prima donna attitudes, wages beyond comprehension to mere mortals, mind-boggling sponsorship which dwarves said wages, lack of respect for officials, opposing players and their support staff, diving, cheating, feigning injury(which I find pitiful) and a fervent desire in some to see their fellow professionals sent off by influencing officials all adds up to a distinct lack of interest that appears to be ever dwindling.

Furthermore, when picked for their country most play with indifference and apathy to the extent that it appears that the honour of doing so is nothing short of a mundane task.

A week or two back, when DiMatteo's Chelsea got through their CL encounter, he was rightly pleased and passionate. The day after, Robbie Savage (excuse me while I clear the bad taste in my mouth) accuses him of showing a lack of class.
This from a decidedly average footballer whose main claim to fame(infamy) was for falling to the floor in a League Cup final, clutching his face and getting Justin Edinburgh sent off. Edinburgh had, of course, not made any contact with Savage at all.
This sort of behaviour continues unabated in the PL, yet the FA, UEFA and FIFA do absolutely nothing about it.
Premier League Football? My a*se!

[Steve.5]

I certainly endorse those sentiments Phil, well put.

[Philtaz]

Thanks Steve. It is very frustrating.

We had a similar discussion on a similar thread recently. As I said then, 8-10 years ago the staff rest room on Monday morning would be buzzing, most of the lads talking about games, goals and incidents at the weekend etc.
Now, even colleagues whom I would deem staunch supporters of their particular teams are more apathetic than a Premiership footballer picked to play for England at Wembley on a wet Wednesday evening.

My son was a Liverpool fan (poisoned by his Grandad!) but now even he can't be bothered to watch them nor even look for their results. Admittedly he now plays rugby, which I believe has been the major factor. He sees what a professional rugby player deals with, then watches how a Premier league player performs and conducts himself on a Saturday afternoon and he finds it laughable.

[Everhelpful]

You couldn't have put it any better,philtaz,summed up perfectly.

[Duncer]

Quite, and I might add that Jobbie Savage openly admits in his book to cheating/not trying in order to get a move. That Robbie, you overpaid and over rated Afghan Hound, is a lack of respect.

[redman41]

Money rules the Game now Steve and the richest and most powerful Clubs will dominate the EPL for the forseeable future.
Fans like myself have been priced out of attending Matches due to the cost.
Football is still a great Game but at a price.

[Duncer]

Redman41, you're far from alone. I can still afford to go - I just choose not to, for several reasons, most of which Philatz expresses very eloquently above. It is no longer value for money, all spontaniety has been removed due to the need for pre-purchased tickets, the play-acting brasses me off no end, I am a fan, not a "consumer unit" (Rangers past executives please take note), merchandising and catering is extortionate, players are vastly over paid and, finally, non-league football is an excellent and affordable substitute, leaving me oney for a few beers and a gig, if I so choose. It also retains a sense of camaraderie and allows the facility to travel to away games without hassle.

However, England is not alone when it comes to grossly wealthy teams dominating, in fact most European leagues have an elite who win regularly, with just the very rare break in the cycle.