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    European Super League Mega Thread

    This makes the EPL look like champions of collectivism and solidarity in comparison. And above all, shows why robust regulation is needed to curb the excesses of capital. Perhaps there are some out there who have sung the praises of deregulation and 'free-market knows best' dogma in relation...
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    European Super League Mega Thread

    Haven't read entire thread so apologies if mooted already, but isn't there a very simple solution here? Top-level footballers from other countries are typically granted work permits to play in the UK without much hassle. Why doesn't the UK government just insist that for footballers to be...
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    European Super League Mega Thread

    Er, the alternative POV is there. And it has been trumpeted in the loudest possible way in the announcement from those responsible for running the clubs involved in it.
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    Man City [Now Not] Banned From UCL For 2 years

    Note that it was the supposedly independent Court of Arbitration for Sport who ruled in City's favour today, not UEFA overruling itself/doing a U-turn. Not that this means there are no serious questions for UEFA to answer about FFP and its fitness for purpose, but UEFA is not the only...
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    The Mauricio Pochettino thread

    Not taking a position on what should happen next or suggesting he be given unlimited time to turn things around, but just wanted to say that I will find it deeply saddening if this is the end of the Pochettino project. Until recently he has inspired a sense of belief , hope, and optimism for...
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    Sissoko questions Pochettino's tactics following defeat to Bayern

    What good do you think will come of it? His opinion may be on the mark, but I can't see how undermining Poch in a public forum is anything other than a recipe for trouble.
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    Poch: In or Out? - You CAN change your vote

    Jürgen Klopp is a winner. And he seems like a thoroughly decent chap too.
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    Poch: In or Out? - You CAN change your vote

    I could not think of anyone I'd less rather see managing our club than Mourinho. Any of his talents are completely overshadowed by the fact he is a horrible, horrible man.
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    Poch: In or Out? - You CAN change your vote

    Eh? How many matches are lost is a direct correlary to how many matches are won.
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    Match Threads Spurs vs Newcastle - Match Thread

    Lescott and Souness quick on Sky to argue that definitely not a penalty (Kane). Grrr.
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