Only ever cared about it when it was the Worthington cup
interesting stuff. Instead of the 39th game, if they insist on still having a 2nd cup comp, they should play the later stages overseas too.
Seven hours time diff between London and Beijing during BST, so they need to sort that out...
A spokesman said: “We understand that not everyone will agree on the timing of this week’s round-three draw, but in staging it this way it will give the competition both the maximum exposure in the UK, Chinese and South East Asian markets. This is not only an important factor for the EFL but also our new sponsors Carabao, who, like ourselves, plan to use the growing global appeal of the competition to reach new audiences.
“Once the logistics have been completed in Beijing, the UK will be waking up and the breakfast media will be able to report and get reaction on the 16 ties that will take place next month, which we feel is an interesting move away from the usual post-game evening draws.
“The round-three draw itself is not being televised live in China or anywhere else but the EFL will be providing full coverage across its Carabao Cup twitter feed, with news and reaction as it happens.
“Our decision to go to China is part of a strategic plan to grow the EFL internationally and specifically boost profile and exposure in ASEAN markets.
“A number of potentially significant meetings are being held around the draw that we envisage will deliver a benefit to all 72 clubs of the EFL.”
Quite happy to stick the boot in to The FA, but isn't this the Football League's decision and nothing to do with The FA?Why is the FA making such a pointless tournament even more useless by making the draws an international sideshow? Shouldnt they be trying to big up the minnie mouse cup not fucking it off?
Why are they allowing companies to sponsor a cup when they already sponsor a club? Does the expression conflict of interest mean anything or does the integrity of the cups fly out the window in the name of the almighty dollar? Mind boggling
Should just make it Football League clubs onlyI still genuinely don't understand why we have this competition.
Just not needed.