I think that this is a terrible idea. No doubt, once again, it has been shown that an organisation which is supposed to be independent and representing all levels of the game such as the FA is favouring the biggest clubs in football. They have already neglected funding the grass roots game, and this has no doubt been a contributing factor to a lack of quality English players, due to the fact that there are less decent training and youth coaching facilities.

Let's be honest - We have the strongest football league system in the world. Adding 'B-Teams' to the mix would tarnish the level of competition, and would also probably damage revenues for the proper clubs in this new league. After all, they are less of an attraction to supporters attending games, and they are less likely to bring significant away support. Plus, it would de-value the leagues below the new tier to some degree.

I agree with you, only a limit on overseas players can solve this problem. Not preventing the top class stars from bringing their quality to the Premier League, but instead preventing the more average overseas players who have been speculatively brought into roles which could be filled by English players from leagues below, who need to be given the opportunity to make the step up. Look how many quality English players have surfaced from the lower leagues, even amongst the current system - Theo Walcott, Ricky Lambert, Leighton Baines, etc...

We should be encouraging these ways to give lower league players a chance to bring their game onto a new level, and strengthening our football league system to ensure more young players have access to good facilities, rather than trying to supplement the biggest clubs.

Last edited by CodeBluebird (08/5/2014 6:16 PM)