It has happened at last.

All 20 Premier League clubs agree to explore possibility of playing matches overseas. More soon.

republic of ireland

Originally Posted by waynes ear's

republic of ireland

northern for wee man

some of you might actually get to see utd live in the flesh!

nft.

tampa.

Originally Posted by El Calafate

some of you might actually get to see utd live in the flesh!

nft.

that would be the most!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...em/7232390.stm

Top clubs consider overseas games

The English Premier League is considering playing some matches overseas, BBC Sport has learned.
At a meeting in London on Thursday, all 20 clubs agreed to explore a proposal to extend the season to 39 games.

Those 10 extra games would be played at venues around the world, with cities bidding for the right to stage them.

It is understood the additional fixtures could be determined by a draw but that the top-five teams could be seeded to avoid playing each other.

It is unlikely that any decision will be taken before the Premier League's annual summer meeting in June.

Should the proposal get the go-ahead, cities in Asia, Middle East and North America are likely to show a strong interest in hosting the extra games.

BBC Sport believes there would be five venues, with two games - on a Saturday and Sunday - taking place at each one.

Utter %@#$&!s

wum. But if this happens i am finish with football.

We should tell them to £#%&! off. How long before clubs can be located anywhere in the world? It's a small jump then to club basing their location on corporation tax rates or where they can charge the most for tickets. We could relocate to London, Far East, Florida. It's a disgrace.

Originally Posted by 1MUFC

wum. But if this happens i am finish with football.

fingers crossed, then.

its shit at OT anyway so i think its good maybe get some hot dogs!

@#%&!s.

The English Premier League is considering playing some matches overseas, BBC Sport has learned.

At a meeting in London on Thursday, all 20 clubs agreed to explore a proposal to extend the season to 39 games.

Those 10 extra games would be played at venues around the world, with cities bidding for the right to stage them.

It is understood the additional fixtures could be determined by a draw but that the top-five teams could be seeded to avoid playing each other.

It is unlikely that any decision will be taken before the Premier League's annual summer meeting in June.

Should the proposal get the go-ahead, cities in Asia, Middle East and North America are likely to show a strong interest in hosting the extra games.

BBC Sport believes there would be five venues, with two games - on a Saturday and Sunday - taking place at each one.

BBC sports editor Mihir Bose says the Premier League's decision to explore such a move is a "logical" one.

"The growth of the Premier League has been impressive in the last 15 years thanks to the sale of television rights in this country," he said.

"But now the market in the United Kingdom is becoming saturated and it is the overseas market which is now the big target area."

A number of top-flight clubs already play matches around the world as they seek to capitalise on the huge global interest in the English game.

Manchester United are regular visitors to Asia, Middle East and America while other clubs are beginning to follow their lead.

"This is a chance for the Premier league to showcase their product around the world," added Bose.

"Some fans may feel aggrieved, but their concerns will be outweighed by the advantages.

"Clubs will see this as a chance to make more money so they can invest in new facilities and better players."

Just which cities "It will be like cities bidding for the Olympic Games or the World Cup."

More to follow.

just noticed that other thread

Originally Posted by 1MUFC

wum. But if this happens i am finish with football.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...em/7232390.stm

he English Premier League is considering playing some matches overseas, BBC Sport has learned. At a meeting in London on Thursday, all 20 clubs agreed to explore a proposal to extend the season to 39 games.
Those 10 extra games would be played at venues around the world, with cities bidding for the right to stage them.
It is understood the additional fixtures could be determined by a draw but that the top-five teams could be seeded to avoid playing each other.
It is unlikely that any decision will be taken before the Premier League's annual summer meeting in June.
Should the proposal get the go-ahead, cities in Asia, Middle East and North America are likely to show a strong interest in hosting the extra games.
This is a chance for the Premier league to showcase their product around the world


BBC sports editor Mihir Bose


BBC Sport believes there would be five venues, with two games - on a Saturday and Sunday - taking place at each one.
BBC sports editor Mihir Bose says the Premier League's decision to explore such a move is a "logical" one.
"The growth of the Premier League has been impressive in the last 15 years thanks to the sale of television rights in this country," he said.
"But now the market in the United Kingdom is becoming saturated and it is the overseas market which is now the big target area."
A number of top-flight clubs already play matches around the world as they seek to capitalise on the huge global interest in the English game.
Manchester United are regular visitors to Asia, Middle East and America while other clubs are beginning to follow their lead.
"This is a chance for the Premier league to showcase their product around the world," added Bose.
"Some fans may feel aggrieved, but their concerns will be outweighed by the advantages.
"Clubs will see this as a chance to make more money so they can invest in new facilities and better players."
Just which cities "It will be like cities bidding for the Olympic Games or the World Cup."

Originally Posted by 1MUFC

wum. But if this happens i am finish with football.

So that's one vote for Finland then.

Come on lads don't act like you're suprised.

The death of football part#657373646

It surely can’t be just me who finds this possibility about as £#%&!ing ridiculous as you can get.

the end is nigh.....

utterly inevitable.

of your £40 just not being enough.

The greed in football is just sickening these days. Where will it all end?

I can imagine the townsfolk of Los Angeles getting in a real buzz about the possibility of watching Fulham v Middlesbrough IN THE FLESH!!!

Originally Posted by Qwertyuiop

I can imagine the townsfolk of Los Angeles getting in a real buzz about the possibility of watching Fulham v Middlesbrough IN THE FLESH!!!

"you too can see lee gong dook"