The state of the game

Redash · 31-03-2010, 18:11

Oliver Holt, Chief sports writer at The Mirror, and one of the few Journalists to recognise lower league football, has written another piece on his club, Stockport County. He has written many times about his club and the state of the game in general.

Don't walk on by as Stockport die. Your club could be next..

It is a good read and so relevant to many clubs including Stanley.

AccyMad · 31-03-2010, 18:23

Thanks for the link Mick, proper brought a lump to my throat - there but for the grace eh?

Mr T · 31-03-2010, 18:40

Superb article;

Again THANK YOU Ilyas and Peter

ukcowboy · 31-03-2010, 19:03

Makes for difficult reading, I remember when I lived in Stockport going to Edgley Park to watch Danny Bergara's Men play and traveling to wembley (twice in the same season!) to watch them lose!

Lets hope that someone can put a decent package together and stop the rot.

Ditto to Mr T's and Accymads comments.................there but for the grace indeed.

nige b · 31-03-2010, 19:06

what a great article by an obviously very good journo who's level of interest doesn't finish at 20th in the premier league

Wynonie Harris · 31-03-2010, 19:07

Cheers, Mick. A very evocative piece of writing and some very astute observations, especially about the greedy selfishness of the premier league. The County fans up the pub are so depressed at the moment they won't even join in the banter anymore.

As Mr T says, thanks you Ilyas and Peter!

VALAIRIAN · 31-03-2010, 19:31

Very good article, with some real points, really, really hope that they can pull through.

lancsdave · 31-03-2010, 19:40

Anybody who doesn't eat a prawn butty at football matches has known for years whats happening. The problem is how do you stop it happening, and more to the point who can stop it happening ?

Pendle Red · 31-03-2010, 20:18

A vindication of Today's modern day game unfortunately

I fear the worst for a lot of teams over the coming Summer, the mass appeal of the PL and it's structure even means within the PL there is effectively four mini leagues in one

For the Lower League Clubs like ourselves it is a daily grind just to make ends meet, I am not quite sure what the answer is for football in general, whether that is a more equal share of the wealth, more fan assisted Clubs in the form of Trust's & cooperatives.

But one thing is for sure the game in general must bring it's house in order with the PL & Football League putting both their might together and being radical with the game from the very Top to the Very Bottom and looking out for the interest's of all 92 League Clubs and even beyond that to ensure the game survives and flourishes for future generations and not just the elite few here & now.

It is a debate that will rumble on but I think as of yet we have not even seen the tip of the iceberg.

AccyAggro · 31-03-2010, 20:19

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cmonstanley · 31-03-2010, 20:25

looks like the premiership clubs could be in trouble when the bubble bursts when sky wont be able to rip us off wi the offcom result

lancsdave · 31-03-2010, 20:43

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Originally Posted by cmonstanley

looks like the premiership clubs could be in trouble when the bubble bursts when sky wont be able to rip us off wi the offcom result

The problem with that is that the reduced money will probaly be taken off what little bit the smaller clubs get now

VALAIRIAN · 31-03-2010, 20:49

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Originally Posted by cmonstanley

looks like the premiership clubs could be in trouble when the bubble bursts when sky wont be able to rip us off wi the offcom result

We can but hope. All it needs is to be fair!!