Guest Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 The English Premier League is considering the idea of staging some matches around the rest of the world.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 several different venues, 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. Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore said: "The 'international round' is an exciting and innovative proposal that needs careful consideration before being introduced. "However, this concept recognises the truly global appeal of the Barclays Premier League whilst understanding that the traditions of the English game have always underpinned our success. "We believe that an 'international round' of matches will enhance the strength of the Barclays Premier League as a competition; create extra interest in all 20 Premier League clubs at home and abroad; and allow increased investment in talent development and acquisition, facilities as well as our football development and community programmes." The Football Association has given its provisional support to the plans. "We understand the reasons for this proposals and the benefits it can bring to English football as a whole," said an FA source. A final decision on the proposals will not be made until January 2009. Should the plans get the go-ahead, the new round of games will take place in January 2011 with points from those extra games counting towards the final league table. It is believed each chosen venue would host two matches over a weekend. BBC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keito Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 "We believe that an 'international round' of matches will enhance the strength of the Barclays Premier League as a competition; create extra interest in all 20 Premier League clubs at home and abroad; and allow increased investment in talent development and acquisition, facilities as well as our football development and community programmes."YES! More teams without English natives in it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rappy Veteran Posted February 7, 2008 Veteran Share Posted February 7, 2008 We were chatting about this in the EPL thread but a new thread is welcome :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 I don't see the point of a new thread on something that is already being discussed in the Premier League thread... ...whatever floats your boat though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 I don't see the point of a new thread on something that is already being discussed in the Premier League thread......whatever floats your boat though. Wow, I don't frequent that thread so please accept my sincere apologies :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Wow, I don't frequent that thread so please accept my sincere apologies :blink: You best had be sorry :angry: Nah I'm just joking. I don't own Neowin, so what do I care :p? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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