20 Aug 2026 11:54:22
Just reading what Richard Masters, the CEO of the Premier League, has just said about financial control really made my blood boil. Apparently Villa should be happy that they have had a good season and basically shut up.
He fails to understand that certain teams attracted rich owners who pumped millions into the clubs and then the door was shut to the others.
If he really wanted a fair system, he should look at overall club debt, not just spending on players.
The whole system is rigged. Just look at Chelsea, 74 charges outstanding and then a fraud charge.
Why weren't the police involved? How many titles and cups and money did they win due to the fraud? The Premier League reaction: fine the £47m and stop them buying academy players for 12 months; why not a complete transfer ban?
I think this is the first year since I started watching Villa in 1963 that I just can't feel excited about the season start, because I know if we finish in the top 6 we will be forced to sell our best players next year, a vicious cycle if you are not one of the big 6.
20 Aug 2026 14:14:37
Saw that article too, Plufgy. Wonder who he supports? Hasn't there been a case brought by Burnley against Everton that they won over loss of revenue, when Everton didn't get docked points till the following season, which resulted in Burnley going down? If cases are won against Chelski, if they (ever, tick tock) have points deducted, then anyone affected should sue them too.
Think only then you'll see a change in the rules. And the last thing you said, I'm super excited for the season ahead cos we're gonna shake things up. Eff the big 6!
UTV.
20 Aug 2026 15:25:54
If we get too close to the big clubs, you can be sure "specific referees" will be appointed for some matches to "control the rankings".
20 Aug 2026 15:59:48
& VAR Labrador owners. ?
UTV.
20 Aug 2026 16:04:15
Hi Allstar,
The thing that annoys me about Chelsea is that, because of the fraud, they won mega millions, and the fine should be proportionate to the winnings they got whilst committing the fraud.
If not, a huge fine, perhaps have them redistribute that money throughout all the clubs in the division at that time.
20 Aug 2026 18:41:44
Big 6 though, aren't they, Pluffy? (spelt your name right this time. ?) Citeh as well. Simon Jordan had a good rant about PSR on TalkSport, & he was spot on. Only 7 clubs have won the Prem in 33 years. Leicester & Blackburn were the only clubs outside the big 6 to do it.
Blackburn bought the title, at least Leicester earned it. Then, the next season, they had to sell their best players. Make that make sense. ??♂️
UTV.
20 Aug 2026 19:38:13
Hi Allstar, yes, I saw that article by Simon Jordan, a football man who, in my opinion, would be excellent as the CEO of the Premier League. He knows what it takes to run a football club, not like these money men who are scared to upset the Big Six.