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BGonaSTICK · 04-12-06, 11:28 PM

Fifa president Sepp Blatter has proposed changing the fixture schedule of European leagues so that the season runs through the summer months.

Blatter told Germany's Kicker magazine that the season should begin in late February and end in November.

He said: "I've just proposed to the clubs: play through the summer.

"This would leave enough time for players to recover and there could be blocks of three weeks of national teams' qualifying games in winter."

Blatter added: "This idea is supported by big European clubs."

And to further ease fixture congestion, Blatter believes there should be more European groups with fewer teams for World Cup qualifying.

He feels this would mean fewer games for national teams as urged by leading clubs.

Source: BBC

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Cool, then we could play cricket in the winter, players could break their legs on skiing holidays instead of relaxing on the beach, and arse-blatter can get re-elected by bribing a different set of corrupt officials (allegedly).

I think we could probably write what this guy knows about football on the head of a pin.

Jimdefruit · 05-12-06, 02:14 AM

I think you could get it on the point, not the head.

Mship · 05-12-06, 10:11 PM

And I suppose all the other summer sports can go and do one, can they Mr. Bladdered? >

Dark, wet, windy, cold winter nights without any soccer?

Has he ever tried playing soccer in the summer? It might look nice but it's bl00dy hard work, even if it doesn't seem that hot. I remember playing a pre-season friendly at Penrith one summer. At half time I sat under an ice cold shower for the full 15Min's, go and try that now! Bet you don't last long :spite:

That's how hot I was and I only play local football

And that's without mentioning the rock hard pitches (massive increase in ankle ligament injuries no doubt)

I can't believe this guy is footballs top man :?

Kev.

jontydog · 06-12-06, 07:12 AM

Thats just plain stupid. I can't believe these overpaid overhyped girlies moan about playing too much football. What has happened to a squad of 14 to 16 players for a season? Liverpool and Forest ruled Europe and England in the 70s and 80s playing 2 and 3 games a week so why can't these mard arses?

04-12-06, 11:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Super Murderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 10,631 Thanks: 3 Thanked 62 Times in 36 Posts	Blatter wants summer league games Fifa president Sepp Blatter has proposed changing the fixture schedule of European leagues so that the season runs through the summer months. Blatter told Germany's Kicker magazine that the season should begin in late February and end in November. He said: "I've just proposed to the clubs: play through the summer. "This would leave enough time for players to recover and there could be blocks of three weeks of national teams' qualifying games in winter." Blatter added: "This idea is supported by big European clubs." And to further ease fixture congestion, Blatter believes there should be more European groups with fewer teams for World Cup qualifying. He feels this would mean fewer games for national teams as urged by leading clubs. Source: BBC _________________________________________________ Cool, then we could play cricket in the winter, players could break their legs on skiing holidays instead of relaxing on the beach, and arse-blatter can get re-elected by bribing a different set of corrupt officials (allegedly). I think we could probably write what this guy knows about football on the head of a pin. __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

05-12-06, 02:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jimdefruit Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,758 Thanks: 10 Thanked 108 Times in 101 Posts	Re: Blatter wants summer league games I think you could get it on the point, not the head. __________________ Dreambox 800 HD; Dreambox 7000s + VBox + Channel Master 1.2 with 36v actuator CM120 feedhorn and Invacom .3 LNB Skystar 2 PCI card with links to my Dreambox If you like what you see here, tell your friends.

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Mship Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Workington, Cumbria Posts: 1,002 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Blatter wants summer league games And I suppose all the other summer sports can go and do one, can they Mr. Bladdered? > Dark, wet, windy, cold winter nights without any soccer? Has he ever tried playing soccer in the summer? It might look nice but it's bl00dy hard work, even if it doesn't seem that hot. I remember playing a pre-season friendly at Penrith one summer. At half time I sat under an ice cold shower for the full 15Min's, go and try that now! Bet you don't last long :spite: That's how hot I was and I only play local football And that's without mentioning the rock hard pitches (massive increase in ankle ligament injuries no doubt) I can't believe this guy is footballs top man :? Kev. __________________ 1m CM, feedhorn + Invacom C120 Quad, 36v Jaeger 128 motor, TM 6900 HD + 160gb HDD, TM 1500 CI+ Super, Skystar 2, DigitAlb Gold, Samsung 40F86BDX LCD

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jontydog Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,225 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Blatter wants summer league games Thats just plain stupid. I can't believe these overpaid overhyped girlies moan about playing too much football. What has happened to a squad of 14 to 16 players for a season? Liverpool and Forest ruled Europe and England in the 70s and 80s playing 2 and 3 games a week so why can't these mard arses? __________________ TM 1000D Super. SS2 PCI. Echosmart Dsb 791 1M Dish. Edon 2120 Positioner. 80cm Mesh Dish Motorised. 28E to 30W


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