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English football is facing a proposal that could spark fireworks and heated discussions. ‘Project Big Picture’ is the name given to a proposal led by Liverpool and Manchester United that would change the game in England.
Initial talks for the plan began in 2017, although this year’s coronavirus pandemic has seen them accelerate.
The proposal has been brought to light by The Telegraph, which has reported that Chelsea, Manchester City, Tottenham and Arsenal support the measure, as does the president of the English Football League Rick Parry.
One of the changes would see the Premier League go from having 20 teams to 18, which would see four clubs relegated and just two promoted the season before the reform.
Two teams would move up and down between the Premier League and the Championship going forward, with the third, fourth and fifth in the Championship competing to face 16th in the Premier League in a tiebreaker.
England’s three professional tiers would be reduced from having 24 teams to 22.
Another change could mean the elimination of the Carabao Cup and the Community Shield. Although the cup competition could be maintained, but without the participation of the European teams.
Any new proposal would need 14 out of 18 votes to pass.
Project Big Picture is also aiming to allocate 250 million pounds to the English Football League to overcome the financial problems that COVID-19 brings, while another 100 million pounds could come from the Football Association.
The Premier League has already responded with a statement.
“English football is the most watched in the world and has a vibrant, dynamic and competitive league structure that generates interest from around the world,” the Premier League said in its statement. “To maintain this position, it is important that we all work together.
“Both the Premier League and the FA support a broad discussion on the future of the game, including its competition structures, schedule and overall funding, particularly in light of the effects of COVID-19.
“Football has many stakeholders, so this work must be carried out through the right channels that allow all clubs and stakeholders the opportunity to contribute.
“In the opinion of the Premier League, several of the individual proposals in the plan released today could have a detrimental impact on the entire game and we are disappointed to see that Rick Parry, president of the EFL, has given his support.
“The Premier League has been working in good faith with its clubs and the EFL to seek a resolution to the COVID-19 bailout funding requirement. This work will continue.”
Source: m.allfootballapp.com
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