The game has changed so much since my first one in 1968. Especially since the formation of the Premier league when some clubs played a full team with no home representation. I was wondering what the effect would be if we (for whatever reason) lost the foreign players. I am not trying to turn the clock back. Just musing.
Would English league football survive if no foreigners played in it.
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buffaloboro
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Surely it would? 65 million in the UK and it's the main sport. It would also force clubs to focus on local kids.
The quality may not be the same but...
The quality may not be the same but...
atypical_boro
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It might well have to after Brexit. Not just cos of restrictions but if the pound plummets....
Mr Holgate
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It was Fulham. Coopers last match too I think
Centralscrutinizer
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red_harrington
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Yes it will survive but the standard will be lower. Does that answer the question?
r00fie1
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Thats the one!
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Middlesbrough: Turnbull, Davies, Bates, Wheater, Taylor, Morrison, Kennedy (Cooper 85), Cattermole, Christie (Walker 62), Graham (Craddock 81), Johnson. Subs Not Used: Knight, McMahon.
Not a bad side that like.
It would be amusing if the government stopped handing out work permits. It's not as though there's a shortage of willing footballers. On a more serious note, it's difficult to see an argument to allow overseas players below, say, Premier League level without extending work permits to all skilled trades.
Smoginexile
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Absolutely 100% yes.
And I think the England team would benefit greatly as well.
And I think the England team would benefit greatly as well.
Corcaigh_the_Cat
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Most football teams in England are made up of British players. Of course the game would survive.
Anton_Berg
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Long ago, when George Hardwick had a column in the Sports Gazette, he posited that England should sign up players (much as in cricket today), but not only that, England should play as a side in the league, in order to work them up to their best performance. Nowadays you would have to put them in the Championship, the PL would be too much for them.
Michael_Vronsky
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Might survive but it wouldn't be half as good. Imagine if we hadn't seen the Juninhos, Henrys Bergkamps Ronaldos et al. I hate the diving and play acting that some overseas players bring but I love watching their talents.
buffaloboro
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Wouldn't cost as much either. I think the loss would be marginal. Said it before, as happy watching back when it was the holgate.
Am I misunderstanding?
You think England as a team would not be able to compete in the PL?
Anton_Berg
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Well, the best English players would be either too expensive to give contracts to, or else had retired early from internationals to concentrate on 'financial security'. Look at how young the current England side look. Half of them fringe players with big clubs, most of their experience gained on loan to Championship sides.
Ive probably misunderstood. You're meaning an England team from scratch I guess, whereas I was thinking England as is now.
BobUpnDown
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Yes & standard would depend on the quality of coaching.. ourv boggo players can be just as mediocre as the foreign lads.. imho foreign signings should be the best in the team not the foundations..