"Bolton Wanderers chairman Gartside was originally expected to propose "Premier League 2" earlier this year but it was not discussed by the other Premier League clubs.
It is unclear exactly how the new system would work. While there is sure to be relegation between the two Premier League divisions, it is not certain that there would be promotion and relegation from the newly-formed top division of the Football League.
It has been suggested that the Premier League could follow the SPL model and only allow clubs to be promoted if they pass strict regulations over the standard of their ground and more controversially the size of a club. It could present a ceiling for clubs such as Doncaster Rovers and Swansea City who currently play in the second tier of the English game.
ESPN Soccernet has already been told that the Gartside blueprint, while not palatable in its conception for a two tier league without relegation from Premier League 2, will open up a debate about the direction and future shape of football's elite clubs.
Gartside has long advocated the formation of a second division for the Premier League, but up until now that has had very little, if any support. But the addition of Scottish clubs Celtic and Rangers could open up new revenue streams both from broadcasting deals and other areas."
What does everyone feel about this? I think it will cause greater anomocity between the lower leagues and the premier league. Plus, I think it rids the excitement of the end of the season, by eliminating promotion/ relegation.
It is unclear exactly how the new system would work. While there is sure to be relegation between the two Premier League divisions, it is not certain that there would be promotion and relegation from the newly-formed top division of the Football League.
It has been suggested that the Premier League could follow the SPL model and only allow clubs to be promoted if they pass strict regulations over the standard of their ground and more controversially the size of a club. It could present a ceiling for clubs such as Doncaster Rovers and Swansea City who currently play in the second tier of the English game.
ESPN Soccernet has already been told that the Gartside blueprint, while not palatable in its conception for a two tier league without relegation from Premier League 2, will open up a debate about the direction and future shape of football's elite clubs.
Gartside has long advocated the formation of a second division for the Premier League, but up until now that has had very little, if any support. But the addition of Scottish clubs Celtic and Rangers could open up new revenue streams both from broadcasting deals and other areas."
What does everyone feel about this? I think it will cause greater anomocity between the lower leagues and the premier league. Plus, I think it rids the excitement of the end of the season, by eliminating promotion/ relegation.
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