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United boss defends relegation

Fergie believes the idea is "suicidal"

By | 18th October 2011
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Yesterday’s headlines were dominated by the news that foreign Premier League owners were interested in ending the league’s relegation and promotion system, which has been a staple of English and European football for many years.

Now, with people from all around the football world weighing in with their opinions, Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has publicly defended the relegation system.

The Scottish manager has stood up for the likes of Nottingham Forest and Leeds United, insisting that their proud histories would be disrespected if they weren’t allowed to compete in the Premier League once again.

Ferguson slams “suicidal” proposal

“If you look at the Championship at the moment, we have at least eight teams with tradition and history. What do you say to those eight teams?” Ferguson asked.

“That they can never play in the Premier League? I think that would be absolute suicide for the rest of the league and particularly the teams in the Championship. You might as well lock the doors.

“The only place you can make money and realize your ambitions is in the Premier League and you can’t take that away from clubs like Nottingham Forest, Leeds United, Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday. All these great teams, who formed the nucleus of our old First Division all those years ago.”

What do you make of the relegation debate? Is it a necessary part of football? What would life without relegation be like? Have your say below!


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