I've watched and admired the Bundesliga for a long time now, many many years ago it was very much a second class citizen when it came to money and this effected their standings at European level (Mid to late eighties/early nineties) but they stuck to the model that Ian mentions of being part of the community and being for the fans. By sticking to their guns and not signing overpaid journeymen/chancers they have then helped create a fantastic match day experience (It is BRILLIANT, been to a couple of games and it's a belting atmosphere) which the Fans are actively part of, but also garnered loyalty (To a degree) from German born players, which in turn (Through good management) has built a strong U21's and National team. The £15 a ticket for a top game only works if you refuse to pay Carlos Kickaball £250,000 a week. There is a local team that proves you don't HAVE to pander to the players and pay them over the odds, if they are involved in something special they will be loyal, despite (several) better offers from other teams. Problem for us is it's our Rugby League team!!! :)
> The financial fair play laws should mean that the need for a billionaire > owner in order to win anything should disappear, of course the problem is > that since the guys who become billionaires all have done so by breaking > the > rules and subverting legal routes for their own benefit it still won't > make > any difference. those teams owned by Mafiosi and oil despots will still > be > able to outspend everybody. > > ttfn > _______________________________________________ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email [email protected] John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER
