[Archived] The New Season Kicks Off!

[RevidgeBlue]

Absolute shocker of a game between Big Club and Sheff Utd in the first half at St. Andrews. (0-0)

Very early days but can't see either of those featuring too prominently this season on that form.

[cn174]

Probably the second best league in Europe they said it was before. Really??

[T4E]

I think it has the second largest revenue or something like that.

[DeadlyDirk]

Can't believe we lost to these bunch of muppets, poor game.

[Derby Blue]

But 3 goals in the first 5 minutes at Hillsborough wakes the season up a bit. Dingles 2-1 down

[Martin]

I thought both Brum and Sheff Utd played some decent stuff at times.

I know everyone is saying it but it will be a very very tight league.

[philipl]

Sheff Wed making another poor start to their league campaign. Only 3-1 up on the dingles after 20 minutes.

[Bazzanotsogreat]

I think it has the second largest revenue or something like that.

I cant see that myself. Perhaps about 6th, but with a higher revenue that the SPL, Eredivisie etc

[92er]

Sheff Wed making another poor start to their league campaign. Only 3-1 up on the dingles after 20 minutes.

You just beat me to it.

I see Birmingham won; according to teletext, they scored in the 91st minute. I always thought goals scored in injury time were scored in the "90th" minute.

[DeadlyDirk]

Derby are continuing their fine form from last season.

[pksrover]

Dingles 4-1 down

[FourLaneBlue]

I think it has the second largest revenue or something like that.

Higher (or even close to) Serie A or La Liga?

I don't think so somehow...

Would not be surprised if someone made it up on TV however to build it up.

[T4E]

I have no idea if it's true, just heard it somewhere.

[brian_gallagher85]

Is it not 3rd/4th after La liga/SerieA? I'm almost sure it's richer than the Bundesliga and Ligue 1

[Ninjathunder]

Is it not 3rd/4th after La liga/SerieA? I'm almost sure it's richer than the Bundesliga and Ligue 1

Is this because it's skewed by the teams receiving parachute payments? Take them out and is it anywhere near as rich?

[philipl]

Is this because it's skewed by the teams receiving parachute payments? Take them out and is it anywhere near as rich?

The parachute payments will contribute about 20% if six relegated Prem teams stay down together (three each from two seasons).

The ranking by attendances is I believe

1) Bundesliga

2) EPL

3) La Liga (a long way behind)

4) Championship- today's gates were a mixed bunch probably averaging at a touch under 20,000

Seri A attendances have collapsed in recent seasons.

The ranking by money is

1) EPL with more than 2) and 3) together

2) La Liga

3) Seri A

4) Bundesliga-a new TV deal has pushed the Germans comfortably ahead of

5) Championship

Anyway, just been looking at who is in 24th place in the Championship but not saying too much until Mr Ince has got our campaign safely underway.

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

Another pile of tripe today with Forest and Reading.....god help us all if we ever take the drop!