by 1960 »
13 Dec 2009 18:46
Out of the CL this season = huge losses.
After losing to Arsenal they are 5 points off a CL place.
Early to say, I know, but without a charge up the table some time and a hope that Villa, Spurs and Citeh can't maintain a challenge, then next year too they will be out. This would be a huge problem for them with their debt. Benitez would have to sell more than he can buy. Therefore Liverpool a worse team and so don't qualify again.
I for one am quite pleased with this prospect. The big 4 have for too long traded on money begetting money and now Liverpool could find themselves in the position of all the other teams who have to struggle by every year without CL money. If any of the other three start to go the same way then all the better. I grew up when teams such as Burnley, Derby, Ipswich and Nottm Forest could win the league. It would be really nice to go back to the chance of any one of 10-12 winning the title. Much more interesting and exciting.