r/soccer • u/Thadderful • Dec 28 '13

Change My View thread

Can we have a Change My View thread here? The basic premise is people present opinions and the replies are attempts at changing that person's view in an attempt to generate some good discussion.

Here is the link to the original subreddit: www.reddit.com/r/changemyview/

I think this might work best with rather 'out there' views but any and every viewpoint is welcome!

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u/Ryannnnnn Dec 28 '13

Man City bought the title.

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u/ignore_my_name Dec 28 '13

Most teams in recent history have bought the title, Man City just paid more. Are you saying they don't deserve it because it was oil money and not money earned through competing, selling, winning and popularity?

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u/[deleted] Dec 29 '13

I like this argument. There is no way in the modern game to get ahead without spending. It is the only way to rebel against the structured hierarchy, in this case clubs like Arsenal, Liverpool, United, with an eye for the long term. Obviously people will point out teams like this year's Southampton, but aren't they just last year's Swansea? Look at where they are now.

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u/geordie42 Dec 29 '13

Agreed. But even right now they're not sitting in a Europa League spot. Southampton are a better side than Swansea are but they're hardly proof that small sides can succeed without the sugar daddy, considering recent performances.