Premier League 2021/22 (Part 2)

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The whole point about pre-season tours is to tour.

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I’ve said it before but I would have liked Liverpool to go on tour to Africa. Playing matches in Senegal, Egypt and Guinea for example might not bring in the big money but it would certainly be remembered by fans in those countries and by the players at the club who are deeply passionate about their home countries


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Yeah, that would be great. I wish we have Latin American tour. They have some amazing stadiums. As for Africa, I think the weather is a dampening issue. Besides, these tours are all about money.

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Rudiger what were they watching.:neutral_face:

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Nah, he was brilliant this season.

My issue is Ronaldo. Should be Son in there.

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Good early in the season but poor second half.
Agree about Son.

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3029

Any reason Salah and Mané are on the wrong sides?

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Ronaldo = popularity contest and the PFA sucking for TV revenue.

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Joel was overlooked IMO.

I’ve no problem with the selections, mind, but a case could be made for Joel over Virg or Rudiger.

EDIT: it’s just a popularity contest as stated above.

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Why would the PFA be after TV revenue?

3033

where does the money come from to pay their incredibly posh salaries? CEO makes ~ÂŁ2m/year.

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Thiago is a very strange inclusion I have to say.

So is Mane over Son :astonished: :astonished:

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Ronaldo? Seriously???

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A % is deducted from player salaries.

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exactly. it’s a player’s union. and the larger the salaries, the more money for PFA. Where does the money come from, amigo? TV broadcast revenues, club/player sponsorships and gate receipts.

it’s the same for nearly every big money professional league. the superstars are the flagships of the league so keep them in the spotlight. it’s fucking annoying to see him on this list considering who was left out, but the PFA knows what side of the bread their butter is on.

Imagine the scenes if either Messi or Ronaldo end up in MLS
 but the clubs over here just simply don’t have the revenues to pay those kinds of salaries. Beckham was smart enough to do it early and ended up buying a seat at the owners’ table!

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The award isn’t determined by the PFA board though. It’s voted on by the players.

3039

well fuck me then, I’m just an idiot.

3040

Stop drinking, NOW!