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Sepp Blatter

Now make me make this clear - I’m not a fan of Sepp Blatter at all. The man has put his foot in it about lots of different things over the years (women should play in tighter shorts, not turning up for the opening of the 2006 World Cup and letting the 2003 Confederations Cup continue after Marc Vivien Foe’s death being, amongst others) and has also overseen the introduction of such ridiculous rules as booking players for over-zealous celebrations and the ill-fated "silver goal" extra-time decider.

When it comes to this nonsense about the F.A. Premier League wanting to play a 39th game in a foreign country though, he’s 100% correct. Blatter said "I thought it was a joke at the end of the carnival season. But it seems it is really not a joke. I will ask the national associations not to accept such an initiative."

People like Brian Barwick and Richard Scudamore should remember that football is not about making money. Football is an escape from the stress and strain of everyday life, not a theatrical performance with highly paid actors - although watching Cristiano Ronaldo may have you convinced otherwise!

We, the average football fan, do not want your stupid ideas implemented. I can’t for the life of me understand why you have to tinker with something that’s perfectly fine as it is. How about concerning yourselves with the more important issues facing our game, i.e. the depressing amount of English youngsters coming up through the game?

Take your 39th game and stick it where the sun doesn’t shine.

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