Football giants

Chapter 970 Radish and Stick

There is a saying from our ancestors, don't worry about scarcity but inequality.

In the understanding of many people, this means that if you are not afraid of a small share, you are afraid of an uneven share.

But is this really the case?

Obviously not!

The real answer is that you are not afraid of getting less, but you are afraid of being unfair.

But the problem is that the word fairness is difficult to say clearly, everyone has everyone's understanding.

Michael Ashley's understanding of the so-called fairness is that a piece of cake should be shared equally by all the people involved, otherwise it would be unfair to me.

So, as soon as Richard Scudemore laid out his plans for reform, he stood up and was the first to speak out.

"Richard, in the overseas market, our [-] Premier League teams are a whole, a sign, and are composed of [-] teams. If this is the case, the benefits gained, as it should be, should be shared equally by the [-] teams. Why should the distribution model be adjusted?"

Michael Ashley's statement was immediately endorsed by several other teams.

No doubt they all felt that the split policy should continue.

"Isn't it? When it comes to developing overseas markets, we have contributed a lot. We have participated in pre-season games and overseas Premier League games. Why can't we share them equally?"

"Richard, you can't take care of the interests of the rich teams because they are influential overseas and are sought after by the broadcasters. If so, who will take care of our interests?"

"Isn't it? The Premier League has always paid attention to fairness in distribution. According to this new contract, the gap between the top team and the bottom team in terms of broadcast fee sharing is about 6000 million pounds, but in the current contract, there is only a 3000 million pound difference. It is obviously widening the gap between the rich and the poor."

"If we continue to favor upstream teams in terms of overseas market policies, it will undoubtedly further widen the gap between the rich and the poor. By then, will the Premier League still be the Premier League? Is it necessary to cultivate oligarchic teams like Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich to make it look good?"

"Huh? Distribution? I would like to ask, if there are no mid- and lower-level teams, can their few powerful teams still be like they are now? Can they support the Premier League?"

Among the voices of opposition, some were more rational, some were more extreme, and some even scolded mothers directly.

Richard Scudemore stood on the stage, and it was quite difficult.

"I object!" At this time, Arsenal's CEO Gazidis stood up.

"There is no doubt that we should properly control the gap between the rich and the poor, avoid the emergence of oligarchic teams like La Liga and Bundesliga, and shorten the strength gap between the top team and the downstream teams, but the problem is that this should not be absolute equalization!"

Gazidis looked to Michael Ashley, the owner of the Magpies is definitely the least likable of the Premier League bosses, and he is also the biggest thorn in the mouth.

Arsenal has a great market overseas, and the reform will definitely help them.

"I would like to ask Mr. Ashley, you are right. In the overseas market, the Premier League is a signboard composed of [-] teams. But what I want to ask is, in the process of developing overseas markets, which teams like Saints, Arsenal and Manchester United have made more contributions and invested more? Or you Newcastle?"

No matter how confident Michael Ashley was, he would not dare to deny this issue.

Newcastle is just a bit more bullish in the UK, but when it comes to overseas markets, they are basically finished.

"I believe that there is no need to say more about the answer!" Seeing that he was silent, Gazidis gave the result by himself.

"Several of our teams, in order to develop overseas markets, went overseas to play warm-up matches..."

Michael Ashley interrupted suddenly at this time, and said with a sinister sarcasm, "Who doesn't know that you are paid for the warm-up matches? Miracle Media gives you so much money every season, attracts so many sponsors, and helps the Premier League develop overseas markets. I'm afraid this is the result of you taking advantage of it?"

There was a sudden burst of laughter in the conference hall.

Gazidis took a deep breath, nodded and said, "Yes, you are right, what about the star?"

"We have introduced Higuain, Ozil, and other strong teams. We have introduced stars with overseas market appeal and influence. For this reason, we bear a much heavier salary burden than the middle and lower teams. Don't you also say that this is not helpful to the overseas market?"

This time Michael Ashley was in a bit of trouble.

But this guy is also a bitch, as soon as he thought about it, he immediately laughed again.

"You brought in stars to improve your competitiveness, to strive for a better ranking, to get more income and share, and think about it again, how many overseas sponsorships you have won, have you suffered a loss?"

As soon as Michael Ashley finished speaking, someone beside him immediately began to sneer.

"Hehe, that's right, if you have the ability, don't bring in stars. Let's play at the same level and see who can beat the other!"

"That's right, the stars are what you want to bring in, who forced you?"

But soon, Manchester United chief executive Ed Woodward also spoke out.

"It's a bit boring for you to say that. If everyone is at the same level, can the Premier League still develop? Sponsors and broadcasters, will you still be interested in the Premier League?"

"That is, overseas copyright income should be re-divided. If everyone is unwilling, well, let's split it up and sell it separately!" Manchester City's Mubarak was also angry.

Are these guys just trying to cheat?
What do you mean if you have the ability, don't introduce stars?
Isn't this cheap and good-looking?
"If you sell separately, you sell separately. Who is afraid of whom?"

"That's right, if you have the ability, you can even sell the local copyrights!"

"That's right, let's divide the Premier League and let everyone go their own way!"

Needless to say, Michael Ashley is really playing tricks.

"Michael, what do you think, everyone has their own way, who is afraid of whom?"

"That's right, we really broke up, so don't cry!"

"Who is crying? Let's share if you have the ability!"

"Everyone has something to say, don't hurt your peace..."

"Sit down for me, a newly promoted, not qualified to speak!"

"Hey, who do you think you are, show some respect, what's the matter with the newly promoted? Didn't you just say that you want to be treated equally? Why did you discriminate against the newly promoted when you turned around?"

Seeing the chaos at the scene, Richard Scudemore was helpless.

Obviously, several teams headed by Michael Ashley made it clear that the chariots and horses were going to die on this issue.

The reason is simple. For them, there is a huge income gap between reform and non-reform.

As a housekeeper, Scudemore was really helpless when he saw the bosses quarreling again.

No way, the one who was asking for help looked at Yang Huan, only to find that Master Huan lowered his head, as if he was playing a game.

My goodness, Master Huan, when is it, the fire is imminent, are you still playing games?
And the others finally noticed Master Huan, and they all looked over at once.

Isn't it?
Everyone quarreled happily, but Southampton didn't say a word.

"Master Huan, what do you think of Southampton?"

Only then did Yang Huan raise his head, glanced at the people around the round table, and smiled slightly, "What do you think?"

Richard Scudemore was depressed. This matter was brought up by you, Young Master Huan. Now that it has become like this, I have nothing to do anyway, so you can come out and clean it up yourself.

"Everyone's opinions on the distribution of overseas copyright income are very different. What do you think in Southampton?"

"I don't think so much!" Yang Huan pouted and said with a slight smile.

After hearing this, everyone, especially the tyrants, felt a little disappointed.

Shouldn't Master Huan fully support the reform at this time?Why do you say that?

Michael Ashley and others looked gloating.

As the saying goes, barefoot people are not afraid of wearing shoes, we have nothing, just playing bachelor with you, you bite me?
"However, I personally think that if you have rights, you must have obligations. Since everyone is committed to developing overseas markets, well, any overseas promotional activities and competitions in the Premier League in the future must be treated equally. You can't always let mid-upstream teams go. Give more opportunities to let teams like Newcastle with huge overseas influence go out."

As soon as Yang Huan's words fell, the audience burst into laughter.

It is so, it is so!
Michael Ashley was suddenly embarrassed and gritted his teeth angrily.

But the few clubs that originally supported him are now feeling depressed for a while.

If you let them go overseas to promote events and competitions, who would like you?
The rich teams have gone out, with sponsorship, commercial income, and ticket income, at least they will not lose money.

But if the middle and lower reaches of the team go out, it's hard to say.

"On the other hand, I personally think that since the goal is to treat everyone equally, then well, the Premier League should start from now and cancel the subsidy policy for youth training and infrastructure, and at the same time strictly control and review the infrastructure and youth training system of existing Premier League teams. All unqualified teams will be disqualified from the Premier League!"

As we all know, in the Premier League, the stadiums, training bases and youth training of giant teams are quite complete.

Ten years ago, Chelsea and Tottenham were terrible, but now they've all been revamped and they're pretty good.

However, in the Premier League, there are still many teams whose training bases are dilapidated and old. Many teams do not even have a basic youth training system. Many teams have very poor home facilities, and even the most basic broadcasting facilities are quite backward.

In the past, the Premier League would set aside part of the funds every year to subsidize and invest in these improvements, such as the renovation and repair of stadium broadcasting facilities.

But if it is cancelled, that is to say, all the clubs have to invest in it themselves.

As for the stadium, training base and youth training system, these have strict and expressly stipulated terms.

In the past, it could be said that one eye was turned a blind eye and one eye was closed, but now, well, since egalitarianism is to be practiced, all must be treated equally, strong teams are not subsidized, and your weak teams are not allowed to be subsidized.

"It's not fair!" Michael Ashley objected on the spot.

"Why is it unfair?" Yang Huan asked with a sneer.

"You just said that you want to equalize, so since we can do it, why can't you do it? If you can't do this, then what qualifications do you have to talk about equalization?"

Mubarak nodded while listening, "Master Huan said well!"

"Well said, Master Huan!"

What Yang Huan grasped is that in Southampton's income, broadcast fee income only accounts for about 20.00%.

Even for Manchester United, Arsenal and other teams, it is probably 30.00% to 35%.

But in many mid- and lower-level teams, their broadcast fee income even accounts for 80.00% of their total income, or even [-]%, and they all rely on this income to support them.

Therefore, many upstream teams can do things that are difficult for them to do.

If Yang Huan's proposal is completely followed, then I am afraid that many of them will be expelled from the Premier League.

Even Newcastle, like Michael Ashley, are dangerous.

But this is only on the surface.

What Yang Huan secretly meant was to tell these people, including Michael Ashley, not to be insatiable, just mean it. Redistribution of income will not be a loss for you, but the increase in income brought about by the new contract is just a little bit less.

If you really want to be serious, it will do no one any good.

If it's one shot and two parts, the rich teams can live happily wherever they go, but the mid-lower teams can go to the British Championship, that's enough!

Of course, beating should be done in moderation.

So, just after Master Huan gave him a big stick, he immediately threw out another piece of carrot.

He is skillful in using this radish plus stick trick!

(End of this chapter)