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Still based on coefficient, the only protection has been the moderate success British clubs have achieved, which has been dwindling last few years and a couple more poor turnouts will result in PL losing an automatic to Italy. Though this season they seem to be doing alright.

If memory serves, Bevan pointed to predominately American and Asian owners. You're kidding yourself if you don't think they want this, just as the higher profile american owners want guaranteed CL places. I trust I don't need to give you examples for that.

Yes, villa too. What's worse is when they come in and then campaign to close up shop with no relegation/promotion to protect their investments. Then again, our FA chairman seems to like suggesting similarly outrageous things ;)