[Football] Staying in the prem

Publius Ovidius said:

If you get a chance, check out John Nicholson’s article on football 365 about middlesboro and the premier league

It’s on Twitter if you have it

It is actually pretty spot on

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Green Gull said:

Yeah I saw that pop up on Twitter yesterday, a very good read & interesting perspective.
I don't totally agree with all of it though, they (Middlesbrough) had a torrid time last season so I'm not surprised they didn't enjoy it.

I've enjoyed almost every minute of our first season and couldn't be happier in the Premier League, when you get nights like Friday and the Arsenal game etc, it makes it all seem worth it. Watching our team grow and certain individuals develop in to comfortable Prem players throughout the season has been a joy.

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Publius Ovidius said:

...and think that is a very good point.

It will be very interesting watching how Burnley approach the European adventure next season. If they are struggling in the league, as with a lot of sides ( Everton being the example) they do not regard the success in a Euro comp any consolation for dropping out the prem, therefore they put out poor sides.

In the cold light of day, the only games that I could say were truly enjoyable were manu, Spurs and arsenal. Yes the Chelsea and Liverpool games were full if goals although those were the only two games we were dicked, and of course Swansea being taken apart...but we had some really dross games.

He is also right that the press assume that the only football is premier and the whole reason other clubs are in existence is to hope to get into the prem. otherwise what is the point of the likes of Rochdale and Lincoln?

I am sure you all have friends who support other premier sides and especially those who have been in there a few years ...arsenal, etc. And the absolute arrogance of then who just see the prem and nothing else.

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Peter Grummit said:

I wonder if Sunderland fans feel the same way?

I have a little sympathy for the views in the article. I was doubtful whether I would enjoy the Prem more than the Champ, which is a great League in itself, but I'm delighted to say that I have, and not just because we have survived. Every game is much more of an event, every home game a full house and the phenomenal away support we have travelled with, certainly by historic Albion standards. I know a few who won't be able to justify travelling as much next year, so I'm certain it will be easier to pick up away tickets.

PG

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Easy 10 said:

I've enjoyed this season immensely, but I also agree with a lot of whats said in that article. The Premier League is NOT the be-all and end-all. We had 5 absolutely BRILLIANT seasons at the Amex (just the one duffer), the Championship is a great division to be in. Competitive, unpredictable and full of big clubs and great awaydays. Had we gone back down I'd have been gutted of course, but that would soon have passed as the new season approached.

One big aspect of being in the PL I would really miss though, is being able to see every single game live on TV. I've pretty much seen every game this season either from my STH seat, or via other means...thats brilliant. That and the media profile - seeing us on MOTD every week still feels like a novelty, and all the additional column inches we get now is great.

Maybe if we're still just striving for mid-table PL mediocrity in 5-6 years time it won't be as much fun, but thats for another day. Right now I'm loving the ride.

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spence said:

Was hoping you would say ....... by moody stream.

Disappointed now

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