Parry Confirms Cup Plan Opposition

[Aido82]

Rick Parry has confirmed the club's opposition to plans for FA Cup winners to get a Champions League spot.
UEFA president Michel Platini is behind the proposal, which would see only the top three from the Barclays Premier League enter Europe's premier competition.

Parry said: "Contrary to the claim only Liverpool and Manchester United oppose this in England, all the Premier League clubs at the UEFA meeting did so, and this position is supported by the Premier League itself.

"It's not a question of self-interest by the big clubs, because if you look at the recent FA Cup winners, all were in the top four. It's just more of a lottery in the cup.

"There's a strong feeling the Champions League place should be based on Premier League performance.

"Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Newcastle all feel the same way."


good to see, i cant imagine the FA winners or runners up a placwe in the champsions league as the big four have been in and won the cup the last ?? years

[novasteve]

Am I alone in thinking putting the cup winners in the Champions League is a good idea?

Its a great competition, and would be far more competitive if a place in Champs League was at stake. If the winners of it were in the top 3 of the league, then they could put 4th place from the league in instead.

Seeing as Liverpool will finish in the top 3 every year for the forseeable future (!) I think it would be a great idea

[vodkacolly]

Im still not sure bout this one. It would certainly add a bit of spice to the FA cup but I dont think the winners of a cup competition should be on a par with the top 3 in the league.