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As far as I have understood, the case is more that the current ecosystem ranging from complete novices and amateurs to the absolute pros would be segregated at

• tchalla 5y ago
  The segregation of top teams across all divisions is pretty much how the Premier League was formed. > The fundamental difference between the old Football League and the breakaway league (what became the Premier League) is that the money in the breakaway league would only be divided between the clubs active in that division whilst in the previous arrangement it was shared between all Football League clubs across all divisions. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foundation_of_the_Premier_League https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foundation_of_the_Premier_Leag...
  • lotsofpulp 5y ago
    The difference being that all teams were subject to relegation if they did not perform.
    • tchalla 5y ago
      That difference is pretty much irrelevant given that it's the last 3-4 teams that face relegation and promotion in a competition of 20-22 teams. In any case, the European Super League is a pan-European league, not a UK league with divisions. You don't like it, you don't watch it. It's entertainment.
      • jamienicol 5y ago
        Yes the premiership doesn't share its wealth with the lower leagues, there's already a huge element of segregation and exclusivity there. But it's still a huge difference that promotion is possible. Smaller clubs can work their way up. Even within the premiership, these 6 teams are not consistently the best 6. They are trying to use their wealth to exclude in some cases better performing clubs. Not watching is one option, directly pressuring your club not to join is another. Government regulations are yet another. Thankfully we don't yet live in a world where corporations can do whatever they like and your only recourse is not to watch
        • tchalla 5y ago
          There was an option in the European Super League for promotion too. It had 12 + 3 permanent members and 5 who could qualify.