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Originally Posted by matt
That argument doesn't hold up as - it's not true (Liverpool & Utd have literally millions of fans all over the world)
- massive fanbase doesn't necessarily equal massive success on the field (or this season Newcastle would have been fighting it out for a Champions league place, rather than being busy getting relegated)
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do NUFC have a massive fan base?
no - in Newcastle yes - but in the world NO, I don't think so, partially because they have not won anything of significance for a few years and world wide fans are fickle for successful teams, but Newcastle are just a locally popular club, like Blackburn Rovers are in Blackburn
anyway the premier league has and will for the foreseeable future, much to MCFC, EFC & AVFC's displeasure, be a four horse race to the title - its not that much better than the SPL in that regard, except the battles elsewhere are more exciting - and the chance to get into the league (via the play off final) is considered the most valuable game in club football...
Clubs are not entering it to win the league but to earn the cash... its a harsh world but thems the facts