I’d say there’s definitely a duty in protecting the game, whether that also includes the traditions of English football is up for debate.
Also I’d like to mention it’s only very recently football clubs are viewed as businesses but not everyone views them that way. It’s a very Arsenal view if anything.
FIFY bro. They’ve always been businesses, from the moment they started charging people to watch they became business. I would say that they weren’t seen as brands, but clubs have been selling memberships, jerseys and other memorabilia since the 70s possibly even earlier!
With the amount of technology available to us, and streaming services, 3pm blackout doesn’t really exist.
If you want to watch a top flight game that isn’t on Sky or BT, you still can and millions of people do so. All top flight games are broadcasted live in other countries except here. If a fan wanted to watch their team, they’ll find a way and it’s not even hard anymore.
Yep.
But why oh why won’t someone think of West Chippington FC in the 17th tier of the football pyramid in the Lower Upper East Sussex Papa John’s Conference League Division?!?
Surely all the people who would watch Man Utd and Ronaldo play will make the trip down to support West Chippington FC on their lumpy pitch with no covered stand in the rain and not just find an online stream for the United game from the comfort of their own home??
Sigh.
It’s a real thing. You might not do it, but some fans of PL clubs do go and see their local team if their main team is away/not on TV. If you don’t like it then fine. But no need to be a prick about it.
Ahhh I didn’t think it would be that easy haha
Shouldn’t be that easy to trigger people haha.
Anyway, enjoy that Brentford match that you’re randomly going to because you haven’t got anything better to do at 3pm on a Saturday.
I see the point you’re making but the only reason I’m going to see Brentford play is because of the Danish connection. I’ve lived in Fulham for 3 years and I’ve never been to a Fulham game. In fact this will be one of the only times I’ve prioritised watching another game over Arsenal in the last 12 years.
All those opportunities over the years to watch Fulham struggle fuck their way out of the Championship and yet I always chose to watch a 1080p HD stream w/ English commentary of the Arsenal games instead. Crazy 
Ahhh I didn’t think it would be that easy haha
It’s the circle of liiiiiiiiiife haha
You’re going to have your head turned by the bright lights of Brentford, with their attractive style of play and then abandon the grass roots football of the lowly Arsenal.
Hahaha well there’s certainly more chance of watching Brentford score than Arsenal in our current form
Err we’ve actually scored 10 goals in our last 3 games, including 4 against your beloved Brentford I’ll have you know 
Palace playing well here, gotta score.
Especially against that Spurs defence.
Yeah well on top.
Early days but I’m liking the look of Palace under Vieira
Emerson Royal being spun by Zaha is the highlight so far 
Spurs without a single shot in the first half let alone on target.
Been ridiculously lucky to win their first three games, Nuno is such a dull hire.
