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What Foreign investment in the EPL means to the fans.

 
For a long time now the money being thrown at our beloved national obsession has caused worry amongst the humble working man. And I'm afraid it's only going to get worse. Foreign investment is undoubtedly making the Premier league an exciting league to watch,but we have to look at the long term and what these non-fans want in return (They are NON-FANS, don't let the club crested 'cowboy' boots or the 30,000 free blue & white scarves fool you). They look upon your football club as they would any other investment, and want to make as much money as they can out of you-before the bubble bursts. The huge amounts each club receives annually from the various Television deals, makes each club a 'Cash-cow' ripe for milking,and once they have there foot in the door it is there's to do with as they wish. Surely this money should make football cheaper for the loyal fan (who travels to all corners of England every week & arranges there lives around the ridiculous 12:15, 12:45, 13:00, 13:30, ... (link)

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