Time to bin the Worthless Cup
As the Arsenal Under-12s tore through the Liverpool ladies defence at Anfield on Tuesday night, commentators could not resist a dig at Liverpool’s selection policy.
“This is a quarter final of a domestic cup,” you heard them say. “This is a massive win for Arsenal and a significant blow to Liverpool’s season. What was Rafa playing at in his team selection?”
Oh, really?
The League Cup, the Milk Cup, the Coca Cola Cup – or the Worthless Cup as it was known under the sponsorship of a less than satisfactory pint maker – is no big deal. In an era of too many games, where the Champion’s League is numero uno and the FA Cup priority number three, the League Cup truly is Worthless.
There is more shame in celebrating as your team skipper lifts the trophy than in a quarter final exit to a bunch of kids.
“Its still silverware,” the commentators claim. Yes, but so is a table decoration, and you wouldn’t want an open top bus ride every time you set the table for dinner with your posh aunt would you?
Professional players are forced to play too many games. The League Cup has become the reserve team cup – only with Premiership ticket prices.
The time has come to bin this second, no third, rate competition, and let football keep its dignity – and fans their money.
As the Arsenal Under-12s tore through the Liverpool ladies defence at Anfield on Tuesday night, commentators could not resist a dig at Liverpool’s selection policy.
“This is a quarter final of a domestic cup,” you heard them say. “This is a massive win for Arsenal and a significant blow to Liverpool’s season. What was Rafa playing at in his team selection?”
Oh, really?
The League Cup, the Milk Cup, the Coca Cola Cup – or the Worthless Cup as it was known under the sponsorship of a less than satisfactory pint maker – is no big deal. In an era of too many games, where the Champion’s League is numero uno and the FA Cup priority number three, the League Cup truly is Worthless.
There is more shame in celebrating as your team skipper lifts the trophy than in a quarter final exit to a bunch of kids.
“Its still silverware,” the commentators claim. Yes, but so is a table decoration, and you wouldn’t want an open top bus ride every time you set the table for dinner with your posh aunt would you?
Professional players are forced to play too many games. The League Cup has become the reserve team cup – only with Premiership ticket prices.
The time has come to bin this second, no third, rate competition, and let football keep its dignity – and fans their money.
posted by Andy Pierce | 12:35 AM
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