Comments on: The Barclays Premier League: overhyped or justifiably praised?

By: Alan Moore

Alan Moore — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 07:33:51 +0000

Conor, your piece is good without the added Bundesliga, I got some good comments back from friends (EPL and SL fans) about it and they largely agree with you. It’s a pity the Irish media isn’t as intelligent in their dissection of the leagues across the water as I really believe it will lead to at least some people opening their eyes to other leagues and even our own. It’s as cheap, or cheaper, to head to Germany for a league match and far better value. Who knows, it may catch on! Keep up the good work!

By: Conor Clancy

Conor Clancy — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 22:52:34 +0000

Hi Alan, thanks for reading and commenting first of all. Secondly, I had notes made out and everything on the Bundesliga but misplaced them and only realised they were missing mid-way through writing and it was gone midnight. So laziness and sloppiness was the reason for it’s exclusion. I absolutely agree with what you said and they should have been included, I fully intended to as I said. The Bundesliga is fantastic and I had planned on focusing on the value for money aspect as ticket prices in Germany put The PL to shame. Thanks for the comment!

By: Alan Moore

Alan Moore — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 09:54:11 +0000

Conor, a good piece, well thought out and some good points. However your own bias shows through in the most telling way. You start out to make a comparison between the Premier League and the “other major top divisions of European football”, yet fall down. Last I remember, Germany would be just slightly ahead of France and if you covered it, would lend so much to your argument. The quality of football, the tactics, the atmosphere, the competition for top spot, all outshine the Premier League, not to mention the value for money for supporters. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and while some would sneer at the LOI, these same people would not darken the door of a proper football ground. Football is football and the more honesty is used (as you’ve done) in dealing with the facts, then there will be a better appreciation all around. Good luck in Uni!