I think my hatred for the parachute clubs (or yo-yo clubs) is overtaking any rivalry hatred (Leicester an obvious exception). I know it is the system at fault, but they represent that broken system that really ruined the unpredictability of the championship which made it the best league in the world for a moment.
Add to this their celebration at promotion every other year, with a huge advantage, as if it counts as a significant achievement only to be back the year after, it’s hard to respect any of them. I also feel that unlike the ‘big six’ they should know better about the football league pyramid, yet instead seem happy to revel in the curricular up and down ruining the jeopardy for both the premier league and the championship.
Finally apart from generally not liking them, I really will for them to lose as it creates hope to break the cycle of the same teams going up and down. I’m sure the argument will come that it is sour grapes and we’d be happy to do it ourselves, but I just can’t have anything but disdain for this mini league between the bottom of the premier league and the top of the championship. Rant over.
Add to this their celebration at promotion every other year, with a huge advantage, as if it counts as a significant achievement only to be back the year after, it’s hard to respect any of them. I also feel that unlike the ‘big six’ they should know better about the football league pyramid, yet instead seem happy to revel in the curricular up and down ruining the jeopardy for both the premier league and the championship.
Finally apart from generally not liking them, I really will for them to lose as it creates hope to break the cycle of the same teams going up and down. I’m sure the argument will come that it is sour grapes and we’d be happy to do it ourselves, but I just can’t have anything but disdain for this mini league between the bottom of the premier league and the top of the championship. Rant over.