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at this moment in time, European football reigns supreme. Preventing the staging of foreign matches is not going to promote domestic leagues overnight. Rather, fans will be left frustrated and it might prompt a retaliation reaction in the form of a boycott of domestic matches. It is really strange to see such a hostile reaction from these footballing associations, especially when they are not avail to employing foreigners to coach their national team.

My main concern is the implementation of the plan. Perhaps there is a more gradual way of introducing this. Rather than have an extra round of matches, maybe we can look into the idea of bringing a mid season round overseas, particularly during the winter season. Bringing a round of matches to warmer climate might serve as a mini winter break. In this way, teams would not have to have to bear the added burden of an extra round of matches and more importantly, the crucial second half of the season can still be played out fully in England. Another suggestion worth looking at is to bring the "non-consequential" matches like the Community Shield overseas.

Many fans outside of England have long been frustrated by the friendlies and the token teams sent out during the tours of many big European clubs. If this plan comes to fruition, fans all over the world would have the splendid chance of witnessing the true grit of English football, instead of Fabien Barthez running around as a midfielder.

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