The sad reality is that so much revenue is generated via TV rights and worldwide merchandise sales, that the modern day game is all about winning and success with style taking a backseat. The formation of the EPL (English Premier League) in 1992 signaled the start of a period of commercial dominance by the elite club teams in England and a decline in those that could not keep pace with the teams amassing the best talent and large bank accounts. The separation of the EPL from the FA Football League meant that more revenue was controlled by the top division, with more funds being available t...
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