The ancestors have a saying, do not suffer from widowhood but suffer from unevenness.

In many people's understanding, this means that if you are not afraid of a small share, you are afraid of an uneven share.

But is that really the case?

Apparently not!

The real answer is that you are not afraid of getting less, but you are afraid of getting unfair.

But the problem is that the word fairness is difficult to say clearly, and everyone understands it.

Michael Ashley's understanding of fairness is that a piece of the pie should be divided equally among all involved, otherwise it would be unfair to me.

So, as soon as Richard Skudmore elaborated on his reform plan, he stood up and took the lead in raising objections.

"Richard, in the overseas market, our 20 teams in the Premier League are a whole, a signboard, composed of 20 teams, in this case, the benefits reaped should be divided equally by 20 teams, why adjust the distribution model?"

Michael Ashley's statement was immediately endorsed by several other teams.

There is no doubt that they all feel that the policy of deucing should continue.

"Isn't it? When it comes to developing overseas markets, we have also made great efforts, pre-season games, Premier League overseas matches, we have participated, why can't we divide them equally? ”

"Richard, you can't just want to take care of the interests of the big teams because they are influential overseas and are sought after by the broadcasters, if so, then who will take care of our interests?"

"Isn't it? According to this new contract, the gap between the top team and the bottom team in the broadcast fee share is about 60 million pounds, but in the current contract, there is only a gap of 30 million pounds, which is obviously widening the gap between the rich and the poor. ”

"If we continue to tilt towards upstream teams in the policy of overseas markets, it will undoubtedly further widen the gap between the rich and the poor, and by that time, will the Premier League still be the Premier League? Do you have to produce oligarchic teams like Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich to look good? ”

"Huh? Assignment? I would like to ask, if there are no teams in the middle and lower reaches, can they still afford the Premier League as they are now? ”

Among the opposing voices, some are more rational, some are more extreme, and some even simply scold their mothers.

Richard Skudmore was also quite embarrassed when he stood on the stage.

"I'm against it!" That's when Arsenal's chief executive, Gazidis, stood up.

"There is no doubt that we should properly control the gap between rich and poor, avoid the emergence of oligarchy teams similar to La Liga and Bundesliga, and narrow the gap between the top team and the bottom team, but the problem is that this should not be absolutely averaged!"

Gazidis looked at Michael Ashley, the Magpies' boss who is definitely the least likable of Premier League owners and at the same time the biggest thorn in the mouth.

Arsenal have a big market overseas and the reform will definitely be a big help for them.

"I would like to ask Mr. Ashley, you are right, in the overseas market, the Premier League is a 20-team signboard, but I want to ask, in the process of developing overseas markets, are teams like the Saints, Arsenal, Manchester United making greater contributions and investing more? Or you Newcastle? ”

Michael Ashley, no matter how confident he is, does not dare to deny it on this issue.

Newcastle is a little more bullish in the UK, and when it comes to overseas markets, they are basically finished.

"I believe that the answer does not need to be said anymore!" Seeing that he didn't speak, Gazidis gave the result himself.

"Several of our teams, in order to develop overseas markets, went overseas to play warm-up games......

Michael Ashley suddenly interjected at this time, and said sarcastically and compassionately, "Who doesn't know that you guys have money to play warm-up games?" Miracle Media gives you so much money every season and pulls so many sponsorships to help the Premier League develop overseas markets, this is probably the result of your hands, right? ”

There was a chuckle in the conference hall.

Gazidis took a deep breath and nodded, "Yes, you're right, what about the star?" ”

"We brought in Higuain, we brought in Mesut Ozil, there were other strong teams, we brought in stars who had market appeal and influence overseas, and for this we were burdened with a much heavier salary burden than the middle and lower teams, do you also say that this will not help the overseas market?"

This time Michael Ashley is a little difficult.

But this guy is also a turtle, and as soon as his mind turned, he immediately laughed again.

"You bring in stars, that's to improve your competitiveness, to strive for a better ranking, to get more income and shares, and you think about it, how many overseas sponsorships have you pulled, have you suffered?"

As soon as Michael Ashley's words fell, someone next to him immediately sneered.

"Hehe, that's it, if you have the ability, don't bring in stars, let's play at the same level and see who can beat whom!"

"That's it, you want to bring in the stars yourself, who forced you?"

But soon, Manchester United chief executive Ed Woodward also spoke out.

"It's a bit boring for you to say that, if everybody is on the same level, can the Premier League still develop? Sponsors, broadcasters, will they still be interested in the Premier League? ”

"That is, overseas copyright income should be redivided, if everyone is unwilling, then okay, let's break up and sell it separately!" Manchester City's Hosri-Mubarak is also angry.

This bunch of guys is just going to cheat?

What does it mean to have the ability to not bring in stars?

Isn't this cheap and good?

"If you sell it, you sell it, who is afraid of whom?"

"That's right, I have the ability, and even the local copyright has been sold!"

"That's right, just give the Premier League all the points, everyone has their own way!"

Not to mention, Michael Ashley is really playing tricks.

"Michael, do you think who's afraid of whom?"

"That's it, it's really separated, don't cry!"

"Who's crying? If you have the ability, you will divide it! ”

"Everyone has something to say, don't hurt the peace......"

"Why don't you sit down for me, a promoted horse, I'm not qualified to speak!"

"Eh, who do you think you are, be respectful, what's wrong with the promoted horse? Didn't you just say that you want to be treated equally? Why did you turn around and discriminate against the promotion class? ”

Seeing that the scene was in chaos, Richard Skudmore was also helpless.

It is clear that several teams, led by Michael Ashley, are going to fight on this issue.

The reason is simple: reform and non-reform are a huge income gap for them.

As a housekeeper, Skudmore was really helpless when he saw the bosses quarreling again.

I had no choice but to look at Yang Huan for help, but I found that Young Master Huan had his head bowed, as if he was playing a game.

My God, Young Master Huan, when is it, the fire is burning your eyebrows, and you are still playing games?

And the others finally noticed Young Master Huan, and immediately looked at them one by one.

Isn't?

Everyone was arguing and merry, but Southampton didn't say a word.

"Young Master Huan, what do you think of Southampton?"

Only then did Yang Huan raise his head, glanced at the people on the side of the round table, and smiled slightly, "What do you think?" ”

Richard Scudmore was depressed, this matter was brought up by your young master Huan, and now it's like this, anyway, I can't help it, you can come out and clean it up yourself.

"There is a lot of disagreement on the distribution of overseas copyright income, what do you think about Southampton?"

"Didn't see much!" Yang Huan pursed his lips and said with a slight smile.

When everyone listened, especially the heroes, they couldn't help but be a little disappointed.

Shouldn't Young Master Huan fully support the reform at this time? How do you say that?

Michael Ashley and others gloated with a grimace.

As the saying goes, the barefoot are not afraid of wearing shoes, we have nothing, we are playing with you, you bite me?

"However, I personally think that if there is a right, there must be an obligation, since everyone is committed to developing overseas markets, well, if there are any overseas promotional activities and games in the Premier League in the future, then they must be treated equally, and we can't always let the middle and upper reaches of the team go, give more opportunities, and let a team like Newcastle with a huge overseas influence go out."

As soon as Yang Huan's words fell, the audience burst into laughter.

I see, I see!

Michael Ashley was suddenly embarrassed and gritted his teeth in anger.

But the clubs that originally supported him are now depressed.

If you let them go overseas to promote events and competitions, who will bird you?

The giant team goes out, there is sponsorship, commercial income, and ticket income, at least it will not lose.

But if it's a middle and lower team, it's hard to say.

"In addition, I personally think that since it is to be treated equally, then well, the Premier League should cancel the subsidy policy in youth training and infrastructure from now on, and at the same time strictly control and review the infrastructure and youth training system of existing Premier League teams, and all unqualified teams will be disqualified from the Premier League!"

As we all know, in the Premier League, the stadiums, training bases and youth training of giant teams are quite perfect.

Ten years ago, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur were terrible, but now they have all been remodeled and they are doing pretty well.

However, in the Premier League, there are still many teams whose training bases are very dilapidated and old, many teams do not even have a minimum youth training system, and many teams have poor home facilities, and even the most basic broadcasting facilities are quite backward.

In the past, the Premier League has set aside a portion of the funds each year to subsidise these improvements, such as the renovation and renovation of stadium broadcasting facilities.

But if it is canceled, it means that it will all have to be invested by the club itself.

As for the stadium, the training base and the youth system, these are all strictly and clearly stated.

In the past, it could be said that one eye was turned a blind eye, but now, well, since you want to engage in egalitarianism, then you must all be treated equally, and the strong team is not subsidized, and your weak team is not allowed to subsidize.

"It's not fair!" Michael Ashley objected on the spot.

"Why isn't it fair?" Yang Huan asked with a sneer.

"You just said that you want to equalize, so why can't you do it if we can do it? If you can't do that, then what qualifications do you have to talk about decibis? ”

Mubarak nodded again and again as he listened, "Young Master Huan said it well!" ”

"Well said, Young Master Huan!"

One thing Yang Huan grasped was that in Southampton's income, the broadcast fee income only accounted for about 25%.

Even teams such as Manchester United and Arsenal are about 30 to 35 percent.

But in many middle and lower teams, their broadcast fee income even accounts for 80% of their total income, or even 90%, and they all rely on this income to support.

So, what many upstream teams can do, they have a hard time doing.

If Yang Huan's proposal is completely followed, then I am afraid that many of them will be expelled from the Premier League because of this.

Even Newcastle, like Michael Ashley, are quite dangerous.

But that's only on the surface.

Yang Huan secretly meant to tell these people, including Michael Ashley, not to be insatiable, just about the meaning, redistributing income, for you, there is no loss, but the income increase brought by the new contract is just a little less.

If you really want to be more serious, it will not benefit anyone.

If you break up in two shots, the giant teams will live a nourishing life everywhere, but the middle and lower teams will go to the Championship, which will be enough to choke!

Of course, the beating should also be done in moderation.

Therefore, Young Master Huan just gave a big stick and immediately threw out another piece of carrot.

This radish and stick trick, he is very skillful!