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In his exclusive column for CaughtOffside, former Aston Villa attacker Stan Collymore discusses some of football’s biggest talking points, including why Man City have opened a can of worms with the APT decision, why Liverpool and Villa will be happy with a draw, why Thomas Tuchel won’t spark an England revolution and much more.
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Man City Have Opened a Can of Worms with APT Victory
Collymore believes the Premier League should be governed by the majority decision of the 20 clubs, and that the recent APT decision in Manchester City’s favor has opened a can of worms. He argues that this decision will enable a “space race” where only a few clubs can compete financially, which goes against the spirit of fair competition. Collymore wants to see financial regulation and transparency that allows all clubs to spend reasonably and build squads through good recruitment, rather than relying on vast amounts of money from external sources.
No England Revolution for Thomas Tuchel
Collymore is convinced that Thomas Tuchel’s tenure as England manager will not see a major revolution in the national team setup. He believes Tuchel will rely heavily on the core of the squad that reached the recent final against Spain, making only minor tweaks rather than wholesale changes. Collymore suggests Tuchel’s limited in-person scouting of Premier League games is a sign he already knows the majority of his squad and is unlikely to introduce many new players.
Spurs and Man Utd’s Problems Extend Way Beyond the Pitch
Collymore argues that the problems at Tottenham and Manchester United extend far beyond the pitch, with fans of both clubs desperately calling for new owners to come in and invest heavily. He questions whether Ange Postecoglou can become a league-winning manager at Spurs, and expresses concern that Ruben Amorim may leave Manchester United despite being the right man for the job, as previous managers have also highlighted the issues at Old Trafford.
Draw Works for Both Aston Villa and Liverpool
Collymore believes the draw between Aston Villa and Liverpool worked well for both teams. Villa needed the point to help them through a tough run of fixtures, while Liverpool will be happy with another solid away result that keeps them in a strong position in the title race. Collymore praises Villa’s performance, noting they looked rejuvenated, while for Liverpool he advises they focus on winning their home games and picking up points on the road.
Key Takeaways:
– Collymore criticizes Manchester City’s victory in the APT case as a “hollow” win that opens up a concerning “space race” in the Premier League.
– He does not expect major changes under new England manager Thomas Tuchel, who will likely rely on the core of the squad that reached the recent final.
– The problems at Tottenham and Manchester United extend beyond the pitch, with both clubs in need of new investment and ownership.
– The draw between Aston Villa and Liverpool worked well for both teams, with Villa earning an important point and Liverpool maintaining their title challenge.
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