May 28 2007, 07:18 PM
QUOTE(verx @ May 28 2007, 05:33 PM)
This wouldn't be a pointless thread if the TS had put more information regarding winter breaks and why some quarters have been calling for it to be included into the English calender.
The main reason why this debate exists is because of European competitions. The Spanish and Italians have winter breaks and it has been argued that it is one of the reasons why they historically fare better in European competitions compared to the English.
Personally i do think having a winter break is a good idea...fatigue definitely plays a part when the season reaches the late stages. But there is an obstacle in that there are more matches that English teams have to play and i can imagine the schedule headache if there was a 1 month break.
how long is the break in the spanish and italian leagues? The main reason why this debate exists is because of European competitions. The Spanish and Italians have winter breaks and it has been argued that it is one of the reasons why they historically fare better in European competitions compared to the English.
Personally i do think having a winter break is a good idea...fatigue definitely plays a part when the season reaches the late stages. But there is an obstacle in that there are more matches that English teams have to play and i can imagine the schedule headache if there was a 1 month break.
the answer could be that the english league makes the most money frm the xmas and new year fixtures where the holiday season draws in the crowds so more sponsorship, tv money and ticket sales, not to forget merchandise sales. after that, there will be a two week break in jan but that break has been mostly taken up by international firendlies or euro/world cup qualifiers. can the break be expanded into 1 mth? maybe, but the top teams in the league will face fixtures congestion imo...
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