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Old 28-07-2006, 12:43 PM   #1
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What Makes A Club A Big Club?
Is your club a big club?

1) History, current and longterm
2) Stadium size
3) Fan base
4) Trophies won
5) Euro competion most seasons
6) League finishing position

what else?

and how do we measure up?
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Old 28-07-2006, 12:53 PM   #2
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Is your club a big club?

1) History, current and longterm
2) Stadium size
3) Fan base
4) Trophies won
5) Euro competion most seasons
6) League finishing position

what else?

and how do we measure up?
What defines "big"? There seems to be a new "superclub" thing going on with the top 4, and other sides from Europe.

You could argue that any side that is professional is a "big club", or failing that a team that is at very least known on shores apart from your own.

And don't ask me about West Ham, because I'll say we're relatively big and you'll likely differ on opinion
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Old 28-07-2006, 12:56 PM   #3
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you'll likely differ on opinion

Should think most will differ on opions.
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Old 28-07-2006, 1:05 PM   #4
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Real Madrid?

Decent enough size of club!!
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Old 28-07-2006, 1:47 PM   #5
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Meh. I'm not gonna get too into this

It seems as long as you've won at least one of the league, FA Cup or European trophy no matter how many years ago you're a big club, going by current opinion
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Old 28-07-2006, 2:53 PM   #6
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.....Arsenal aren't a big club.....bye
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Old 28-07-2006, 3:05 PM   #7
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.....Arsenal aren't a big club.....bye
No we are just a small club that trades blows with the biggies
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Old 28-07-2006, 3:11 PM   #8
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No we are just a small club that trades blows with the biggies
I knew those rumours were true!!
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I think you'll find that Manchester City are a "massive" club .....
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When pascal cygan stopped getting his game , we became schoolboy league
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Old 28-07-2006, 5:05 PM   #11
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A "Big" club, is one who purchases a star player from a small club...

Simple really.
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Old 30-07-2006, 1:12 PM   #12
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A "Big" club, is one who purchases a star player from a small club...
A 'bigger' club maybe. Not a 'big' club.

For example:

Are Charlton a big club for signinng Darrent Bent?

West Brom a big club for signing Ellington?

Birmingham a big club for signing Jerome?

Newcastle a big club for signing Shearer?

The answer on all accounts is no.

To be a big club you need many things, for example: Money (aquired through a sustainable model of success and support), a large worldwide support, a history of success, a chance of success in every competition entered.
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Old 30-07-2006, 1:52 PM   #13
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A 'bigger' club maybe. Not a 'big' club.

For example:

Are Charlton a big club for signinng Darrent Bent?

West Brom a big club for signing Ellington?

Birmingham a big club for signing Jerome?

Newcastle a big club for signing Shearer?

The answer on all accounts is no.

To be a big club you need many things, for example: Money (aquired through a sustainable model of success and support), a large worldwide support, a history of success, a chance of success in every competition entered.
90% correct.

You know a big club when supporters of rival teams spend most of their time slagging them off...fact...
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Old 30-07-2006, 6:20 PM   #14
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.....You know a REALLY big club when supporters of rival teams spend most of their time slagging them off...fact...
Isn't that happening to Chelsea right now?
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Old 30-07-2006, 6:43 PM   #15
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Isn't that happening to Chelsea right now?
Correct.
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Old 30-07-2006, 7:32 PM   #16
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Correct.
Mate, in the short time I've been on here I think I like you the most!
You seem to be a well balanced, intelligent individual, while others (mentioning no names) seem a little, well, affected!
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Old 30-07-2006, 8:02 PM   #17
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Mate, in the short time I've been on here I think I like you the most!
You seem to be a well balanced, intelligent individual, while others (mentioning no names) seem a little, well, affected!
Again my friend,correct...
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Old 30-07-2006, 11:58 PM   #18
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That's fantastic.

When's the wedding?

Or is it just the romping in the woods stage?
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Old 31-07-2006, 12:10 AM   #19
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Early days...

Dont worry, your'e still the one I love to hate....
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Old 31-07-2006, 4:51 PM   #21
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Keep me out of any Ménage à trois please.
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Old 31-07-2006, 11:17 PM   #22
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Keep me out of any Ménage à trois please.
Rest easy my wheeltrim plundering friend....

Would be poinless you joining in as your head is clearly stuck up your behind.
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Rest easy my wheeltrim plundering friend....


Come to think of it... one of mine was nicked last month, here in Northern Ireland... it certainly narrows down the list of possible suspects... considerably
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: here in Northern Ireland...
Another one jumped on the glory trail of chelsea.
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Another one jumped on the glory trail of chelsea.
Sorry to disappoint you matey, but I was born & bred in South London, but married a girl from here and moved here 13 years ago. For your information, my Chelsea credentials are impeccable, having spent many happy matchdays in the shed end in the 70's & 80's & 90's.
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This is easy

Cup success, fan base, financial support and financial clout... All requirements dictates a big club
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Sorry to disappoint you matey, but I was born & bred in South London, but married a girl from here and moved here 13 years ago. For your information, my Chelsea credentials are impeccable, having spent many happy matchdays in the shed end in the 70's & 80's & 90's.
Yer of course you was ,bet you had loads of room also as you used to struggle to get 10,000 in them days.
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To be considered a superclub on the world stage, it is no longer good enough to topple the far east markets, but you also need to conquer the USA as well! See http://www.usatoday.com/sports/socce...-chelsea_x.htm
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...bet you had loads of room also as you used to struggle to get 10,000 in them days.
Mate, you're having a laugh! We used to get your mob defecting to us even back then, trying to be part of the Kings Road jet set on a Saturday afternoon and getting away from that smoky, grim, industrial area that is North London.
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Yeah, yeah, enjoy next season from your armchair Jim Mcdonald.
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