Ideas abound for reform of the world’s most lucrative football league. The latest, which is actually a rehash of old suggestions, comes from Bolton chairman Phil Gartside, who wants a Premier League One and Two. This would consist of 18 teams in each division, including the two top Scottish clubs, Celtic and Rangers. This would effectively end promotion through the pyramid of English football to the ‘top flight’ and would also seriously damage Scottish football. The idea is flawed and leaves many questioned unanswered. On what basis would the 36 teams be decided? But why stop at top Scottish clubs being invited into the Premier League – why not invite top Dutch sides in?

Those who run English football would say it’s as good as it gets. But at what cost? Stadiums have been rebuilt, comfortable and safe. Standing areas were destroyed and replaced by very expensive all seating areas. In the 1990/91 season, 20,000 people stood on the Stretford End at Old Trafford and paid £4 to watch a game. At Arsenal thousands stood on the North Bank and paid £6. Nowadays the most expensive cinema ticket in central London is around £12, whereas a Premier League match will cost £30-50.

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