Sign in. It’s quick, free and it’s up to you.
An account is an optional way to support the work we do. Find out more.
Explainer
The Explainer: Why did everyone hit the roof over plans for a football Super League?
Don’t worry if you don’t have a clue – this week’s podcast will explain.
IF YOU’VE BEEN anywhere on the internet or watched a single news broadcast since the weekend, you can’t but have noticed the huge controversy over something called a ‘Super League’.
The suggestion of forming a Super League came from a group of 12 of Europe’s biggest clubs, but immediately caused a backlash – one example was Gary Neville’s visceral anger on Sky Sports after the news was announced.
But what is a ‘super league’, why is it so controversial – and is the idea cancelled after such a heavy backlash?
To explain it all, we have Gavin Cooney from The42 in conversation with Sinéad O’Carroll this week. If you’re not a football fan, don’t worry – we explain the very basics of this very hot topic.
https://soundcloud.com/the-explainer-podcast/why-did-everyone-hit-the-roof-over-plans-for-a-football-super-league/s-n2w2JgtbKsU
This episode was put together by presenter Sinéad O’Carroll, and producers Aoife Barry and Nicky Ryan.
have your say