He was the lead proponent to the new UEFA CL format. It is no longer a cup competition now but a semi-league like the Super-league that was DOA.
Seems he was a sports guy who never understood the most important aspect of game: Make it easy to learn but difficult to master. That is how you get them hooked.
Complete clown, hats off to Hiddink - the chess master.
Winning champions league will be a tall order for clubs.The clubs must have squad depth,teams like Manchester city and real Madrid are the ones that can sustain soo many games.
Teams like Aston Villa will have a lot of injuries due to their first 11 playing numerous games.They won’t be able to compete at same level due to lack of squad depth