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OneFriend2575 ◴[15 Jul 25 13:02 UTC] No.44570694[source]▶

The sharp drop in Premier League draws after 1993 clearly lines up with increasing club inequality, something most fans feel but isn't always backed by data.

It raises an important question: is competitive balance worse for business? Fans love unpredictability, but money seems to be concentrating power.

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1. tharmas ◴[15 Jul 25 16:45 UTC] No.44573141[source]▶

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Unfortunately, because of the phenomenon of "brand loyalty" fans will continue to support their teams even when they have no chance of winning anything (due to lack of finances); and the elites that run the EPL know this all too well.

Much more fun to go out and support lower league clubs. And cheaper too.

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