Is the EPL overrated?

Marco_Simone SG

Hell yeah!

Who agrees with me?

I think it is because it is overhyped in the local media.Everything EPL this EPL that.I realised that the Saturday edition of the EPL don't even have a single page on the top league in the world,Serie A.

WiNtEr'SkiLL SG

thats cos its popular,
Serie A is 2nd to EPL in singapore

dragg SG

cable tv is overpriced

ghimpheng SG

Epl is not overated I guess sort of

stellazio SG

they have the best commentary..and the grass view do looks nicer i guess.. Laughing

BillyBong SG

If they had english commentators for La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A or even the dutch superleague, i think people would watch.

Language barrier and purchasing power are stumbling blocks.

Hell our SCV don't even feature regional waterpolo matches featuring our national side. They cater to a golfing and soccer community that grows exponentially.

The man who was death SG

tennis also!!

stellazio SG

seriously the commentary in la liga and serie a makes me wana switch off the tv.. Laughing

dragg SG

i find the commentary of german soccer in english funny. i am not used to their accent.

inloveanddeath SG

and its shown quite late

M©+square SG

EPL seem to look very exciting and the crowd seen from TV. They are amazing.

BlUe [email protected]|eLd SG

Coz tats where most Spore ppl interest are!! It cant cater to everywan, but only to the majority, if all league like Seria A, Bundesliga, Spanish League all show!! Then kan they cover the revenue back??

JusStatic SG

Reasons for other leagues being second favourites among majority of the Singaporeans:

- Not clear enough transmission
- Boring commentators
- Late night games
- Crowds from some other leagues arent as vocal as the english supporters. Sometime its the singing and chanting from the english fans that makes the game more exciting than it really is.
- Too many EPL matches being broadcast
- Player names and club names easier to pronouce
- Lack of exposure to other leagues right from the start
- Peer influences, your friends all like EPL teams, you like other teams not much to talk about.

But to sum it all up, EPL being the most popular league doesnt mean they are the best league in terms of quality. I felt people should broaden their football horizon.

Well just my humble opinion. Neutral

Marco_Simone SG

+100000

EPL has very few technicians and Trequartistas,mostly battlers and head tennis players...That's what I hate most about this league.

Look at my signature....the quote by Brian Clough....

dragg SG

no denying that EPL is more interesting. thats because they play more long balls. players are more robust and aggressive.

but technically they are poor. italian and spanish league are more technical.

EPL emphasize too much on crosses, mostly attack from flanks.

Marco_Simone SG

Hmmm...do you consider Frank Lampard a technician?

These are who I think are ball players of English nationality in the EPL-Rooney,J.Cole...Let me think of more...seriously I can't think of any? Anyone to help me out?

Don't mention people like Henry and Pires of course,we all know they are true blue technicians. Wink

lasboriquas SG

Originally posted by Marco_Simone:

Hmmm...do you consider [b]Frank Lampard a technician?

These are who I think are ball players of English nationality in the EPL-Rooney,J.Cole...Let me think of more...seriously I can't think of any? Anyone to help me out?

Don't mention people like Henry and Pires of course,we all know they are true blue technicians. Wink [/b]

they r soccer players for heaven's sake! Very Happy

no_1_idiot SG

YA.Cos gt good packaging wad Mr. Green

dragg SG

there really arent many english players with good ball skills. they will not dribble and shoot on their own, many a times they either hold the ball or they cross blindly.

how often do you see english players taking on 2-3 players?

Marco_Simone SG

*shrugs* I rest my case...