I myself accept the fact that as fourth place, according to the
rules set, Everton shall go into Champions League. As much as I
don't like the idea of Everton representing the best of English
clubs in Europe, I accept that their league form is good and shall
be rewarded.
The question now is that the rules are not clear in the event of a
team winning ECL but not finishing in the top few in the league.
Spain has done that and chose Real Madrid for Real Zaragoza since
they won the ECL. Though the rules state that the FA concerned has
the right to chose the fourth place team instead of the defending
champion, common sense says that the defending champion shall be
given a chance to defend its trophy when the FA chose the fourth
team.
This is my point of view. I know that the petition mostly likely
won't do anything, but at least I'm glad that I can at least
contribute something about it. If AC Milan wins the ECL, then
Liverpool have only themselves to blame. Can't say anything about
that. But hopefully, if Liverpool does win the ECL, they shall be
given a chance to participate next year. Financially, logically and
supporting-wise, I want them to be in the ECL next season if they
win it this season.
