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    this season and were ''safe'' as so to speak, I think this would be a dreadful thing to happen....

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/15336398.stm

    Foreign owners ''want end to Premier League relegation''

    Page last updated at 10:57 GMT, Monday, 17 October 2011 11:57 UK

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    Nearly half of the Premier League''s clubs are foreign-owned

    Several foreign-owned Premier League clubs want to scrap relegation, according to League Managers Association (LMA) chief Richard Bevan.

    If more clubs are sold to foreigner investors, they may have enough votes to force through the change.

    But Bevan hopes that a government-led inquiry can help prevent the proposal.

    "We''re very keen that the report is successful in helping the Football Association introduce a licensing programme for clubs," he said.

    "Because there are a number of overseas-owned clubs already talking about bringing about the avoidance of promotion and relegation in the Premier League.

    "If we have four or five more new owners, that could happen."

    Nearly half of the Premier League''s 20 clubs are under foreign ownership, with rules stipulating that if changes are to be made to the format, 14 clubs must vote in favour of any new reforms.

    Blackburn joined the likes of Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea in this class when they were taken over by Indian-owned Venky''s Group last season.

    The claim by LMA chief executive Bevan comes a week after the government demanded changes to the way that football is run.

    Sports minister Hugh Robertson said that an FA-led licensing system would be brought in to safeguard against issues such as financial mismanagement, asset-stripping owners and tax avoidance.

    The government also asked for rules to manage club debts and an overhaul of the FA board.

    Last Wednesday, Liverpool''s managing director Ian Ayre also said the Premier League''s overseas television revenues should be skewed in favour of big clubs.

    More to follow.

  14. Posted

    Swansea Opinions

    MICHEL VORM

    Little he could do about the three goals but won''t be happy that he has now conceded 12 in four games away from the Liberty. 6

    ANGEL RANGEL

    Couldn''t get hold of Anthony Pilkington and it was the winger who came out on top in their personal battle down Swansea''s right flank. 5

    ASHLEY WILLIAMS

    Swansea just didn''t look solid at the back and Williams was caught out of position on a number of occasions but he did produce some vital tackles. 6

    GARRY MONK

    Outjumped in the air in the build up to two of Norwich''s goals as part of a Swansea back four who endured a very difficult afternoon. 5

    NEIL TAYLOR

    The Wales international didn''t do enough to stop the flow of crosses from the right and with Norwich so strong in the air it hurt Swansea. 5

    LEON BRITTON

    A mixed game for the midfielder on his return to the side. Broke up play well but guilty of giving the ball away cheaply when Swansea were in possession. 6

    JOE ALLEN

    Swansea''s best player for the second game running. Some of his passing was outstanding but it was wasted as they failed to control the game. 7

    WAYNE ROUTLEDGE

    Some nice touches in the first half but is yet to show the sort of attacking threat he is a capable of in a Swansea shirt. 6

    NATHAN DYER

    A rare disppointing performance from the tricky winger as nothing he tried to do came off but he never stopped looking for the ball. 5

    DANNY GRAHAM

    Starting to repay his club record transfer fee with a second goal in two games and his overall movement throughout the game was excellent. 7

    SCOTT SINCLAIR

    A trademark surge down the left wing set up Graham''s goal but he didn''t see enough of the ball to make more of an impact on the game. 6

    JOHN RUDDY

    Looks uncertain on positioning and kicking, hands and feet not co-ordinated,lucky not to concede.6

    KYLE NAUGHTON

    Not the player his brother at Tottenham is. Ran up too many blind alleys and was confused at times.5

    MARC TIERNEY

    Tipped as a Swansea signing last Summer, we can see why Brendan didn''t go for him now. Likes to go forward but all too often without the ball.4

    RUSSELL MARTIN

    Scored and that was it-lucky header which he didn''t seem to mean as his celebration showed! 5

    LEON BARNETT

    Given the run around all game by Scott Sinclair and will be chasing his shadow for weeks. Very poor. 3

    ELLIOTT BENNETT

    Another player Swans were linked with in the Summer. Poor crossing and often drifts into areas where there is nobody else. Cross for goal was out of play. 6

    DAVID FOX

    Hurry and scurry from the industrious midfielder, Norwich''s water carrier. Learnt a lesson today from Allen who bossed the midfield.5

    BRADLEY JOHNSON

    A tad aggressive perhaps, he is Norwich''s enforcer-and thats about it. Miskicked pass to Pilkington for the third goal which had a suspicion of offside.5

    ANTHONY PILKINGTON

    Nearly had another Man Utd moment with opening goal which so nearly cleared the stand. Fortunate with second as well. 6

    WESLEY HOOLAHAN

    Shackled superbly by Rangel, barely had a kick. 4

    STEVE MORISON

    Another big un'' who runs about a lot but offers little. Managed a few headers but all too often tripped over his own feet. 3.

    Wales Mail MOTM: GARRY MONK

    Opposition MOTM: JOHN RUDDY

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