Source: REUTERS/CARL RECINE
[Saba Sports News] Richard Scudamore, who served as
CEO and Chairman of the Premier League from 1999 to 2018, recently shared his
perspective during a media interview. He revealed that throughout his tenure,
the discussion of whether to abolish the promotion and relegation system in the
Premier League came up every year. However, Scudamore consistently rejected
such proposals, casting the deciding vote. According to Scudamore, the league’s
success hinges on its “competitive intensity.” Fans derive
satisfaction from witnessing lower-ranked teams triumph over higher-ranked
ones. Scudamore emphasised that the NBA model, which lacks promotion and
relegation, is not suitable for the Premier League. Thanks to Scudamore’s
unwavering stance, the Premier League has risen to become the world’s leading
football league, garnering increasing attention with each passing day.