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Craig Hill'39th game' plans on hold
February 27th 2008 08:19
A proposed meeting between the Premier League, led by Chief Executive Richard Scudamore, and FIFA, to discuss the Premier League's plan to play a round of matches in cities across the world, has been delayed by the Premier League.
A statement released by the Premier League says, "It is our considered view following these discussions that we need to conduct further internal studies and consultation before seeking the advice of the world governing body Fifa and the key confederations.
"This project is still very much in its infancy, was always subject to development, clarification and wide consultation and we remain disappointed that these facts and many others were lost when early opinions were formed by many without any detailed knowledge.
"Having consulted with Fifa, we have decided to delay our planned visit whilst we conduct further work prior to addressing them and their confederations formally.
"We sincerely believe that the Premier League has much to offer the development of the game internationally as witnessed by the many federations and leagues that currently seek our involvement and advice.
"There never has been a rush to conclude these matters and we are more than willing to take time to develop our proposals further before seeking approval, without which it is not our intention to proceed."
The above statement can be translated into the following:
"The Premier League would like to apologise for the fact Richard Scudamore announced an idea before it had been properly thought through, and before we had consulted with anyone who matters. In order to avoid further humiliation, we are going back to the drawing board."
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