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Originally Posted by Niles Crane
Somehow i doubt the earnings in Macedonian football are better than Brazilian! And this isn't a problem, it's the solution. Brasilians go from Macedonia, China, Spain or wherever because they're willing and able (despite then drastic change in cultures and difficulties many face). English players playing abroad however, are a rarity. There are probably more Macedonians playing abroad than there are English players.
What's stopping John Bostock going to play abroad? You can tell this idea hasn't even entered his, or a plethora of other English players heads. More people need to realise the football world exists outside of the overhyped Premier League and too many players are content to not play football, earn a load of money and moan about not playing football instead of seeking pastures new, playing football, and earning less money.
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This is a very good point. Other countries players have many options open to them if they cannot break into the first teams of their own clubs. How many top players have come here and made their name? Fabregas couldn't get into the a Barca midfield so he came to Arsenal, now they want him back and is a sure replacement for the ageing Xavi. Would that ever occurred if he stayed at Barcelona, a bit part players for when the the others need rest?
When you think about it so many players have moved to wherever in the world they can play first team football. British players usually stay with their existing clubs because there are only a handful of clubs they can move too, and due to moving to a competing team the price is high. They would never consider going to a league where they will play top flight football in a first team, Ligue 1 for example.
Maybe that's why we don't have a team capable of competing for the World Cup. All these 'foreign players' here have done whatever they can to play football and as a result far more players come though. Our players sit on the benches of English teams while people complain on their behalf that they should be playing because they are English.