10 ways to improve the Premier League

The Premier League is the best league in the world, at least in terms of competitiveness. The suggestions below, are more in order to help it regain some respectability, keep it fair and provide stability for years to come. Issues such as goal line technology need not be mentioned, for they are a overdue necessity.

Let me know what you opinions are, and if you have suggestions.

1. British players are not getting enough game time. It's as simple as that. A rule to ensure that a team includes at least 3 British players in it's 16 man squad each week should be implemented. Of course, we do not want to scare off foreign players who light the Premier League up. It's pleasing to see the likes of Oscar still hungry to play in England. But he and many others, are leaving Britain's bright young hopes with no choice but to pack their bags for a loan spell in the lower Leagues. It is concerning to see how many of the major clubs front lines are dominated by foreign imports. If British countries want to reverse their fortunes, the Premier League needs to let British youngsters blossom.

2. It would be encouraging to see the 'Rooney Rule' established in some kind of form. The statistics are depressing when you look at how little black managers there are in the England. And Chris Hughton is the only black manager in the Premier League, at Norwich. There are an abundance of black players in the Premier League and so many brilliant characters, who not been given the opportunity to manage at the top level. It needs to change. Les Ferdinand is a respected coach at Spurs and should be given a chance to step up.  And I have seen the likes of Sol Campbell and Patrick Viera in interviews and they know what their talking about. The failings of Paul Ince at Blackburn should not influence Premier League Chairman, but in honesty probably does.

3. Lose the computerised format that decides the fixture list. Southampton had to play Arsenal, Man United and Manchester City in their first four games. It is not exactly fair, considering they were promoted as Champions. There should be a review, and fixtures determined by a set of factors. The world will also be a happier place, without Arsene Wenger's constant moaning about Arsenal's unjust winter travels.

4. Allow a maximum of two managers at one club within the season. It is ridiculous to replace a manager, installed after sacking the previous one. It is one of the reasons Chairman are so trigger happy nowadays. By ensuring there is a limit on firings, clubs in the Premier League will become more stable. And Chairman will have to think very carefully about who they choose, to replace the man they have had enough of.

5. A general verification over red cards and unseen incidents would be useful. There are too many loopholes or unneeded rules which could to with being erased.

6. Introducing the Financial Fair Play Regulation would improve the Premier League from top to bottom. Manchester City should be the last club able to buy their way to success, in such a way as they did. Salary cap's and general spending limits need to be implemented. Considering the gulf in wealth between the Top 6 or so and the rest of the Premier League, it is incredible how competitive it still managed to be last season. But to keep the division interesting, the financial world must become a fairer one.

7. Ivan Gazidis, the Arsenal chief executive, said before the start of the season, "We understand the pressures fans are under in the current economic climate". Unlikely. Still, Arsenal, who are notorious for their ticket prices, froze season ticket's for this coming season. So good of them. Premier League clubs, some more so then others, have lost total respect for their fans. Ticket prices need to fall drastically, it's sad to see some grounds with huge, empty patches of seats. The most you will pay for a season ticket at Wigan is £350. At Tottenham it is £1, 845. Even for London side this is expensive. 

8. Scrap the Community Shield. It is rarely entertaining and has a subdued feel. What could potentially be far more exciting, is by using statistics from Opta and the like, two all star teams could be pitted against each other. It would be unique and interesting, to see just how well the in form players from the previous season could play together. Just don't put Terry and any of the QPR lads on the same side. 

9. More interaction from outside of the game. There are sure to be a number of players playing in the Premier League, who could benefit from better financial advice or psychological help. The tragedy of Gary Speed is one football wants to avoid in the future. A player such as Michael Johnson, plagued by injury at Man City, after what looked like such a promising future, is struggling. He was recently found drink driving and it appears he is unhappy with where his career is going. The Premier League needs professionals to look out for those who could be susceptible to depression. Or in Ravel Morrison and Nile Ranger's case, susceptible to anti social behaviour.

 

10. Observe. Learn from the other leagues, like they learn from ours. The Bundesliga is hailed the best division in Europe and for good reason. It's financial security not only ensures stability in the league, but also helps create an even playing field. The Bundesliga has been won by a range of sides in the last decade. In Spain and France, young national players are included, far more so then in the Premier League.