Indian Football: Does AIFF’s decision to freeze relegation in I-League set a dangerous precedent?
The latest episode on Neroca FC has also left some people unhappy. The meeting decided to push the matter through the League committee and the executive committee, which many felt was only an eyewash. The opinion of the clubs was sought. Many of them had relevant questions to ask. Will the benefit be extended to the affected club next time if the pandemic continues across the nation?
The meeting was attended by various state associations. Several of the members wondered what actually made the federation bosses suddenly wake up and take notice of things, which should have been settled long before the I-League started? Since the I-League was held in the midst of the pandemic, then why necessary changes were not made in the regulations beforehand?
In the light of the no-relegation development, one more question has come up. Does an “informal” meeting have the right to discuss such an important policy decision? In December 2020, Patel told the members he was running a caretaker body since the Supreme Court was yet to give directives on the elections and would refrain from taking any policy decision. Then does the current executive committee is in its jurisdiction to change the league’s regulations?
A senior member said: “This could lead to further complications. Once the rules set aside, it always becomes a dangerous precedent. We have a roadmap for Indian football ready from the 2024-’25 season, approved by the AFC. There will be one league with proper promotion and relegation system assured. If we fiddle with the rules so easily, then what is the guarantee the sanctity of the roadmap will be maintained when it will finally come up for execution? This way, people will lose faith in our functioning.”
To put it bluntly, are the fans left with much trust in the functioning and management of Indian football? The sudden attempt to change the regulation of the I-League is not a stray incident. When a demoted side is reinstated in a league, that, too, thrice in a span of six seasons, then one thing becomes clear. There seems a deliberate effort to denigrate the particular league. For all we know, there could be a bigger plan behind the ridiculous idea.
Some tough questions asked and a serious, but level-headed allegation, hinted at--which is what investigative journalism ought to be, but has become a rarity nowadays.
According to Uttar Banga Sambad, the next ISL is likely to begin in late September (according to sources from FSDL).
Reliance are reportedly in talks with another television company regarding TV rights. If finalized, they would not have to depend on Star.
If it becomes impossible to arrange matches at all venues due to corona, FSDL would once again opt for Goa as the infra there is reportedly better than any other state.
Yes, @ashindia, there was some talk about that but according to this report such a format would not be possible this season. Efforts are on to arrange matches on a home-away basis at 10 venues. If SC East Bengal and ATK MB do not play at the same ground, there would be 11 venues. This might mean one of the Big Two playing from Guwahati (Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium) while the matches of NEUFC might be shifted to Khuman Lampak Stadium, Manipur.
I too think that way... And Now Reliance has an in-house broadcast production setup in RISE Worldwide which was formerly IMG-Relaince. So they don't have to depend on star for production.
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Indian Football: Does AIFF’s decision to freeze relegation in I-League set a dangerous precedent?
The latest episode on Neroca FC has also left some people unhappy. The meeting decided to push the matter through the League committee and the executive committee, which many felt was only an eyewash. The opinion of the clubs was sought. Many of them had relevant questions to ask. Will the benefit be extended to the affected club next time if the pandemic continues across the nation?
The meeting was attended by various state associations. Several of the members wondered what actually made the federation bosses suddenly wake up and take notice of things, which should have been settled long before the I-League started? Since the I-League was held in the midst of the pandemic, then why necessary changes were not made in the regulations beforehand?
In the light of the no-relegation development, one more question has come up. Does an “informal” meeting have the right to discuss such an important policy decision? In December 2020, Patel told the members he was running a caretaker body since the Supreme Court was yet to give directives on the elections and would refrain from taking any policy decision. Then does the current executive committee is in its jurisdiction to change the league’s regulations?
To put it bluntly, are the fans left with much trust in the functioning and management of Indian football? The sudden attempt to change the regulation of the I-League is not a stray incident. When a demoted side is reinstated in a league, that, too, thrice in a span of six seasons, then one thing becomes clear. There seems a deliberate effort to denigrate the particular league. For all we know, there could be a bigger plan behind the ridiculous idea.
https://scroll.in/field/994274/indian-football-does-aiffs-decision-to-freeze-relegation-in-i-league-set-a-dangerous-precedent
Some tough questions asked and a serious, but level-headed allegation, hinted at--which is what investigative journalism ought to be, but has become a rarity nowadays.
Reliance are reportedly in talks with another television company regarding TV rights. If finalized, they would not have to depend on Star.
If it becomes impossible to arrange matches at all venues due to corona, FSDL would once again opt for Goa as the infra there is reportedly better than any other state.
clubs should say that no entry fee if no tv money