Strike: Is it the right solution?

Rafa Acal Jimenez (@pspasfctweets) from the Sevilla NYC Peña (Peña Sevillista Puerta de America), with a different spin on the current player strike in La Liga.

This whole issue with the delay of La liga because the players felt their interests were not taking into account has made me wonder that the resolution of striking, and therefore leaving fans all over the world without futbol has perhaps, greater consequences.

There are many presidents that have expressed their opinion about the strike. Del Nido [Sevilla FC], although understanding the player’s concerns, was against the strike. The reason? Well, let’s focus on Sevilla FC, a team that has completely revamped it's starting eleven. They have invested a decent amount of money to tweak the team and improve on last year’s performance. Some of the money invested in players is thought or expected to be recovered with a spot in European Tournaments. The fear is that the number of members can decrease if this doesn’t occur. There is a lot at stake for the club and financially, strike is a poor choice.

With no league, players don’t get to execute what is taught during the training sessions and see that the coach is right. There is a lack of evaluation of methods. Players don’t get into a routine. The way I see it, Spanish teams participating in the Champions League or Europa League are in a weaker position compared to its rivals. This was obvious on Thursday during Hannover 96 – Sevilla FC [Europa League]. It was debated how well positioned were the Germans. They have already played five games so it was clear it took them way less time to get into the game. From a team’s development, strike is also a bad choice.

So, what are we going to do now? We need futbol!!!

Bummed by the strike? We've got you covered Part#1

Hey Forzafutbolers!

Are you bummed by the La Liga strike like millions of fans around the world? We hear you. While we cant get the LFP and AFE (players union) to end the strike any sooner, we can help you get your La Liga fix. In the first part of our series "Bummed by the La Liga strike" we give you a choice selection of some of our most downloaded of the recent past.

The Best of the Forzafutbol podcasts

1. Seville Derby - Adam (Ooh Betis) & Aaron (Monchi's men) talk up the Andalucian derby, its a fun pod.
2. Eduardo Alvarez of ESPNSoccernet talks about all things Spanish football and Copa America
3. Around La Liga - Elisa & Ravi set the table for a new season. The new arrivals like Bielsa, Alexis, success of the Spain U19 and U21 at the Euros and a lot more.
4. The Copa America wrap up. Forzafutbol's tournament awards for the good and the brickbats for the not so good. Special guest Rob (@santapelota) & Chris (@chris_elastico)
   
5. Jose Antonio, a labour lawyer from Madrid breaks down the financial mess in Spanish football, the complexities of Ley Concursal and SADs

For more podcasts please find them:

1. On iTunes "forzafutbol podcast" OR
   
2. Click on our podcast gadget on the right sidebar on our website OR
   
3. Go here