WHILE Newport County AFC were preparing for their League Two clash with Crawley, the European Super League was collapsing to the delight of Exiles boss Michael Flynn.
The Exiles were going through their pre-match preparations at Rodney Parade when the news came through that Chelsea were going to pull out of the controversial project.
Manchester City became the first team to officially quit, followed later by Manchester United, Liverpool, Tottenham and Arsenal.
The Super League, a partnership between the Premier League clubs and Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Juventus, AC Milan and Inter Milan, collapsed just 48 hours after it was announced.
20.04.21 - Newport County v Crawley Town - SkyBet League 2 - Newport County manager Michael Flynn.
"I am glad it collapsed because it was an absolute disgrace," said County boss Flynn, a Liverpool supporter.
"The fans have paid to watch and support their clubs for over 100 years now. They have kept them going and allowed them to get into positions that they have got themselves in.
"It's all good having rich owners coming in - and that has been good as well - but you can't throw away over 100 years of football, especially in this country with all of the tiers that we've got and the amount of supporters in every tier.
"It would be kamikaze to do that and I am disgusted that it was even thought about. I was impressed with what Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola said but cannot believe the clubs contemplated it.
"It has touched a nerve because first and foremost I am football fan."
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