Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish says the proposed Champions League reforms would have “a devastating effect” on English football. Parish has voiced his disapproval over the plans, which will inevitably threaten the status of the EFL Cup. The League Cup is the largest financial contributor to the Football League and this will either be the end of that cup in its entirety or reduce it to a youth competition. We feel very remote from the decision-making.”Parish was speaking at the European Leagues meeting that was held on Wednesday morning. “Sporting merit should be the guiding principle and we should not qualify teams on co-efficient,” said European Leagues president Lars-Christer Olsen.

Source: The Star March 11, 2021 21:00 UTC