Footy Accumulators capitalises on Super League outrage with stadium projection stunt
Affiliate brand showcases strong message at stadiums of both Manchester clubs and Liverpool as proposed breakaway league falls apart
Checkd Media affiliate brand Footy Accumulators took a major stance against the proposed European Super League after its poll showed 92% of fans were against the idea.
The survey of more than 12,000 football supporters on Twitter found an overwhelming majority were against the proposed breakaway league, which would fundamentally alter the structure of European football.
Think this is fairly obvious but just to check…
Does any fan actually think the #SuperLeague is a good idea? 🤔
— Footy Accumulators (@FootyAccums) April 19, 2021
The Super League initially contained 12 European giants, including the Premier League’s so-called ‘big six’ of Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham.
The format would see the founding teams compete in a closed league they could never be relegated from.
Italian giants Juventus, AC Milan and Inter Milan, along with Spanish powerhouses Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atlético Madrid were also listed as founding members.
The announcement was met with severe criticism from all corners. Governing body FIFA said players competing in the Super League would be banned from playing for their international teams.
Footy Accumulators projected a message in clear view of Old Trafford, Anfield and the Etihad Stadium depicting the poll result, alongside the brand’s logo and the hashtag #SayNoToSuperLeague.
A Footy Accumulators spokesperson said: “Football fans are shocked and dismayed at the big six’s intention to form part of the new European Super League.
“We decided that the fans need to be heard, so we projected the results of the survey close to the stadiums of both Manchester clubs and Liverpool for these sides to sit up and take notice, in the hope that they listen to what supporters have to say.”
This hope has since crystalised into a reality after all six Premier League clubs confirmed they would withdraw from the proposed Super League, leaving the competition’s billion-dollar plans in ruins.
Chelsea became the first domino to fall following mass protests ahead of their 0-0 draw with Brighton on 20 April, quickly followed by Manchester City.
John W Henry's message to Liverpool supporters. pic.twitter.com/pHW3RbOcKu
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 21, 2021
Manchester United CEO Ed Woodward has resigned from his role following the debacle, while Liverpool owner John W Henry posted an apology video to Twitter in the aftermath.