At the close of the 1991 season, a proposal was tabled for the establishment of a new league that would bring more money into the game overall. The Founder Members Agreement, signed on 17 July 1991 by the game's top-flight clubs, established the basic principles for setting up the FA Premier League. The newly formed top division would have commercial independence from The Football Association and the Football League, giving the FA Premier League licence to negotiate its own broadcast and sponsorship agreements. The argument given at the time was that the extra income would allow English clubs to compete with teams across Europe. COUNT 8
QSN1 In 1991, was a proposal for a new league postponed? ANS1 At the close of the 1991 season, a proposal was tabled QSN2 What did this agreement establish? ANS2 established the basic principles for setting up the FA Premier League. QSN3 When was the Founder Members Agreement signed? ANS3 The Founder Members Agreement, signed on 17 July 1991 QSN4 Would the new top division have commerical independence from the Football Association as well as the Football League? ANS4 The newly formed top division would have commercial independence from The Football Association and the Football League QSN5 Would the FA Premier League be able to negotiate their broadcasting and sponsorship agreements? ANS5 giving the FA Premier League licence to negotiate its own broadcast and sponsorship agreements. QSN6 On which day was the Founder Members Agreement signed? ANS6 17 July 1991 QSN7 What was the argument made for the splitting off of the FA Premier League which would lead to being able to compete across Europe? ANS7 extra income QSN8 In which year was the proposal for a new league tabled? ANS8 1991