Football Ramble Mailbag: Are the Premier League's 'best of the rest' better than ever?
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Oct 7, 2025 Joining the hosts is Lars Sivertsen, a Norwegian football commentator known for his tactical insights. They dive into whether mid-table Premier League clubs can finally break into the European scene. The conversation sparks a debate on the most underrated players of the decade, featuring names like Jordan Pickford and Kieran Trippier. Lars also shares his thoughts on Norway's national team's strengths and strategies, highlighting their optimistic path forward. Plus, there's a fun chat about which club's entrance song they'd love to steal!
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Top Teams Are In Transition
- The current competitiveness reflects top teams being unsettled rather than all mid-table clubs suddenly becoming elite.
- Liverpool and City are rebuilding while Arsenal look the most consistently solid early on.
Build Like Brighton: Sell, Rebuild, Repeat
- Adopt sustainable recruitment, sell-rebuild-repeat strategies to stay competitive on limited budgets.
- Emulate Brighton's model: develop talent, make smart sales, then reinvest carefully.
Rise Of The Smart Middle Class
- A new 'middle class' of Premier League clubs is emerging through smart recruitment and sustainable models.
- Brighton, Bournemouth and Brentford exemplify this repeatable, efficient approach.