The current status of the 13 teams from the original 1982 ‘British Super League’ after being overlooked by now-Premier League giants

Ahmed Asmar03/02/2024

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Where the 13 teams proposed in original 1982 'British Super League' are now with now-Premier League giants snubbed

Introduction to this article:
This article discusses the proposal for a British Super League 42 years ago and the teams that were considered for it. The article also looks at how these proposed teams are faring today in the context of modern football.

History of the British Super League Proposal

The article delves into the history of the British Super League proposal, which was initially put forward to get Scottish giants Rangers and Celtic to compete against England’s top clubs.

Teams Lined Up for the British Super League

The piece reveals the teams that were considered to join the British Super League, including some surprising omissions like Chelsea and Nottingham Forest.

The Modern Status of the Proposed Teams

The article provides an update on how the six teams lined up for the British Super League are doing today in modern football, focusing on clubs like Everton, Newcastle United, Aston Villa, West Ham United, Leeds United, and Sheffield Wednesday.