The tragedy is it has been destroyed from within. In an effort to make it more entertaining and lucrative for the sports media services football has been ripped apart by the FA with technology and rules that have destroyed the very essence of this beautiful game.
The victims are the clubs and supporters with the media and pundits earning a fortune from the chaos and controversy that has erupted from this sad and sordid turn of events.
Let's hope common sense prevails and after this weekend something positive is done before the game, as we know and love it, becomes extinct.