But the speed of change is increasing. Remember - this is just ten years ago. For him, life's always been about Sky, Scholes and Shakhtar Donetsk. A black picture emerged of the power and influence of television, the greed of players and clubs, disdain for the ordinary fans. Football, many of you feel, is in danger of disappearing up it's own overhyped, overpaid, overexposed backside.
Many people see a merging of football and technology.
Saul Levitt imagines 'players in all different locations in the world all hooked up to a virtual reality game'. It was beyond the capabilities of those who predicted that foreign players would be banned or limited from a future Premiership. Not all the entries were entirely serious. Several entries featured Brooklyn Beckham leading England to World Cup glory. James Colin McAlpin argues that teams will be reduced from 11 to ten players to increase spectator appeal.