Alteration in Premier League Hall of Fame election process grants inductees the power to decide on future hall members
Premier League Announces Changes to Hall of Fame Voting System
The Premier League has announced a significant change to the voting system for its Hall of Fame, following criticism from former player Troy Deeney.
Previously, the public fan vote determined the new inductees to the Hall of Fame. However, the revised format will see a committee of 50 members, including media representatives and experts, responsible for the selection process. The fans will still have a say, but their votes will not be the final deciding factor.
The nominees for the 2025 induction include Sol Campbell, Michael Carrick, Jermain Defoe, Patrice Evra, Cesc Fabregas, Les Ferdinand, Robbie Fowler, Eden Hazard, Gary Neville, Michael Owen, Teddy Sheringham, David Silva, Yaya Touré, Edwin van der Sar, and Nemanja Vidić.
To be eligible for a nomination, players must be retired before the start of the awarding season. This rule ensures that only the greatest players who have left their mark on the Premier League are considered.
The change in voting comes after Deeney questioned the process, calling the Hall of Fame concept a "mess" in a recent column. He proposed that former legendary managers and players like Alan Shearer and Thierry Henry could give their opinion in the selection process.
The total number of inductees is currently 24, with names like Alan Shearer, Thierry Henry, Ashley Cole, Andy Cole, John Terry, Sir Alex Ferguson, and Arsène Wenger already part of the exclusive club.
The results of the vote will be shared with the existing 24 members, who will then decide which two ex-players join the Hall of Fame. The results will be confirmed at a Premier League event in early November.
Notably, Ryan Giggs once again missed out on the nomination, a move that may spark further debate among fans and pundits alike.
The new voting system aims to provide a more comprehensive and fair evaluation of the players' contributions to the Premier League, ensuring that only the most deserving individuals are inducted into the Hall of Fame.
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