The recently shaped leading division was to get professional independence from the Soccer Association along with the Soccer League, providing the FA Leading League licence to negotiate its own broadcast and sponsorship agreements. The argument supplied was that the additional profits would let English clubs to compete with teams across Europe.
^ a b c d e file g h i j k l Founding member in the Leading League ^ a b c d e f here g h Never been relegated with the Leading League ^ Minimized from 106 seasons as a consequence of WW2. ^ a b c One among the original twelve Soccer League teams
Each participant to reach these milestones is always to get a presentation box with the Leading League containing a Unique medallion and also a plaque commemorating their achievement.[303]