KEIGHLEY MP Robbie Moore has added his voice to the condemnation of the proposed football European Super League.

He said the controversial plan would guarantee places for wealthy clubs whilst "leaving behind" smaller outfits that rely more on fan-based support.

The proposed league would see teams from big-name clubs – including Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Manchester United – play each other in midweek games.

But fans and pundits have voiced fury at what they say would be an unfair competition that would lock many teams out of top European football. Protests have been seen outside many clubs’ grounds, with both Liverpool and Leeds fans protesting at Elland Road yesterday evening.

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden made a statement in the Commons saying he was “appalled” by the move, adding that it "goes against the very spirit of the game".

Mr Moore said: “Like many, I don’t like the look of the 'Super League’ proposals one bit. It goes against the principles of fairness and opportunity which are at the heart of football in this country.

“This past year, smaller football clubs have had to rely on loans, grants and the hard work of volunteers to be able to survive. With these proposals, the flow of money from big clubs to small ones will stop and I fear grassroots football in this country may collapse or be severely disadvantaged as a result of what is being put forward.

“It is an idea which has clearly ignored the views of the fans who make these clubs what they are. I will support the Government in taking action.”