Welcome to the Future: 'Super Cup Online' Unveiled

"As times change, we must change and adapt with them." These are the comments from EA Sports chief Andrew Webster today.

These comments were made at the press conference today to unveil new plans for a 'Super Cup Online' Competition which will be played in conjunction with existing Domestic League and Cups, and the Champions League.

"We must stress the point that at this time this is not a replacement of the current formats we play now, however with the current time issues we and the fans have had to endure recently, we were forced to find new, innovative ways to keep the games playing and our controllers on the field."

'The Super Cup Online' proposed format will play this way;

• 2 teams - play a rivalry over 10 games. These records are kept via EA Sports Online Systems. (The teams which start the season, must play out the entire season.)

• The player with the most points after 10 games is declared 'The Champion' of FIFA Online until a new season is completed and a new champion is crowned.

• Points are; 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, 0 points for a loss.

• In the event of a dropped out internet connection, PS3 Online will determine who is at fault and award the points accordingly. These points count towards the running total.

• Only online will games count towards the running leader board for 'Super Cup Online' . 

• Communication only via PS3 approved methods, which at this time is Bluetooth Headsets.

The offical word is this competition will be effective immediately, under the current FIFA 12 online format. This will then continue with the release of FIFA13 in September 2012.

Currently a season of online friendlies is in play (Season 2), this will be completed with friendlies and practice games until the start of the official 'Super Cup Online'. +

Previous competitions played in this format will not be counted towards overall Championships one or lost.

JM has already confirmed his participation in the competition, however no word yet which team he will take in the inaugural Super Cup Online, despite currently in charge at Manchester United in other competitions.

SB has not answered calls from the media today. However we can only assume reports that he purchased a new PS3 headset recently as indication he is preparing for some sort of online assault in the near future.


Left: EA Sports Chief Andrew Webster makes the announcement today

Season Resumes

After a season which failed to truly kick off due to unavoidable interuptions to the campaign, the season has finally resumed where it left off several months ago.

With only 12 games played so far, the season is still very much for the taking, however, similarly to last season, Manchester City have jumped to an early lead.

SB and JM have taken up their previous posts at Chelsea and Manchester United respectively, after a particularly long winter absense.

(Photo left:) Chelsea Striker Didier Drogba spends his winter break as part of the London Olympics Torch relay.