Promotion and relegation in the English Premier League in 2016, means more than ever. In 1988, the top-flight of English football had a four-year TV contract worth £44 million. Nearly 30 years on, the English Premier League will make £5.136 billion in national TV rights over the next three years. The amount of money has made promotion to the English Premier League vital for teams in the second-tier English Championship. At the same time, it is more important than ever before