[Citygull]

I can't help but think this is just one massive bluff by the big clubs to try and get the reforms they want for the Champs League.  

Agree:  in fact by introducing qualification via coefficients based on current and historic performance they'd be virtually guaranteeing a place at the trough for the usual suspects ever more. At a stroke they can claim to be virtuous for graciously climbing down whilst securing their immediate objectives. But in the end a multi national super league will surely emerge by hook or crook.