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The virus is expected to last around 14 weeks so if they suspend the league now it cant possibly re start until Mid-June at the earliest.

 

Official Postponded 'til 3rd April

 

Well it has to be played out then.

Look, football is a job for most and if it means playing behind closed doors then tough.

Everyone else has to go into work.

This is what I hate about football today. As soon as the Arsenal manager gets it the next it's like or hell a supernatural has got it let's do something.

8/9 games left.. play them. Worry about next season when it arrives.

 

Says who?

 

If the players get it and pass it about like they pass a ball none of our lot will be capable of spreading it.

 

Says the EFL, PL statement to follow shortly

 

I think that's just to buy time, see how things play out and make plans for what happens next.

I don't see games restarting at that point.

There was an interesting idea on Talksport yesterday which basically said:

Liverpool get the title, with an * (that says nearly, but not quite!)
No one relegated from the premiership.
Leeds and WBA promoted.

Next years premiership runs with 22 clubs, 5 of which are relegated.

Not sure what that would mean for the other leagues...

 

Parker’s just tweeted it too

 

I went by BBC

 

I think there are no easy answers. Experts are springing up all over the place. I actually think suspension is the right course rather than playing behind closed doors stops fans congregating in the pub or elsewhere.

 

Well that doesn't work. Talksport talking nonsense yet again.

One relegated but 2 promoted. So more clubs in the PL?

Liverpool nearly but 22 points clear.

 

I bet Ifollow goes bust now.

 

You listen to TalkSport? That explains everything.

 

How? The other leagues could follow suit. And theres bound to be a bit of elitism because so much money is involved at the top.

You're right in your earlier point though. The FA/PL need to make a provision for financial support to lower league clubs. This could finish a few off.

 

Thanks for reminding me forgot yesterday, you can tell I'm not a horse racing man.

 

PL announced same as EFL
Statement from the EFL: "The FA, Premier League, EFL and Barclays FA Women’s Super League and FA Women’s Championship have collectively agreed to postpone the professional game in England until 3 April at the earliest.

"This action, which will be kept under constant review, has been taken due to the increasing numbers of Clubs taking steps to isolate their players and staff because of the COVID-19 virus.

"The postponements include all matches in the Championship, League One and League Two, as well as all Academy and youth team fixtures.

"In addition, clubs are being advised to suspend indefinitely all non-essential activities which include, but are not limited to, player appearances, training ground visits and fan meetings.

"Whilst the EFL Board has continued to take the advice and guidance offered by the Government and its health advisors, emerging developments mean now is the time to implement football’s contingency plans in response to the crisis.

"A further update on these plans will be given post an EFL Board Meeting next week.

"This decision has not been taken lightly, but the EFL must prioritise the health and well-being of players, staff and supporters while also acknowledging the Government’s national efforts in tackling this outbreak."