Will league 2 return next season? (Now with Poll)

I suspect that the various leagues are very aware of the legal minefield involved in relegating any club that has not finished the season in the relegation zone. If unfinished leagues decide not to relegate anybody, then the next logical step is not to promote anybody.

If the season doesn't finish then it is my belief that, legally, it is far easier to invoke force majeure or contract frustration and go down the route of abandoning the season, rather than 'artificially' promoting and relegating clubs, based on their positions at the point the season was ended.

So, in my opinion, I would say it should be a case of completing the season, whenever that may be or saying "Let's call the whole thing off".

 

The Scottish 'decision' is on the verge of falling apart as affected clubs have threatened legal action.

 

I understand that Falkirk, with the support of others, are to attempt to get the reconstruction of the leagues back on the table, in an attempt to stop Hearts relegation and allow their own promotion to take place. The proposal, which is expected to be released in the next few days, would presumably cascade downwards to the benefit of other clubs.

Personally, I think it will fail to get enough support. I also think that, due to a lack of money in the Scottish game, Partick Thistle won't go through with their threatened legal action; it also seems that Hearts have shelved their threatened action.

However, their is a lot more money at stake in England, and the EFL may not find it quite as easy to relegate clubs (unless the season is completed).

 

So name names?

Let’s try and anticipate the list. I seem to recall that the following have been reported to be vulnerable:

• Swindon
• Macclesfield
• Bolton
• Oldham
• Southend
• Coventry
• Tranmere

Struggling after that.