EFL - 2019/20 SEASON SCHEDULE

[Bergen]

"The primary objective, in order to protect competition integrity, is to deliver a successful conclusion to the 2019/20 season, subject to the over-riding priority around health and well-being. Plans continue to be developed on the agreed principle that it is in the best interests of the EFL and Clubs to complete the current season at the appropriate time.

The EFL is continuing regular dialogue with the Government and relevant health authorities and, as and when more information is known regarding the scale and extent of the coronavirus outbreak in this country, a decision will be taken on the resumption of the League’s fixtures.

Conversations will continue with the EFL’s counterparts at the FA, the Premier League, the PFA and the LMA to ensure football achieves a joined-up and collaborative approach. "

[Bergen]

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

As part of the League’s continued contingency planning, the Board heard the comments and observations from EFL Clubs, before discussing a number of issues including the current financial position and implications, insurance, regulatory matters and broadcasting arrangements.

Discussions centred on financial relief for Clubs in the short term and while there is no one single solution, measures are to be put in place to immediately assist with cash flow via a £50million short-term relief package.

This fund consists of the remaining Basic Award payments being advanced to Clubs immediately, with the remainder made up through interest-free loan facility available to Clubs, calculated in line with the EFL’s Article of Associations.

The cash injection is included as part of a series of measures, that includes potential Government support to help Clubs and their associated businesses through this period of uncertainty. The EFL welcomes last night’s announcement made by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, and is continuing discussions to understand how our Clubs can access the funding made available to support businesses.

In addition, we will continue our discussions with our football partners to determine how we can all get through this difficult, challenging and unprecedented situation.

CONTINGENCY PLANNING

The EFL, through a dedicated taskforce, continues to review the threat posed by the coronavirus pandemic, and its impact on our Clubs and competitions.

Alongside ensuring the 2019/20 season reaches a successful conclusion, protecting the EFL and its Clubs is a key priority for the EFL Board, who have today agreed on the following objectives to support future decision-making:

Ensure the health and well-being of our Clubs’ employees, supporters and communities
Make a positive contribution to the UK’s efforts to tackle coronavirus
Protect the EFL’s financial model and Club finances
Enable the EFL to continue to function as a business
Deliver a successful conclusion to the 2019/20 season
---ENDS---

[Rich Tea Wellin]

I just can’t see how they will do it. I personally think they’ll end up calling it as it stands which will cause legal battles for years. The only real alternative I see is playing the remaining games out in August and starting the new season in September. But then you would have had a transfer window and teams finishing with completely different squads.

[Rich Tea Wellin]

Good they’ve made money available but surely they can afford to inject it rather than loan it? The one thing clubs don’t need is more debt mounted up.

[Thor]

It will be played out behind closed doors.

[Top of the JES]

It will be played out behind closed doors.

I suspect you are right.

I believe the Premier League are planning televised behind doors games at neutral venues to stop crowds gathering outside. May will be that EFL games will be played more or less on the same basis but the games streamed not televised. Clubs would need to be compensated for loss of gate money from somewhere.

Time will tell but I agree the season must be completed. Players contracts will be an issue as June 30th is the date many contracts are due to expire.

[POSHO]

If they wish to play behind closed doors and stream the games, play now providing the relevant clubs have fit squads to choose from. Each game will be closer to season closure

[RientO]

If they wish to play behind closed doors and stream the games, play now providing the relevant clubs have fit squads to choose from. Each game will be closer to season closure

Agree. The number of cases is low right now, so 12 games in a month and season is done. If need be somewhere where all 24 clubs could be accommodated. A bit of a farce, yes, but at least clears the slate for a new season if that can happen.

[RientO]

It will be played out behind closed doors.

I suspect you are right.

I believe the Premier League are planning televised behind doors games at neutral venues to stop crowds gathering outside. May will be that EFL games will be played more or less on the same basis but the games streamed not televised. Clubs would need to be compensated for loss of gate money from somewhere.

Time will tell but I agree the season must be completed. Players contracts will be an issue as June 30th is the date many contracts are due to expire.

I would happily pay say £50 to see all remaining home and away games on a stream.

[Lucky7]

It will be played out behind closed doors.

Is that from Detective Inspector I know f**k all?

[Lucky7]

If they wish to play behind closed doors and stream the games, play now providing the relevant clubs have fit squads to choose from. Each game will be closer to season closure

Agree. The number of cases is low right now, so 12 games in a month and season is done. If need be somewhere where all 24 clubs could be accommodated. A bit of a farce, yes, but at least clears the slate for a new season if that can happen.

Wow cases are low right now
Over a 100 dead in the uk alone to date
Who gives a sh*t about football in these worrying times

[RientO]

If they wish to play behind closed doors and stream the games, play now providing the relevant clubs have fit squads to choose from. Each game will be closer to season closure

Agree. The number of cases is low right now, so 12 games in a month and season is done. If need be somewhere where all 24 clubs could be accommodated. A bit of a farce, yes, but at least clears the slate for a new season if that can happen.

Wow cases are low right now
Over a 100 dead in the uk alone to date
Who gives a sh*t about football in these worrying times

So why bother your ar$e being on a football club forum?

[Lucky7]

Agree. The number of cases is low right now, so 12 games in a month and season is done. If need be somewhere where all 24 clubs could be accommodated. A bit of a farce, yes, but at least clears the slate for a new season if that can happen.

Wow cases are low right now
Over a 100 dead in the uk alone to date
Who gives a sh*t about football in these worrying times

So why bother your ar$e being on a football club forum?

Erm it’s a forum

No danger to life as I know

[Thor]

Agree. The number of cases is low right now, so 12 games in a month and season is done. If need be somewhere where all 24 clubs could be accommodated. A bit of a farce, yes, but at least clears the slate for a new season if that can happen.

Wow cases are low right now
Over a 100 dead in the uk alone to date
Who gives a sh*t about football in these worrying times

So why bother your ar$e being on a football club forum?

Cos he’s a tw*t, does not have a life and takes pleasure in goading and winding people up. Best foe him, he’s a total loser.