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The EFL have proposed two dates for the start of the season - August 29 or September 12.

Seems too optimistic to me.

What year though

Nice one Ron made me laugh take care mate.

No fans in next season as it stands. Need a season loan move to a bigger arena to get supporters in socially distanced

How do those dates coincide with with Premier League? Also McGleish said that money league won't return till next year, anyone got anything further on that?

I would have thought that the Premier, EFL and the semi pro leagues will all need to work in unison for a start date. Without that I don't see how it can flow seamlessly.

Heard from a member of the Orient grounds team that October has been mentioned as the start date

That's probably more realistic as the premier will need a few weeks break before starting again.

Thor wrote: ↑Wed Jul 01, 2020 7:46 pm That's probably more realistic as the premier will need a few weeks break before starting again.

No reason why the EFL shouldn't start before the premier league. As long as there is no spike in Covid cases, Early/mid September should be realistic. The later the start the more chance that more clubs will go under. Once a start date is agreed clubs should be able to get seasonal monies from the EFL.

As long as testing is not deemed a necessity should be aiming for a September start.

Absolutely no chance am I paying £300 odd quid for f*cking streaming Leyton Orient’s games all season

Bergen wrote: ↑Wed Jul 01, 2020 6:40 pm The EFL have proposed two dates for the start of the season - August 29 or September 12.

Seems too optimistic to me.

Yep, no chance.

Wouldn't be surprised if we start on 12th September with the Prem and the Championship a week later. It'll give the players from those 2 divisions a short break and then back in for a 5 or 6 week pre season. Fa cup replays are a gonner next season and they should probably knock the football league trophy on the head.

Thor wrote: ↑Wed Jul 01, 2020 7:46 pm That's probably more realistic as the premier will need a few weeks break before starting again.

Would've thought you would know someone on the FA board

Disappointed

BiggsyMalone wrote: ↑Wed Jul 01, 2020 8:58 pm Absolutely no chance am I paying £300 odd quid for f*cking streaming Leyton Orient’s games all season

I've already coughed, but I'll be furious if this is the case.

What did people expect?

Prestige Worldwide wrote: ↑Thu Jul 02, 2020 11:29 am

BiggsyMalone wrote: ↑Wed Jul 01, 2020 8:58 pm Absolutely no chance am I paying £300 odd quid for f*cking streaming Leyton Orient’s games all season

I've already coughed, but I'll be furious if this is the case.

Wouldn't be surprised if it started off behind closed doors but doubt it'll last all season.

Digby Chicken Caesar wrote: ↑Thu Jul 02, 2020 11:04 am

Thor wrote: ↑Wed Jul 01, 2020 7:46 pm That's probably more realistic as the premier will need a few weeks break before starting again.

Would've thought you would know someone on the FA board

Disappointed

I did, I think he may have stepped down now. He is however, still at the county level.