Not sure if anyone posted this yesterday, I'm still trying to work (albeit from home) - but, all grass roots football below National League North & South has had their seasons expunged immediately!
No promotions or relegations.... this has been done merely, to ensure that plans can be made to start next season, in as close to normal fashion as possible.
Many football clubs are struggling financially and have already started to ask players earning over £6k per week to take a pay cut!
Realistically, I think we have at least 3 weeks - probably more, in this lock down.
The players will then have been away from playing games and training for at least a month, probably closer to 6 weeks and hence, there will need to be a period where they get back up to speed.... players can't just start playing games, there's almost a need for a mini pre-season.
Not just that but many expect a second wave of infections, if we return to normality en masse, so presumably a staggered return of sorts - but, surely mass gatherings at football matches, large crowds in bars etc will not be allowed?
The government are clearly planning for 3 months, with the mortgage payment break and the support for employed & self employed, which will take us to mid June.
Personally, I think it's looking more and more likely that the EPL, EFL, FIFA, UEFA etc will now just have to write off this season.
With so many games left to play - this is probably the fairest outcome - no promotions, no relegations......no playoff failure heartbreak for Forest (no Leeds promotion & no Liverpool Title)..... silver linings eh!
No promotions or relegations.... this has been done merely, to ensure that plans can be made to start next season, in as close to normal fashion as possible.
Many football clubs are struggling financially and have already started to ask players earning over £6k per week to take a pay cut!
Realistically, I think we have at least 3 weeks - probably more, in this lock down.
The players will then have been away from playing games and training for at least a month, probably closer to 6 weeks and hence, there will need to be a period where they get back up to speed.... players can't just start playing games, there's almost a need for a mini pre-season.
Not just that but many expect a second wave of infections, if we return to normality en masse, so presumably a staggered return of sorts - but, surely mass gatherings at football matches, large crowds in bars etc will not be allowed?
The government are clearly planning for 3 months, with the mortgage payment break and the support for employed & self employed, which will take us to mid June.
Personally, I think it's looking more and more likely that the EPL, EFL, FIFA, UEFA etc will now just have to write off this season.
With so many games left to play - this is probably the fairest outcome - no promotions, no relegations......no playoff failure heartbreak for Forest (no Leeds promotion & no Liverpool Title)..... silver linings eh!
