EFL Trophy

[clanford]

For what it’s worth, got Scunny, Mansfield plus yet to be drawn to build up excitement U23 team in our group.

Wonder what silly sponsorship name it will get

 

[buckielugger]

For what it’s worth, got Scunny, Mansfield plus yet to be drawn to build up excitement U23 team in our group.

Wonder what silly sponsorship name it will get

Really makes you wonder what the point is.
A cup with no sponsor, with no crowds permitted, few first team players, adding extra games to a calendar already in major difficulties.

 

[S6Ian]

Really makes you wonder what the point is.
A cup with no sponsor, with no crowds permitted, few first team players, adding extra games to a calendar already in major difficulties.

Totally agree. Add to the fact the season is going to be crammed into a shorter period of time it just seems farcical this competition is being run.

 

[Gratzimp]

They still have to play this years don't they?? Pompey vs Salford is it??

 

[Rob the Imp]

It provides money which is going to be vital - assuming it gets a sponsor sorted.

 

[hulloutpost]

It provides money which is going to be vital - assuming it gets a sponsor sorted.

That is nail on head, no sponsor - no point.

 

[buckielugger]

That is nail on head, no sponsor - no point.

And every game played, in whichever competition, without any crowds is going to cost clubs money to stage them.
So not only will these games not generate funds they will actually make us all worse off.
Same with the caribou cup. No one can go to those games so why play them at all?

Season should not be starting at our level ij any competition until we are allowed back in to watch the games in numbers that at least cover clubs' running costs.

 

[SAToffeeImp]

It provides money which is going to be vital - assuming it gets a sponsor sorted.

Even without a sponsor the competition provides 2.5million in prize money to L1 and L2 teams.

 

[Scotimp]

And every game played, in whichever competition, without any crowds is going to cost clubs money to stage them.
So not only will these games not generate funds they will actually make us all worse off.
Same with the caribou cup. No one can go to those games so why play them at all?

Season should not be starting at our level ij any competition until we are allowed back in to watch the games in numbers that at least cover clubs' running costs.

Is a lot of sponsorship money sufficient reason to play?

 

[sedgleyimp]

I think the Chairmans post has put a proper end to this discussion. We need to progress in this competition again

 

[sedgleyimp]

Season should not be starting at our level ij any competition until we are allowed back in to watch the games in numbers that at least cover clubs' running costs.

By which point more than half of the clubs won't be in existence. It needs to get going as soon as it can and that will be without significant numbers watching in the stands

 

[S6Ian]

I think the Chairmans post has put a proper end to this discussion. We need to progress in this competition again

Totally agree - that is a very significant sum.

 

[NottyImp]

Plus, they will probably be on ifollow and I suspect quite a few folks will watch.

 

[buckielugger]

Even without a sponsor the competition provides 2.5million in prize money to L1 and L2 teams.

If its not a daft question, where's the money from if there's no sponsor ?

 

[NottyImp]

If its not a daft question, where's the money from if there's no sponsor ?

Presumably, the EFL.

 

[Chartist]

I suppose it works as a final pre-season game, so that, with the prize money, makes me agree absolutely with Clive.

 

[Max Arnold]

If its not a daft question, where's the money from if there's no sponsor ?

I believe The Premier League have to put in a lot of the money I have around a Million in my head though could be wrong.

 

[NottyImp]

I'll definitely buy an ifollow pass. Unless it's an U23 game, which I will continue to boycott.

 

[buckielugger]

I'll definitely buy an ifollow pass. Unless it's an U23 game, which I will continue to boycott.

Ah maybe I could do similar (although don't know how to yet) and continue my boycott of the boycott.
Although perhaps I should show solidarity with Notty and boycott the boycotting of the boycott.

 

[clanfordimp]

I have around a Million in my head though could be wrong.

You need to break into your head Max and find out. You could be a wealthy man