League Suspended

[Old Poolie]

Until 3rd April, though I think that will inevitably be extended.

 

[Old Poolie]

https://www.hartlepoolunited.co.uk/club-statement-4/
Inevitable given the current uncertainty.

We can only hope that Pools, with the generosity of Raj, can weather the storm being unleashed by the Covid-19 pandemic. I suspect that there will be several clubs that will struggle!

 

[Block Sands]

Inevitable as you say. Many thanks to Raj. Without him we'd already be dead. Has anybody else, like me, thought that a single Premier League player could probably afford to pay HUFC's bills on his own ? Just a thought.

 

[Old Poolie]

Realistically the 2019/20 season will not recommence, in all likelihood mass gatherings at sports events, etc will not be possible prior to July or June at the earliest.
By this time players contracts will have expired, fitness levels will have diminished, and momentum lost. The only, reasonable, solution is for those in a promotion position to be promoted and those in a relegation position relegated. With the team in the highest playoff place promoted also.
Obviously, those with their own vested interests won't accept such a policy, however if there is to be a 2020/21 season then there is no alternative; other than voiding the whole season - which hardly seems fair!