EFL Statement (5 Viewers)

[Skybluefaz]

Easily solved by not opening the transfer window or not allowing new registrations. The option at the moment for players is they stay with their current club or they have no club at all.

Using us as an example how many players will want to walk away from a potentially title winning season. That's potentially a once in a career thing.

Agents are going to love that. Which is no bad thing in my opinion. No doubt they'll be looking at legal action if they can't make coin over the summer

 

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[Terry Gibson's perm]

Agents are going to love that. Which is no bad thing in my opinion. No doubt they'll be looking at legal action if they can't make coin over the summer

I can’t imagine if they set up a just giving page for agents it would be very busy they are parasites

 

[Grendel]

It's a poor way to end the season, think it would be better to end it now on a ppg basis, at least the season would have culminated in front of paying fans.

This would be the best outcome in the end the EFL will do as the Premier League tells them

 

[Nick]

I can’t imagine if they set up a just giving page for agents it would be very busy they are parasites

Would be funny when Just Giving take a big chunk of it though, bit of karma

 

[Malaka]

How can anybody think Cov games, real Cov games available to stream for anybody would be a bad thing. I'd be absolutely buzzing in full kit off my tits. Smashing up my own bathroom, smoke bombs in the lounge hoying bags of shite at the missus.

I wanna watch the game at yours mate from a distance of 2 meters

 

[BackRoomRummermill]

Why is it a poor way to end the season and why would it be better now to end it on a ppg basis? At least by playing behind closed doors clubs get the income from iFollow - which I can see vastly increasingly in popularity with fans of clubs in the EFL. I don't see the logic from a financial perspective ending the season now as this would leave clubs without any source of income for months.

let’s hope we still get promoted thenif it does carry on , I have major doubts now we will fail and I am usually optimistic . What will you all say if we don’t .., hmmm I know

 

[SkyBlueCRJ]

This would be the best outcome in the end the EFL will do as the Premier League tells them

And the Premier League will do what the television companies tell them

 

[Liquid Gold]

I wanna watch the game at yours mate from a distance of 2 meters

If we score I'm gonna hug the dog and go mental. I don't even have a dog, whose dog is this and why is it painted sky blue? Who gives a shit, don't you know pump it up the city's going up.

 

[cc84cov]

It's a poor way to end the season, think it would be better to end it now on a ppg basis, at least the season would have culminated in front of paying fans.

Might still be ended if the cases etc don’t drop off they will have no choice

 

[cc84cov]

Winning a league in empty stadiums watching on the iPad is a bit poor but what can we do

 

[Liquid Gold]

Winning a league in empty stadiums watching on the iPad is a bit poor but what can we do

Throw the team the best party imaginable when we're allowed to.

 

[cc84cov]

I expect teams to be at it from the off with the rest they’ve had I think Rotherham will be pushing us the hardest by far,Shame we lost momentum with that run we were on

 

[Paxman II]

Once again Mr Parry has made a completely useless statement full of hot air and absurdity with no clue to what they are going to do. This moron is about as thoughtful as a retailer in a Chinese wet market. Still clinging to the hope games can be played out with scant regard to public health. The government just announced a further lock down period. What in Mr Parry's mind makes him think players can come back, stadiums open up with all the staffing required to do so, travel up and down the country for football teams to away games in a bus, stay over in hotels, and all the rest of the logistics. Not to mention players getting in to train for at least 3 weeks to get match fit before they even kick a ball? What planet is this guy on? You at best would totally disrupt the following season for all sorts of reasons. Clubs need to figure out their finances, transfer windows, contracts, the whole nine yards.
Call it now, PPG to finish it, no relegations. It's just 9 games remaining from 44. Momentum has gone, it would be like starting a new mini season likely to be seen as unfair as it could drastically effect results markedly different from those of the first 35 games.
When it's safe to do so the new season can start, concentrate on that. Hand out the prize money, the money from the Premier league (rumoured to be £125/135m) teams need now, and lessen the certain burden of risk to all players, staff and associated people it would take to try and finish the season anytime soon. Take a look at the responsible organisations, Wimbledon, US Masters, The Open, The Olympics and so many more.
I will be gutted to see the season ended this way but it's the logical thing to do.

 

[Magwitch]

What is the prize money for winning league one, if there is one, and do they still award that old first division champions trophy ?

 

[BornSlippySkyBlue]

Where have you heard that? I physically don't see how that can be true

https://1.ftb.al/a/key_live_mcar7AB.../dmFyaWFibGU9MjAyMC0wNC0xN1QwOToyMzo0M1oifQ==

 

[Brylowes]

Winning a league in empty stadiums watching on the iPad is a bit poor but what can we do

It would be infinitely better than watching us squandering our lead ‘which could easily
Happen.
Trying to pick up where we left off worries me for all sorts of different reasons.

 

[Liquid Gold]

https://1.ftb.al/a/key_live_mcar7AB3Mt4UT70dOlAHVhncyDjxRn4Z?$identity_id=606486158658166641?tags=Onefootball_iOS&tags=country_GB&tags=lang_en&tags=Native&channel=Pasteboard&feature=Unknown&type=0&duration=0&source=ios&data=eyIkb2dfdGl0bGUiOiJBbGwgRUZMIGdhbWVzIHRvIGJlIGFpcmVkIGxpdmUgZm9yIGZyZWUgd2hlbiBmb290YmFsbCByZXR1cm5zIiwiJGRlZXBsaW5rX3BhdGgiOiJlZGl0b3JpYWwvMjk3MjAxMzY/bGFuZ3VhZ2U9ZW4iLCIkY2Fub25pY2FsX2lkZW50aWZpZXIiOiJjbXMvMjk3MjAxMzYiLCIkb2dfcmVkaXJlY3QiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5vbmVmb290YmFsbC5jb20vY21zL2VuLzI5NzIwMTM2P3ZhcmlhYmxlPTIwMjAtMDQtMTdUMDk6MjM6NDNaIiwiJGZhbGxiYWNrX3VybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm9uZWZvb3RiYWxsLmNvbS9jbXMvZW4vMjk3MjAxMzY/dmFyaWFibGU9MjAyMC0wNC0xN1QwOToyMzo0M1oifQ==

That looks like a dodgy site that's probably intending to stream them on for free.

 

[BornSlippySkyBlue]

That looks like a dodgy site that's probably intending to stream them on for free.

Nah, it’s Onefootball but I have the app installed and it makes getting a link to the same story on their website a PITA. I can guarantee you it isn’t a dodgy link.

 

[larry_david]

People calling for the season to end now are terrified we are going to fuck up. We may fuck up but we've lost 3 leaguue games all season, even if we are a bit iffy to start with everyone else is gonna be and our title winning players are gonna be itching to get out there and finish the job.

End it now we go up, great. I won't even celebrate tbh, how could you. I'd feel like we've cheated. If we can play it out safely, watching on iplayer 3 games a week with beer in hand, well hell that might just get some of us saddos who live alone through this horrible fucking life

 

[chiefdave]

End it now we go up, great.

No guarantee. They could say end it now with no promotion or relegation.

 

[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

Take a look at the responsible organisations, Wimbledon, US Masters, The Open, The Olympics and so many more.

What, all those competitions that haven't yet got underway....

 

[BornSlippySkyBlue]

That looks like a dodgy site that's probably intending to stream them on for free.

This is better:
https://en.onefootball.com/-all-efl-games-to-be-aired-live-for-free-when-football-returns/

 

[larry_david]

No guarantee. They could say end it now with no promotion or relegation.

Also true. This statement is great in my eyes, let's let's play it out. Sky blues going up doing it in the most ridiculous circumstances ever

 

[Liquid Gold]

This is better:
https://en.onefootball.com/-all-efl-games-to-be-aired-live-for-free-when-football-returns/

I found it, apart from the title it says fuck all about them being free

All EFL games to be aired live for free when football returns


Live coverage of all English Football League games is to be made available for free when football returns.

Fans of clubs in the Championship, League One and League Two will be able to watch their clubs with games set to take place behind closed doors.

In an open letter published on Friday, EFL chairman Rick Parry admitted that there is still no timeframe on when games can return or when fans can attend matches again.

“To give you an honest assessment of the current situation; the point at which you will be able to attend games again remains unclear,” Parry wrote.

“Please be assured, however, that we are going to welcome you back to stadiums as soon as it is safe to do so. Your contribution to the matchday experience and atmospheres created in stadia up and down the country is something we should never take for granted. Unfortunately, I cannot tell you today when football will resume, though whenever we do return, matches are likely to be played without crowds.

“We will endeavour to bring live football direct into your homes once it returns. Plans are continuing to be worked up for all games to be broadcast either via our broadcast partners, iFollow or equivalent Club streaming services.

“We will update you on this once we know when matches will recommence.”

Clubs across the EFL are eager to complete their seasons, with many facing insolvency as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

It remains to be seen how many clubs are confident of completing 2019/20 without receiving any more matchday revenue.

 

[larry_david]

What, all those competitions that haven't yet got underway....

And last 4 days in some cases

 

[Paxman II]

Clearly some of you like Mr Parry refuse to accept the full nature and implications of what is going on. There is simply no way we should consider starting up football again until most of society has returned to some sort of normality.

 

[chiefdave]

Take a look at the responsible organisations, Wimbledon, US Masters, The Open, The Olympics and so many more.

Two of those have been cancelled completely and two have been postponed. Don't think any Cov fan would want the season cancelled and you're arguing against postponing.

 

[Grendel]

Clearly some of you like Mr Parry refuse to accept the full nature and implications of what is going on. There is simply no way we should consider starting up football again until most of society has returned to some sort of normality.

The EFL can’t do anything until the premier league take a position - why do you just not get this?

 

[cc84cov]

We are top by 5 points with a game in hand we are by far the best side in the division it’s the same for everyone we will be fresh,Kelly was crying out for a rest just can’t see how we will blow it,Rotherham will come fierce I feel.

 

[BornSlippySkyBlue]

I found it, apart from the title it says fuck all about them being free

All EFL games to be aired live for free when football returns


Live coverage of all English Football League games is to be made available for free when football returns.

Fans of clubs in the Championship, League One and League Two will be able to watch their clubs with games set to take place behind closed doors.

In an open letter published on Friday, EFL chairman Rick Parry admitted that there is still no timeframe on when games can return or when fans can attend matches again.

“To give you an honest assessment of the current situation; the point at which you will be able to attend games again remains unclear,” Parry wrote.

“Please be assured, however, that we are going to welcome you back to stadiums as soon as it is safe to do so. Your contribution to the matchday experience and atmospheres created in stadia up and down the country is something we should never take for granted. Unfortunately, I cannot tell you today when football will resume, though whenever we do return, matches are likely to be played without crowds.

“We will endeavour to bring live football direct into your homes once it returns. Plans are continuing to be worked up for all games to be broadcast either via our broadcast partners, iFollow or equivalent Club streaming services.

“We will update you on this once we know when matches will recommence.”

Clubs across the EFL are eager to complete their seasons, with many facing insolvency as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

It remains to be seen how many clubs are confident of completing 2019/20 without receiving any more matchday revenue.

Apart from the title, no.

 

[Warwickhunt]

use points per game average for the rest of the season promote the teams on that basis no relegation so increase the leagues size until next season will sort the possible legals out.

 

[Kilclines curly mullet]

One concern about resuming behind closed doors is that supporters will still turn up outside the ground.
Are you telling me that if, when we get promoted there won’t be thousands on the streets celebrating...

 

[Magwitch]

use points per game average for the rest of the season promote the teams on that basis no relegation so increase the leagues size until next season will sort the possible legals out.

That the sensible decision so don’t expect Parry to do that.

 

[kg82]

Once again Mr Parry has made a completely useless statement full of hot air and absurdity with no clue to what they are going to do. This moron is about as thoughtful as a retailer in a Chinese wet market. Still clinging to the hope games can be played out with scant regard to public health. The government just announced a further lock down period. What in Mr Parry's mind makes him think players can come back, stadiums open up with all the staffing required to do so, travel up and down the country for football teams to away games in a bus, stay over in hotels, and all the rest of the logistics. Not to mention players getting in to train for at least 3 weeks to get match fit before they even kick a ball? What planet is this guy on? You at best would totally disrupt the following season for all sorts of reasons. Clubs need to figure out their finances, transfer windows, contracts, the whole nine yards.
Call it now, PPG to finish it, no relegations. It's just 9 games remaining from 44. Momentum has gone, it would be like starting a new mini season likely to be seen as unfair as it could drastically effect results markedly different from those of the first 35 games.
When it's safe to do so the new season can start, concentrate on that. Hand out the prize money, the money from the Premier league (rumoured to be £125/135m) teams need now, and lessen the certain burden of risk to all players, staff and associated people it would take to try and finish the season anytime soon. Take a look at the responsible organisations, Wimbledon, US Masters, The Open, The Olympics and so many more.
I will be gutted to see the season ended this way but it's the logical thing to do.

Give it a rest already. They want to play out the season, he’s said that’s what he wants. You can’t expect anything definitive when literally no one knows anything definitive.
Oh, and you don’t know what a wet market is.

 

[letsallsingtogether]

The New season could also start behind closed doors who knows how long this may go on!
High risk people have been told it could be a year.