torchomatic
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NO vote today. But EFL will apparently reveal their plan on how the season will end.
EFL to end season this week - City likely to be promoted (14 Viewers)
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SkyBlue Snowflake
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Like I said no decision today....
Shut it scumboy, another to stick on ignore
Voice_of_Reason
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Draft protocol. EFL will fund testing.
AFCCOVENTRY
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11:44 - The scheduled vote won’t take place today due to the EFL still waiting for the Premier League to finalise their relegation plan should the Prem season not finish as planned!
However, the EFL could announce their plan on how to end the season in each league today!
However, the EFL could announce their plan on how to end the season in each league today!
fernandopartridge
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Who'd have thought it. football reflecting broader society. The plebs in L1 and L2 fate is in the hands of the rich boys in the PL.
SkyBlueCRJ
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Hardly surprising, a decision will need to be made soon though. Maybe it's just through years of being a Coventry fan but I help escape the feeling that the longer this drags on, the chances of us getting absolutely stuffed increases.
AFCCOVENTRY
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there will be no decision today. This will drag on.
Liquid Gold
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Does Marko know?
AFCCOVENTRY
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Funded by the League'
Football
Ian Dennis
BBC Radio 5 Live senior football reporter
In a draft document for a protocol to return to training, the EFL says the testing program will be funded by the League, which will provide all reasonable logistical support to ensure that the program runs effectively.
The level of testing remains subject to confirmation of Government advice and thetesting process to be advised by the League is currently being finalised.
Details will be confirmed in good time before testing is to commence. This protocol will require the consent of all stakeholders and the agreement of Clubs.
Football
Ian Dennis
BBC Radio 5 Live senior football reporter
In a draft document for a protocol to return to training, the EFL says the testing program will be funded by the League, which will provide all reasonable logistical support to ensure that the program runs effectively.
The level of testing remains subject to confirmation of Government advice and thetesting process to be advised by the League is currently being finalised.
Details will be confirmed in good time before testing is to commence. This protocol will require the consent of all stakeholders and the agreement of Clubs.
SkyBlueCRJ
Well-Known Member
Funded by the League'
Football
Ian Dennis
BBC Radio 5 Live senior football reporter
In a draft document for a protocol to return to training, the EFL says the testing program will be funded by the League, which will provide all reasonable logistical support to ensure that the program runs effectively.
The level of testing remains subject to confirmation of Government advice and thetesting process to be advised by the League is currently being finalised.
Details will be confirmed in good time before testing is to commence. This protocol will require the consent of all stakeholders and the agreement of Clubs.
It's an effective ultimatum for clubs at the bottom end who want to see the season voided completely. Either play and pay or save yourself the cash, vote for PPG and accept relegation.
clint van damme
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Flying Fokker
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You don’t know this forum do you?
Frostie
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The point MacAnthony makes about cost of not playing is flawed. If we do manage to play games then they will have to be behind closed doors. In which case fans will be entitled to refunds anyway (if they choose to take them).
If it's true that the EFL are paying for all testing that does make it more feasible.
91 clubs @£140k per club = £12.74m.
Truth is the figure will be higher than £140k each in Championship with bigger squads & support staff so enormous undertaking for them.
If it's true that the EFL are paying for all testing that does make it more feasible.
91 clubs @£140k per club = £12.74m.
Truth is the figure will be higher than £140k each in Championship with bigger squads & support staff so enormous undertaking for them.
SkyBlueCRJ
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The issue is, MacAnthony is unhappy about Rotherham going up based on their position. If he influences the other 5 teams to jump onboard with his grievances against Rotherham's potential promotion then that completely throws that idea out of the window.
The EFL board need to grab their balls and come up with a solution independently. As all I can see happening is meeting, after meeting, after meeting where nothing is agreed expect the date of the next meeting.
Philosoraptor
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Sounds like they may be looking at finishing the league after all.
SkyBlueDom26
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Will the testing be for the whole efl though or just championship? Will cost lots if it’s for every club lol
HuckerbyDublinWhelan
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Testing requires consent of all stakeholders, haven’t Accrington’s owner already said they won’t be playing?
Ccfcisparks
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As have Rochdale's
RegTheDonk
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You would also assume UEFA would back them up, if you're not part of the FA then forget playing in the Champs League. Also, nobody not in a FIFA recognised league can play for their country. Might test the players resolve to put pride and country first.
Liquid Gold
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Problem is one failed test and the whole thing falls apart. I was bang on getting the season finished and going up the right way but it isn't going to happen.
AFCCOVENTRY
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12:30 - TESTING UPDATE!
The EFL have stated in the last few moments that if the championship,L1 and L2 was to return behind closed doors, the league would pay for all of the testing that every player needs HOWEVER for this to happen every side must agree to a return to action!
The EFL have stated in the last few moments that if the championship,L1 and L2 was to return behind closed doors, the league would pay for all of the testing that every player needs HOWEVER for this to happen every side must agree to a return to action!
AFCCOVENTRY
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Every side won’t agree to return though...
AFCCOVENTRY
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BREAKING: The meeting between League One clubs has concluded without a definitive outcome. Clubs will now meet next week.
EFL are a shambles. They should just make a decision.
EFL are a shambles. They should just make a decision.
AFCCOVENTRY
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12:45 - MEETING OVER!
The meeting is reportedly over without any key decision being made, essentially the meeting was pointless other then the salary cap and the news that leagues could fund testing if all sides agree to it!
If anything this meeting has made it more confusing
The meeting is reportedly over without any key decision being made, essentially the meeting was pointless other then the salary cap and the news that leagues could fund testing if all sides agree to it!
If anything this meeting has made it more confusing
SkyBlueCRJ
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No bottle whatsoever. If the children can't decide between themselves then make the decision for them.
Paxman II
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I'm happy enough if they want to restart and finish the league if that's there decision becuase I am confident we are a great squad, management and team.
Of allthe issues even just highlighting one is reason enough to not continue....
It just won't be a level playing field will it? Injured players are now presumably now all fit, and teams can field their strongest sides and get psyched up for a few games remaining.
A season is built on many factors of a 46 game season. (2 less with Bury out) It's about off field ability and not just on field ability.
Clubs who have managed injuries well, have invested in squads that are still capable when a key player has been injured, are part of it. CCFC have a very good squad but to let teams back with injury free squads now alters that playing field, and ultimately could change results dramatically from where they might have been. Is that fair?
All this before you even consider the health implications.
Of allthe issues even just highlighting one is reason enough to not continue....
It just won't be a level playing field will it? Injured players are now presumably now all fit, and teams can field their strongest sides and get psyched up for a few games remaining.
A season is built on many factors of a 46 game season. (2 less with Bury out) It's about off field ability and not just on field ability.
Clubs who have managed injuries well, have invested in squads that are still capable when a key player has been injured, are part of it. CCFC have a very good squad but to let teams back with injury free squads now alters that playing field, and ultimately could change results dramatically from where they might have been. Is that fair?
All this before you even consider the health implications.
Liquid Gold
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If it keeps rumbling on they're going to have to try and introduce a majority rules system.
You can say they're a shambles but if their rules say they need 75% approval and they haven't got it then what can they do? If they rip up those rules and just do something then they will get sued to shit.
SkyBlueCRJ
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If it drags on too long they may have to do just that.
AFCCOVENTRY
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The 6 League One sides that want to resume are trying everything to delay a potential vote to end the season early, makes this situation messier and more confusing