EFL to end season this week - City likely to be promoted (27 Viewers)

[jordan210]

After a full and comprehensive review of the Club submissions, alongside consideration of views stated at the Club meetings of 13 and 15 May 2020, the Board unanimously agreed to continue with the original approach and is now proposing to call a meeting of Clubs on Monday 8 June 2020 to consider and, if thought fit, approve the proposals to introduce the Regulation change.

The EFL Articles allow Member Clubs the opportunity to propose amendments to Regulations and should any Club wish to propose an alternative, it must do so by submitting such a proposal by no later than 2.00pm on Tuesday 2 June 2020.

 

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[tisza]

Martin Samuel is at it again
Most of his column today is taken up by political ranting but he starts an attack on AFC Wimbledon's desire to end the L1 season 'All cynics start out as optimists......'
Pot and kettle?

got a link? can't seem to find it

 

[Frostie]

I wonder with the PL agreeing to PPG if they can't play it out if that weakens the stance of those that oppose it in League 1?

We had the Tranmere chap saying they'd be relegated by 0.04 PPG which does sound harsh but in PL...

If 5th place qualifies for Champions League this season with the Man City ban then Sheffield United would miss out by 0.01 PPG.

Tighter still down the bottom; Bournemouth, Watford & West Ham all have an identical 0.93 PPG.
Bournemouth would be relegated on Goal Difference.

All a moot point as PL should be able to play providing no second spike but interesting that they're prepared to adopt PPG as the fairest alternative model.

 

[Earlsdon_Skyblue1]

So literally nothing has happened?

They're stalling another 10 days in which time clubs can submit their own wacky ideas which can then in turn burn up some more time.

 

[shepardo01]

Prem playing clever I think and the first few games clear up games in hand, so I recall reading yesterday.

 

[shepardo01]

Both votes at same meeting by the looks of it!!!

 

[Johnnythespider]

Should i book Tuesday the 9th off to nurse a hangover

 

[jordan210]

Incompetent councillor criticise incompetent organisation

 

[clint van damme]

So literally nothing has happened?

They're stalling another 10 days in which time clubs can submit their own wacky ideas which can then in turn burn up some more time.

They've only got until Tuesday to present their wacky ideas. How much wackiness can you dream up in 4 days?!

 

[CCFC54321]

Incompetent councillor criticise incompetent organisation

steady on mr matin people in glass houses...

 

[Magwitch]

If you think about it the time scale is going to be at what was mentioned weeks ago, June 6th if memory serves me correct, couple of weeks training then PL matches commence on the 17th which gives six weeks to get the games done thats six weekends until the end of July and plenty of time to slot three mid-week games in, we are in a similar position, perhaps a week behind, so let’s not rule out playing the season out.

 

[lord_garrincha]

So literally nothing has happened?

They're stalling another 10 days in which time clubs can submit their own wacky ideas which can then in turn burn up some more time.

Rick Parry is all ears apparently.

 

[ajsccfc]

I'd happily pay to see Sunderland lose at inner city sumo.

 

[MatthewWallis]

This is ridiculous. They’ve pissed about looking at other clubs proposals and rejected them and now sent all clubs away to see if anyone else wants to think of an idea

 

[higgs]

Is this the longest we have ever been top of a division?

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[tisza]

If you think about it the time scale is going to be at what was mentioned weeks ago, June 6th if memory serves me correct, couple of weeks training then PL matches commence on the 17th which gives six weeks to get the games done thats six weekends until the end of July and plenty of time to slot three mid-week games in, we are in a similar position, perhaps a week behind, so let’s not rule out playing the season out.

We are way behind PL. They'll have a week or so fitness followed by a month (most sides) of contact training to get to their start.
We'd be at least a month behind plus they don't have play-offs to fit in. Players need 5 weeks to get ready same as any other season - if not more in this situation of compressed fixtures
Plus the spanner in the works for PL is one - the FA cup and 2-when UEFA throw a spanner in the works about completing their competitions

 

[Magwitch]

Who says we haven’t been training, there’s a player lives right by me and he’s out running everyday and there’s someone with him I assume a personal trainer, have I read Robins saying full training from the eight sure I did.

 

[clint van damme]

Who says we haven’t been training, there’s a player lives right by me and he’s out running everyday and there’s someone with him I assume a personal trainer

It's been mentioned they'll have individual programs to do at home but that's not the same as team training.

 

[Magwitch]

Plus when UEFA throw a spanner in the works about completing their competitions

That should be interesting when the likes of Man City and Chelsea have to quarantine their players for a fortnight when they return from wherever they fly from.

 

[wingy]

If you think about it the time scale is going to be at what was mentioned weeks ago, June 6th if memory serves me correct, couple of weeks training then PL matches commence on the 17th which gives six weeks to get the games done thats six weekends until the end of July and plenty of time to slot three mid-week games in, we are in a similar position, perhaps a week behind, so let’s not rule out playing the season out.

Except Robins wants a month Training and how do we guarantee loans and out of contracts don't just walk?

 

[no_loyalty]

Should i book Tuesday the 9th off to nurse a hangover

Don't bother, probably take them another month to reveal the results.

 

[Magwitch]

If we are back to full training on the 8th they’ll soon be up to speed. I’m not saying or suggesting we play on much prefer just being promoted the easy way, but going on the PL teams they haven’t done 5 weeks training as has been suggested we need. I think our lot have done a lot of fitness training for a while now, just need to shake the rough of a bit now.

 

[Magwitch]

Except Robins wants a month Training and how do we guarantee loans and out of contracts don't just walk?

If the do that which they won’t just wave them goodbye say thanks and carry on.

 

[Johnnythespider]

If you think about it the time scale is going to be at what was mentioned weeks ago, June 6th if memory serves me correct, couple of weeks training then PL matches commence on the 17th which gives six weeks to get the games done thats six weekends until the end of July and plenty of time to slot three mid-week games in, we are in a similar position, perhaps a week behind, so let’s not rule out playing the season out.

The vote is on the 8th, assuming the league voted to play on all players and staff would need to be tested before returning to training, this would take a few days, let's say 4 days which gets us to the 12th, we haven't played since March so would need several weeks training minimum, lets say a month as that is what Robins stated a few weeks back but you think 5 days would suffice, it would realistically take until near the end of August to play out the season, that is before you address the very different financial positions of the PL and league one, don't see it happening I'm afraid.

 

[Paxman II]

Meanwhile more players coming back are testing positive.

 

[tisza]

Who says we haven’t been training, there’s a player lives right by me and he’s out running everyday and there’s someone with him I assume a personal trainer, have I read Robins saying full training from the eight sure I did.

but they are basically on a normal "closed" season fitness program.
Needs gearing up same as normal pre-season which is around 5 weeks.
Players normally get around 6 weeks off, they've been "off" far longer than that now.
Bundesliga already saying muscle injuries up 250% after 3 games back due to "unusual" preparation and fixture congestion.

 

[tisza]

Some Championship clubs already asking for advances on their money from EFL as testing costs higher than expected.

 

[RegTheDonk]

Prem playing clever I think and the first few games clear up games in hand, so I recall reading yesterday.

Yes, any idea what happens if those two games are played, Villa win, and THEN it went to PPG? Would they survive?

 

[better days]

got a link? can't seem to find it

Doesn't seem to be online so here's a scan

 

[Johnnythespider]

Can anyone tell me if the EFL and league one clubs had ended the league earlier, and in effect put clubs into closed season would they then be unable to claim furlough, just a thought that delay might be beneficial to clubs financially, when does pre-season normally start, i have it in mind as around mid June which would put clubs in their normal financial yearly situations when the vote is done.

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

From current player no plans to return to training

 

[shepardo01]

From current player no plans to return to training

I think they are fairly confident that things will go "the right way" for the club, so don't have to.
Remember. They will be getting far more info than us lot on here.

 

[chiefdave]

Sounds like they're just going through the motions so there will be no legal issues later. They've considered proposals from other clubs but are going ahead with the originally proposed options.

The bit they've missed out of their statement is that while the articles do allow the clubs to propose things the EFL board can ignore them.

 

[tisza]

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Doesn't seem to be online so here's a scan

thanks. So just another article for his mate Palios.

 

[tisza]

Can anyone tell me if the EFL and league one clubs had ended the league earlier, and in effect put clubs into closed season would they then be unable to claim furlough, just a thought that delay might be beneficial to clubs financially, when does pre-season normally start, i have it in mind as around mid June which would put clubs in their normal financial yearly situations when the vote is done.

clubs normally return July 1st for preseason.
I think the point for the financially struggling clubs is that they would have the opportunity to budget for next season if this season was curtailed (with the assumptions about BCD/reduced attendances etc. ).