EFL to end season this week - City likely to be promoted (19 Viewers)

torchomatic · May 15, 2020

NO vote today. But EFL will apparently reveal their plan on how the season will end.

SkyBlue Snowflake · May 15, 2020

Like I said no decision today....

Nick said:
Ironic.

Shut it scumboy, another to stick on ignore

Voice_of_Reason · May 15, 2020

Draft protocol. EFL will fund testing.

AFCCOVENTRY · May 15, 2020

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!

Sick Boy · May 15, 2020

So what exactly is going on?

fernandopartridge · May 15, 2020

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 · May 15, 2020

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 · May 15, 2020

Sick Boy said:
So what exactly is going on?

there will be no decision today. This will drag on.

Corrado · May 15, 2020

No one knows if a vote will be today or not its just people guessing

Liquid Gold · May 15, 2020

Does Marko know?

AFCCOVENTRY · May 15, 2020

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.

SkyBlueCRJ · May 15, 2020

AFCCOVENTRY said:
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 · May 15, 2020

SkyBlue Snowflake said:
No decision will be made today been reliably informed, go and enjoy the day, no more statement from me today either...

Otis said:
BBC are saying we should learn of our fate today.

Haha! Classic SBT

Mcbean · May 15, 2020

Just come back for the playoff place amongst the 4 teams there - Cov and Rotherham to be promoted - job done

Flying Fokker · May 15, 2020

SkyBlue Snowflake said:
Like I said no decision today....

Shut it scumboy, another to stick on ignore

You don’t know this forum do you?

ajsccfc · May 15, 2020

I saw somewhere that a compromise could be top 2 up then 3-10 have an extended 8-team playoffs to determine the third team up, that would include all 6 teams in the Peterborough statement

Frostie · May 15, 2020

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.

SkyBlueCRJ · May 15, 2020

ajsccfc said:
I saw somewhere that a compromise could be top 2 up then 3-10 have an extended 8-team playoffs to determine the third team up, that would include all 6 teams in the Peterborough statement

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 · May 15, 2020

Sounds like they may be looking at finishing the league after all.

SkyBlueDom26 · May 15, 2020

Will the testing be for the whole efl though or just championship? Will cost lots if it’s for every club lol

HuckerbyDublinWhelan · May 15, 2020

Testing requires consent of all stakeholders, haven’t Accrington’s owner already said they won’t be playing?

Ccfcisparks · May 15, 2020

HuckerbyDublinWhelan said:
Testing requires consent of all stakeholders, haven’t Accrington’s owner already said they won’t be playing?

As have Rochdale's

RegTheDonk · May 15, 2020

Colin Steins Smile said:
In short no. The FA are the governing body of the sport, so unless the PL want to play under another national governing bodies rules....no.
They obviously think they are bigger than the governing body, but it might be timely reminder to them. If they don't comply then the FA has the ultimate sanction of not recognising any games played by the FA.

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.

Tommo1993 · May 15, 2020

Finish it PPG or wait and finish legitimately, either way we’re good enough to go up.

However, I can’t be convinced that the latter is realistic.

“Integrity”, my arse.

Liquid Gold · May 15, 2020

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 · May 15, 2020

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!

AFCCOVENTRY · May 15, 2020

Every side won’t agree to return though...

AFCCOVENTRY · May 15, 2020

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.

AFCCOVENTRY · May 15, 2020

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

SkyBlueCRJ · May 15, 2020

No bottle whatsoever. If the children can't decide between themselves then make the decision for them.

Magwitch · May 15, 2020

Will this testing continue next season too ?

Paxman II · May 15, 2020

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.

Liquid Gold · May 15, 2020

If it keeps rumbling on they're going to have to try and introduce a majority rules system.

AFCCOVENTRY said:
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.

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 · May 15, 2020

Liquid Gold said:
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.

If it drags on too long they may have to do just that.

AFCCOVENTRY · May 15, 2020

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

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