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Toffee in Jandals said:
Let me get this right - Premier League clubs do have to do mandatory, regular COVID testing of players and staff, but EFL clubs don't have to, is that right?

Surely the footballing authorities are actually aware that EFL clubs can play Prem clubs in the cup competitions?
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That's all right, because they guy who holds the minutes board up on the touchline puts a mask on...

You couldn't make this utter idiocy up
 
Based on what the government said yesterday we are looking at 6 months of the new guidelines, so not going to be back in stadiums till then, that takes us to March, so you can more or less write off the idea of fans back in stadiums this year.
But should the government really step in and prop up the 4 professional leagues outside the premier league? And non league too? I get that it's not just playing staff, but they are not doing much to support other industries, I can't see them giving money to football. It might be possible that some of these clubs could get creative maybe do an online season ticket for their fans and be able to show all the games online, if they are not being shown on TV already. But we could see some clubs go to the wall and not come back. This could lead to a restructuring of the league
 
OneTrueLegend said:
Based on what the government said yesterday we are looking at 6 months of the new guidelines, so not going to be back in stadiums till then, that takes us to March, so you can more or less write off the idea of fans back in stadiums this year.
But should the government really step in and prop up the 4 professional leagues outside the premier league? And non league too? I get that it's not just playing staff, but they are not doing much to support other industries, I can't see them giving money to football. It might be possible that some of these clubs could get creative maybe do an online season ticket for their fans and be able to show all the games online, if they are not being shown on TV already. But we could see some clubs go to the wall and not come back. This could lead to a restructuring of the league
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Given the obscene amount of revenue football in England generates overseas with TV rights, merchandising and football tourism, you'd think the UK government would have the foresight to step in and support all the clubs, with the promise of better days ahead.

Given Johnson's government's handling of things thus far though, I'm not holding out hope
 
OneTrueLegend said:
Based on what the government said yesterday we are looking at 6 months of the new guidelines, so not going to be back in stadiums till then, that takes us to March, so you can more or less write off the idea of fans back in stadiums this year.
But should the government really step in and prop up the 4 professional leagues outside the premier league? And non league too? I get that it's not just playing staff, but they are not doing much to support other industries, I can't see them giving money to football. It might be possible that some of these clubs could get creative maybe do an online season ticket for their fans and be able to show all the games online, if they are not being shown on TV already. But we could see some clubs go to the wall and not come back. This could lead to a restructuring of the league
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Got a mate who's a season ticket holder at Stoke. They are doing a £10 per match streaming service via NOW TV. You log in to your supporter account at Stoke, pay your £10 and get a code to stream the match.
He paid £10 to watch a 0-0 draw against Millwall away. That's dedication! :)
 
Toffee in Jandals said:
Given the obscene amount of revenue football in England generates overseas with TV rights, merchandising and football tourism, you'd think the UK government would have the foresight to step in and support all the clubs, with the promise of better days ahead.

Given Johnson's government's handling of things thus far though, I'm not holding out hope
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I think the premier league will be alright, even though the Chinese TV company that have the rights for Premier league in parts of Asia have cancelled their contract, its the Championship down that have a problem because they get a higher % of their overall revenue from match days and the non match day functions that are all cancelled like Weddings, Funerals, etc. I could see some of the league one and league two teams going bankrupt and even some of the championship clubs that are already heavy with debt
 

roydo said:
Are the Championship and league teams not testing players?
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Was listening to talkSPORT yesterday and someone said it would cost in the region of 15k a month for about 30 players and staff, which equates to just short of 200k a year if this continues which is impossible for these clubs getting no gate revenue.
 

H.H. said:
Don’t wanna risk the possibility of the chairman’s massive wages being reduced.
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He is off soon, but thats irrelevant. Like, I have no idea of the costs involved in just weekly tests for 72 clubs, but in these weird times, pretty sure their members are more important than a Lowry painting in their offices. And thats before we cast a gaze on the £40-50 million they have in cash.
 
JLW said:
Was listening to talkSPORT yesterday and someone said it would cost in the region of 15k a month for about 30 players and staff, which equates to just short of 200k a year if this continues which is impossible for these clubs getting no gate revenue.
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So circa £15m will cover 72 clubs for 12 months.

Thats chicken feed to the PFA.
 
Just do whatever it takes to keep the leagues happy because I'm not having our superb start to the season messed about because it would be the most ''Everton that'' thing I've ever kin seen. You know James would get injured at home, bottle of aftershave dropped on his big toe the sexy hunk.
 
The news tonight, about a lockdown in Liverpool possibly lasting 6 months, I kind of feel that could be the end of any hope's we have of getting in Goodison this season.
While nationally things might not be the same everywhere, I wonder if certain areas after Christmas might get fans back while we dont.
 
4737carlin said:
The news tonight, about a lockdown in Liverpool possibly lasting 6 months, I kind of feel that could be the end of any hope's we have of getting in Goodison this season.
While nationally things might not be the same everywhere, I wonder if certain areas after Christmas might get fans back while we dont.
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What's everyone's thoughts of the season getting canned if COVID infections don't start to decrease, let alone fans not being allowed into stadiums in the north west? If the UK continues with numbers of 10,000+ new infections a day for any prolonged period, I just can't see football being allowed to continue, sadly
 

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