Quote Originally Posted by upthemaggies View Post
Yes, just one game would be all that is required of them. It would more than likely save Stevenage anyway if they agreed to it because Macc either wouldn't be able to put a team out and would have to default or they'd field a dilapidated/unmotivated team.

The argument against 3 up 3 down must be that it would weaken the Football League (and of course, for a FL club to vote for it increases the likelihood of them being relegated)i. You've got the Boston, Rushden and Macc Town experience and whilst Fleetwood, Accrington, Burton and to a lesser extent FGR are all doing well, they aren't exactly pulling in the crowds, at home or away.

Reduced capacities was mentioned this morning on talkSport, they didn't discuss the idea but a phrase (something like "Safe distance seating") did come up when they were talking about resuming next season, so presumably it is an idea that has already been talked about at a higher level.
You could even just go straight to penalties - each player uses a different ball - social distancing is easy and no need for testing... given Macclesfield and Stevenage's goalscoring record it might still take 90 mins though...

As for reduced capacity - if paying customers are not allowed in let some (say 1000 - as you can socially distance 1000 in a 20000 seater stadium) apply to be volunteer stewards each match. They can hire the high vis jackets from the club (for the same cost as a match ticket) and space them around the ground - purely so they can throw the ball back when it goes out of play of course....