O/T Coronavirus Thread

[Scum-Triumphant]

The premier league will almost certainly cancel today.
Not sure where that will leave the EFL.

[mikemiller]

The sports chiefs in the USA have already called a temporary halt, without waiting for orders from President Fakenews... he will probably be furious

[rolymiller]

What happened when ww2 broke out with regard to the footy season in 1945. I presume they just didn't bother with the rest of the season and started afresh after the war.

[rolymiller]

ie no promotion or relegation in the 45-46 season. Suppose if the season hadn't started or only just had you could easily cancel the season. Yes I know world war is a bit more important than footy but just thinking the implications thru for footy and comparing to the probs today.

A lot of lower league clubs couldnt financially survive games behind closed doors or a league suspension. Then again even if games were open for fans to attend attendances would likely be down for because of the fear factor.

Maybe it would be the time for the big clubs to promise to help em out! Ho chuffin ho wit that one!

Personally I think the league should carry on but only cancel games where players are not allowed to play because they have the bug.

[mikemiller]

In UK, war was declared 3rd September 1939 - not many games of the 39/40 season would have been played by then

[WanChaiMiller]

A lot of lower league clubs couldnt financially survive games behind closed doors or a league suspension. Maybe then would be the time for the big clubs to promise to help em out! Ho chuffin ho wit that one!

There was a Chairman from a div 2 club on the radio yesterday (cant remember the club). He says the match day income for most lower league clubs is between £25k -£40k. 10 games without this income will bankrupt many.

[Silly-miller]

Sky news

English Football League has agreed to suspend all games until at least 4 April due to the virus outbreak

[millertop]

Sky news

English Football League has agreed to suspend all games until at least 4 April due to the virus outbreak

Not seen owt but there’s quite a few Prem players being tested after showing symptoms so they might be suspended

[millertop]

Champions league and Europa have been suspended

[millertop]

The FA, Premier League, EFL and Barclays FA Women’s Super League and FA Women’s Championship have collectively agreed to postpone the professional game in England until 3 April at the earliest.

This action, which will be kept under constant review, has been taken due to the increasing numbers of Clubs taking steps to isolate their players and staff because of the COVID-19 virus.

The postponements include all matches in the Championship, League One and League Two, as well as all Academy and youth team fixtures.


In addition, Clubs are being advised to suspend indefinitely all non-essential activities which include, but are not limited to, player appearances, training ground visits and fan meetings.

Whilst the EFL Board has continued to take the advice and guidance offered by the Government and its health advisors, emerging developments mean now is the time to implement football’s contingency plans in response to the crisis.

A further update on these plans will be given post an EFL Board Meeting next week.

This decision has not been taken lightly, but the EFL must prioritise the health and well-being of players, staff and supporters while also acknowledging the Government’s national efforts in tackling this outbreak.