Breaking news! Government 'opens door' for football return

[flourbasher]

Additional info from BBC on that story

Six clubs are determined to finish the League One season by completing their remaining fixtures, says Peterborough chairman Darragh MacAnthony.

MacAnthony released a statement on behalf of Posh, Oxford, Sunderland, Fleetwood, Portsmouth and Ipswich.

League One clubs are due to meet with the EFL board on Friday to discuss options for completing the season.

Elite football in England has been suspended since mid-March because of the coronavirus pandemic.


More detail
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52670556

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I thought Oxford were going up if done on adjusted points per game?

Why would they want to continue playing?

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Tears and tantrums ahead methinks.

[flourbasher]

I thought Oxford were going up if done on adjusted points per game?

Why would they want to continue playing?

I assume because there are other scenarios where they wouldn't got up so it's a risk.
Weighted ppg yes, simple ppg and I think it's Wycombe
Goals scored it,s pboro
If it's best team in the league then we've been told it's Oxford again
Most fans it's Sunderland
Spent the most money then we,re back to pboro

It's a bit of a lottery for all

[Nardendee]

I went to the NFL game between Oakland Raiders and Chicago Bears last October at Tottenham’s fantastic new stadium.

Really enjoyed it. Fantastic atmosphere.

[millertop]

NYS on bbc news

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I assume because there are other scenarios where they wouldn't got up so it's a risk.
Weighted ppg yes, simple ppg and I think it's Wycombe
Goals scored it,s pboro
If it's best team in the league then we've been told it's Oxford again
Most fans it's Sunderland
Spent the most money then we,re back to pboro

It's a bit of a lottery for all

There’s me thinking it was all about “ integrity “...😂😂

Rochdale in 19th would rather the season ended now, so would I.
Covid-19 will decide when it’s safe to use integrity !!

[flourbasher]

I'm surprised that Mark Palios of Tranmere isn't in this breakaway club as well.
Maybe he realises it's not a good idea to restart either from a health or financial point of view.

Interesting to note that Pompey expect to have to make significant refunds to their 14k season ticket holders.

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I'm surprised that Mark Palios of Tranmere isn't in this breakaway club as well.
Maybe he realises it's not a good idea to restart either from a health or financial point of view.

Interesting to note that Pompey expect to have to make significant refunds to their 14k season ticket holders.

Pompey are the same boat if season restarts crowdless. I don't agree with Warney very often but something he said in last week's tizer. He said clubs in play-off places only play for 3rd place. Same argument though there's got to be agreement on how the season would be completed. I favour the weighted ppg taking into account home & away ppg this season.

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I'm not expecting a decision on how to sort Promotion / Relegation for Leagues 1 and 2.
That could take weeks.