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jfman 17-05-2020 19:24
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Fundamentally football at the bottom without fans isn't viable. The meagre amounts of TV money beyond the Championship won't cover the costs (wages, stadium maintenance).

If we don't have the infrastructure to deal with the virus (mass testing, contact tracing) then fundamentally these things will never return until there is a vaccine. By then it will likely be too late.

Beyond football other sports - rugby and boxing - face the same crisis.

Mr K 17-05-2020 19:25
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36035484)
l just don't think regionalisation will be the great panacea that will suddenly cure everything in the lower leagues Mr K.
No, but it would help and make some of my away days doable ;)

Paul 18-05-2020 03:03
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Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36035483)
Believe when I see it Den. Some clubs will go out of business in the next few months unless something radical is done. The Premiership can survive on TV money, the rest will struggle.
There must be something wrong, Im agreeing with you. :erm:

denphone 18-05-2020 12:39
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Celtic have been confirmed as Scottish Premiership champions for the ninth season in a row - and Hearts relegated - after the SPFL ended the season.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52646282

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The decision was taken at a board meeting on Monday after the 12 clubs agreed at the end of last week that completing the campaign was unfeasible.

Average points per game played has been used to determine final placings.

Mr K 20-05-2020 06:07
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36035558)
Celtic have been confirmed as Scottish Premiership champions for the ninth season in a row - and Hearts relegated - after the SPFL ended the season.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52646282
Let's hope it's sets a precedent for England. Some clubs look be trying any excuse to avoid demotion, and deny others promotion.

denphone 20-05-2020 06:32
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36035786)
Let's hope it's sets a precedent for England. Some clubs look be trying any excuse to avoid demotion, and deny others promotion.
The Premier League stated last week if they cannot complete the full season this would be the type of method they would most probably use.

Henkesghost 20-05-2020 19:56
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Just can't see the EPL finishing in the normal fashion this season. Think too many players will either not want to play or will be infected and unable to play. Liverpool are a mile ahead so pointless for them and the vast majority of the team's below. Don't think it's worth the risk. I miss football hugely but don't think it's right just now. Obviously there will be issues at the bottom if the season is called down there but it unavoidable I think.

adzii_nufc 21-05-2020 19:05
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The Premier League has approved an agreed deal between Mike Ashley, and a consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, chaired by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, alongside funding from UK-based billionaire brothers David and Simon Reuben & PCP. [Forbes]
Awaiting confirmation from the club and buyers, presumably after the funds have been transferred.

denphone 21-05-2020 19:16
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Originally Posted by adzii_nufc (Post 36035984)
Awaiting confirmation from the club and buyers, presumably after the funds have been transferred.
Well you must be happy adzii.

adzii_nufc 23-05-2020 12:58
Re: Season 2019/2020 Football
 
Would rather wait for the club announcement.

Poch to Newcastle looks increasingly likely.

denphone 26-05-2020 21:35
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Newcastle takeover in serious doubt as WTO rules pirate TV channel is Saudi.

https://www.theguardian.com/football...annel-is-saudi

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The controversial £300m Saudi Arabia-funded takeover of Newcastle United appears to be in serious doubt after the World Trade Organization ruled that the country is behind a pirate satellite TV and streaming service that offers illegal access to sporting events, the Guardian can reveal.
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The development will raise fundamental questions about whether Newcastle’s mooted takeover – which would lead to Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund taking an 80% stake in the club, with PCP Capital Partners and the property developers David and Simon Reuben taking 10% each – will pass the Premier League’s owners’ and directors’ test. That test can be failed if a crime is committed overseas that would also be one in the UK. It is also made clear to prospective owners that false, misleading or inaccurate information cannot be submitted to the Premier League.

Carth 27-05-2020 06:53
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*Premier League’s owners’ and directors’ test*

Is that the same as the 'fit and proper person' test, the one that's allowed many charlatans, spivs and thieves to take control of a club and run it into the ground?

*It is also made clear to prospective owners that false, misleading or inaccurate information cannot be submitted to the Premier League.*

Watford got away with a forged bank document :rolleyes:

Mr K 27-05-2020 10:07
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The future of football crowds ? (taken at a game in the US during the 1918 Spanish Flu epidmic)
https://www.cableforum.uk/images/local/2020/05/1.jpg

the masks would obviously have to be team colours !

denphone 27-05-2020 10:17
Re: Season 2019/2020 Football
 
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Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36037237)
The future of football crowds ? (taken at a game in the US during the 1918 Spanish Flu epidmic)
https://www.cableforum.uk/images/local/2020/05/1.jpg

the masks would obviously have to be team colours !
Personally l cannt see supporters going to football matches for a considerable period yet.

Mr K 27-05-2020 10:23
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36037240)
Personally l cannt see supporters going to football matches for a considerable period yet.
Guess those that have a remote control/Premiership team won't be bothered as nothing will change for them ;)


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