27-03-2020, 18:52
You have to wonder what the thinking is behind this move, and whether it's the first tentative step in what will end up being a stage-by-stage cancellation of the season right up the pyramid. It's insanely harsh on clubs like Jersey who have a 100% win record all season, and had mathematically confirmed their promotion already, only to have it snatched away. Worse yet, I have no faith in the FA to be consistent on stuff like this. I can honestly see them expunging the season across the board, declaring no promotion or relegation, but then handing Liverpool the Premier League title to avoid any expensive lawsuits and/or fan protests from such a big club.
The sensible thing to do would be to finish this season at all costs, no matter how long it takes - even up to Christmas or into next year - and if need be, cancel or shorten the 2020/21 season instead. I suspect there's just too much money from sponsorship and broadcasting rights at stake though, and they'll take the greedy option if push comes to shove.
The sensible thing to do would be to finish this season at all costs, no matter how long it takes - even up to Christmas or into next year - and if need be, cancel or shorten the 2020/21 season instead. I suspect there's just too much money from sponsorship and broadcasting rights at stake though, and they'll take the greedy option if push comes to shove.
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