So, What Happens . . .

[Audrey]

What he wants now, though, is for those clubs in L1 who do not want to carry on, forfeiting the points.

A cursory look at Posh’s remaining fixtures sees them only playing Coventry and Sunderland as ‘tricky’ games.

Quelle surpris!

[pauld]

Apparently there are 6 clubs that want the season finished, Posh, Pompey, Fleetwood, Wycombe, Ipswich and Sunderland.

A cursory glance at the table show they have the most to lose out in L1 financially. Even the clubs nearer the bottom with threat of relegation aren't making the same noises.

Except for Bowyer at Charlton. Was listening to an interview this morning where he explained his "thinking" and it's good to see he's lost none of the charm and intelligence that marked him out during his playing career

[Audrey]

Salary cap proposals to be sent to owners by Monday.

I think GP can forget his last big pay day.

[Peter Venkman]

I don't think it will be a case of who "shouts the loudest" so I hope the rest of the league offer them no support at all.

No matter what though several teams will be unhappy with the decision whatever happens, BCD, PPG, waiting to finish the season later in the year. They will never please them all.

[Bob's Orange]

Except for Bowyer at Charlton. Was listening to an interview this morning where he explained his "thinking" and it's good to see he's lost none of the charm and intelligence that marked him out during his playing career

He said it would be a disgrace as Charlton hadn't been in the bottom 3 all season and it was only because they lost their last game before lockdown against Middleborough that they are now in the relegation zone by a point. Of course in their last 9 games they would have been good enough to get enough points to stay up according to Bowyer.

He also said it would be a disgrace if Bournemouth got relegated by 1 goal if the league does get abandoned. What does it matter if its 1 goal or 50 points? Just because its a small margin doesn't mean you haven't been good enough.

I just hope that when a decision is taken that clubs respect it and we don't see legal challenges all over the place.

[Peter Venkman]

Except for Bowyer at Charlton. Was listening to an interview this morning where he explained his "thinking" and it's good to see he's lost none of the charm and intelligence that marked him out during his playing career

I was on about L1 as thats all they spoke about on BBC earlier mate, I saw he was moaning in the Championship but I have a feeling that league will play BCD. Something that I don't think will happen in L1 and L2, unsurprisingly they didn't bother asking L2 clubs to comment.

[Peter Venkman]

He also said it would be a disgrace if Bournemouth got relegated by 1 goal if the league does get abandoned. What does it matter if its 1 goal or 50 points? Just because its a small margin doesn't mean you haven't been good enough.

Absolutely its fine margins and often a single goal is the tipping point.

I just hope that when a decision is taken that clubs respect it and we don't see legal challenges all over the place.

Thats why I suggested yesterday that all clubs sign a "no challenge agreement" that they will go with whatever the EFL/FA decide prior to the announcement.

[pauld]

I was on about L1 as thats all they spoke about on BBC earlier mate, I saw he was moaning in the Championship but I have a feeling that league will play BCD.

Doh! It would help if I paid attention before replying wouldn't it?

[Bob's Orange]

Absolutely its fine margins and often a single goal is the tipping point.

Thats why I suggested yesterday that all clubs sign a "no challenge agreement" that they will go with whatever the EFL/FA decide prior to the announcement.

Agree with that PV, makes perfect sense that something like that is put in place.

[Peter Venkman]

Agree with that PV, makes perfect sense that something like that is put in place.

I think its the best way, you don't question a referee during a game without being sent off and no longer taking part, the same could apply here. Their decision is final with no comebacks.

Doh! It would help if I paid attention before replying wouldn't it?

Its OK we are all guilty of that at times!

[Jimmy Quinn]

If the season is decided by ppg then there needs something legally put in place in case the same thing happens again and similar to the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern in cricket which at the start of play everyone knows the rules

[Quagmire]

Salary cap proposals to be sent to owners by Monday.

I think GP can forget his last big pay day.

Where have you seen this too Aud?

[Peter Venkman]

Where have you seen this too Aud?

https://www.shropshirestar.com/sport/uk-sports/2020/05/15/salary-cap-proposals-to-be-sent-to-league-one-and-two-clubs-by-monday/

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11988727/league-one-and-league-two-clubs-to-receive-salary-cap-proposals-by-monday

[Valid Pint]

If the season is decided by ppg then there needs something legally put in place in case the same thing happens again and similar to the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern in cricket which at the start of play everyone knows the rules

Let's hope any lawyers STFC uses at any time are better than those in 1990.

[Jimmy Quinn]

Let's hope any lawyers STFC uses at any time are better than those in 1990.

At least Graham Kelly isn't around