Tue May 19, 2020 1:15 pm
Tue May 19, 2020 1:25 pm
Forever Blue wrote:Hull City revealed as first club to oppose Championship restart in open letter to Cardiff City, Swansea City, Leeds United and West Brom
The Tigers are hovering dangerously above the bottom three but it is understood both South Wales clubs are in favour of the season resuming
By Glen Williams
Tuesday 19th May 2020
Ehab Allam, centre, the vice-chairman of Hull City, has written to all Championship clubs to say he thinks the season should be voided
Hull City have been revealed as the first club to oppose to restarting the Championship season.
Ehab Allam, the club’s vice-chairman, has written to EFL chairman Rick Parry and the 23 rival Championship clubs to outline his "serious concerns" over football's return amid the coronavirus pandemic.
It has been previously reported that five second-tier clubs are rebelling against a season restart, with three said to be from Yorkshire, with Hull City being the first club.
WalesOnline understands Cardiff City and Swansea City, both of whom sit within three points of the play-off spots, are in favour of restarting the campaign as and when it is safe to do so.
But the Hull City chief has claimed the club will face costs of around £1.2million in failing to complete the season and addresses his fears over sporting integrity, revealing that he will vote against potential changes to contract extensions beyond June 30.
The Tigers sit one place and two points above the relegation places having failed to win a Championship match since New Year's Day.
Allam writes: “I do not presently believe that the 2019/20 season can be safely completed without unnecessarily exposing Championship clubs to potential legal action in the event that one or more of its employees (or their family members) were to become infected with Covid-19.
“As made clear on last week’s conference call, I am against the 2019/20 season being completed under the present circumstances and in light of the wider public health issues facing the United Kingdom at the present time.
“My position remains that the season should be voided and (with no further games played and efforts instead being focused upon ensuring a safe return in the advance of next season, whenever that ultimately takes place), with this means of drawing a conclusion to the 2019/20 season (including how the important questions of promotion and relegation would then be addressed) being put to a formal vote pursuant to the EFL’s Articles of Association.”
Despite Hull City's objections, it's understood that the majority of Championship clubs are keen to complete the 2019/20 season.
Tue May 19, 2020 1:54 pm
Tue May 19, 2020 2:34 pm
Mr Moo Cow wrote:My personal view is football should be null and void this season and start afresh next season
What is football without supporters ?
Problem comes if we get a 2nd wave of this virus - Throws next season into turmoil as well if this happens
Tue May 19, 2020 4:37 pm
Tue May 19, 2020 5:18 pm
Tue May 19, 2020 5:45 pm
oohahhPaulMillar wrote:Hull are not just “hovering above the relegation zone” they are in free fall and will probably get relegated so they have a genuine reason for wanting the season cancelled
Tue May 19, 2020 5:58 pm
Wed May 20, 2020 7:31 am
Mr Moo Cow wrote:My personal view is football should be null and void this season and start afresh next season
What is football without supporters ?
Problem comes if we get a 2nd wave of this virus - Throws next season into turmoil as well if this happens
Wed May 20, 2020 6:34 pm
Wed May 20, 2020 8:00 pm
worcester_ccfc wrote:Null and void can't be an option, primarily for the money.
This all "football is nothing without fans" is a nice thought but it's just people dreaming.
Money makes the world go round and the same applies to football.
The season will continue without supporters in stadiums, and people need to get used to that idea.
Worked well enough in Germany at the weekend.
Wed May 20, 2020 8:19 pm
Wed May 20, 2020 8:23 pm
Mr Moo Cow wrote:worcester_ccfc wrote:Null and void can't be an option, primarily for the money.
This all "football is nothing without fans" is a nice thought but it's just people dreaming.
Money makes the world go round and the same applies to football.
The season will continue without supporters in stadiums, and people need to get used to that idea.
Worked well enough in Germany at the weekend.
It was my opinion but money means nothing if players are still testing positive for this virus
It just can’t and won’t start up until it’s safe
For me I would have no interest in games behind closed doors, that German football was a farce
Wed May 20, 2020 8:35 pm
worcester_ccfc wrote:Mr Moo Cow wrote:worcester_ccfc wrote:Null and void can't be an option, primarily for the money.
This all "football is nothing without fans" is a nice thought but it's just people dreaming.
Money makes the world go round and the same applies to football.
The season will continue without supporters in stadiums, and people need to get used to that idea.
Worked well enough in Germany at the weekend.
It was my opinion but money means nothing if players are still testing positive for this virus
It just can’t and won’t start up until it’s safe
For me I would have no interest in games behind closed doors, that German football was a farce
I agree that it has to be safe for players before it starts, no argument with that.
But get used to seeing matches with no fans.
Null and void is not an option.
Wed May 20, 2020 9:39 pm
worcester_ccfc wrote:Mr Moo Cow wrote:worcester_ccfc wrote:Null and void can't be an option, primarily for the money.
This all "football is nothing without fans" is a nice thought but it's just people dreaming.
Money makes the world go round and the same applies to football.
The season will continue without supporters in stadiums, and people need to get used to that idea.
Worked well enough in Germany at the weekend.
It was my opinion but money means nothing if players are still testing positive for this virus
It just can’t and won’t start up until it’s safe
For me I would have no interest in games behind closed doors, that German football was a farce
I agree that it has to be safe for players before it starts, no argument with that.
But get used to seeing matches with no fans.
Null and void is not an option.