Not if there aren't any games they don't need to have any players contracted. This is why league two have voted to end the season.They still have to pay players wages though?
If fans aren’t allowed to games I’m sure they’ll be willing to pay to stream matches, ifollow etc.
Not if there aren't any games they don't need to have any players contracted. This is why league two have voted to end the season.
How are teams supposed to afford wages etc with nobody paying to get in?
The TV idea might work but it's not going to work for clubs below the championship and non league.
Wage cap seems the only workable solution.How are they supposed to afford wages in the other scenario?
In the top flights very little of the club's revenue comes from gate receiptsHow are teams supposed to afford wages etc with nobody paying to get in?
The TV idea might work but it's not going to work for clubs below the championship and non league.
I watched the Dortmund - Schalke game yesterday. I won't be watching any more.
Wage cap seems the only workable solution.
Hence why I asked how are clubs below championship level supposed to survive of leagues are restarted but fans aren't allowed in?In the top flights very little of the club's revenue comes from gate receipts
Hence why I asked how are clubs below championship level supposed to survive of leagues are restarted but fans aren't allowed in?
But if people can travel on trains, buses, tubes and in minivans, are allowed to work in offices and factories and the pubs and cafes are allowed outside tables then surely a way can be found to let people sit in the open air of a stadium?Waiting is fine. But are you willing to wait so long that a number of clubs fold and the pyramid collapses? All I’m saying is that playing behind closed doors might be the only option, as long as it’s safe to do that.
It could be literally years before large crowds are permitted again. I watched Dortmund yesterday and quite enjoyed it, even without fans.
But if people can travel on trains, buses, tubes and in minivans, are allowed to work in offices and factories and the pubs and cafes are allowed outside tables then surely a way can be found to let people sit in the open air of a stadium?
Sitting in bars is a choice, I agree that you could weigh up going to work as an occupational risk if you want to continue in your employment and football is a leisure activity but that’s down to personal choice isn’t it? Some with underlying health issues may decide to give it a miss, but those who think going to work in an office and maybe going to an outside bar or cafe presents very little risk to them should be given the choice. I think at some point once this R rate is right down the individual is going to have to take responsibility for their own wellbeing with regard to the virus now we have been made fully aware of its potential consequence.I’m sure it can but why? One affects livelihoods of those people, the other doesn’t. I’m not sure I want to risk my health to watch my football club, but I DO want my football club to survive.
At best we can find a way to sit 2m apart in the ground, but I can’t imagine this would please the purists much more than just watching on a live stream.
Sitting in bars is a choice, I agree that you could weigh up going to work as an occupational risk if you want to continue in your employment and football is a leisure activity but that’s down to personal choice isn’t it? Some with underlying health issues may decide to give it a miss, but those who think going to work in an office and maybe going to an outside bar or cafe presents very little risk to them should be given the choice. I think at some point once this R rate is right down the individual is going to have to take responsibility for their own wellbeing with regard to the virus now we have been made fully aware of its potential consequence.
The problem is, the temporary solution is really only about the Premier league. Personally, I could quite happily see that go under.I completely agree with that. But I’m not sure football can wait until that choice can be made available.
In other words, I’m happy to accept a temporary compromise. I don’t understand why some people would rather have no football whatsoever, and potentially risk the longer term future of the game, but I suppose it’s horses for courses.
The problem is, the temporary solution is really only about the Premier league. Personally, I could quite happily see that go under.
How are teams such as Marske Utd or Stockton Town supposed to afford streaming?Streaming fees surely? The all already have that facility.