One Everton legend calls for Premier League to be declared null and void in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic despite plans to see it played out.
Toffees’ ambassador Graeme Sharp believes, while it would be a shame for some sides in particular, the right decision would be to cancel the current campaign.
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‘Cancelling it has to be the option’ – Ex-Everton star Graeme Sharp says Premier League should be declared ‘null and void’https://t.co/IBlZQWr58y pic.twitter.com/TH6jquW7Nh
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The former footballer and manager told the Irish Independent: “I would gladly just shut down the league, declare it null and void and we start back when we can.
“It’s a shame for Liverpool as they won’t win the Premier League title and for Leeds and West Brom in the Championship as they were hoping to get promotion, but this is an act of God and I can’t see football coming back for a long, long time.
“You can’t restart the season again in the winter, that would be strange, so I think cancelling it has to be the option.
“Start next season in August or September and this is the way it’s got to go. There are too many permutations in terms of giving the league to Liverpool and saying Celtic are champions in Scotland, with Hearts getting relegated. You can’t do that.
“Teams might go on a run and get out of relegation, so I just think you have to call a halt to it, declare it null and void and make that decision soon.
“We all want to see football again, but the most important things in people’s lives and getting that right. Rushing people back just for the sake of fulfilling fixtures is not right and the idea of playing behind closed doors? I’m not so sure about that.
“I listen to the news every day looking for a little bit of hope and I’m not getting any at the moment. You see so many stories about football teams and players getting battered for the donations they should be making and what they should and shouldn’t be doing. Everything seems to evolve around football at the moment, but there are much more important things to worry about.
“How do you put a date on the games starting again? I just don’t see how they can get around this and get games on any time soon. At this moment in time, let the powers that be concentrate on getting rid of this coronavirus.”
Fans reacted after Everton legend Graeme Sharp calls for the Premier League to be declared null and void…
There’s a surprise
— Carl Rowan (@rowan_carl) April 14, 2020
The never been to a game crew piping up #TouristFC
— Baz (@Barry1878) April 13, 2020
A man who speaks with sense and not money
— degsyblue (@degsyboy70) April 13, 2020
Ooooh the reds are fumin AGAIN ??????
— ancelotti_bluewhitearmy (@carlos_bluearmy) April 13, 2020
??? there is nothing better than seeing all the offended gobshites who have never been the game in their life and supported man city until 22:00 June 1st 2019
— Johnny1878 (@Jo21243356) April 13, 2020
— Mark Chambers (@I_Am_Chambo) April 14, 2020
Agree with him 100%
— USM Robbo (@Robbo_EFC) April 14, 2020
Just a game mate
— JBL80 (@offthebridle80) April 14, 2020
Deffo, and any or all tv/ prize monies divided out between lower league clubs that need it to survive. #nullandvoid
— John Brennan (@jscouseb) April 14, 2020
Looks like someone needs too feel relevant again
— Ryan brooks (@superscouse82) April 14, 2020
They still can be, that’s why he wants the season voided
— Tony Cain (@tony8297) April 14, 2020
Yes let’s prioritise a season that has not even started yet against a season where 75% of games have been played. Continue when it’s safe.
— Minay_UK Mortgage Broker (@minay_raithatha) April 14, 2020
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