The new proposed Premier League and EFL plan for the season is revealed following discussions which has continued over the weekend.
As we all know, the current campaign has been postponed until the 30th of April, at the earliest, though even that restart date seems premature due to the severity of the coronavirus outbreak which as confirmed on Saturday, has seen over 1,000 deaths in the United Kingdom.

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Football.london has revealed the FA, the Premier League and the EFL are currently setting out plans to finish the 2019/20 campaign behind closed doors over a period of four to six weeks starting in July.
They report that a conference call took place Saturday between the organisations to discuss what needs to be done to allow the season to reach a conclusion unless the situation worsens across the country.
Those within some of London’s Premier League clubs have told football.london they are yet to hear a firm proposal from the governing bodies on what will happen next, but are well aware that nobody knows as of yet when football in the country will be able to restart. All clubs are hoping the game returns sooner rather than later but it must be when the fears over players, staff members and their families’ health are gone.
Should the season be concluded in July, it means that clubs will struggle for time to rest and discuss exhaustively their plans for the 2020/21 campaign, with that poised to get underway in early August.
Therefore it avoids the potential outcome of unfinished competitions, including hundreds of millions of pounds in lost revenue for clubs.
However, some allowances could be permitted to try and help players and clubs cope with what would be an extended 2020/21 season.
That could mean cancelling cup replays, or even scrapping the League Cup and EFL Trophy.
In terms of contracts, with many set to end the 1st of July, input from FIFA would be expected including on when the transfer window is likely to open.
Whether players would be allowed to register for new clubs with a season ongoing remains to be seen, but i could mean a legal issue for a number of players and clubs.
In a five-step plan proposed on Twitter, Gary Neville believes it’s essential for temporary contract extensions to be allowed.
-finish this season in a short time frame when safe
-condense next season if needed
-open transfer window from May and run it all the way through 20/21 to give clubs agility
-extend player contracts to complete 19/20
-financial packages for clubs in need inc non-league— Gary Neville (@GNev2) March 28, 2020
Steve Bruce says completing Premier League season behind closed doors would be ‘pointless’.
He said: “For me, playing behind closed doors is something which I can’t see the point of.
“The whole thing that makes our football club is the 50,000 supporters that come and get behind us.
“Without that, you may get a result but it’s not for me and we’re governed by the authorities and we will see what they come up with.
“All of a sudden this (Covid-19) consumes your mind.
“Last week we prepared for a game against Sheffield United and now we’ve got players training individually.
“Training grounds are being shut down because of the environment we find ourselves in. It’s really difficult for everybody but the most important thing is the wellbeing of supporters. For me, it’s the players and the staff too.
“When the breaking news comes that the Arsenal manager has contracted it, health and people’s lives is far more important than a football match.”
The next Premier League meeting is scheduled to take place on Friday, where clubs could be told about a potential starting date.
Fans reacted as the new proposed Premier League and EFL plan for the season is revealed…
They’ve null and voided below the National League North & South, so relegation from L2 and promotion from the National League ate fine. I don’t understand people’s logic in wanting the this season null and voided, it would destroy the integrity of the leagues.
— Jamie (@LUFCjamie1919) March 28, 2020
My club can have my money they need it #pvfc, clearly not a true fan are you
— James Birnie (@TheBirnie) March 28, 2020
If it’s behind closed doors that means the pandemic is not over. That also means as rules state every professional game has to have a doctor and ambulance present. Taking 46 ambulances and doctors 2-3 time’s a week is a fucking ridiculous idea and would cost lives.
— Nathan Butterworth (@nathantoothy90) March 28, 2020
It has to be finished one way or another
— chris (@covlad459) March 28, 2020
Worst idea ever. They literally only care about the money.
— Nathan Barnes (@GreenNWhiteGoon) March 28, 2020
Quick scan of the replies and the lads who want it cancelled support…ah yes, City, Villa and West Ham. Every single time. ?
— Ells (@dick_ee) March 28, 2020
Makes sense. Why cancel a season that is 3/4 done? With no Euros, they have the scope to accommodate this.
— Dominic Chapman (@chapperss_23) March 28, 2020
Would you say the same if Arsenal were 25 points clear the top of the table?!?
— Robert Fingleton (@RobertFingleton) March 28, 2020
No Piers, people do want to see the season finished, its just attention seaking pricks like yourself that say finish it now, we can't have a date to start the new season so when it is safe finish the present season and defer the start of thd new…. easy as that
— Dave Richardson (@DaveNyorks) March 28, 2020
Absolutely right. Not sure why people keep talking about Leeds though, they aren’t guaranteed to get promoted at all….It could easily be West Brom and Fulham
— Luke Neville (@lukenev13) March 28, 2020
Ah ffs Piers, I’ve liked all your comments on this corona virus and defended you against everyone. Now you go and say this ?? , I can’t wait another 30 years for liverpool to win this league
— Joe Walsh (@joewalsh1981) March 28, 2020

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