Football finance expert Kieran Maguire says lower league clubs have been “taken out at the knees” by the coronavirus pandemic, having seen income streams dry up as the possibility of empty stands until 2021 looms large.
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Top officer suggests neutral venues could be a safer option to host key matches
Consideration should be given to playing decisive matches at neutral venues if professional football is able to return to minimise the impact on the emergency services, the national football policing lead has said.
Stevenage chairman Phil Wallace ready for contractual issues as June 30 looms
Players will not risk their careers if the season goes beyond June 30, Stevenage chairman Phil Wallace insists.
Premier League must act to prevent ‘absolute carnage’ in lower leagues – Neville
The Premier League should borrow against future television earnings to safeguard English football’s financial survival amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to former Manchester United defender Gary Neville.
Carlisle’s Adam Collin feels ending season could protect clubs’ long-term future
Carlisle goalkeeper Adam Collin would back ending the season to save financially stricken clubs.
ECB to review misconduct claims against chair-elect Ian Watmore
The England and Wales Cricket Board is to investigate claims its chair-elect Ian Watmore left his previous job with the English Football League following allegations of misconduct.
VAR in place for Carabao Cup semis and final
The video assistant referee (VAR) will be used for this month’s Carabao Cup semi-finals and the final in March, the English Football League has announced.
Sheffield Wednesday ‘not under transfer embargo’ as club fights EFL misconduct charge
Sheffield Wednesday will not be placed under a transfer embargo until their dispute with the English Football League is resolved, the club have claimed.
Macclesfield’s Boxing Day game against Grimsby to go ahead
Macclesfield have avoided a third fixture postponement this month as their Boxing Day fixture with Grimsby has been given the go-ahead.
Macclesfield’s Boxing Day match against Grimsby to go ahead
Macclesfield have avoided a third fixture postponement this month as their Boxing Day fixture with Grimsby has been given the go-ahead.
Macclesfield set for further EFL sanctions after match with Plymouth called off
Macclesfield’s League Two match with Plymouth has been postponed, despite the club insisting it can still go ahead.
Macclesfield’s game against Plymouth in doubt
Macclesfield could face further sanctions from the EFL with their Sky Bet League Two match against Plymouth on Saturday under threat because a safety certificate is yet to be issued.
EFL chairman Parry admits changes to European football could threaten League Cup
New EFL chairman Rick Parry is “watching intently” to see whether proposals to overhaul European club competition would threaten the League Cup.
David Baldwin appointed EFL chief executive
David Baldwin has been appointed as the English Football League’s new chief executive, the governing body has announced.
Macclesfield’s match with Walsall to be played as scheduled
Macclesfield’s League Two game with Walsall will go ahead on Saturday after the EFL confirmed the Silkmen’s players had been paid.
EFL chief Rick Parry fears more clubs could follow Bury out of league
Rick Parry fears Bury may not be the last EFL club to lose their membership over financial difficulties.
EFL sets up working group to consider financial rule changes
The EFL has set up a working group to consider changes to its financial rules amid continuing concerns over the long-term sustainability of several members of the Football League.
Macclesfield game off after unpaid players refuse to play
Macclesfield’s game against Crewe on Saturday has been suspended after Town informed the EFL they would be unable to fulfil the fixture.
EFL to meet with Macclesfield players over threat to boycott Crewe game
The EFL is to meet with Macclesfield players to talk through the situation at the club and whether the Sky Bet League Two match against Crewe and potentially other fixtures can go ahead.
Macclesfield players and staff say Crewe game will not go ahead
Macclesfield’s players and staff say their Sky Bet League Two match against Crewe will not go ahead, although there has been no official confirmation the game is off.