BREAKING: ' BRADFORD CITY FC ‘
Sat May 02, 2020 4:52 pm
BREAKING: ' BRADFORD CITY '
Saturday 2nd May 2020
The Government and football can not see crowds returning to football stadiums till at least January 2021.
Bradford City have dropped a huge hint that next season will commence behind closed doors.
The League Two side have this afternoon suspended all season-ticket sales for next season, as they await further information regarding a conclusion to the current campaign.
BRADFORD CITY:
“'City For All' 2020/21 season-ticket sales have today been suspended,” a statement on the club’s website read.
“The decision has been taken as the club continues to await further information regarding a conclusion to the current campaign, with the start date for next season yet to be confirmed.
“This comes following a meeting yesterday held between the EFL and the Bantams' Sky Bet League Two colleagues.
“City officials have recently been informed of the ever-growing possibility of supporters being unable to attend matches until 2021.
“And it is now highly likely that next season will commence behind closed doors.
“Should this be the case, the club will endeavour to ensure those who have already purchased season tickets for the coming campaign will be able to view matches - FREE of charge - from home via iFollow.
“If this is not preferred then refunds will become available at a later date.
“The club will move to update supporters on this matter as soon as possible, with talks to continue over the coming weeks between the relevant governing bodies.”
While the EFL have also confirmed that all academy matches for the 2019/20 season have been cancelled.
The decision has been made that all Under-23, Under-18 and other competitions will not take place as the sole focus remains on completing first-team matches.
An EFL statement on Friday read: "The EFL has today confirmed that the Academy Games Programme for the 2019/20 season has been terminated with immediate effect.
"The EFL administers the programme for Category 3 and 4 Clubs (U9 to U18) whilst the Premier League does so for Category 1 and 2 Clubs (U9 to U23) and the decision, which is independent of any discussions regarding the resumption of the 2019/20 campaign for first-team football, has been taken to give Academy staff and their players an element of clarity at this challenging time.
"The methodology for determining the final League standings or other outcomes for the season will be decided at a future date. Additionally, it is intended that any fixtures for the 2020/21 Academy season will not commence any earlier than would usually be expected.
"In addition, several other games programmes have been affected.”
Those competitions affected are the Central League, the Community & Education Football Alliance (CEFA) and the Kids Cup.
Saturday 2nd May 2020
The Government and football can not see crowds returning to football stadiums till at least January 2021.
Bradford City have dropped a huge hint that next season will commence behind closed doors.
The League Two side have this afternoon suspended all season-ticket sales for next season, as they await further information regarding a conclusion to the current campaign.
BRADFORD CITY:
“'City For All' 2020/21 season-ticket sales have today been suspended,” a statement on the club’s website read.
“The decision has been taken as the club continues to await further information regarding a conclusion to the current campaign, with the start date for next season yet to be confirmed.
“This comes following a meeting yesterday held between the EFL and the Bantams' Sky Bet League Two colleagues.
“City officials have recently been informed of the ever-growing possibility of supporters being unable to attend matches until 2021.
“And it is now highly likely that next season will commence behind closed doors.
“Should this be the case, the club will endeavour to ensure those who have already purchased season tickets for the coming campaign will be able to view matches - FREE of charge - from home via iFollow.
“If this is not preferred then refunds will become available at a later date.
“The club will move to update supporters on this matter as soon as possible, with talks to continue over the coming weeks between the relevant governing bodies.”
While the EFL have also confirmed that all academy matches for the 2019/20 season have been cancelled.
The decision has been made that all Under-23, Under-18 and other competitions will not take place as the sole focus remains on completing first-team matches.
An EFL statement on Friday read: "The EFL has today confirmed that the Academy Games Programme for the 2019/20 season has been terminated with immediate effect.
"The EFL administers the programme for Category 3 and 4 Clubs (U9 to U18) whilst the Premier League does so for Category 1 and 2 Clubs (U9 to U23) and the decision, which is independent of any discussions regarding the resumption of the 2019/20 campaign for first-team football, has been taken to give Academy staff and their players an element of clarity at this challenging time.
"The methodology for determining the final League standings or other outcomes for the season will be decided at a future date. Additionally, it is intended that any fixtures for the 2020/21 Academy season will not commence any earlier than would usually be expected.
"In addition, several other games programmes have been affected.”
Those competitions affected are the Central League, the Community & Education Football Alliance (CEFA) and the Kids Cup.
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Sat May 02, 2020 4:57 pm
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Sat May 02, 2020 4:59 pm
According to the Guardian, the EFL have put a contingency plan in place if the 2019/20 Championship season isn't completed.
The plan will see Leeds United and West Brom promoted with the play-offs used to decide the final spot.
Leeds and West Brom have a clear advantage in the automatic promotion places, making it relatively straightforward to award them a place in the Premier League if the season can't be completed.
However, with only four points between Fulham, Nottingham Forest and Brentford who make up third to fifth spot, the EFL reportedly plans to play out the usual play-off lottery to determine the third promoted team.
The Championship intends to complete the season but as its clubs wait to be informed on how protocols for behind-closed-doors matches would work, the EFL have set out a plan of action for a worst-case scenario.
The plan will see Leeds United and West Brom promoted with the play-offs used to decide the final spot.
Leeds and West Brom have a clear advantage in the automatic promotion places, making it relatively straightforward to award them a place in the Premier League if the season can't be completed.
However, with only four points between Fulham, Nottingham Forest and Brentford who make up third to fifth spot, the EFL reportedly plans to play out the usual play-off lottery to determine the third promoted team.
The Championship intends to complete the season but as its clubs wait to be informed on how protocols for behind-closed-doors matches would work, the EFL have set out a plan of action for a worst-case scenario.
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Sat May 02, 2020 5:00 pm
Daily Mail claim Championship clubs are set to discuss introducing a salary cap from next season.
The cap would limit any new contract to £7,000 per week and would see clubs attempting to renegotiate existing deals.
The number would be a big drop for many clubs with the average highest earner in the Championship earning £29,000 per week.
Currently, the highest-paid player in the second tier earns a whopping £68,000 per week.
The average lowest-paid player earns £8,500, which puts into perspective the level of the cut being discussed.
The measures wouldn't end there, either, with proposals for each squad to be limited to 24 with a certain number of 23-and-unders.
According to the report, the EFL also wants the next transfer window to remain open until the end of March to allow clubs to rebalance their books.
"It's common sense," one EFL club official told SportsMail. "Extending the window would allow us flexibility as we try to keep afloat."
Beyond the Championship, it is being reported that players are being told the chances of resuming the current season are 'receding'.
Across all leagues, it is unlikely fans will return to stadiums until at least January.
The EFL declined to comment when asked about the story, but clubs are set to meet today to discuss plans both for the current season and the future.
The cap would limit any new contract to £7,000 per week and would see clubs attempting to renegotiate existing deals.
The number would be a big drop for many clubs with the average highest earner in the Championship earning £29,000 per week.
Currently, the highest-paid player in the second tier earns a whopping £68,000 per week.
The average lowest-paid player earns £8,500, which puts into perspective the level of the cut being discussed.
The measures wouldn't end there, either, with proposals for each squad to be limited to 24 with a certain number of 23-and-unders.
According to the report, the EFL also wants the next transfer window to remain open until the end of March to allow clubs to rebalance their books.
"It's common sense," one EFL club official told SportsMail. "Extending the window would allow us flexibility as we try to keep afloat."
Beyond the Championship, it is being reported that players are being told the chances of resuming the current season are 'receding'.
Across all leagues, it is unlikely fans will return to stadiums until at least January.
The EFL declined to comment when asked about the story, but clubs are set to meet today to discuss plans both for the current season and the future.
Re: BREAKING: ' BRADFORD CITY '
Sat May 02, 2020 5:07 pm
Hopefully If it is behind closed doors we could buy a season ticket to watch all games online or a tv channel which will help the clubs survive
Re: BREAKING: ' BRADFORD CITY FC ‘
Sat May 02, 2020 5:21 pm
Swansea put theirs on sale for next season and need to be honest to their few fans like Bradford City have to their thousands and say there won’t be football played with crowds at all this year .
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Sat May 02, 2020 5:56 pm
Quite a few clubs have put next season's STs on sale. Hibernian and Bristol Rovers to name just two. Seems strange, with everything up in the air. Can only assume they need the money quickly. I'm not worried about this season's lost games, but if no crowds until January, we will all be buying half season tickets. Personally, I've got no interest in watching games played behind closed doors, either on TV or on line. Football without fans is nothing.
Re: BREAKING: ' BRADFORD CITY FC ‘
Sat May 02, 2020 8:10 pm
llangainbluebird wrote:Quite a few clubs have put next season's STs on sale. Hibernian and Bristol Rovers to name just two. Seems strange, with everything up in the air. Can only assume they need the money quickly. I'm not worried about this season's lost games, but if no crowds until January, we will all be buying half season tickets. Personally, I've got no interest in watching games played behind closed doors, either on TV or on line. Football without fans is nothing.
It's still a valid competition that has needs to be flexible in its approach...
Football with out 'fans' is somewhat diminished and it isn't (quote) "nothing"
Even away from this wretched virus, I'm sure football isn't as important to some as it is to others (figures when clubs are on the up or on the way down prove that) but to many it will be part off the 'normalisation' process that they will be happy to see football return; as others will be with their sports, hobbies and other interests
I make no secret that I am one of those who wants football to return and I firmly believe in the completion of this season before another commences
Your choice, of course, and you may genuinely have (quote again) "no interest in watching games played behind closed doors, either on TV or on line" but I can confidently assure you that millions of others will
As for clubs selling season tickets at this point, they should stop or at least be open and honest with their supporters that they desperately need the cash flow now; albeit that it raises the question of what happens down the line
Re: BREAKING: ' BRADFORD CITY FC ‘
Sat May 02, 2020 9:39 pm
I can't help but love the fact these clubs are squealing like pigs to the slaughter house. This tragic virus is a leveling event. I fully respect people are missing their football and want to their life back. But I hope and prey this industry and big corps get a fu..... kicking. 
I won't be buying a ticket until I'm physically back in the ground so this industry can whistle for any goodwill off me. I will then look forward to purchasing my heavily discounted season ticket to win me back. .The financial and emotional toll of this will be felt for years to come. However, if your flush I guess people will go back their old ways and won't give a fu.. about the few.and look after no 1.
Football without fans is nothing so show me the love football
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I won't be buying a ticket until I'm physically back in the ground so this industry can whistle for any goodwill off me. I will then look forward to purchasing my heavily discounted season ticket to win me back. .The financial and emotional toll of this will be felt for years to come. However, if your flush I guess people will go back their old ways and won't give a fu.. about the few.and look after no 1.
Football without fans is nothing so show me the love football
https://m.facebook.com/probablytomfoole ... 39639&_rdr
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Sun May 03, 2020 8:11 am
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Sun May 03, 2020 9:56 pm
great article that...only one fault she seems to have left out the bits where she has volunteered for the NHS.. or donated her Guardian wages .. fed up of reading about what individuals think others should do... or seeing pics of people who clearly went down the beach / b and q / the chip shop only to be put off by the queue so then take a picture and go on social media taking the high ground. fckin hypocrites..