Wasnt sure what thread to put this on so started this one.
With Luton sacking their manager to save money and now Colchester have announced they are going to be forced to let 4 players go they wanted to keep.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52445132?at_campaign=64&at_custom2=twitter&at_custom3=Regional+BBC+East&at_medium=custom7&at_custom1=link&at_custom4=2384A5F0-888E-11EA-B742-159F4744363CPremier League clubs wont feel this as much, but lower down will, this is just the start of the financial issues for football clubs.
In 6 months time there will not be 92 football league teams, a couple will disappear altogether like Bury and more than a handful will be in administration
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I don't know each clubs finances, but i think its clear that with no money coming in, clubs will struggle.
But no I cant put a number on it
I've always felt that Football will one day implode
Now I'm not so sure, it has to happen on an epic scale, at the moment I think those that disappear will simply be replaced by other money teams
Only 28, but including loans has played for 15 clubs already including 2 in China, one of which was in Inner Mongolia!
The Chairman Robbie Cowling is a good guy.- not that I know him...
I know a player very well at Colchester who quoted this to me, just 2 days ago.
He is trying to save the club @Dazzler21
Very easy to criticise- they are in the shite in this situation with Lockdown and no revenue.
Many football clubs do not need an “excuse” at this time, unfortunately...
More clubs will follow suit with Colchester, no doubt whatsoever.
The Luton one is definitely a poor excuse... Really cannot see any valid reason to sack him because of Covid. Players and other staff, sure they make sense but not the manager
Comley has played in 24 out of 37 league games
Jackson has played in 34 out of 37 league games
Prosser has played in 35 out of 37 league games
Nouble has played in 36 out of 37 league games
This isnt getting rid of rubbish players they dont need, this is them losing 4 first team players that they would have been keen to hold onto, 4th players that have helped them get to 6th in League 2
I’m not sure you can just release a player. It has to be mutual consent, and presumably a payout.
Perfect answer to a pointless question.
That said, I remain more worried about next season starting in any sort of timely manner and being able to finish right now.
I did!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52161561
Its the one time that they dont really have to think about fans
The government is too scared to ban sporting events as they don't want to look draconian, something other European countries have already done.
people who can’t attend games due to family or work commitments might have more time to watch
if the stream was through the club web site, maybe £10? I would probably still buy a season ticket in return for free streaming until stadiums reopen.