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Author Topic: How much will Coronavirus (COVID-19) impact Aston Villa's season?  (Read 746750 times)

Online Dave P

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Re: How much will Coronavirus (COVID-19) impact Aston Villas season ?
« Reply #795 on: March 14, 2020, 06:53:07 PM »
Bolton are 21 points from safety, if the season is abandoned do they get the points deduction again next season?

They’ll have to otherwise they haven’t been punished.

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Re: How much will Coronavirus (COVID-19) impact Aston Villas season ?
« Reply #796 on: March 14, 2020, 06:54:33 PM »
UEFA suggesting euros to be moved to December to allow leagues to finish.

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Re: How much will Coronavirus (COVID-19) impact Aston Villas season ?
« Reply #797 on: March 14, 2020, 06:55:35 PM »
So there is no 20/21 season then?

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Re: How much will Coronavirus (COVID-19) impact Aston Villas season ?
« Reply #798 on: March 14, 2020, 06:58:24 PM »
UEFA suggesting euros to be moved to December to allow leagues to finish.
Where has this come from?
They are discussing/deciding? On Tuesday.

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Re: How much will Coronavirus (COVID-19) impact Aston Villas season ?
« Reply #799 on: March 14, 2020, 07:20:58 PM »
UEFA suggesting euros to be moved to December to allow leagues to finish.
Where has this come from?
They are discussing/deciding? On Tuesday.

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Re: How much will Coronavirus (COVID-19) impact Aston Villas season ?
« Reply #800 on: March 14, 2020, 07:36:57 PM »
UEFA suggesting euros to be moved to December to allow leagues to finish.
Where has this come from?
They are discussing/deciding? On Tuesday.

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Should give us time to bolster the team!

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Re: How much will Coronavirus (COVID-19) impact Aston Villas season ?
« Reply #801 on: March 14, 2020, 08:08:36 PM »
The more I think about it, the more I think contracts/loans are a non-issue. Transfers happen mid way through the season in the January window. Contracts finish mid way through the Champions League/UEFA Cup for Scandinavian & Irish sides. Given everything going on, I just see it as a minor issue that's easily waved away.

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Re: How much will Coronavirus (COVID-19) impact Aston Villas season ?
« Reply #802 on: March 14, 2020, 08:13:01 PM »
Having a read through the rules, there appears nothing in place covering an extreme situation such as this.

I'm wondering whether it will be decided by the members (the clubs) in a vote?

If this is the case, there is a good chance that the majority of PL clubs would vote to void the league (Bottom 6 guaranteed to do so) - Only discussions between the 2 bodies would pave the way for a 22 team league next season.  Certainly none of the top clubs would want 4 more league games.

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Re: How much will Coronavirus (COVID-19) impact Aston Villas season ?
« Reply #803 on: March 14, 2020, 08:47:40 PM »
Just reading the Articles of Association for the PL,

Any amendment to the rules, relating to matters affecting the organisation and management of the league must be made by resolution (Article 16).  The general requirement is a majority of 2/3 (as is the EFL), so probably requires 14 out of 20 clubs to vote in favor. (Article 27).  The powers of the board of directors (of the PL) is covered in Articles 47-50.  Basically, they are powers of management and administering/applying the rules set out by it's members

I think this will have to go to the vote of it's members - Am I being greedy in wanting Leeds & the muppets to stay down?

Personally, I can't see many teams in the PL wanting a 22 team division.  The top teams because of the fixture pile up and the bottom ones because 5 down makes it more difficult to survive.  You would only need one of Leeds or the muppets to have a good season and you'd be looking to finish ahead of 5 of the rest.
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Re: How much will Coronavirus (COVID-19) impact Aston Villas season ?
« Reply #804 on: March 14, 2020, 08:48:30 PM »
- Only discussions between the 2 bodies would pave the way for a 22 team league next season.  Certainly none of the top clubs would want 4 more league games.

Why not? Easily possible to fit more games in if 2021 season started early which could be accommodated if the euro are cancelled.

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Re: How much will Coronavirus (COVID-19) impact Aston Villas season ?
« Reply #805 on: March 14, 2020, 08:53:02 PM »
- Only discussions between the 2 bodies would pave the way for a 22 team league next season.  Certainly none of the top clubs would want 4 more league games.

Why not? Easily possible to fit more games in if 2021 season started early which could be accommodated if the euro are cancelled.

For the reasons I've posted.

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Re: How much will Coronavirus (COVID-19) impact Aston Villas season ?
« Reply #806 on: March 14, 2020, 08:55:51 PM »
Is there anything in the PL or FA or FL rulebooks which indicate a specific date by which the season must be completed?

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Re: How much will Coronavirus (COVID-19) impact Aston Villas season ?
« Reply #807 on: March 14, 2020, 08:59:30 PM »
The more I think about it the more I wonder how I’m going to cope without football of any kind until August (earliest I guess 🤷‍♂️)

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Re: How much will Coronavirus (COVID-19) impact Aston Villas season ?
« Reply #808 on: March 14, 2020, 09:02:45 PM »
The more I think about it the more I wonder how I’m going to cope without football of any kind until August (earliest I guess 🤷‍♂️)

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Re: How much will Coronavirus (COVID-19) impact Aston Villas season ?
« Reply #809 on: March 14, 2020, 09:15:57 PM »
Is there anything in the PL or FA or FL rulebooks which indicate a specific date by which the season must be completed?

There are references to it being completed within the year from a particular clubs first game.

Problem is, amendments can be made by way of resolution.

 


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