How much will Coronavirus (COVID-19) impact Aston Villa's season?

[PaulWinch again]

"because we can give people entertainment and show that we're fighting back."
Dickhead.

Yes this idea of “fighting back” against a virus by increasing risk of infection is grade A fuckwittery. It’s not a bloody sentient enemy who wants to target our way of life. I mean fucking hell what an absolute dimwit.

[PaulWinch again]

I don’t normally agree with Olly Holt, but he’s spot on about football returning. It’s obscene to talk about it.

[Nastylee]

Do you know what is pissing me off? Players on Twitter moaning they're bored. After the week I've had and with what is still to come they can fuck off too.

[Steve67]

Whilst there are people still being reported as poorly anywhere in the world, from the virus, there remains a risk and for that reason, I think all sport will be delayed until at least a month after there are any further reported cases, worldwide.  I don't think there will be any further football for Villa, this year. 

[Dave P]

The Premier League has to power to do what it wants with its ‘members’. If they voided this season after June 30th and declared Liverpool champions, I’m sure nobody would object save for a few teams chasing Europe which probably won’t be on or truncated anyway.

[Brassneck]

The Premier League has to power to do what it wants with its ‘members’. If they voided this season after June 30th and declared Liverpool champions, I’m sure nobody would object save for a few teams chasing Europe which probably won’t be on or truncated anyway.

Be interested to read where you got that from.

I understood it to be the other way round - The PL has no power and its members vote on decisions.

[Brassneck]

I have reversed my opinion slightly.

Whereas initially, I thought that most teams would be happy to void the season, I think the thought of losing circa £30 million of TV money per club will motivate most to want to continue.

If there is a chance of getting next season played, this will probably mean it takes priority over finishing this season (more money involved).

If we don't play again until December/January then it will almost certainly mean that this season is completed then.

[aev]

I have reversed my opinion slightly.

Whereas initially, I thought that most teams would be happy to void the season, I think the thought of losing circa £30 million of TV money per club will motivate most to want to continue.

If there is a chance of getting next season played, this will probably mean it takes priority over finishing this season (more money involved).

If we don't play again until December/January then it will almost certainly mean that this season is completed then.

Which again is suggesting that their decisions are based upon money. Nearly all other businesses have taken decisions that are putting society ahead of profits and revenues, it is barmy that football seems to think it can be immune to this.

[Pete3206]

That Southampton boss is delusional. The business he works in is gong to change big time along with everything else when we eventually see some light on this.

He needs to concentrate on looking after himself and his family and should shut the fuck up about football resuming.
 

[mallo]

That Southampton boss is delusional. The business he works in is gong to change big time along with everything else when we eventually see some light on this.

He needs to concentrate on looking after himself and his family and should shut the fuck up about football resuming.
 

They're completely obsessed with finishing the season - it really shows that the avarice of football outstrips most everything else.

[frank black]

That Southampton boss is delusional. The business he works in is gong to change big time along with everything else when we eventually see some light on this.

He needs to concentrate on looking after himself and his family and should shut the fuck up about football resuming.
 

They're completely obsessed with finishing the season - it really shows that the avarice of football outstrips most everything else.

If this thing goes on for so long we cant complete a full next season then it’s very likely they will choose to finish this one (and quite rightly so IMO).

[Lastfootstamper]

That Southampton boss is delusional. The business he works in is gong to change big time along with everything else when we eventually see some light on this.

He needs to concentrate on looking after himself and his family and should shut the fuck up about football resuming.
 

They're completely obsessed with finishing the season - it really shows that the avarice of football outstrips most everything else.

If this thing goes on for so long we cant complete a full next season then it’s very likely they will choose to finish this one (and quite rightly so IMO).

Quite right. It's not like it's something inconsequential like A-levels.

[Pete3206]

That Southampton boss is delusional. The business he works in is gong to change big time along with everything else when we eventually see some light on this.

He needs to concentrate on looking after himself and his family and should shut the fuck up about football resuming.
 

They're completely obsessed with finishing the season - it really shows that the avarice of football outstrips most everything else.

If this thing goes on for so long we cant complete a full next season then it’s very likely they will choose to finish this one (and quite rightly so IMO).

Quite right. It's not like it's something inconsequential like A-levels.

Or being alive.

[chrisw1]

That Southampton boss is delusional. The business he works in is gong to change big time along with everything else when we eventually see some light on this.

He needs to concentrate on looking after himself and his family and should shut the fuck up about football resuming.
 

They're completely obsessed with finishing the season - it really shows that the avarice of football outstrips most everything else.

Suerly if they significantly compromise next season to finish this one, they will have less money overall?

There's a lot of huge assumptions about money and greed being made and really it's just complete speculation at this stage.

If they start pushing to restart well before it's safe to do so, or whilst some clubs are still effected by unwell players then there will be a point to be made about greed.  But all this gnashing of teeth because most clubs (and commentators on the game) think the right thing to do is finish the season it way over the top.  Whilst I want the season to be voided for selfish reasons I am honest enough to accept that finishing it would be better for the integrity iof the game.

[Brassneck]

That Southampton boss is delusional. The business he works in is gong to change big time along with everything else when we eventually see some light on this.

He needs to concentrate on looking after himself and his family and should shut the fuck up about football resuming.
 

They're completely obsessed with finishing the season - it really shows that the avarice of football outstrips most everything else.

Suerly if they significantly compromise next season to finish this one, they will have less money overall?

There's a lot of huge assumptions about money and greed being made and really it's just complete speculation at this stage.

If they start pushing to restart well before it's safe to do so, or whilst some clubs are still effected by unwell players then there will be a point to be made about greed.  But all this gnashing of teeth because most clubs (and commentators on the game) think the right thing to do is finish the season it way over the top.  Whilst I want the season to be voided for selfish reasons I am honest enough to accept that finishing it would be better for the integrity iof the game.

The Southampton chairman has just publicly stated that football could be played daily and televised while people are on lock down.  Other chairmen have stated that the season should be finished without any real thought of how or when.  This isn't speculation, it's public quotes.

Each club stands to lose around £30 million+ if the season isn't completed.  The FA, the PFA and all other beneficiaries of the TV money all stand to lose out.  Nobody has suggested that voiding the season is an option.  The absence of even considering it is telling.