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

[Somniloquism]

It might have been mentioned previously but with the plans spouted the other day with players having tests before every game etc, what happens if one is positive. Is the whole squad then put back in isolation again as I'm assuming there might have been some contact at some point in training.

I agree with most on here. End the season now. Relegate us if that is how it ends or void it or whatever. Then put all the planning and contingency into the next season. All this will they / won't they reasoning is stupid and wasting time and resources when we don't even have most shops or other businesses open yet.

[Brassneck]

The posts are becoming ridiculous. Void the PL but give placings in the Championship in order to promote Leeds?

Mid table sides obviously have massive incentives financially to finish the season. They stand to lose millions in sponsorship and advertising deals, notwithstanding any tv money. Also there is prize money based on league placing.

Paul e.  Your stance is almost the same as mine.  However, if we were 10th, having played the season in a style that we associate to DS, do you think we’d have such an overwhelming clamour on here to void the session?  Or do you think the majority would hope for the opportunity to watch the team play 10 more games on live tv?

I think we both know the answer.

[Clark W Griswold]

I don’t see any fair way around it other than continuing where it’s left off. If that means cancelling next seasons domestic cup competitions, doing away with international friendlies and winter breaks and teams utilising their large squads more then so be it. Football has to adapt. The problem with clubs financial situation is not going to be dictated by how we re- start but when. We can do what we like when it’s safe to play, so I don’t see any need to scrap what has already been played.

[Hillbilly]

Anyone here in insurance? Haveany thoughts on the cost of public liability insurance for matches either with or without crowds? Would the government’s position have a significant effect on cost? Or would the insurers be looking solely at the underlying scientific evidence (likelihood of a 2nd wave etc)?

[frank black]

Anyone here in insurance? Haveany thoughts on the cost of public liability insurance for matches either with or without crowds? Would the government’s position have a significant effect on cost? Or would the insurers be looking solely at the underlying scientific evidence (likelihood of a 2nd wave etc)?

The Bundesliga have stated they are good to go from May. Just need the green light of the government (there’s the rub).

[Richard E]

I think the fairest solution is to put Liverpool, Leeds and Albion into the top flight of the National League for next season. The additional revenue that would generate for the smaller clubs will keep grassroots football alive in otherwise precarious circumstances for the them.

[aev]

Anyone here in insurance? Haveany thoughts on the cost of public liability insurance for matches either with or without crowds? Would the government’s position have a significant effect on cost? Or would the insurers be looking solely at the underlying scientific evidence (likelihood of a 2nd wave etc)?

The Bundesliga have stated they are good to go from May. Just need the green light of the government (there’s the rub).

And the Dutch governement have I think said nothing until Septmeber.

[aev]

I think the fairest solution is to put Liverpool, Leeds and Albion into the top flight of the National League for next season. The additional revenue that would generate for the smaller clubs will keep grassroots football alive in otherwise precarious circumstances for the them.

I agree. Good chance Liverpool get their league title.

[chrisw1]

I think the fairest solution is to put Liverpool, Leeds and Albion into the top flight of the National League for next season. The additional revenue that would generate for the smaller clubs will keep grassroots football alive in otherwise precarious circumstances for the them.

This is the sort of solution I can get behind.

[sid1964]

It looks as though if the league is voided we will be relegated, according to UEFA guidelines.

[aev]

Martyn Ziegler from The Times suggests that these UEFA guidelines affect European qualification only, not domestic issues.

[andyh]

Without being impolite to anyone on here, the ‘protect the integrity of the league’ stance is rubbish.
So what if the leagues are disrupted and it takes next season to get straight again.
So what?
Football is a big boy. It will find a way to manage and if this season is voided (hopefully) then football can regroup and work out a plan for how we can watch safely next season, if permitted.

Yes, my opinion has a lot to do with our league position, but football (Premier league clubs) doesn’t show that much integrity when it comes to the cup competitions.

[andyh]

It looks as though if the league is voided we will be relegated, according to UEFA guidelines.

Uefa aren’t the rule setters for domestic competitions are they?

[Brassneck]

It looks as though if the league is voided we will be relegated, according to UEFA guidelines.

Uefa aren’t the rule setters for domestic competitions are they?

Let’s hope not.  Otherwise we’ll see the biggest U-Turn in H&V history.

[Small Rodent]

It looks as though if the league is voided we will be relegated, according to UEFA guidelines.

Uefa aren’t the rule setters for domestic competitions are they?

Let’s hope not.  Otherwise we’ll see the biggest U-Turn in H&V history.

No, I put health over a club's finances.