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

[Richard E]

So if Purslow fails to get his way and we are relegated - does he get the sack?

For not being able to control how others vote?

[The Edge]

So if Purslow fails to get his way and we are relegated - does he get the sack?

And why would he get the sack? Please explain.

[Risso]

I really can't believe they're not just scrapping the whole thing and then starting the new season when it's safe to do so. A major event has happened that means it's not possible to safely complete the current campaign.  In those circumstances, surely it's the safest bet legally to just cancel it, rather than try some ridiculous fudge which is going to satisfy nobody?

[Behind Bluenose Lines]

Just to put some perspective into the whole will they/won't they closed doors/neutral grounds affair. The government here has just announced that no large scale events will take place until a vaccine is found and being distributed. That means Eredivisie football being played behind closed doors for potentially a year and the only way to watch your team play will be online; details of how this will be organized and if it will be through a subscription base are obviously still to be fleshed out.

Interesting. Ta

Ive got pretty much zero interest in watching Villa on a laptop on my own.

Sod that! I've no interest in doing that either. Going to games is what having a season ticket's all about!  Problem is, would I ever get another one for when we can go back if I don't sign up for an related online subscription devised by the club next season?

[old man villa fan]

Just to put some perspective into the whole will they/won't they closed doors/neutral grounds affair. The government here has just announced that no large scale events will take place until a vaccine is found and being distributed. That means Eredivisie football being played behind closed doors for potentially a year and the only way to watch your team play will be online; details of how this will be organized and if it will be through a subscription base are obviously still to be fleshed out.

Interesting. Ta

Ive got pretty much zero interest in watching Villa on a laptop on my own.

Sod that! I've no interest in doing that either. Going to games is what having a season ticket's all about!  Problem is, would I ever get another one for when we can go back if I don't sign up for an related online subscription devised by the club next season?

I think that would be very poor thinking by the Club if that was the case, although I think they understand the fans better than that.  They should be putting season tickets on hold until it goes back to normal and giving current season ticket holders the opportunity to continue from this season, with a discount for lost matches this season.  Anything for a behind closed doors season via TV should be separate as they would not be limited by numbers.

[TopDeck113]

As days and weeks merge into one, could someone please remind me what's happening with the FA Cup?

I know it doesn't involve the Villa (as per most years) but since it's reached the quarter final stage that means seven games and it's complete. Why not use that as a yardstick as to how workable BCD etc is?  It would also be a useful gauge as to how supporters can/can't  be trusted not to congregate in the event of a trophy being won.

[frank black]

As days and weeks merge into one, could someone please remind me what's happening with the FA Cup?

I know it doesn't involve the Villa (as per most years) but since it's reached the quarter final stage that means seven games and it's complete. Why not use that as a yardstick as to how workable BCD etc is?  It would also be a useful gauge as to how supporters can/can't  be trusted not to congregate in the event of a trophy being won.

They are planning to include the fa cup within project restart.

Did we get any clarity from the premier league yet about how they will deal with a team forced to go into quarantine? Which is a very likely situation at any point. They’re surely not going to extend things by two weeks every time?

[aev]

As days and weeks merge into one, could someone please remind me what's happening with the FA Cup?

I know it doesn't involve the Villa (as per most years) but since it's reached the quarter final stage that means seven games and it's complete. Why not use that as a yardstick as to how workable BCD etc is?  It would also be a useful gauge as to how supporters can/can't  be trusted not to congregate in the event of a trophy being won.

It is being played on Rod Stewart's 5 a side pitch.

[TopDeck113]

Every school boy's dream if you're Celtic or United.

[old man villa fan]

With the ongoing discussions about finances, especially the cost of relegation and Parry's comments about parachute payments,  I am surprised they haven't started to discuss reducing the number of relegation places in the future.

Parachute payment was a sticking plaster solution that seemed to work to some extent but with the tightening up of FFP, the effectiveness of the payments has been lost.  Due to the disparity between EPL and EFL regarding players' wages and income, and to truly fall within FFP, relegated clubs can see themselves falling to a level that is below being competitive for promotion the next season.  Is this right that a team that is in the EPL one season, can be on the verge of going out of business or, at best, non-competitive the following season.

There has to be a levelling up financially between the EPL and EFL so that we do not have this cliff edge or do you reduce the risk to clubs by reducing the number of relegation places. 

[Ian.]

Well if Germany are going to start their season again on May 16th, I’m pretty sure that will be enough of a green light for our league to proceed not long after.

[chrisw1]

There has to be a levelling up financially between the EPL and EFL so that we do not have this cliff edge or do you reduce the risk to clubs by reducing the number of relegation places. 

This will never happen.  The big clubs won't even allow a levelling up in the PL itself.  The gap in income top to bottom is ridiculous given all clubs are part of the same product.  In my view TV money should be split much more equally.  You can argue some clubs are on a lot more, but then they benefit from the extra sponsorship revenue this brings. 

I'd also make prize money gaps smaller.  Unless this is addressed you'll always have an increasing gap between the big and small.

[Mister E]

Well if Germany are going to start their season again on May 16th, I’m pretty sure that will be enough of a green light for our league to proceed not long after.

Germany have c.7,000 deaths and stable; we've had >30,000 and continuing.
That's no yardstick at all.

[Villan82]

As days and weeks merge into one, could someone please remind me what's happening with the FA Cup?

I know it doesn't involve the Villa (as per most years) but since it's reached the quarter final stage that means seven games and it's complete. Why not use that as a yardstick as to how workable BCD etc is?  It would also be a useful gauge as to how supporters can/can't  be trusted not to congregate in the event of a trophy being won.

They are planning to include the fa cup within project restart.

Did we get any clarity from the premier league yet about how they will deal with a team forced to go into quarantine? Which is a very likely situation at any point. They’re surely not going to extend things by two weeks every time?

The bit in bold, there will probably be a by-law passed to state that in cases where the club is named 'Aston Villa' the affected club will face immediate relegation and a 12 point deduction at the start of the following season.

[David_Nab]

On TV subscription , if they want to sell season tickets for tv games to inc 3pm for virtual season tickets is this going to be limited to current rounds or just as many as you want.

Could see likes of United able to sell millions and once that's opened up good luck trying to reverse it

Why Neutral grounds if Championship is playing home and away ..