BCFC1512 Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 If reports are correct and Leeds & WBA get put in a 22 team prem. with them gone and no relagated teams could next season really be our chance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 7 minutes ago, Taunton_BCFC said: If reports are correct and Leeds & WBA get put in a 22 team prem. with them gone and no relagated teams could next season really be our chance! Speculative news at best at this point. Just an idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire robin Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 Never gonna happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 12 minutes ago, Taunton_BCFC said: If reports are correct and Leeds & WBA get put in a 22 team prem. with them gone and no relagated teams could next season really be our chance! To say there are reports is a bit far fetched but surely if the Prem got to 22 teams they would be looking to get it back down to 20 the season after? I.e 4 teams go down but only 2 go up. That surely makes it more difficult as only one automatic place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmite Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 28 minutes ago, Taunton_BCFC said: If reports are correct and Leeds & WBA get put in a 22 team prem. with them gone and no relagated teams could next season really be our chance! I think Fulham would have something to say about that with 10 games left to play. It either has to happen for all leagues and all teams in promotion and relegation slots, or none. Why single out Leeds and WBA. They have won nothing yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Controller Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 I really don't understand the obsession with making changes to next season and not finishing this one. If changes must be made to next season then it would be just as well to make it shorter, drop the cup competitions or whatever but finish this season that is already three quarters done, first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 That's probably the worst idea of the lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 37 minutes ago, Chris_Brown said: I really don't understand the obsession with making changes to next season and not finishing this one. If changes must be made to next season then it would be just as well to make it shorter, drop the cup competitions or whatever but finish this season that is already three quarters done, first. IMO that’s the most sensible option. Restart this season in May / early June, play two matches per week, then start next season near the end of September. To create more space in next season the only cup competition should be the FA Cup, with no replays. Draw two teams out of the hat and the one in the lowest league position plays at home. If scores are level at 90 minutes go to extra time and, if necessary, penalties. That’s not perfect, but nothing will be in the current circumstances Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 50 minutes ago, pongo88 said: IMO that’s the most sensible option. Restart this season in May / early June, play two matches per week, then start next season near the end of September. To create more space in next season the only cup competition should be the FA Cup, with no replays. Draw two teams out of the hat and the one in the lowest league position plays at home. If scores are level at 90 minutes go to extra time and, if necessary, penalties. That’s not perfect, but nothing will be in the current circumstances Problem is May, and even June, are looking optimistic to restart the season. Once you're past the end of June there's going to be a ton of contractual issues that are going to leave a lot of teams (particularly in L1 and L2) with depleted, or in some cases, heavily depleted squads. By then, I suspect it would make more sense to restart the season after the summer transfer window. Far from an ideal scenario, but nothing is at this stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 Just end this season, no promotions or relegations, and start next season with our current points. Not ideal but the only fair option, in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 2 hours ago, Taunton_BCFC said: If reports are correct and Leeds & WBA get put in a 22 team prem. with them gone and no relagated teams could next season really be our chance! No because lee will still be in charge,putting my helmet on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 7 minutes ago, Seneca the Younger said: Just end this season, no promotions or relegations, and start next season with our current points. Not ideal but the only fair option, in my opinion. Or just end this season whenever you intend to start next season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 20 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Problem is May, and even June, are looking optimistic to restart the season. Once you're past the end of June there's going to be a ton of contractual issues that are going to leave a lot of teams (particularly in L1 and L2) with depleted, or in some cases, heavily depleted squads. By then, I suspect it would make more sense to restart the season after the summer transfer window. Far from an ideal scenario, but nothing is at this stage. Would a rule dictating that 2019-20 fixtures can only feature 2019-20 squad players solve the issue? It could hold up transfers, but otherwise could work. Even if it means a reliance on more U23s, that's not such a bad thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 3 hours ago, And Its Smith said: To say there are reports is a bit far fetched but surely if the Prem got to 22 teams they would be looking to get it back down to 20 the season after? I.e 4 teams go down but only 2 go up. That surely makes it more difficult as only one automatic place It would be 5 down and normal promotion from the championship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 3 hours ago, Chris_Brown said: I really don't understand the obsession with making changes to next season and not finishing this one. If changes must be made to next season then it would be just as well to make it shorter, drop the cup competitions or whatever but finish this season that is already three quarters done, first. I can see all Cup competitions cut for next season. If this season doesn’t finish to ( say) July/ August, then next season could start in October/November. Just play league games on weekends and every midweek. 8 league games a month and finish the season in April 2021. The European cups could be cancelled for a season as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappers Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 Think the financial effects are being overlooked. A lot of clubs may not survive, most players out of contract could be released due to cash flow issues, and with lawyers waiting in the wings, any solution will be challenged. Who knows how long this will last, and what the impact will be. I’d feel a lot safer if we had a full time, competent PM and Cummings was sent packing. This transcends any petty party politics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 1 hour ago, hodge said: It would be 5 down and normal promotion from the championship How do you know that ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmite Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 3 hours ago, Seneca the Younger said: Just end this season, no promotions or relegations, and start next season with our current points. Not ideal but the only fair option, in my opinion. This could work. Start next season from where we are now. Just call it a mid season break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatchers Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 If City or your favourite teams were top of the league, would you still be in favour of that ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WECANDO Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 12 hours ago, pongo88 said: IMO that’s the most sensible option. Restart this season in May / early June, play two matches per week, then start next season near the end of September. To create more space in next season the only cup competition should be the FA Cup, with no replays. Draw two teams out of the hat and the one in the lowest league position plays at home. If scores are level at 90 minutes go to extra time and, if necessary, penalties. That’s not perfect, but nothing will be in the current circumstances Why have a extra time? Just play the 90 and if level, straight to pens.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Londoner Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 There have been calls for the prem to be 22 teams next season with no relegation and Leeds and West Brom being promoted, the downside of that would be no championship playoffs next season so potentially making it even harder There’s no fair way to solve things and the lawsuit match day thread could get pretty tasty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezo Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 46 minutes ago, walnutroof said: There have been calls for the prem to be 22 teams next season with no relegation and Leeds and West Brom being promoted, the downside of that would be no championship playoffs next season so potentially making it even harder There’s no fair way to solve things and the lawsuit match day thread could get pretty tasty Do you think anyone would be proposing that if was say Brentford and Preston top with Leeds and West brom in the playoffs a point behind them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Londoner Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 2 minutes ago, Pezo said: Do you think anyone would be proposing that if was say Brentford and Preston top with Leeds and West brom in the playoffs a point behind them? The only way it would be acceptable is if they had a large 10+ lead over 3rd place and that’s clearly not the case, but it is convenient that it’s two ‘big’ clubs in that position Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 Based on this ridiculous "news", I propose the season ends now, the current top 7 in the Championship get promoted and the bottom seven in the Prem get relegated. That seems fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weepywall Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 2 minutes ago, Bazooka Joe said: Based on this ridiculous "news", I propose the season ends now, the current top 7 in the Championship get promoted and the bottom seven in the Prem get relegated. That seems fair. Sounds good to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 11 hours ago, And Its Smith said: How do you know that ? Next season under the plans in the prem 17th would stay up with 18th relegated as normal and promoted from the championship you'd have two autos and a play off as normal, anything other would deviate further from normality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xerox6060 Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 16 hours ago, Chris_Brown said: I really don't understand the obsession with making changes to next season and not finishing this one. If changes must be made to next season then it would be just as well to make it shorter, drop the cup competitions or whatever but finish this season that is already three quarters done, first. I agree just finish this season whenever it takes and reset things for next even if you only play each other once or something and scrap cups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 14 hours ago, Seneca the Younger said: Just end this season, no promotions or relegations, and start next season with our current points. Not ideal but the only fair option, in my opinion. I think that’s a great idea. But I don’t think any other teams should keep their points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldlandReddies Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 The likely outcome in Italy is to end season now with no champions, no relegations and teams currently in European places will stand for next season. Think that is where we will end up and the most sensible stance to take Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Londoner Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 7 minutes ago, OldlandReddies said: The likely outcome in Italy is to end season now with no champions, no relegations and teams currently in European places will stand for next season. Think that is where we will end up and the most sensible stance to take Problem though is Liverpool, there would be a certain lack of credibility having a team that far ahead and not winning the title, i wouldn’t mind betting a way is found to play enough rounds behind closed doors which means they can cancel the season without it adversely affecting anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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