UK govt's treatment of clubs 'deeply unfair', says EFL chairman Rick Parry - football news
4 years, 2 months ago

UK govt's treatment of clubs 'deeply unfair', says EFL chairman Rick Parry - football news

The Hindu  

Football clubs in England are being at best being ignored and at worst victimised by the UK government during the COVID-19 pandemic, English Football League chairman Rick Parry has said. Describing EFL clubs as on the brink of a financial precipice, Parry said that the football-loving public would judge the Conservative government on how many teams had survived when the pandemic subsided. READ | The EFL has said it needs 250 million pounds if its clubs are to survive a season where fans are barred from attending games, but the government has so far insisted the top-flight Premier League comes to the EFL's aid. "The government's response to the crisis engulfing football is particularly galling when compared with the comparative generosity being extended to other areas of your portfolio for example, the 1.5 billion pound funding package to the arts sector alone.

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EFL to offer clubs guidance on how to tackle poor behaviour by fans
2 years, 1 month ago

EFL to offer clubs guidance on how to tackle poor behaviour by fans

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The English Football League is providing its clubs …

Football begs the Government to keep fans inside stadiums amid surge in Covid cases
3 years ago

Football begs the Government to keep fans inside stadiums amid surge in Covid cases

Daily Mail  

Football is pleading with the Government not to lock out spectators in the new year unless Covid data is clear that a national health emergency requires a fan ban. Football is pleading with the Government not to lock out fans out of grounds in the new year Premier League managers Pep Guardiola and David Moyes also said the game would …

EFL chair Rick Parry hopes review helps lead to a sustainable football pyramid
3 years, 1 month ago

EFL chair Rick Parry hopes review helps lead to a sustainable football pyramid

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy English Football League chair Rick Parry hopes the …

EFL chief Rick Parry: Why English football needs a reset
3 years, 3 months ago

EFL chief Rick Parry: Why English football needs a reset

New York Times  

At the grimmest point in the pandemic for football, when nobody knew for certain what the future looked like across the entire game, it was predicted that a lot of clubs in the EFL — as many as a quarter by some estimates — would go out of business. Parry calls investment at that level, with the incentive of promotion …

Football goes on the attack against Twitter, Facebook and Instragam over social media trolls
3 years, 10 months ago

Football goes on the attack against Twitter, Facebook and Instragam over social media trolls

Daily Mail  

Football is gathering its forces to mount an attack on social media companies in an effort to make them take action over online hate messages to players and officials, including death threats made to the family of referee Mike Dean. Sanjay Bhandari from Kick It Out says social media companies have the ability to act Antonio Rudiger has opened up …

EFL clubs should take legal action over fan ban - Peterborough owner - Football News - Sportstar
4 years ago

EFL clubs should take legal action over fan ban - Peterborough owner - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

The owner of League One side Peterborough has called on clubs in the English Football League to take legal action after the government reintroduced bans on spectators due to a spike in COVID-19 cases. Clubs in lower-risk regions were allowed to welcome back fans earlier this month but large areas of south-east and eastern England, including Peterborough, will be added …

Return of Fans a Big Boost for Lower-tier Clubs, Says EFL Chief Rick Parry
4 years, 1 month ago

Return of Fans a Big Boost for Lower-tier Clubs, Says EFL Chief Rick Parry

News 18  

The return of supporters to outdoor elite sporting events in England is a lifeline for lower-tier soccer clubs that have suffered huge financial losses amid the COVID-19 pandemic, English Football League chairman Rick Parry said. Up to 4,000 fans can attend sports events in the lowest-risk tier one areas of England, and 2,000 in tier two areas, when the month-long …

EFL planning to lift sanctions against clubs that don't pay their tax bills as debts spiral
4 years, 2 months ago

EFL planning to lift sanctions against clubs that don't pay their tax bills as debts spiral

Daily Mail  

The EFL is dropping sanctions against teams that don't pay their tax bills as it tries to protect clubs from the growing financial crisis and turns up the heat on the Government to help. EFL is planning to lift sanctions on clubs that default on tax bills as financial crisis deepens The EFL has become increasingly frustrated with Culture Secretary …

Premier League, EFL to face panel over lack of COVID-19 rescue package
4 years, 2 months ago

Premier League, EFL to face panel over lack of COVID-19 rescue package

The Hindu  

England's football chiefs are set to face members of parliament next week to discuss why no agreement has been reached on a bail-out package for lower-tier clubs facing financial strain amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The English Football League, representing the three divisions below the Premier League, last month rejected a 50 million pounds offer from the top flight saying it …

Premier League, EFL to Face Panel Over Lack of Coronavirus Rescue Package
4 years, 2 months ago

Premier League, EFL to Face Panel Over Lack of Coronavirus Rescue Package

News 18  

England’s football chiefs are set to face members of parliament next week to discuss why no agreement has been reached on a bail-out package for lower-tier clubs facing financial strain amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The English Football League, representing the three divisions below the Premier League, last month rejected a 50 million pounds offer from the top flight saying it …

Gary Neville makes plea to UK Government to bail out EFL clubs amid coronavirus cash crisis
4 years, 2 months ago

Gary Neville makes plea to UK Government to bail out EFL clubs amid coronavirus cash crisis

Daily Mail  

Gary Neville made an impassioned plea to the UK government to help bail out EFL clubs amid the financial crisis caused by coronavirus. Gary Neville made an impassioned plea to the government to help bail out struggling EFL clubs A number of Championship clubs are grappling with the looming pay day at the end of October Calls for the Premier …

EFL clubs reject Premier League's 'rescue' offer - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

EFL clubs reject Premier League's 'rescue' offer - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

The English Football League, representing the three divisions below the Premier League, has rejected a GBP 50 million COVID-19 bail-out offer from the top flight, the EFL said on Thursday. “The League has been very clear in its discussions of the financial requirements needed to address lost gate receipts in 2019/20 and 2020/21, and while EFL clubs are appreciative that …

FA Warns Against Breakaway as EFL Clubs Enthuse Over Proposals
4 years, 2 months ago

FA Warns Against Breakaway as EFL Clubs Enthuse Over Proposals

News 18  

English football’s increasingly bitter row over plans to change the structure and financing of the game descended into threats and warnings ahead of Wednesday’s crunch meeting of Premier League clubs. The plans, backed by Liverpool and Manchester United and dubbed ‘Project Big Picture’, would see an increase in funds for the 72 clubs in the Football League but also include …

UK Sports Minister confident Premier League will help EFL clubs
4 years, 3 months ago

UK Sports Minister confident Premier League will help EFL clubs

The Hindu  

The British government is confident the Premier League will play its part in helping lower tier clubs survive the financial ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic, Minister for Sport Nigel Huddleston said on Wednesday. READ: European football review: Controversies and early upsets Clubs in the three tiers below the Premier League rely heavily on spectator attendance, with forecast losses of around …

English football structure faces 'collapse' unless clubs receive emergency help, letter warns government
4 years, 3 months ago

English football structure faces 'collapse' unless clubs receive emergency help, letter warns government

Firstpost  

The government announced last week that plans for spectators to return to sports venues from 1 October had been scrapped due to a spike in coronavirus infections. London: English football is facing the “collapse of the national league structure” unless clubs receive emergency help, ministers were warned on Monday. A letter to culture secretary Oliver Dowden co-signed by a group …

Government urge Premier League to 'step up to the plate' for struggling EFL clubs
4 years, 3 months ago

Government urge Premier League to 'step up to the plate' for struggling EFL clubs

Daily Mail  

Culture secretary Oliver Dowden has called for the Premier League to 'step up to the plate' and provide financial support for EFL clubs through the coronavirus crisis. Culture secretary Oliver Dowden has urged Premier League clubs to support EFL teams Dowden said that he expects a financial support deal to be finalised later this week 'The first thing we need …

Liverpool Manager Jurgen Klopp Backs Idea Of Premier League Sides Helping Struggling EFL Teams
4 years, 3 months ago

Liverpool Manager Jurgen Klopp Backs Idea Of Premier League Sides Helping Struggling EFL Teams

News 18  

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said Premier League teams should look to help England’s lower division clubs that have taken huge financial hits amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The English Football League oversees the three tiers below the Premier League – the Championship, League One and League Two – and clubs in these divisions largely rely on matchday revenue to operate. “In …

SPECIAL REPORT: One year on from Bury's expulsion, the Football League is in CRISIS
4 years, 4 months ago

SPECIAL REPORT: One year on from Bury's expulsion, the Football League is in CRISIS

Daily Mail  

Friday is a year to the day since Bury became the first club for 28 years to be expelled from the league - and life has not got any easier inside the EFL. It was a year ago on Friday when the gates at Bury's Gigg Lane were locked for the last time Bury FC became the first club in …

MPs write to the FA and EFL urging them to create a 'Football Finance Authority'
4 years, 7 months ago

MPs write to the FA and EFL urging them to create a 'Football Finance Authority'

Daily Mail  

A group have MPs have called for urgent talks with the Football Association and the English Football League to address the financial impact of coronavirus on sport. League Two have already voted to end their season because they cannot afford to bankroll the widespread testing regime rolled out in the Premier League that would help to keep players and staff …

MARTIN SAMUEL: It's one rule for Hackney hipsters and another for football fans... what a shame
4 years, 7 months ago

MARTIN SAMUEL: It's one rule for Hackney hipsters and another for football fans... what a shame

Daily Mail  

What a terrible shame that football supporters appear to suffer from that ‘bad’ coronavirus. It would appear that football fans are susceptible to a different Covid-19 to some others The police aren't interested in people breaking lockdown guidelines in the streets and parks Meanwhile, football fans can't be trusted in their own stadiums in a huge Premier League issue ‘Two …

Premier League clubs yet to settle on protocols
4 years, 8 months ago

Premier League clubs yet to settle on protocols

The Hindu  

Aston Villa chief executive Christian Purslow says Premier League clubs have yet to settle on protocols to ensure a safe return to playing during the coronavirus pandemic. Purslow says, “We’ve got six home games left to play and I think any Villa fan would agree that giving up that advantage is a massive decision for somebody running Aston Villa and …

Rick Parry warns League One and Two clubs that poaching players 'undermines' case for wage cuts
4 years, 8 months ago

Rick Parry warns League One and Two clubs that poaching players 'undermines' case for wage cuts

The Telegraph  

Football League clubs have been told to stop trying to poach rival players amid concerns it “completely undermines” pleas of financial distress and jeopardises moves to agree collective wage cuts. The EFL has reached a conditional agreement following talks with the Professional Footballers’ Association for 25 per cent of players’ wages for April to be deferred for clubs in League …

Covid-19: Premier League, EFL and PFA meet to discuss economic impact
4 years, 9 months ago

Covid-19: Premier League, EFL and PFA meet to discuss economic impact

The Hindu  

English football chiefs have warned "difficult decisions" lie ahead as leagues and clubs attempt to avoid a financial calamity. Talks between the Premier League, English Football League and the players' union - the Professional Footballers' Association - took place on Friday, and more are planned for next week. A joint statement issued after the meeting said: "The Premier League, EFL …

English football suspended until at least April 30 amid pandemic
4 years, 9 months ago

English football suspended until at least April 30 amid pandemic

CNN  

CNN — Professional football in England will be further postponed until at least April 30 as governing bodies committed to extending the current season indefinitely. “We will continue to follow Government advice and work collaboratively to keep the situation under review and explore all options available to find ways of resuming the season when the conditions allow.” Video Ad Feedback …

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