O'Neill: A Sensible Decision Fri 03rd Apr 2020 17:23 Blues general manager of football operations has backed the football authorities’ decision to postpone football indefinitely due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis. |
Football Postponed Indefinitely as Premier League Pledges £125m to EFL and National League Fri 03rd Apr 2020 16:16 The EFL, Premier League, FA, Women’s Super League and FA Women’s Championship have confirmed the extension of football’s suspension “until it is safe to resume”. Meanwhile, the Premier League has agreed to advance £125 million to the EFL and National League due to the difficulties their clubs are currently facing and is committing £20 million to support the NHS and communities, while its clubs will consult with their players regarding wage reduction and deferral proposals totalling 30 per cent. |
Lambert Expects Premier League Wage Cuts Fri 03rd Apr 2020 14:18 Boss Paul Lambert expects there to be an agreement which will see Premier League players take wage cuts due to the financial impact on football of the coronavirus pandemic. |
Lambert: Fans Will Accept Clubs Utilising Squads If Season Resumes Fri 03rd Apr 2020 11:39 Town boss Paul Lambert believes fans will accept clubs utilising the full extent of their squads, including academy youngsters, when football returns with games likely to be coming thick and fast if and when the 2019/20 campaign is completed. He also suggests that the leagues may have to increase the number of substitutes, perhaps even allowing clubs to swap entire XIs at half-time. |
Skuse: Calls To Elderly Fans Nice to Do and Refreshing Fri 03rd Apr 2020 10:55 Blues midfielder Cole Skuse says he’s enjoying ringing round Town’s elderly fans to catch up and check on how they’re doing during the coronavirus lockdown. |
PFA: Players Will Have to Share Financial Burden Thu 02nd Apr 2020 23:30 The PFA has released a lengthy statement defending its position after reports that it is blocking player wage deferrals during the coronavirus crisis. |
Joint Statement: No Decisions Taken Today, Discussions to Continue Wed 01st Apr 2020 20:37 The EFL, Premier League, PFA (Professional Footballers' Association) and LMA (League Managers Association) have released a joint statement following today’s meeting. |
Town Delay Season Ticket Launch Wed 01st Apr 2020 14:12 Town have announced that they are delaying the launch of their season ticket pricing for 2020/21 until after decisions are made on the fate of the 2019/20 campaign. |
Town Close to Furloughing Staff Wed 01st Apr 2020 11:03 TWTD understands Town are closing in on joining a number of other clubs in putting the vast majority of their off-field staff on furlough. |
TWTD FIFA 20 Tournament Group Stages Under Way Tue 31st Mar 2020 18:20 The group stages of the TWTD FIFA 20 Tournament, run by Forum poster ColchesterChris, are now well under way, so if you haven’t seen the draw then find it below, or view the forum post. |