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Premier League to assist lower leagues

Red Devon

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Sorry that is your view, We don't know what any terms of a bailout will be, How do you know there will be a loophole?
My view is that I don’t believe enough cloths have been cut accordingly for FL clubs to be claiming grants IF they’re made available.
 

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My view is that I don’t believe enough cloths have been cut accordingly for FL clubs to be claiming grants IF they’re made available.
And i respect that but you did say "probably see basket case clubs like Southend surviving in the Football League by finding a loophole" All I'm saying is that you can't say that until any bailout is agreed and we know the terms of said bailout.
 

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My view is that I don’t believe enough cloths have been cut accordingly for FL clubs to be claiming grants IF they’re made available.
Which clubs do you mean, the ones who have spent like Salford or those who are in danger of running out of cash and going out of business?

I think the EFL's argument is that all clubs are losing match day income across the board which is more vital to clubs at this level. The difference between clubs robustness in taking these losses are always going to be varied. But the question of do you use any money (from whatever source PL or Gov) equally or only to those who demonstrate a need have questions on either side. You have clubs on one hand who have been poorly run who will obviously want bailing out, the clubs whose owners have spent out as normal looking to take advantage and in the middle clubs who can keep going but only with cutbacks.

There will be questions about why each group should receive any bail out. But every club has lost money it would normally rely on to keep going. I would rather any money was split evenly, but can understand anyone who would want a case by case situation.

Any bail out by the PL will come with strings attached. That's a given. But if the EFL don't manage a way of keeping its clubs going, it strengthens the PL arguments over possible B sides and/or PL2.
 

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I'd go for ...

If it's a loan - case by case.
If it's a grant - equal shareout.
If it's compensation - proportionally based on Club's normal gate monies.
 

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I'd go for ...

If it's a loan - case by case.
If it's a grant - equal shareout.
If it's compensation - proportionally based on Club's normal gate monies.
Third one for me.
 

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This could further be impacted by what individual clubs do about ST refunds (or not).
 

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Perhaps this article in today's guardian might help them move along a bit with a bailout

2) Watkins shows value of EFL in Premier League

As Premier League clubs complain that it is not their job to bail out those lower down the pyramid as many struggle to survive the pandemic, Ollie Watkins showed what is being produced by clubs outside the elite. The striker began his career at Exeter City - and even had a spell on loan at Weston-super-mare - but is now reaping the rewards of the hard work it has required to reach the top. Liverpool found out to their cost the abilities of the 24-year-old, first as he pounced upon a mistake and then added to it with two more clinical finishes. Previously, Aston Villa have targeted players with impressive scoring records in Belgium, signing both Mbwana Samatta and Wesley from the Jupiler League, to underwhelming effect. Many fear players from the Football League do not offer value for money but the early signs from Watkins will dispel that myth. The EFL is worth every penny. Will Unwin

• Match report: Aston Villa 7-2 Liverpool
 

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PL more interested in splashing cash in the transfer market right now.

More eye watering figures being thrown around today.
 

Martin Lawrence

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PL more interested in splashing cash in the transfer market right now.

More eye watering figures being thrown around today.
Indeed, many are acting like it is "business as usual" which just goes to show the madness that exists within the game at the very top!
 

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It really does pee me off when i hear PL supporting friends talking about £30 and 40m like it's money found down the back of the sofa.
 
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