Premier League moves one step closer to returning to action

The Premier League’s shareholders met today via teleconference to discuss the next steps for “Project Restart.” Here is their post-meeting statement… “Premier League Shareholders today voted unanimously to return to small-group training from tomorrow afternoon, the first step towards restarting the Premier League, when safe to do so. “Step One…

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The new normal for watching football on TV

I have been watching pieces and parts of the Bundesliga matches today on Fox Sports, and I must say it’s great to see live football again. However, it is quite a different experience. It’s weird watching a match with zero fans in the seats, plus hearing the hollow echo inside…

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Women’s Super League could be abandoned for 2019-2020 season

It appears the Arsenal women’s team season is nearing its ending for the current season. Following a meeting between the Women’s Super League organizers and the FA Board, the financial requirements to keep the league up and running for the remainder of the 201-9-2020 season is cost prohibitive. Both sides…

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The UK government gives football the “green light.”

“Project Restart” Update: The Premier League and the EFL have been given the official green light from the UK government to restart football matches in June. Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden declared: ”The Government is opening the door for competitive football to return safely in June.” The Mirror has published an…

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Kicking the can down the road…

We are at the point when the return of sports to our daily lives is anybody’s guess. This goes for medical professionals, government officials, and especially, sports league executives. Here in the USA, one sport re-opened on May 8th (UFC), with another scheduled to restart on May 17th (NASCAR). The…

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Decision time…two steps down, but many to go

Here is an updated timeline on the negotiations and discussions being held to get the Premier League up and running again… Yesterday (Sunday) – UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said it’s time to get sports rolling again on June 1st. Today (Monday) – The Premier League shareholders met again and…

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The clock is ticking for the Premier League…

This coming week could finally provide some final answers to the questions – will the Premier League resume the 2019-2020 season, and if so, when? The week’s timeline looks something like this… Sunday – UK Prime Minster Boris Johnson will address the nation and provide his plans on how to…

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POLL RESULTS: Should the Premiere League resume playing matches?

The results of our poll are in. The question, “Should the Premier League resume playing matches?” Yes in England – 25% No in England – 18% Play in Australia – 57% Thanks for voting!

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Is the Premier League playing “down under” a good idea?

Is the idea of playing the remainder of the 2019-2020 Premier League schedule in Australia a bad idea, or could it have some legs? At this point, I’m not sure the Premier League has many alternatives to successfully hit their goal of completing a legitimate season. Perth, Australia, on the…

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