English Clubs Reiterate Their Commitment To Finish 2019/20 Season
English Premier League shareholders met this Friday to discuss possible steps towards planning for the resumption of the 2019/20 which was suspended in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The clubs reaffirmed their commitment to finishing the 2019/20 season and maintaining the integrity of the competition.
Following the meeting, the Premier League released a statement detailing what the clubs agreed on. Below is the statement in full:
At a meeting of Premier League Shareholders today, clubs discussed possible steps towards planning to resume the 2019/20 season, when it is safe and appropriate to do so.
It was reiterated that the thoughts of all are with those directly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Furthermore, the Premier Leagueâs priority is the health and safety of players, coaches, managers, club staff, supporters and the wider community.
The League and clubs are considering the first tentative moves forward and will only return to training and playing with Government guidance, under expert medical advice and after consultation with players and managers.
The League welcomed the creation of the Government medical working group for a return of elite sport, which met for the first time this morning.
No decisions were taken at todayâs Shareholdersâ meeting and clubs exchanged views on the information provided regarding âProject Restartâ.
It was agreed that the PFA, LMA, players and managers are key to this process and will be further consulted.
The clubs reconfirmed their commitment to finishing the 2019/20 season, maintaining the integrity of the competition and welcomed the Governmentâs support.
