PREMIER LEAGUE clubs have been banned from using “null” and “void” as the season edges closer to being cancelled.
According to the Daily Mail, the league have instructed clubs to use the word ‘curtailed’ instead when discussing the possibility of the season being ended.
Broadcasters BT and Sky will be hoping for a rebate on their deal with the Premier League if the season is curtailed.Credit: Getty Images – Getty
This instruction will provide more legal protection against broadcasters seeking a rebate on the current £3billion television deal.
Coronavirus has hit the sporting schedule hard, with the Premier League suspending all matches until April 30 at the earlierst.
It appears unlikely that the league will resume on that date, with the UK currently on lockdown in order to control the spread of the virus.
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The current stance is that the Premier League want to finish this season, no matter when, but time is running out for officials to make a decision.
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has called for the season to be “curtailed”.
The 41-year-old said: “I’m sure in my own mind that if it’s not going to be an immediate fix in the next few weeks then the season needs to be voided and started again next season afresh.”
There are still nine games remaining and a decision to end the season would infuriate various teams in the Premier League and EFL.
Liverpool are on their way to their first league title in 30 years and would miss out if that decision was made.
If the EFL were to follow suit, it would mean Leeds would miss out on promotion to the top tier after a 16-year wait.
The decision would suit teams at the bottom of the table, with Norwich six points from safety being rescued by the curtailed season.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
