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Posted on 15th April 2020
With the swirl of stories, proposals and ‘updates’ floating around in the media, it may be hard to remember where we’re actually up to and which decisions have officially been taken by the various governing bodies on the resumption or cancellation of the 2019/20 season.
To do our part in combatting the information overload and the dreaded ‘fake news’, we’ll collate the various official announcements and latest updates from credible sources on football throughout the UK and Europe as it affects our clubs below.
The information below is up to date as at 10th June.
International
FIFA have also produced a COVID-19 Football Regulatory Issues report, which focuses on their approach to expiring player contracts, the transfer window and other regulatory matters.
European
Deadlines for entry to 2020/21 UEFA competitions (such as qualifying and player registration) have also been ‘postponed until further notice’ (UEFA)
Domestic
Notwithstanding the links below, the FA Board have agreed that the end of the season ‘be extended indefinitely’, removing the need to complete seasons by 1 June as previously existed under FA rules.
Fans
We will continue to keep you updated on the myriad questions you might have, whether you’re involved in running your own community-owned club and need guidance and advice on accessing government support, or are an individual fan concerned about your consumer rights regarding pre-booked train tickets, season ticket renewals or anything else.
At this year’s FSF awards we’re instituting a new category to recognise the efforts of non-league clubs and their supporters who, despite huge challenges and tight budgets, ensure the survival of the game outside the professional leagues. In the first half of a two-part blog, Maria Horner introduces three of this year’s nominees…
At this year’s FSF awards we’re instituting a new category to recognise the efforts of non-league clubs and their supporters who, despite huge challenges and tight budgets, ensure the survival of the game outside the professional leagues. In the second half of a two-part blog, Maria Horner introduces the final three of this year’s nominees…
Alongside Supporters Direct we’ll be holding the inaugural ‘National Game Network’ meeting on January 20th 2019 at the Mechanics Institute Conference Centre in Manchester.
We would like your opinion on a preferred venue for the next meeting of the National Game Network.
