Football League could have '50 to 60' clubs go bust due to coronavirus crisis
clubs - a large proportion of the income for lower-league sides is set to be wiped out which could have catastrophic consequences.: "The problem is not whether we finish [this] season or not, it is what happens after that.
"There is an absolutely real, stark probability that if something isn't agreed now within football to ensure all clubs can pay their bills and get through to the point where income is resumed, you will be looking at 50 or 60 clubs ceasing to exist. Genuinely, I am talking about that many.
But now he is worried football is rushing back without considering the "bigger picture" and are instead "sticking their heads in the sand".could lose as much as £30million from TV money being taken back by the broadcasters and suggested significant pay cuts for players could be the best solution.
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