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#8461 Greenie78

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Posted 21 March 2020 - 02:18 PM

The dilemma Chesterfield will face if the National League season is extended beyond April
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Posted 21 March 2020 - 03:41 PM

Greenie78, on 21 March 2020 - 02:18 PM, said:

The dilemma Chesterfield will face if the National League season is extended beyond April
https://www.derbyshi...d-april-2504548

Have we only got nine players still under contract after 30th June and, if so, who are they?

If they include the injured Coddington and Maguire then that would mean we would only have a team of seven able to play if the season went into July and some clubs could be in a far worse position making it a mockery.

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Posted 21 March 2020 - 04:44 PM

It is indeed a nonsense scenario for clubs and the season must be cancelled forthwith.

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Posted 22 March 2020 - 08:42 AM

In the unlikely event we get football back by the end of April I'd imagine that FIFA, UEFA and national football governing bodies will allow loans to be extended regardless of the transfer window, or even add 2 months to existing loans (if legally possible, not sure on that) so clubs can have the same squads as when the suspension started.

Permanent players are trickier as they have legal contracts, but I suspect month to month deals could become very popular for teams below the Prem until some form of normality is restored.

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Posted 22 March 2020 - 09:02 AM

Cheshunt Spireite, on 22 March 2020 - 08:42 AM, said:

On the basis that CFC, who have a large squad compared to some teams in this league, could possibly be left with just 7 fit players under contract month to month deals might be an answer.

But then, wouldn't players be free to move each month to the club offering the most attractive package. Bare in mind at some clubs in this league players contracts cease at the end of April and this could make them free agents anyway.

So, the remaining part of the season could be played out with variable squads and teams promoted or relegated based on playing players they had not had on their books for the first 80%, or more, of the season but would have had for the whole season if it had ended under normal circumstances. To me, that's not fair competition and the wrong answer.

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Posted 22 March 2020 - 10:08 AM

'We now have some hope again': The special connection John Pemberton is building with Chesterfield supporters
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Posted 23 March 2020 - 02:00 PM

"Season is over" - Chesterfield's 'next opponents' will "stand down" after April 25
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Posted 23 March 2020 - 02:41 PM

Greenie78, on 23 March 2020 - 02:00 PM, said:

"Season is over" - Chesterfield's 'next opponents' will "stand down" after April 25
https://www.derbyshi...pril-25-2505746

He's not wrong, is he?

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Posted 23 March 2020 - 03:05 PM

Greenie78, on 23 March 2020 - 02:00 PM, said:

"Season is over" - Chesterfield's 'next opponents' will "stand down" after April 25
https://www.derbyshi...pril-25-2505746

Impressed.

An unequivocal position which leaves everyone knowing where they stand and able to make the best plans possible.

Spanish proverb: 'Pessimists are just well informed optimists'

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Posted 23 March 2020 - 03:53 PM

Jonathan Smith's Chesterfield FC column - https://www.derbyshi...on-blow-2506087

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Posted 23 March 2020 - 05:20 PM

The greatest Chesterfield matches Spireites fans wish they could relive all over again
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Posted 23 March 2020 - 06:39 PM

Cancel or resume? Chesterfield set to find out what will happen with National League season
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Posted 24 March 2020 - 12:53 PM

Chesterfield "in limbo" as they await National League decision, says boss John Pemberton
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Posted 24 March 2020 - 03:21 PM

John Pemberton provides injury update on Chesterfield's long-term absentees
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Posted 24 March 2020 - 06:01 PM

National League "wishes to resume season at some point"
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National League "wishes to resume season at some point"
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Posted 24 March 2020 - 06:23 PM

"I want to give something back" - Why John Pemberton has arranged Q&A with Chesterfield fans
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Posted 25 March 2020 - 01:38 PM

National League season set to be scrapped due to coronavirus outbreak
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Posted 25 March 2020 - 04:48 PM

Spireites at Wembley: Remembering Chesterfield's JPT final win against Swindon Town eight years on
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Posted 25 March 2020 - 06:20 PM

"I feel reassured" - reaction from John Pemberton's Q&A with Chesterfield fans
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Posted 26 March 2020 - 02:19 PM

Chesterfield legend Tommy Lee looks back on "special" Johnstone's Paint Trophy win against Swindon Town eight years on
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Confusion over National League season as Boreham Wood chairman claims campaign "is NOT cancelled for forseeable future"