If this is the case the plan for the1895 Cup go up in smoke and you do wonder how many clubs can survive? Thoughts?

I didnt read it as no crowds till March. I read it as Sports have been advised to prepare for no fans, but the decision will be under constant review (which I thought it was anyway). If the new measures help flatten the curve, then its possible test events will be able to go ahead again in the future. If that will be enough for some sports, who knows. I know a non league friendly was still allowed to go ahead last night with 1000 tickets available (think 6/700 turned up). that was with govt backing, despite other games having fans banned

The rules in regard to this Covid situation that we find ourselves in. Will only get tighter as the infection rate increase. Deaths though, are flat lining. I might add.
Although things are said to be constantly under review. I believe March to be the when things will be eased enough to allow fans back to sporting events.
It is a bit of a worry for a lot of people. In truth.

Will all these things a lot of it is how its reported rather than what was actually said. The planned move from 1 oct to have more sports piloting crowds and trialling procedires we know is def off.
The govt didnt actually say that the tightening of restrictions and opening things up like crowds at sport would last 6 months, what was said was its possible tighter restrictions may be needed for that long. But it depends on the numbers, infection rates go up and down. If they start dropping again then possibly letting crowds back in could be back on the agenda.
Personally i cant see it happening before xmas.
London Broncos have paired down the staff by letting players go, i think the survival will depend a lot on the chancellors new plan.
Even with govt assistance thougjh i can see even some of the part time pro teams folding.

Realistically nothing before Xmas seems almost certain, which is why the 1895 Cup looks doubtful. If it’s January or beyond, no revenue apart from central funding (assuming that is still available) I am unsure whether all SL clubs will survive?

Sunik’s speech this afternoon may over something, but it won’t be furlough -doubtful it will be enough........

Just been speaking to a guy who sells advertising, sponsorship,lottery, hospitality and all that stuff for our local championship football team.
Very downbeat. Had hoped to have something, albeit nothing like normal, but something to sell in October. That has gone.
In addition they make a lot of money through functions, their Christmas nights which he would be selling now, are just about gone
With furlough finishing there will have to be cuts and they run a tight ship.
As he put it. We are in the SHIT. And they are not alone.

Yeah, but why have we not signed any bloody players?

Probably because they are waiting for ,apparently,some exciting news!

It’s no crowds not no rugby- let’s get excited there’s news coming

Where have you seen the fixtures and confirmation of a comp? News to us. Please share.

Can't help yourself, can you?

We are laughing at you not with you. It’s incredulous that you are being sarcastic when the root cause is the issue of no communication from the club. But you clearly don’t get that.

Even on a normal season fixtures don’t come out til November. But you would know that

Furlough is finished in 6 weeks. Clubs will be paying players contracted from then

Why won’t there be a fixture list next year? You tell us your the authority or will we get another I don’t know but here’s a nothing response

Jesus, how many things can you get wrong in one post Nige?
I'm going to suggest you do some research on player contracts and furlough. And work on your grammar man for goodness sake.

The game is on its , the RFL CEO is on the BBC 6 O'Clock news stating he is worried that several clubs wont see this winter through, there is widespread acknowledgement that the season may not start next feb as planned now and the world cup is almost certainly going to be postponed, or worse, and yet people want to know why we haven't signed any players?

I'm sorry but those people dont deserve sensible responses.

In fairness, I dont think anyone has mentioned any signings since the news of the Oct fans trials being stopped, not even me.

Why have we signed no players? Is that a serious question?
Show me any company that is currently not trading that would take on more staff that need to be paid.

Suppose it depends whether you think Leigh are currently trading but didn't they sign Adam Walker in August?

No idea if the contract says "we will pay you from whenever we have some idea of if, or when the season might start". So some clubs NB would appear to.

Probably not my best. Combination of to much San Miguel over the last few months in the sun abroad plus this bloody iPad.

What are you Monkey Lover,The Head Master ? Picking people up for their grammar mistakes..

Indeed.
Because grammatical errors are the REAL problem, eh?

Would anyone on here put money on fans being able to attend matches at Easter 2021,
I personally think it is to be hoped for, but there are so many outside factors that will need to be considered. The final decision I imagine, will not be for the clubs to make.
By Good Friday, I would think all chairmen will be desperate for some income. Let us all keep our fingers crossed.