Leyton Orient manager Ross Embleton says the club wanted to complete the League Two season but admitted it was the “right call” to curtail the campaign.
On Friday, League Two clubs voted to end the season, with the table set to be decided on points-per-game and the play-offs to be completed as normal, but clubs requesting no relegation.
“Ultimately, it was the right call,” said Embleton, whose side are 17th in the table. “People would probably think we’re content with the decision but we wanted to finish, go back to work and play on, and make the most of the last 10 games.
“Going back was at the forefront of our thinking, but I think when you bear in mind all the different circumstances we’re faced with I do think it was the most practical decision.”
Embleton said the “mind-blowing” cost of testing all players and staff twice weekly would have “jeopardised” Orient, whose staff and squad have been furloughed.
League One clubs are due to meet again today to discuss how to end the campaign.
