Former Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock has told football bosses they must get the season finished, even if it means playing on until Christmas.
Warnock believes it would be grossly unfair on Premier League title-chasing Liverpool if the season were to be scrapped, and he warned of the legal chaos that awaits if such a decision is taken.
There have been countless suggestions as to how, when and even if this current season should be finished in recent weeks, with some Premier League bosses reportedly edging towards a desire to just call things off.
Warnock offered his typically strident view on the situation.
“I think the Premier League and EFL should finish the season whenever it is safe, even if it goes to December," told PlymouthLive.
“You can’t give Liverpool an opportunity, not to miss out on all this lot.
“They can’t even think about declaring the season null and void. The solicitors would have a field day.
“I just think it has got to finish whenever. Don’t worry about next season – they can worry about next season when it happens.”
The coronavirus crisis has taken its financial toll on clubs throughout the English football pyramid, with both the Bluebirds and Swansea City having announced significant wage cuts to their non-playing staff in the last 24 hours.
Both South Wales clubs in recent months have announced cost-cutting measures in a bid to become more sustainable, however the financial forecast has become far bleaker since the outbreak of this viral pandemic.
But given the significantly higher broadcast deals and revenue coursing through the Premier League, Warnock, who left his post as Bluebirds boss back in November after three successful years in charge, believes it has a duty to protect more vulnerable clubs below the top flight.
“You can’t tell me that the Premier League can’t help the lower divisions," he added.
“I would like to see them help the EFL for one year. It wouldn’t hurt them.
“I know they are all big owners now in the Premier League but they are awash with money.
“This pandemic is probably the worst thing we have seen since World War Two.
“I think the Premier League, with all that money, can help out.”
No football is scheduled until at least April 30, however that is highly likely to be pushed back until further in the summer.
With each passing week there is no football, clubs are losing vital revenue streams through gate receipts and general match-day income.
Warnock highlights how fragile the situation can be in the lower leagues, citing Bury's plight last year, and believes some EFL clubs will be starting to worry.
