Brighton and Hove Albion striker Glenn Murray has commented on the potential of the Championship not being able to resume, claiming teams should not be promoted if it does not finish on the pitch.
The Premier League striker was talking on Sky Sports’ The Football Show about the potential return of the Premier League and his side’s relegation battle.
Sitting two points off the dropzone in the league table, Brighton will look to remain in England’s top flight, but talk of a potential halt to relegation if the Championship does not continue, is being heard.
Whilst the Premier League seems to be moving closer to a return after the recent pandemic postponed games, the Championship is yet to make such plans.
Murray believes that if England’s second flight do not finish the 2019/2020 season on the pitch then clubs should not gain promotion and therefore, clubs should not be relegated from the Premier League.
The striker’s comments follow those of Norwich City director Stuart Webber, who said similar on Wednesday’s episode of the show.
Reacting to Murray’s comments via @LeedsUnitedYEP, fans gave a response…
“If the clubs below us in the Championship aren’t finishing their season why should they get promoted?” #lufc https://t.co/E3fa64ZR1G
— Leeds United News (@LeedsUnitedYEP) May 14, 2020
The premier league has more financial capability than Championship and lower leagues to put safe systems in place to tackle Covid19.
Not to mention the clubs outside the premiership struggling with finances. If they want to play that game then finish the season as it stands.
— Matthew (@mattmcrae88) May 14, 2020
Because the FA came out and said promotion and relegation will be happening regardless of how either league concludes. Over 80% of the season is more than enough to reflect who deserves to be where. Think Glenn and Steve need to dry their tears.
— Jack Gaunt (@JWGaunt4) May 14, 2020
It’s their business. It’s up to EFL to determine under what conditions clubs are promoted. Brighton should focus on staying outside relegation zone.
— Krzysztof Wrzal (@KrzysztofWrzal) May 14, 2020
What’s unfair is the ridiculous situation of relegated clubs getting obscene amounts of money for failure
— Paul Howard (@paulshoward1950) May 14, 2020
Should keep his nose out of something that’s nothing to do with him.
— Philip Darley (@PhilipDarley1) May 14, 2020
Coming from a team who is almost certain to go down.
— Carl Lincoln White (@LincolnWhites) May 14, 2020
Brighton have got an awful lot to say at the minute
— Tommy Hadfield (@tinyfield33) May 14, 2020