Bailout needed because of delay to return of fansMatchday revenue crucial to survival of clubsThe government is drawing up plans for an urgent rescue package for as many as eight sports – after being warned numerous clubs are facing financial ruin because of its decision to indefinitely “pause” the return of crowds.
With sports organisations fearing spectators may not return until 1 April next year, senior figures in
Football, rugby union,
Cricket, horse racing and three other sports met the culture secretary, Oliver Dowden, on Tuesday to warn that the situation is increasingly perilous.