From ‘diabolical’ to ‘deserved’: How League One clubs reacted to the decision that ended Sunderland’s promotion hopes
League One clubs yesterday voted to curtail the 2019/20 season, subsequently ending Sunderland’s faint promotion hopes - but how did rival sides react to the verdict?
By Mark Donnelly
Published 10th Jun 2020, 12:30 BST
Updated 10th Jun 2020, 12:42 BST
With a convincing majority having voted for the season to be ended, many owners and managers were pleased with the outcome.
But as ever, there was an unhappy majority - who were quick to hit out at the EFL and, indeed, fellow third tier sides.
Scroll down to see how some League One clubs reacted to the decision:
Scroll down to see how some League One clubs reacted to the decision:
13. Sunderland AFC
CEO Jim Rodwell said he felt League One clubs had made a ‘huge mistake’. He added: “We thought the right thing was to play football, for integrity purposes, for profile, for relevance. I honestly think it's a huge mistake [to curtail].” Photo: Clive Brunskill
Relegated following the vote, Tranmere chair Mark Palios said: “It cannot be right that clubs are pitted against clubs, when nobody voting (including Tranmere) is able to take a purely dispassionate view. Perhaps it exposes the fable of the “football family” and the complete collapse of the collective when faced with an external challenge.” Photo: Lewis Storey