League One chairman threatens a 'serious lawsuit' if Sunderland's season is declared null and void

A League One chairman has threatened the EFL with a ‘serious lawsuit’ if the third tier campaign does not see its fixture schedule completed.
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Peterborough United’s Darragh MacAnthony has taken to social media to explain how legal action would be his ‘next step’ if the current campaign is declared null and void.

The season has currently been suspended until April 4 due to the coronavirus outbreak, but this could yet be extended.

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Indeed, the EFL are set to meet later this week to thrash out their plans.

A League One chairman has threatened a 'serious lawsuit' if the season is declared null and void due to coronavirusA League One chairman has threatened a 'serious lawsuit' if the season is declared null and void due to coronavirus
A League One chairman has threatened a 'serious lawsuit' if the season is declared null and void due to coronavirus

At the moment, however, there are no indications that the season will be prematurely ended – with both the EFL and clubs committed to completing the postponed fixtures, even if that means extending the season end into June or July.

But while several pundits are suggesting that the 2019/20 season could be declared void, MacAnthony believes that won’t be an option.

His Peterborough side are currently in the thick of the promotion race, and the club’s chairman insists he would not hesitate in taking legal action if their remaining fixtures were cancelled.

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Posting on Twitter, he said: “A serious lawsuit would be my next step if voided happened but way too early for all that.

“Let’s focus on coming days/weeks ensuring we all responsibly look after our elders/those seriously affected & stay away from crowd environments etc & follow guidelines laid out.”

When asked if a lawsuit would be a success, MacAnthony replied: “Considering there would be a **** load of clubs joining me in it, I’d fancy our chances to reverse any such decision.”

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