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Football MAY return behind closed doors next month according to latest guidelines The Championship will not return until June 1 at the earliest according to the latest guidance document released by the UK government. Former skipper Jobi Mcanuff: "I don't feel that safety can be guaranteed" Former Reading FC captain Jobi Mcanuff has raised concerns about the impact that Covid-19 is having on the BAME community. Villa chief says Premier League should be prioritised over EFL, despite financial strain Aston Villa chief executive Christian Purslow has said that the Premier League needs to be protected above leagues lower down the football period due to the money it generates. EFL chair warns 2020-21 season may not start until crowds can return The 2020-21 English Football League season may not start until crowds are allowed back into matches as its chairman Rick Parry said the desire to finish the current season was more to do with sporting integrity than a financial imperative. Reading FC chief exec remains hopeful of investment, despite Covid-19 uncertainty Reading FC chief executive Nigel Howe has confirmed that he remains hopeful that owner Dai Yongge will invest further into the squad, despite increased pressure from FFP regulations. EFL chairman warns clubs face a £200m financial hole by September English Football League chairman Rick Parry has warned his clubs face a £200m financial hole by September. Long-term Reading FC absentees now back to fitness amid season suspension, club confirm Reading FC have released an injury update on a number of long-term first team absentees, who have been continuing their rehabilitation work during the current lockdown period. EFL cancel remaining fixtures for academy sides across the country The EFL have confirmed that remaining fixtures this season for academy sides across the country have been cancelled. Former Reading FC striker Dave Kitson looking to oust PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor Dave Kitson wants to lead a much-needed "overhaul" at the Professional Footballers' Association as the former striker looks to oust chief executive Gordon Taylor. Royals legend Nicky Forster completes lockdown marathon around his garden for NHS Charities Reading FC legend Nicky Forster completed a gruelling feat last weekend as he raised money for NHS Charities Together. FIND A NEW HOME Start Your Search Here     'We're not taking money off the players' - Nigel Howe disappointed by lack of agreement over wages     Reading FC Women and U23 players placed on government's furlough scheme     This week in RFC history - local derbies, late comebacks and that Murty penalty     Reading FC set for share of 61m UEFA fund amid Covid-19 uncertainty     LONG READ: Just how did Reading FC capture Ovie Ejaria?     How one 'home improvement ratio' ranks Reading FC THIRD in all time Premier League table     Bowen discusses player wage plans during Coronavirus pandemic     'I dread to think what's going to happen with the transfer window' - Bowen addresses financial concerns     Berks & Bucks FA vote to cancel outstanding County Cup fixtures and expunge the results     Berks & Bucks FA vote to cancel outstanding County Cup fixtures and expunge the results   Read more sport >

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