We will vote with majority insists Dons chairman
MK Dons chairman Pete Winkelman has confirmed his stance on discussions to end the League One season – revealing that his club will side with the majority when they are called to vote.
Coventry City are waiting on the outcome of two upcoming EFL votes next week to determine whether or not they will be instantly promoted to the Championship.
The Telegraph, in collaboration with League One football writers from all 23 clubs, last month revealed that MK Dons were one of three sides yet to make a definitive decision on how they intend to vote.
Doncaster Rovers and Southend United also remained undecided.
And MK Dons do not plan to come to a decision of their own, Winkelman explained, and will vote with the majority.
“We are professional football clubs and our duty is to play football if we can, but we’re in extraordinary times – the costs and the fact we can’t play in front of supporters does change that dramatically,” he said.
“I understand all the arguments which is why I want to do what the majority of the clubs want to do.
“There isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution, I think that’s become quite clear.
“Every club will vote for their vested interest.
“The supporters of those clubs would be disappointed if they didn’t do that.
“I know it will be so important for some clubs for us to continue playing but equally, it will come at great cost.
“Whether we play or not, it won’t be in front of crowds and therefore season ticket holders, who will have missed four of their games, will have to be compensated.
“We haven’t got anything, particularly, that’s motivating us in either direction. For us, it would certainly be cheaper not to play but, at the same time, if the majority of clubs wanted to do that, we would definitely play on.
“Wherever we believe that majority will come, is the way that we will vote,” he added.