Wycombe owner makes stark financial admission ahead of vote
knows for sure when we will be able to return to playing in front of crowds, it seems reasonably certain that it will not happen until at least September and many speculate not until at least December.
“It is apparent that the Club’s losses as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak may exceed £2,500,000.
“If we are required to play games behind closed doors, whether to try to complete the season or in playoffs, these costs will go up.”
Wycombe Wanderers boss Gareth Ainsworth has previously said that it is his desire to fulfil the fixture list, but that he understood the financial concerns of his owner and stressed that a resumption could not come at the cost of other club’s financial viability.
Ainsworth says that Wycombe’s decision in the vote would take this into consideration, as well as an assessment of the costs associated with finishing the season against curtailment and a play-off campaign.
Either way, he will be without the services of goalkeeper Jason McCarthy, who has made nine appearances since joining on loan from Millwall in January.
The Championship club were happy to agree to an extension, but Couhig says his club simply cannot afford it.
“I have also informed our manager that the club will be without the services of Jason McCarthy,” he said.
“Jason is a wonderful player and a terrific guy. He was on loan to us from Millwall.
"While they and he were willing to extend the agreement through the remainder of this season, and he would unquestionably be helpful if play resumes in any circumstances, we simply can’t afford him.
“I am confident that the remainder of the team can achieve success when we are allowed to return.”