Adminstration risk for some EFL sides, says Salford owner

SALFORD City part-owner Gary Neville believes that some EFL clubs will be forced into administration as a result of the Premier League’s lack of funding during the Covid-19 financial crisis.

The EFL faces a black financial hole of £200million by September, according to chairman Rick Parry.

The economical strain has led to League Two clubs curtailing their season and there is division in League One over whether to follow suit.

The former England defender said: “Clubs have a loss at the moment from the games that have been cancelled this season. I think League One clubs will vote to end the season and they will end up with the play-offs, similar to League Two.”

Neville also voiced his disapproval of how the Premier League has handled the situation and believes their shortsighted approach could force EFL clubs into administration.

He said: “Everyone is looking at their own feet and not seeing economic carnage that is coming over the next three to four months.

“I wanted more from the Premier League from day one on this, I’m continually disappointed by them and their stance.”

“I think there will be clubs considering going into administration just to basically save themselves. Then there’s the situation with how the league deal with that. I think there is a looming nightmare economically for the EFL clubs.”

He added: “The EFL will be there to fend for itself and it doesn’t look like it will get any funding. I think we need to see some support for football clubs or we will see them go into administration and that would be a real shame.”