Well He Would Say That Wouldn't He?

There has been much debate as to how this suspended Barclays Premier League season can be brought to a satisfactory conclusion, there are so many variables, the outcomes of which having possibly profound effects on various clubs, particularly those in the relegation and promotion battles. The Government have just extended the Country's lock down for a further three weeks, and based on information from other countries those three weeks will more than likely be extended by a further three weeks as it is believed the 'peak' of the Covid 19 Pandemic has yet to hit the UK.

If the anticipated lock down extends for six weeks in total, which is probably the least amount of time, then the 7th of June would be the earliest possible date to resume football. If games were sanctioned, they would obviously have to be played either behind closed doors or in grounds with limited attendances that would have to be heavily 'policed' in order to ensure social distancing. Whatever scenario finally unfolds there will be winners and losers, Lady Brady did herself and the club a great disservice by saying the season should be finished as it stands, this would suit West Ham because of the club being outside the relegation zone on goal difference. There is also the fact that five of games remaining are home fixtures which would benefit David Moyes' men despite the London Stadium not always being the most comfortable place for the home side to play football.

At the other end of the table Liverpool could miss out on the title they so richly deserve, and the other European spots, with their commensurate financial benefits are still up for grabs, which might explain why Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder hopes there will not be a deadline set for the end of the campaign as his club have an outside chance of breaking in to Europe.

He told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "I'm sure that we will adjust accordingly. I think for the integrity of the competition and competitions, especially the top end of English football and European football, they'll want to finish the season. I believe that there will be an ability next year to adjust, with international breaks, with moving a few games into midweek. We have that ability through organisation and planning to finish this season off, but only as everybody said, and I'll reiterate that, when it's safe to do so for everybody. And that obviously we have to take our lead off the government and what they suggest and want us to do."

Well, he would say that wouldn't he? Not only would the season being played to fruition help his European aspirations, but it could also mean West Ham being sucked deeper into the relegation mire. There is no love lost between West Ham and Sheffield United due to 'Tevezgate', so it takes little imagination to see why Wilder would like the additional joy of seeing the club that 'so wronged' the blades that they went running to mummy! They did alright though, they got what now would not have been attainable due to strings being pulled in high places and certain skeletons in cupboards.

In fact the last 'gift' Sheffield United 'donated' to West Ham was the injury 'given' to Felipe Anderson, which kept him out of action for five weeks, just when he was really needed, forcing David Moyes to play an out of form, bereft of confidence Manuel Lanzini instead! - Ed