Aston villa chief wants season stopped with no relegations

The Aston Villa chief executive, Christian Purslow, has reportedly called for the current Premier League season to be stopped and for there to be no relegations this season.

According to reports, Purslow made the suggestion in a meeting with Premier League officials, citing the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the uncertainty surrounding the season's restart.

Aston Villa are currently 19th in the Premier League table, just one point above the relegation zone, and are at risk of being relegated to the Championship if the season is not completed.

Purslow's proposal would see the current season declared null and void, with no team being relegated or promoted. This would mean that Aston Villa would avoid relegation and would not have to play in the Championship next season.

However, it's worth noting that this proposal is unlikely to be accepted by the Premier League or the Football Association, as it would go against the rules of the competition and could have significant financial implications for clubs.

The Premier League has already announced plans to restart the season in June, with a provisional restart date of June 17th. However, the exact date and format of the restart are still subject to change, and the league is working closely with the government and other stakeholders to ensure the safe and successful completion of the season.

It's also worth noting that Aston Villa's proposal has been met with criticism from other clubs, who argue that it would be unfair to the teams that have performed well this season and would undermine the integrity of the competition.

In a statement, the Premier League said: "The Premier League has been working closely with the government and other stakeholders to ensure the safe and successful completion of the season. We will continue to follow the guidance of the government and the relevant health authorities to ensure the well-being of everyone involved in the game."

It remains to be seen how the situation will develop, but it's clear that there are many complex and difficult issues to be resolved before the season can be completed.