Queens Park Rangers CEO Lee Hoos has revealed that the club are not happy about the Championship season restarting on June 20.
The EFL confirmed last night that they intend to begin playing games again in the second tier in under three weeks time, with Hoos telling the R’s official site that it isn’t long enough for the players to prepare – something he claims Les Ferdinand and boss Mark Warburton agree on, considering the team haven’t played competitively since March 7.
💬 #QPR CEO Lee Hoos voices his frustration following @EFL's announcement regarding a restart date for @SkyBetChamp football.
— QPR FC (@QPR) June 1, 2020
As well as that, Hoos explained how he wasn’t at all pleased with how the decision was communicated to clubs and he stated that the EFL are aware of the disappointment from the R’s. Ultimately though, this won’t have any bearing on the decision and the games will be played later this , providing the government guidelines don’t change and the safety requirements are passed.
And, even though some understand where the CEO is coming from, others feel Hoos’ comments are wrong, particularly as every club is in the same position. Here we look at some of the reaction…
For what it’s worth, the EFL should’ve continued the current season behind closed doors, then delayed the new season. The season would now b done& dusted with promotions & relegations. Then decisions made about new season!
— Sarah (@SarahJane1882) June 1, 2020
It’s gonna be the same for every club involved, let’s just get these games done with and then can focus on the next season
— Zach Sutton (@zsqprfc) June 1, 2020
Tese are exceptional circumstances what do they expect an entire pre season. Everyone’s in the same position so make the most of the time you have and stop complaining if you ask me @MarkWarburton9
— Ollie Taiani (@qpr_ollie) June 1, 2020
Think people are missing the point here a little. I don’t think Lee is saying it’s too soon in relation to the virus. He is saying it’s too soon to get players who had been off for 12 weeks fit for a game in 19 days time. Normally have pre season to prepare. #QPR
— Paulos (@Paulos0987) June 1, 2020
I agree with him!
— Alan Knight (@californiahoop) June 1, 2020
Every teams in the same position, they’re all professional athletes.
Just get on with it and get it done.— Hoop (@Prem2014) June 1, 2020
I have to agree with Lee. It’s far too soon!
— Sarah (@SarahJane1882) June 1, 2020