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Clubs warn: Without supporters, teams will go under
Socially distanced Blackpool fans watch from the stands during the Sky Bet League One match at Bloomfield Road

FOOTBALL clubs and fans called on the government today to work with the sport and allow fans back inside stadiums sooner rather than later, or risk losing a host of clubs forever.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed that the October 1 plan of allowing limited number of supporters to attend games has been shelved for six months, with fears of a second lockdown.

However, English Football league and non-league clubs believe that there is a safe and responsible way of having fans at game over the upcoming weeks and are urging the Tories to commit to another U-turn, especially if people are allowed to continue drinking in pubs during this time period.

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