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27 September 2020

Burton chief’s fears if fans don’t return

By chris Dulavy

OH SO QUIET: Burton striker Kane Hemmings lets fly in last week’s behind closed doors win against Accrington
PICTURE: PSI/Jez Tighe

BURTON Albion chairman Ben Robinson says the government’s six-month ban on supporters will send shockwaves far beyond football.
Clubs across the EFL are facing a £200m revenue shortfall after plans for a phased return of fans from October 1 were shelved.
The move - announced by PM Boris Johnson on Tuesday - is one of several measures designed to halt the increase in Covd-...

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