MAJOR KICK-OFF SWITCH NOT ON

By Paul Adams

A WIDESPREAD shift of kick-off times in the Football League to lower floodlight use and save money has been ruled out. Representatives of all 72 EFL clubs met in Walsall on Thursday. While the rising cost of living was discussed extensively, BBC Sport reported that little appetite was expressed for moving games from their in the Papa Johns Trophy. Clubs would be allowed to move games if agreed but there are not expected to be many requests outside of the World Cup. It is thought the follow-on costs of potential overnight stays and opposition from supporters has made...

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