‘What?’ – Exclusive: Danny Mills reacts to shock Gary Neville suggestion
Former Leeds United defender Danny Mills claims completing the remaining Premier League fixtures abroad is neither “feasible nor practical”.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider the full-back, capped 19 times by England, sees how the proposal could work in theory but believes if practiced many issues would arise.
Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville has made the shock suggestion of taking the Premier League to a quarantined environment outside of the UK that was coronavirus free and thus safe for players and staff.
The Premier League released a statement on Friday as ‘Project Restart’ gathers pace with a return to action possible as soon as June 6, Football Insider understands.
The governing body appear to be leaning towards a proposal that would see games played behind closed doors but Brighton and West Ham have already objected to this notion.
When asked by Football Insider if playing the remainder of the season abroad could be a realistic solution, Mills said: “What happens if you take it to an island and somebody gets it there?
“I understand the theory behind it but then you have got all of the issues of travel. You are talking squads of thirty travelling, being housed, is that safe?
“Then you have got all of the broadcasters. The theory is to put everybody in a bubble and go from there. I am not so sure if that is a feasible or practical solution.”
Leeds eagerly anticipate the Premier League’s plans, which will dictate not only the remainder of the EFL season but the possibility of promotion.
The Championship leaders in pole position to gain promotion this season with a seven-point cushion between themselves and third-placed Fulham.
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