The body which represents League of Ireland players has appealed to clubs to accept Tuesday's decision to resume the 2020 season on July 31st and back off from any possible challenge. But a majority of Premier Division clubs wanted a one up, one down format to ease fears of relegation from such a shortened season by removing one of the possible relegation slots. Shamrock Rovers were the only Premier club to vote for the current format in a ballot this morning. Stephen McGuinness, general secretary of players' union, the PFAI, said he hopes the league can now resume. "So we are hopeful that clubs in both divisions accept the decision and we can get back to playing football, I would encourage clubs to accept the decision today."

Source: Irish Independent June 30, 2020 18:22 UTC