The league held a conference call of all 20 clubs top-flight and swapped ideas on the possible plans for resuming training and eventually a return to playing matches. "No decisions were taken at today’s Shareholders’ meeting and clubs exchanged views on the information provided regarding Project Restart," the Premier League said in a statement. "It was agreed that the PFA (Professional Footballers' Association), LMA (League Managers Association), players and managers are key to this process and will be further consulted. The first step for any move forward will be the UK government's review of lockdown restrictions due on May 7. The cabinet minister responsible for sport, Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden, on Friday held the first formal meeting of a cross-sports body set up to examine the practicalities of resuming professional sport.

Source: Standard Digital May 01, 2020 16:52 UTC