Premier League chief has this strong message for Middlesbrough's Championship rivals

Promotion to the Premier League should be scrapped if Championship clubs fail to complete their season, according to Norwich sporting director Stuart Webber.
By Press Association
Published 13th May 2020, 12:30 BST
The Riverside Stadium, MiddlesbroughThe Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough
The Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough

Webber insists the Canaries will not accept a scenario in which they finish the campaign and are relegated, only to be replaced by the likes of Leeds or West Brom whose season has been prematurely curtailed.

While Premier League continue to discuss options for 'Project Restart', there is less clarity on the prospect of a return for football in the Championship.

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Webber told the Sky Sports Football Show: "What we could not accept is a situation where we play all our games and get relegated, but the Championship can't play, and they automatically promote some teams who haven't finished the season.

"For anyone who has got promoted from the Championship, it is a 46 or 49 game slog. It needs to be settled on the pitch - both coming up and going down."

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