Bryan Swanson

I'm good, thanks, Pete.

Just getting used to the new normal of working at home.

This is a significant week for sure for the future of football in this country.

We're going to be learning in detail about how the UK intends to come out of these restrictions whenever they may be.

Boris Johnson has said that they'll be publishing a comprehensive plan, full details expected by Sunday.

According to the medical experts, the pandemic is past its peak in the UK, but we know that there's going to be no quick way back.

The Premier League clubs remain committed to finishing this season.

That position hasn't changed.

since English football was suspended back on Friday the 13th of March.

First the league was suspended until April the 4th, then April the 30th, and then indefinitely.

A sign of just how unpredictable the past seven weeks has been.

And I guess the problem is, Pete, that football has no control over the situation.

Everybody is extremely mindful that this is a desperately sad situation.

More than 28,000 people have lost their lives in the UK with coronavirus.

families and friends have lost loved ones as much as we all love sport and football we all know it doesn't matter compared to public health but it is still important to plan for the future and that's where the premier league in particular are going to be guided by what the government say that should give us the answer over how the game can return there's going to be a further meeting planned after the government announcement and then clubs are due to meet again on monday the 18th um so carvey what what are the plans that these premier league clubs are

I do think as well, Kaveh, that one of the key considerations here is the police.

And I think that there is a nervousness that although supporters will be told not to go anywhere near grounds, some of them may be tempted to do that, particularly as there's

lockdown eases at some points and restrictions do ease.

I think the figure of 8 to 10 neutral venues was recognised as the most appropriate to receive safety certificates and police approval.

It's also why I think Wembley will be under consideration because I'm sure the Football Association will also have one eye on hoping to resume their FA Cup ties.