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2nd November 2020
03:51pm GMT

But with a second national lockdown coming, the Telegraph expect a motion to be tabled to scrap the scheme altogether.
The prospect of fans returning to stadiums is as far away as ever, and clubs are desperate to avoid another PR disaster, with many fans still paying for a season ticket they can't use.
Surprisingly, some of the strongest opposition to the scheme has come from Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley, who believes the price should be cut from £14.95 to £4.95."Pay-per-view was all about the Premier League understanding that they had the fans over a barrel and they knew they would pay the additional amount of money," MP Ian Mearns, chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Football Supporters told the Mail.
"I don't see why we cannot have more free-to-air games now we are in a national lockdown then anyone can watch them. People in dire financial straits can actually watch these games if the club they love is participating."
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