Trevor Birch

EFL step in on spectator ban in Wales

The EFL has stepped in as Swansea City, Cardiff City and Newport County are all forced to face up to football behind closed doors for the time being with the league writing to the Welsh government via Vaughan Gething. A report – by BBC Wales – says that EFL CEO…
Saturday, 8 January 2022, 9:59

Birch: Welsh government discussions remain ongoing

Former Swansea Chairman and current EFL Chief Executive says that talks with the Welsh government remain ongoing despite the confirmation that fans will be allowed back into stadia for the play off semi finals pleasing supporters of both Swansea City and Newport County. It was confirmed on Tuesday morning that…
Wednesday, 12 May 2021, 7:00

EFL lobbying Welsh government to allow fans to return

As the Swans start to look forward to the play offs and a semi final against either AFC Bournemouth or Barnsley, there was confirmation today that the EFL is in discussion with the Welsh government to allow fans back into the ground for the semi finals in line with what…
Monday, 3 May 2021, 20:38