CITY have reaffirmed their stance that the season must be completed – or else they fear for football’s future.

There have been growing suggestions in some quarters that the only choice is to declare the current campaign null and void.

Football remains suspended until April 30 to prevent the spread of the coronavirus but it is likely to be June at least before matches can be resumed.

The sport remains in lockdown but the Bantams are adamant that the season should still be allowed to run its course when it is finally deemed safe to start again.

City director of communications Ryan Sparks has also warned about the potentially huge financial implications of failing to meet the contractual agreement with the TV companies.

He said: “There could be life-changing costs for the Premier League and EFL that, quite frankly, the sport might never recover from.

“If the season’s not finished, would there be a refund for what’s left? And if the season’s voided, would there be a refund for every single game?

“You’re talking about billions of pounds if that happens.

“It’s probably wrong of us to be discussing when football can come back as a priority when people are losing their lives, when we are setting up hospitals in arenas and morgues in various places, including stadiums, are being discussed.

“It’s quite embarrassing but we all know why we are in this conversation.”

The EFL held a conference call with senior figures in League Two yesterday as money worries grow with clubs across the country.

City have already been given a £164,200 hand-out from the governing body as part of a £50 million short-term relief package for the lower divisions.

Clubs can also borrow up to another £120,000 as an interest-free loan.

“We still feel the season must end despite the worsening crisis in the UK,” added Sparks.

“There have been various murmurings about how it can be done but next season needs to be shelved until this one is finished.

“From our point of view, the integrity of the competition is of paramount importance long-term and there is no other alternative.

“You’ve seen the fall-out already from the way the leagues below the National League were closed.”

The FA last week announced that steps three to six of the non-league system had ended their seasons with immediate effect – and all results would be wiped out.

That has raised the possibility that it could be considered higher up the pyramid the longer everything is suspended.

Sparks said: “That obviously affected a lot of clubs who were chasing the dream and it (has possibly) saved our neighbours Bradford (Park Avenue) from being relegated. There are winners and losers.

“But it affects the competition long-term and if the National League is also voided, that would have an impact on the EFL.

“Would it mean that (bottom club) Stevenage are saved and they can put their cue on the rack?

“Whatever you do, it could have lasting impact for decades to come. That’s why this is so important.

“It’s a collective opinion that the season must be finished.

“There are some clubs in there who no doubt would like it to be over for them. But the financial ramifications would change football forever.

“We have got to act as selflessly as possible from this point forward in a bid to save all the clubs.”